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Rider's Manual
R 1200 GS Adventure
BMW Motorrad
bmw‑motorrad.com
The Ultimate
Riding Machine
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Vehicle data/dealership details
Vehicle data
Model
Vehicle Identification Number
Colour code
Date of first registration
Registration number
Dealership details
Person to contact in Service department
Ms/Mr
Phone number
Dealership address/phone number (company stamp)
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Welcome to BMW
We congratulate you on
your choice of a vehicle from
BMW Motorrad and welcome
you to the community of BMW
riders. Familiarise yourself with
your new vehicle so that you can
ride it safely and confidently in all
traffic situations.
About this Rider's Manual
Please read this Rider's Manual
carefully before starting to use
your new BMW. 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 vehicle's
reliability and safety, as well as its
value.
This record of the maintenance
work you have had performed on
your vehicle is a precondition for
generous treatment of goodwill
claims.
If the time comes to sell your
BMW, please remember to hand
over this Rider's Manual to the
new owner. It is an important
part of the vehicle.
Suggestions and criticism
If you have questions concerning your vehicle, your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly
provide advice and assistance.
We hope you will enjoy riding
your BMW and that all your journeys will be pleasant and safe
BMW Motorrad.
01 40 8 358 081
*01408358081*
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Table of Contents
1 General instructions ... . 5
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Abbreviations and
symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Actuality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 General views . .. .. .. .. .. . 9
General view, left side . . . . . . . 11
General view, right side . . . . . 13
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . 14
Multifunction switch, left . . . . 15
Multifunction switch,
right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3 Status indicators ... .. .. 19
Telltale and warning
lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 22
Warning symbols in the
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . 40
Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Ambient temperature. . . . . . . . 42
Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Recommendation to up-
shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4 Operation . .. . .. .. .. .. .. . . 45
Ignition switch/steering
lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Ignition with Key-
less Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Daytime riding light . . . . . . . . . . 54
Hazard warning lights sys-
tem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 57
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Automatic Stability Control
(ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Electronic Suspension Ad-
justment (ESA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Cruise-control system . . . . . . . 72
Anti-theft alarm (DWA) . . . . . . 74
Heated handlebar grips . . . . . 76
Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . 76
Stowage compartment . . . . . . 79
5 Adjustment .. .. .. .. . .. .. . 81
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Shift mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Handlebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
6 Riding .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. . 89
Safety instructions .. . . . . . . . . 90
Comply with checklist . . . . . . . 92
Always before riding off: . . . . . 93
Every 3rd refuelling stop . . . . 93
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Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Off-roading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Shifting gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Parking your motor-
cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Securing motorcycle for
transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
7 Engineering
details . .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . 107
General instructions . . . . . . . 108
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Automatic Stability Control
(ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Tyre pressure monitoring
(RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Shift assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
8 Maintenance . . . .. .. . .. 119
General instructions . . . . . . . 120
On-board toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Service toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 121
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Light source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Diagnostic connector . . . . . . 150
9 Accessories . .. .. .. . .. . 153
General instructions . . . . . . . 154
Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Topcase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Navigation system . . . . . . . . . 159
10 Care . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . 165
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . 166
Cleaning easily damaged
components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Protective wax coating . . . . 168
Laying up the motor-
cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Restoring motorcycle to
use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
11 Technical data . . . .. . 171
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 172
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 173
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Final drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Chassis and
suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . 181
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 183
Anti-theft alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Dimensions .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Riding specifications . . . . . . 186
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12 Service . . .. . .. .. .. .. .. 187
BMW Motorrad Service . . . 188
BMW Motorrad Mobility
services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 188
BMW Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Maintenance schedule . . . . 191
Confirmation of mainten-
ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Confirmation of service . . . . 206
13 Appendix . .. .. .. .. . .. . 209
Certificate for electronic
immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Certificate for Key-
less Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Certificate for tyre pressure
monitoring (Reifendruck-
Control, RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
14 Index . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 215
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General instructions
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Actuality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Overview
1
An important aspect of this
Rider's Manual is that it can
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be used for quick and easy
reference. Consulting the
extensive index at the end of this
Rider's Manual is the fastest way
to find information on a particular
topic or item. To first read an
overview of your motorcycle,
please go to Chapter 2. All
maintenance and servicing work
on the vehicle is documented
in Chapter 11. This record of
the maintenance work you have
had performed on your vehicle
is a precondition for generous
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General instructions
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.
Abbreviations and symbols
CAUTION Low-risk hazard.
Non-avoidance can lead to
slight or moderate injury.
WARNING Medium-risk
hazard. Non-avoidance can
lead to fatal or severe injury.
DANGER High-risk hazard. Non-avoidance leads
to fatal or severe injury.
ATTENTION Special
notes and precautionary
measures. Non-compliance can
lead to damage to the vehicle or
accessory and, consequently, to
voiding of the warranty.
NOTICE Specific instruc-
tions on how to operate,
control, adjust or look after items
of equipment on the vehicle.
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.
Technical data.
OE Optional extras.
The vehicles are assembled complete with
all the BMW Motorrad
optional extras originally
ordered.
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OA Optional accessories.
You can obtain
BMW Motorrad
optional accessories
through your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer;
optional accessories
have to be retrofitted to
the vehicle.
Electronic immobiliser.
EWS
DWA
Anti-theft alarm.
Anti-lock brake system.
ABS
ASC Automatic Stability Con-
trol.
ESA Electronic Suspension
Adjustment.
Tyre pressure monitor-
RDC
ing.
Equipment
When you purchased your BMW
motorcycle, you chose a model
with individual equipment. This
Rider's Manual describes the
optional extras (OE) offered by
BMW and selected optional accessories (OA). This explains why
the manual may also contain
equipment specifications 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 motorcycle contains
equipment that has not been
described, its description can be
found in a separate manual.
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
Deutsches Institut für Normung
e.V. (DIN). Versions for individual
countries may differ.
Actuality
The high safety and quality level
of BMW motorcycles is ensured
by continuous development
work on design, 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.
Consequently no claims can be
derived from the information,
graphics or descriptions.
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General views
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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General view, left side
1 Daytime riding light
( 54)
2 Fuel filler neck ( 102)
3 Seat lock ( 76)
4 Setting the rear damping
(down at the spring strut)
( 87)
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General view, right side
1 Adjuster for spring preload,
rear ( 86)
2 Air filter (underneath the
centre trim panel) ( 137)
3 Brake-fluid tank, front
( 126)
4 Height adjustment of the
windscreen ( 83)
5 Power socket ( 154)
6 VIN (on steering-head
bearing)
Type plate (on steeringhead bearing)
7 Coolant-level indicator
( 128)
Coolant reservoir ( 129)
8 Oil filler neck ( 123)
9 Engine oil level indicator
( 122)
10 Behind the side trim panel:
Battery ( 145)
Battery-positive connection
point ( 144)
Diagnostic connector
( 150)
11 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
( 127)
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Underneath the seat
2
1 Standard toolkit ( 120)
2 Rider's Manual
14
3 Tyre pressure table
4 Payload table
5 Adjusting the front seat
height ( 77)
6 Fuses ( 149)
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Multifunction switch, left
1 High-beam headlight and
headlight flasher ( 53)
2 with cruise control
Cruise-control system
( 72).
3 Hazard warning lights sys-
tem ( 56)
4 ABS ( 64)
ASC ( 65)
5 with Dynamic ESA
Dynamic ESA range of adjustment ( 66)
6 with LED auxiliary head-
7 Turn indicators ( 57)
8 Horn
9 Multifunction display
OA
lights
Auxiliary headlights
( 54).
( 57)
OE
OE
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10 with preparation for nav-
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igation system
Operating navigation system ( 161)
Multi-Controller
11 with daytime running
OE
light
Manual daytime riding light
( 54).
OE
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Multifunction switch, right
1 with heated handlebar
2 Riding mode ( 68)
3 Emergency off switch (kill
4 Starter button
OE
grips
Heated handlebar grips
( 76).
switch) ( 52)
Start engine ( 93).
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Instrument panel
2
1 Speedometer
2 Engine speed display
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3 Photosensor (for adapting
the brightness of the instrument lighting)
with alarm system
OE
(DWA)
Alarm system LED
with Keyless Ride
Telltale light for the radiooperated key
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Switching on ignition
( 49).
4 Telltale and warning lights
( 20)
5 Multifunction display
( 22)
OE
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Status indicators
Telltale and warning lights . . . . . . . . . . 20
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Warning symbols in the display . . . . . 24
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Ambient temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Recommendation to upshift . . . . . . . . 43
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Telltale and warning
3
lights
20
1 with cruise control
Cruise-control system
( 72).
2 Neutral
3 ASC ( 65)
4 Turn indicators
5 ABS ( 64)
6 - With export to EU mar-
7 General warning light (in
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NV
kets
Malfunction indicator lamp
Emissions warning ( 32)
combination with warning
symbols on the display)
( 25)
OE
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8 with alarm system
Alarm signal ( 74)
Telltale light for the radiooperated key
Switching on ignition
( 49).
9 High-beam headlight
( 53)
10 with daytime running
Manual daytime riding light
( 54).
11 with LED auxiliary head-
Auxiliary headlights
( 54).
12 Fuel reserve ( 41)
The ABS symbol might differ,
depending on the specifics of
national regulations.
OE
(DWA)
with Keyless Ride
OE
light
OA
lights
NOTICE
OE
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Multifunction display
3
1 Fuel level
2 Recommendation to up-
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shift ( 43)
3 Gear indicator; "N" indic-
ates neutral
4 with daytime running
5 with heated handlebar
6 Odometer ( 57)
7 Service-due indicator
8 Warning symbols ( 25)
9 On-board computer
10 with Dynamic ESA
OE
light
Automatic daytime riding
light ( 55).
OE
grips
Heated handlebar grips
( 76).
Heating stages, handlebar
grips
(maintenance interval)
( 188)
Dynamic ESA range of adjustment ( 66)
OE
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11 Riding mode ( 68)
12 Clock ( 60)
13 Outside temperature warn-
ing ( 42)
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Warning symbols in the
3
display
24
1 with tyre pressure monit-
oring (RDC)
Tyre pressure ( 42)
2 EWS ( 30)
3 Coolant temperature
( 31)
4 Engine oil level ( 39)
5 Engine electronics ( 31)
6 Battery charge ( 146)
7 Warnings ( 25)
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Warnings
Mode of presentation
Warnings are indicated by the
corresponding warning lights.
The status of the 'General' warning light matches the most urgent warning.
The possible warnings are listed
on the next pages.
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Warnings that do not have warning lights of their own are indicated by 'General' warning light 1
showing in combination with a
warning symbol at 2 or a text
warning at 3. The 'general' warning light shows yellow or red, depending on the urgency of the
warning.
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Warnings, overview
3
Telltale and warning
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lights
lights up yellow appears on the
lights up yellow appears on the
lights up yellow appears on the
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lights up red appears on the
lights up yellow appears on the
The malfunction
indicator lamp lights
up.
Warning symbols in the
display
appears on the
display
display
display
display
display
display
Meaning
Outside temperature warning ( 30)
Electronic immobiliser active ( 30)
Radio-operated key out of range ( 30)
Replace the battery of the radio-operated key ( 31)
Coolant temperature too high ( 31)
Engine in emergency-operation mode
( 31)
Emissions warning ( 32)
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Telltale and warning
lights
lights up yellow
Warning symbols in the
display
!LAMP_ appears
on the display
!LAMPF appears
on the display
DWALO ! appears
on the display
lights up yellow
lights up yellow is displayed with
flashes red
lights up yellow is displayed with
DWA ! appears on
the display
one or two arrows
and the critical tyre
pressure indicator
also flashes
is displayed with
one or two arrows
and the critical tyre
pressure indicator
also flashes
one or two arrows
Meaning
Bulb faulty ( 32)
Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 33)
Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( 33)
Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted
tolerance ( 33)
Tyre pressure outside permitted tolerance ( 34)
Sensor defective or system error
( 35)
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Telltale and warning
3
lights
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lights up yellow
flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed
lights up
Warning symbols in the
display
"--" or "-- --"
is displayed
RDC! appears on
the display
Meaning
Signal transmission disrupted ( 35)
Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak
( 36)
( 36)
ABS fault ( 36)
lights up
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quick-flashes ASC intervention ( 37)
slow-flashes ASC self-diagnosis not completed
lights up
ABS deactivated ( 36)
( 37)
ASC deactivated ( 37)
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Telltale and warning
lights
lights up
Warning symbols in the
display
Meaning
ASC fault ( 37)
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lights up yellow
lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 38)
flashes yellow flashes Severe fault in the engine control unit
ESA! appears on
the display
The gear indicator
flashes.
appears on the
display
ESA fault ( 38)
Gear not trained ( 38)
( 39)
Engine-oil level too low ( 39)
OILLVL CHECK
appears on the
display
lights up red appears on the
display
Battery charge voltage insufficient
( 39)
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Outside temperature
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warning
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The ice-crystal symbol appears on the display.
Possible cause:
The air temperature
measured at the vehicle
is lower than:
approx. 3 °C
WARNING
Risk of black ice also applicable at over 3°C
Risk of accident
Always take extra care
when temperatures are
low; remember that there is
particular danger of black ice
forming on bridges and where
the road is in shade.
Ride carefully and think well
ahead.
Electronic immobiliser
active
The "General" warning light
shows yellow.
The warning symbol for
the electronic immobiliser
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 emergency key.
Have the defective key replaced, preferably by an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Radio-operated key out of
range
with Keyless Ride
The "General" warning light
shows yellow.
appears on the display
Possible cause:
Communication between R/C key
and engine electronics is disrupted.
Check the battery in the radiooperated key.
with Keyless Ride
Replace the battery of the
radio-operated key ( 51).
Use the reserve key to continue your journey.
with Keyless Ride
Battery of the radio-operated
key is empty or loss of the
radio-operated key ( 51).
Remain calm if the warning
symbol appears while you are
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riding. You can continue your
journey, the engine will not
switch off.
Have the defective radio-operated key replaced by an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Replace the battery of the
radio-operated key
The "General" warning light
shows yellow.
appears on the display
Possible cause:
The integral battery in the
radio-operated key has lost
a significant proportion of its
original capacity. There is no
assurance of how long the R/C
key can remain operational.
with Keyless Ride
Replace the battery of the
radio-operated key ( 51).
OE
Coolant temperature too
high
The "General" warning light
shows red.
Temperature symbol appears on the display.
ATTENTION
Riding with overheated engine
Engine damage
Compliance with the
information set out below is
essential.
Possible cause:
The coolant level is too low.
Check coolant level ( 128).
If the coolant level is too low:
Top up the coolant and have
the coolant system checked
by a specialist workshop,
preferably by an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Possible cause:
The coolant temperature is too
high.
If possible, ride in the part-load
range to cool down the engine.
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.
Engine in emergencyoperation mode
The "General" warning light
shows yellow.
The engine symbol appears
on the display.
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WARNING
Unusual ride characteristics when engine running in
emergency-operation mode
Risk of accident
Adapt your style of riding accordingly: avoid accelerating
sharply and overtaking.
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 performance might not be
available.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Emissions warning
The malfunction indicator
lamp lights up.
Possible cause:
The engine control unit has dia-
gnosed a fault which affects the
pollutant emissions.
Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
You can continue riding; pollutant emissions are higher than
the threshold values.
Bulb faulty
The "General" warning light
shows yellow.
!LAMP_ appears on the
display.
!LAMPR: brake light, rear
light, indicator light rear or license plate light faulty.
!LAMPF: low-beam headlight,
high-beam headlight, parking
light or front turn indicator defective.
!LAMPS: several bulbs de-
fective.
with daytime running light
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!LAMPF: additionally: day-
time riding light faulty.
WARNING
Overlooking the vehicle in
traffic as a result of failed
light sources on the vehicle
Safety risk
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry
a complete set of spare bulbs if
possible.
Possible cause:
One or more bulbs defective.
Identify defective bulb or bulbs
by visual check.
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Replacing bulbs for low-beam
and high-beam headlight
( 139).
Replacing bulb for parking light
( 140).
LED headlight, replacing
( 143).
Replacing bulbs for front and
rear turn indicators ( 142).
Replacing LED rear light
( 143).
with LED turn indicators
Replacing LED turn indicators
( 143).
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Anti-theft alarm battery
weak
with alarm system (DWA)
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DWALO ! appears on the
display.
NOTICE
This error message shows briefly
only 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 vehicle's
battery is disconnected.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Anti-theft alarm battery
flat
with alarm system (DWA)
The "General" warning light
shows yellow.
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DWA ! appears on the display.
NOTICE
This error message shows briefly
only 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 vehicle's
battery is disconnected.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Tyre pressure close
to limit of permitted
tolerance
with tyre pressure monitoring
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(RDC)
The "General" warning light
shows yellow.
The tyre symbol with one
or two arrows appears on
the display. The critical tyre pressure reading flashes
The up arrow indicates a fronttyre pressure problem, the down
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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.
NOTICE
Before you adjust tyre pressure,
read the information on temperature compensation and adjusting
pressure in the section entitled
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"Engineering details".
Tyre pressure outside
permitted tolerance
with tyre pressure monitoring
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(RDC)
The "General" warning light
flashes red.
The tyre symbol with one
or two arrows appears on
the display. The critical tyre pressure reading flashes
WARNING
Tyre pressure outside permitted tolerance.
Impairment of the vehicle's handling characteristics.
Adapt your style of riding
accordingly.
The up arrow indicates a fronttyre pressure problem, the down
arrow indicates a rear-tyre pressure problem.
Possible cause:
Measured tyre pressure is outside permitted tolerance.
Check the tyre for damage
and to ascertain whether the
vehicle can be ridden with the
tyre in its present condition.
If the vehicle can be ridden with
the tyre in its present condition:
Correct the tyre pressure at the
earliest possible opportunity.
NOTICE
Before you adjust tyre pressure,
read the information on temperature compensation and adjusting
pressure in the section entitled
"Engineering details".
NOTICE
You can deactivate RDC warnings for riding in off-road mode.
Have the tyre checked for
damage by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
If you are unsure whether the
vehicle can be ridden with the
tyre in its present condition:
Do not continue your journey.
Notify the breakdown service.
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Sensor defective or
system error
with tyre pressure monitoring
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(RDC)
The "General" warning light
shows yellow.
The tyre symbol with one
or two arrows appears on
the display.
Possible cause:
Vehicle is fitted with wheels not
equipped with RDC sensors.
Fit wheels and tyres equipped
with RDC sensors.
Possible cause:
1 or 2 RDC sensors have failed
or a system error has occurred.
Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Signal transmission
disrupted
with tyre pressure monitoring
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(RDC)
"--" or "-- --" is displayed
Possible cause:
The vehicle did not reach
the minimum required speed
( 115).
RDC sensor is not active
min 30 km/h (The RDC sensor
does not transmit its signal
to the vehicle until a certain
minimum speed has been
reached.)
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
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
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an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
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sensor weak
with tyre pressure monitoring
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(RDC)
The "General" warning light
shows yellow.
RDC! appears on the display
NOTICE
This error message shows briefly
only after the Pre-Ride-Check
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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.
ABS self-diagnosis not
completed
ABS telltale and warning
light flashes.
Possible cause:
ABS self-diagnosis not
completed
The ABS function is not available, because self-diagnosis
did not complete. (The motorcycle has to reach a defined
minimum speed for the wheel
speed sensors to be checked:
5 km/h)
Pull away slowly. Bear in mind
that the ABS function is not
available until self-diagnosis has
completed.
ABS fault
ABS telltale and 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. Bear
in mind the more detailed in-
formation on situations that can
lead to an ABS fault message
( 109).
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
ABS deactivated
ABS telltale and warning
light shows.
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Possible cause:
The rider has switched off the
ABS system.
Activate the ABS function.
ASC intervention
ASC telltale and warning
light flashing quickly.
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 the ASC intervention lasts. This affords the
rider visual feedback on control
intervention even after the critical
situation has been dealt with.
ASC self-diagnosis not
completed
ASC telltale and warning
light flashing slowly.
Possible cause:
ASC self-diagnosis not
completed
The ASC function is not available, because self-diagnosis
did not complete. (The motorcycle has to reach a defined
minimum speed for the wheel
sensors to be checked: min
5 km/h)
Pull away slowly. The ASC
warning light must go out
within a few metres.
If the ASC warning light continues to flash:
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
ASC deactivated
The ASC telltale and warning light shows.
Possible cause:
The rider has switched off the
ASC system.
Switch on the ASC function.
ASC fault
The ASC telltale and 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 ( 112).
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
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ESA fault
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The "General" warning light
shows yellow.
ESA! appears on the display.
Possible cause:
The ESA control unit has detec-
ted a fault. In this condition, the
motorcycle has too much damping and is uncomfortable to drive,
especially on roads in poor condition.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
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Gear not trained
with Pro shift assistant
The gear indicator flashes.
The Pro shift assistant is
not available.
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Possible cause:
with Pro shift assistant
The gearbox sensor is not fully
trained.
Engage neutral gear N and,
with the vehicle at a standstill,
let the engine run for at least
10 seconds to train the idle
gear.
Engage all gears with clutch
actuation and ride at least 10
seconds with the engaged
gear.
The gear indicator starts to
flash when the gearbox sensor
has been trained successfully.
When the gearbox sensor is
fully trained, the Pro shift assistant functions as described
( 116).
If the training process was
not successful, have the fault
rectified by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
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Fuel down to reserve
Warning light for fuel down
to reserve shows.
WARNING
Irregular engine operation or
engine shutdown due to lack
of fuel
Risk of accident, damage to catalytic converter
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Possible cause:
The fuel tank contains no more
than the reserve quantity of fuel.
Reserve fuel
approx. 4 l
Refuelling ( 102).
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Severe fault in the engine
control unit
General warning light
flashes yellow.
The engine symbol flashes.
WARNING
Engine damage when running in emergency-operation
mode
Risk of accident
Adapt your style of riding accordingly: ride slowly, avoid
sharp accelerating and overtaking.
If possible, have the vehicle
brought in and the fault
rectified by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Possible cause:
The engine control unit has dia-
gnosed a fault which may cause
severe secondary faults. The engine is in emergency-operation
mode.
It is possible to continue to ride
but not recommended.
Avoid high load and rpm
ranges if possible.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Engine-oil level too low
The oil-can symbol appears
on the display.
OILLVL CHECK appears on
the display.
Possible cause:
The electronic oil-level sensor
has registered an excessively low
oil level. The next time you stop
for fuel:
Checking engine oil level
( 122).
If the oil level is too low:
Top up the engine oil ( 123).
If the oil level is correct:
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Battery charge voltage
insufficient
The "General" warning light
shows red.
The battery symbol appears
on the display.
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WARNING
Discharged battery causes
various motorcycle systems
to fail, such as lighting, engine or ABS
Risk of accident
Do not continue your journey.
Battery is not being charged. If
you continue to ride the vehicle
the on-board electronics will
drain the battery.
NOTICE
If the 12 V battery is not correctly installed or if the polarity of the terminals is reversed
(e.g. in an attempt to jump-start
the vehicle), this can cause the
fuse for the alternator regulator
to blow.
Possible cause:
Alternator or alternator drive
faulty or fuse for alternator
regulator has blown.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Service-due indicator
If the time remaining to the next
service is less than a month or if
the next service falls due within
1000 km, service due date 1
and countdown distance 2 show
briefly after the Pre-Ride-Check
completes.
If service is overdue, the
due date or the odometer
reading at which service was due
is accompanied by the 'General' warning light showing yellow.
The word "Service" remains permanently visible.
NOTICE
If the service-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.
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Fuel reserve
The amount of fuel present in
the fuel tank when the fuel warning light is switched on is dependent on vehicle dynamics.
The more the fuel moves inside the tank (due to regularly
changing angles of heel, frequent braking and acceleration),
the more difficult it becomes to
determine the reserve volume.
For this reason, the fuel reserve
volume cannot be displayed exactly.
After the fuel warning light
has switched on, the range
is displayed automatically.
The distance that can still be
travelled using the reserve
volume depends on the style of
driving (usage) and the amount
of fuel remaining at the time the
light came on (see explanation
above).
The odometer for the fuel reserve is reset when the amount
of fuel after refuelling is greater
than the reserve volume.
Oil level
The oil-level indicator 1 gives you
an indication of the engine oil
level. You can call up this reading only when the vehicle is at a
standstill.
The preconditions for the oil level
check are as follows:
Engine at operating temperature.
Engine idling for at least ten
seconds.
Side stand retracted.
Motorcycle standing upright on
a smooth, level surface.
The readings mean:
OK: Oil level is correct.
CHECK: Check the oil level the
next time you stop for fuel.
---: Oil level cannot be meas-
ured (conditions as stated above
not satisfied).
If the oil level needs to be
checked, the symbol 2 is
displayed until the oil level is detected as being correct again.
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Ambient temperature
3
When the motorcycle is at a
standstill, the heat of the engine
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can falsify the ambient-temperature reading. If the effect of the
engine's heat becomes excessive, -- temporarily appears on
the display.
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At ambient temperatures below
3 °C, there is a risk of ice
forming. When this temperature
threshold is undershot for
the first time, there will be an
automatic switchover to the
ambient temperature display 1,
irrespective of the actual display
setting; the displayed value
flashes.
In addition, the ice crystal
symbol 2 is shown.
WARNING
Risk of black ice also applicable at over 3 °C
Risk of accident
Always take extra care
when temperatures are
low; remember that there is
particular danger of black ice
forming on bridges and where
the road is in shade.
Tyre pressure
with tyre pressure monitoring
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(RDC)
The front tyre pressure is on the
left 1; the reading on the right 2
is the rear tyre pressure. " "
appears directly after the ignition
is switched on. The sensors do
not transmit tyre pressures until
the first time the vehicle accelerates to more than 30 km/h. The
reference tyre-air temperature for
these tyre-pressure readings is
always 20 °C.
If the symbol 3 also shows,
this is a warning. The crit-
ical tyre pressure flashes.
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If the value in question is
close to the limit of the
permissible tolerance range, the
reading is accompanied by the
'General' warning light showing
yellow. If the tyre pressure registered by the sensor is outside
the permissible tolerance range,
the 'General' warning light flashes
red.
The detailed description of
BMW Motorrad RDC starts on
page ( 115).
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The upshift recommendation 1
signals the economically best
point in time for upshift.
Recommendation to upshift
The upshift recommendation
must be activated in the display
settings ( 59).
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Operation
Ignition switch/steering lock . . . . . . . . . 46
Ignition with Keyless Ride . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Daytime riding light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Hazard warning lights system . . . . . . . 56
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . 64
Automatic Stability Control
(ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Electronic Suspension Adjustment
(ESA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Cruise-control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Anti-theft alarm (DWA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Heated handlebar grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Stowage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
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Ignition switch/steering
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lock
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Keys
You receive 2 ignition keys.
Please consult the information on
the electronic immobiliser (EWS)
if a key is lost or mislaid ( 47).
Ignition switch/steering lock, fuel
filler cap lock and seat lock are all
operated with the same key.
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If you wish you can arrange to
have the cases and the topcase fitted with locks that can be
opened with the ignition key as
well. Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Lock the handlebars
Turn the handlebars all the way
to left.
Turn the key to position 1,
while moving the handlebars
slightly.
Ignition, lights and all function
circuits switched off.
Handlebars are locked.
Key can be removed.
Switching on ignition
Insert the key in the ignition
switch and turn to position 1.
Side lights and all function circuits are switched on.
Pre-Ride-Check is performed
( 94)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed ( 94)
ASC self-diagnosis is performed ( 95)
Welcome lights
Switch on the ignition.
The side lights briefly light up.
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with daytime running light
The daytime riding lights briefly
light up.
with LED headlights
The LED auxiliary headlights
briefly light up.
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Switching off ignition
Turn the ignition key to position 1.
When the ignition is switched
off, the instrument cluster remains switched on for a short
time and displays any existing
fault messages.
Handlebars not locked.
OE
Electrically powered accessories remain operational for a limited period of time.
The battery can be recharged
via the socket.
Key can be removed.
with daytime running light
with LED headlights
The daytime running light goes
out soon after the ignition is
switched off.
with LED auxiliary headlights
The LED auxiliary headlights
go out soon after the ignition is
switched off.
Electronic immobiliser
EWS
The electronic design of the
motorcycle allows it to access
data stored in the ignition key
by means of a ring antenna located in the ignition switch/steering lock. The engine control unit
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will not permit the engine to be
started unless the key is identified as “authorised”.
NOTICE
A spare key attached to the
same ring as the ignition key
OE
used to start the engine could
"irritate" the electronics, in
which case the enabling signal
for starting is not issued. The
warning with the key symbol
appears in the multifunction
OA
display.
Always keep the spare key separately from the ignition key.
If you lose your key, you can
have it barred by your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
If you wish to do this, you will
need to bring all other keys for
the motorcycle with you. The
engine cannot be started by a
barred key, but a key that has
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been barred can subsequently be
reactivated.
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You can obtain emergency/extra
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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.
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with Keyless Ride
Keys
NOTICE
The telltale light for the radiooperated key flashes while the
search for the radio-operated key
is in progress.
The telltale light goes out as
soon as the radio-operated key
or the emergency key is found.
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The telltale light goes out briefly
if the search times out without
the radio-operated key or the
emergency key being found.
You receive one radio-operated
key and one emergency key.
Please consult the information on
the electronic immobiliser (EWS)
if a key is lost or mislaid ( 47).
Ignition, fuel filler cap and antitheft alarm system all work with
the radio-operated key. Seat
lock, topcase and cases can be
locked and unlocked manually.
NOTICE
The vehicle cannot be started or
the central locking system locked
or unlocked if the radio-operated
key is not within range (e.g. key
inside one of the cases or the
topcase).
If the key is taken out of range
the ignition is switched off after
approximately 1.5 minutes, but
the central locking system is not
locked.
It is advisable to keep the radiooperated key on your person
(e.g. in a jacket pocket) and to
have the emergency key with
you as an alternative.
Range of the Keyless
Ride radio-operated key
with Keyless Ride
approx. 1 m
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Lock the handlebars
Requirement
The handlebars are turned all the
way to left. Radio-operated key
is within range.
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Press and hold down button 1.
The steering lock engages with
an audible click.
Ignition, lights and all function
circuits switched off.
Short-press button 1 to disengage the steering lock.
Switching on ignition
Requirement
Radio-operated key is within
range.
There are two ways of activating the ignition.
Version 1:
Short-press button 1.
Side lights and all function circuits are switched on.
with daytime running light
Daytime riding light is switched
on.
with LED headlights
LED auxiliary headlights are
switched on.
Pre-Ride-Check is performed
( 94)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed ( 94)
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ASC self-diagnosis is performed ( 95)
Version 2:
Steering lock is engaged; press
and hold down button 1.
The steering lock disengages.
Parking lights and all function
circuits switched on.
Pre-Ride-Check is performed
( 94)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed ( 94)
ASC self-diagnosis is performed ( 95)
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Switching off ignition
Requirement
Radio-operated key is within
range.
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There are two ways of deactivating the ignition.
Version 1:
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Short-press button 1.
Light is switched off.
Handlebars (steering lock) are
not locked.
Version 2:
Turn the handlebars all the way
to left.
Press and hold down button 1.
Light is switched off.
The steering lock engages.
Electronic immobiliser
EWS
The on-board electronics access
the data saved in the radio-operated key via a ring aerial in the
R/C ignition lock. The ignition is
not enabled for starting until the
engine control unit has recognised the radio-operated key as
"authorised" for your motorcycle.
NOTICE
A spare vehicle key attached to
the same ring as the radio-operated key used to start the engine
could "irritate" the electronics,
in which case the enabling signal for starting is not issued. The
warning with the key symbol appears in the multifunction display.
Always keep the spare key separately from the radio-operated
key.
If you mislay a radio-operated key
you can have the key in question barred by your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer. In order
to have a key barred you must
bring along all the other keys belonging to the motorcycle.
The engine cannot be started
by a barred radio-operated key,
but a radio-operated key that has
been barred can subsequently be
reactivated.
You can obtain emergency/extra keys only through an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. The
radio-operated 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.
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Battery of the radiooperated key is empty or
loss of the radio-operated
key
Please consult the information
on the electronic immobiliser
(EWS) if a key is lost or mislaid.
If you happen to lose or mislay
the radio-operated key while
on a journey, you can start the
vehicle with the emergency
key.
If the battery of the radio-operated key is empty, touching the
radio-operated key against the
rear-wheel cover will start the
engine.
Hold emergency key 1 or
radio-operated key with empty
battery 2 at the rear-wheel
cover level with aerial 3.
NOTICE
The emergency key or the radiooperated key with the empty battery must be in contact with
the rear-wheel cover.
Time during which the
engine has to be started.
The unlocking procedure has
to be repeated if this time is
allowed to expire.
30 s
Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
Key has been recognised.
Engine can be started.
Start engine ( 93).
Replace the battery of the
radio-operated key
If the radio-operated key does
not react when you short-press
or long-press a button:
The integral battery in the
radio-operated key has lost
a significant proportion of its
original capacity.
Change the battery.
appears on the display
Press button 1.
Key bit flips out.
Push up battery cover 2.
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Remove battery 3.
Dispose of the old battery in
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accordance with all applicable
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laws and regulations; do not
attempt to dispose of batteries
as domestic waste.
ATTENTION
Unsuitable or incorrectly inserted batteries
Component damage
Use a battery compliant with
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the manufacturer's specifications.
When inserting the battery,
always make sure polarity is
correct.
Insert the new battery with the
positive terminal up.
Battery type
for Keyless Ride-radio-operated key
Battery type
CR 2032
Install battery cover 2.
Red LED on the instrument
panel flashes.
The radio-operated key is
ready for use again.
Emergency off switch (kill switch)
1 Emergency off switch (kill
switch)
WARNING
Operation of the kill switch
while riding
Risk of fall due to rear wheel
locking
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)
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Lights
Low-beam headlight and
sidelights
The side lights switch on automatically when the ignition is
switched on.
NOTICE
The side lights place a strain on
the battery. Do not switch the
ignition on for longer than absolutely necessary.
The low-beam headlight switches
on automatically when the engine
is switched on.
with daytime running light
In daytime the daytime riding
lights can be switched on as an
alternative to the low-beam headlight.
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High-beam headlight and
headlight flasher
Switching on ignition ( 46).
Push switch 1 forward to
switch on the high-beam
headlight.
Pull switch 1 back to operate
the headlight flasher.
Headlight courtesy delay
feature
Switch off the ignition.
Immediately after switching off
the ignition, push button 1 to
the back and hold it in this position until the headlight courtesy delay feature comes on.
The vehicle lighting lights for
one minute and is automatically
switched back off.
This can be used after parking
the vehicle, for example, to light
the way to the house door.
Parking lights
Switching off ignition ( 47).
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Immediately after switching off
the ignition, push button 1 to
the left and hold it in this po-
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sition until the parking lights
come on.
Switch the ignition on and off
again to switch off the parking
lights.
Auxiliary headlights
with LED auxiliary headlights
Requirement
The additional headlights are
active only when the low-beam
headlight is active; if the daytime
riding light is switched on, the
additional headlights cannot be
switched on.
NOTICE
The auxiliary headlights have approval as fog lights and their use
is permissible in bad weather
conditions only. Always comply
with the road traffic regulations in
force in the country in which the
vehicle is used.
Start engine ( 93).
OA
Press button 1 to switch on
the auxiliary headlights.
The indicator light for the
auxiliary headlight illumin-
ates.
Press button 1 again to switch
off the auxiliary headlights.
Daytime riding light
with daytime running light
Manual daytime riding
light
Requirement
Automatic daytime riding light
switched off.
WARNING
Activation of daytime riding
light in the dark.
Poorer vision and oncoming
traffic dazzled.
Do not use the daytime running light when it is dark.
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NOTICE
By comparison with the lowbeam headlight, the daytime
running light makes the vehicle
more visible to oncoming traffic.
This improves daytime visibility.
Start engine ( 93).
In the SETUP menu of the
display, at the menu item
DLIGHT set the automatic
daytime running light to OFF.
Press button 1 to switch on
the daytime riding light.
The indicator light for the
daytime riding light illumin-
ates.
The low-beam headlight, the
front side lights and the auxiliary headlight are switched off.
In the dark or in tunnels: Press
button 1 again to switch off the
daytime riding light and switch
on the low-beam headlight.
The auxiliary headlight is also
switched on again.
NOTICE
If the high beam headlight is
switched on whilst the daytime
running light is switched on,
the daytime running light
will be switched off after
approx. 2 seconds, and the
high beam headlight, low beam
headlight, front side lights and, if
applicable, the auxiliary headlights
will be switched on.
If the high beam headlight is
switched off again, the daytime
running light is not automatically reactivated, but must be
switched on again if required.
Automatic daytime riding
light
NOTICE
The changeover between
daytime running light and low
beam headlight including front
side lights can be effected
automatically.
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WARNING
The automatic riding light
control system cannot replace your personal assessment of lighting conditions,
particularly in foggy or misty
weather.
Safety risk
Manually switch on the lowbeam headlight in poor lighting
conditions.
In the SETUP menu of the
display, at the menu item
DLIGHT set the automatic
daytime riding light to ON.
The indicator light for the
automatic daytime riding
light illuminates.
If the ambient brightness decreases below a certain value,
the low beam headlight is automatically switched on (e. B. in
a tunnel). If a sufficient ambient brightness is detected, the
daytime riding light is switched
on again. If the daytime riding
light is active, the daytime riding light symbol is displayed in
the multifunction display.
Manual operation of the
light when the automatic
system is switched on
If you operate the button
for the daytime riding light,
the daytime riding light is
switched off and the low-beam
headlight and front side lights
are switched on (e.g. when
you ride into a tunnel and the
response of the automatic
daytime riding light to the
change in ambient brightness
is delayed). The auxiliary
headlight switches on again
when the daytime riding light is
switched off.
If you operate the button again,
the daytime riding light is reactivated, in other words, the
daytime riding light is switched
on again when ambient brightness is adequate.
Hazard warning lights system
Operating hazard warning
flashers
Switching on ignition ( 46).
NOTICE
The hazard warning flashers
place a strain on the battery.
Do not use the hazard warning
flashers for longer than absolutely
necessary.
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Multifunction display
Select display
Switching on ignition ( 46).
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Press button 1 to switch on
the hazard warning flashers.
Ignition can be switched off.
To switch off the hazard warning flashers, switch on the ignition if necessary and press
button 1 again.
Turn indicators
Operating the turn
indicators
Switching on ignition ( 46).
Push button 1 to the left to
switch on the left turn indicators.
Push button 1 to the right to
switch on the right turn indicators.
Operate centre button 1 to
cancel the turn indicators.
Turn-indicator cancella-
tion
The turn indicators are cancelled automatically after the
defined time and distance.
Briefly press button 1 in order
to select the display in the top
display line 2.
In the standard equipment the
following values can be displayed
and selected at the press of a
button:
Total distance travelled (ODO)
Tripmeter 1 (TRIP I)
Tripmeter 2 (TRIP II)
Range (RANGE)
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SETUP-menu (SETUP), only
when stationary
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with Pro onboard computer
The following information is additionally displayed by means of
the on-board computer Pro:
Automatic tripmeter (TRIP A)
Current consumption (CONS
C)
Current speed (SPEED)
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Briefly press button 1 in order
to select the display in the bot-
tom display line 2.
In the standard equipment the
following values can be displayed
and selected at the press of a
button:
Ambient temperature
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(EXTEMP)
Engine temperature
(ENGTMP)
Average consumption 1
(CONS 1)
Average consumption 2
(CONS 2)
Average speed (Ø SPEED)
with tyre pressure monitoring
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(RDC)
Tyre pressures (RDC)
Date (DATE)
Oil-level reminder (OILLVL)
with Pro onboard computer
Vehicle circuit voltage
(VOLTGE)
with Pro onboard computer
Stopwatch total time
(ALTIME)
with Pro onboard computer
Stop watch driving time
(RDTIME)
Resetting trip distance
recorder
Switching on ignition ( 46).
Repeatedly press button 1
briefly until the tripmeter to be
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reset is indicated in the top
display line 2.
Press and hold down button 1
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until the value shown is reset.
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Resetting the average
values
Switching on ignition ( 46).
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Repeatedly press button 1
briefly until the average value
to be reset is indicated in the
bottom display line 2.
Press and hold down button 1
until the value shown is reset.
Configuring functions
Switching on ignition ( 46).
Repeatedly press button 1
briefly until the top display line
displays 2 SETUP ENTER.
Press and hold button 1 to
start the SETUP menu.
The following indication in the
display depends on the equipment selected.
Press button 1 briefly in order
to go to the next menu item.
The top display line 2 shows
the menu item.
The bottom display line 3
shows the preset value.
Press button 4 briefly in order
to change the set value.
The following menu items can be
selected:
with alarm system (DWA)
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DWA: Switch alarm system ON
or OFF
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installed: Accept GPS time and
GPS date (ON) or do not accept (OFF)
CLOCK: Setting the clock
DATE: Setting the date
ECOSFT: Show upshift re-
commendation on the display
(ON) or not (OFF)
BRIGHT: Set display bright-
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(5)
with daytime running light
DLIGHT: Switch daytime rid-
ing light ON or OFF
EXIT: Exit SETUP menu
with Pro onboard computer
BC CUSTOM: Start individual-
isation of the display.
In order to exit the SETUP
menu, at the menu item
SETUP EXIT press and hold
button 1.
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In order to cancel the SETUP
menu at any point, press button 2 and hold.
Setting the clock
Switching on ignition ( 46).
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WARNING
Adjusting the clock when riding
Risk of accident
Set the clock only when the
motorcycle is stationary.
In the SETUP menu, select
the menu item SETUP
CLOCK.
Keep button 2 pressed until
the hours in the bottom display
line 3 start to flash.
NOTICE
If "––:––" is displayed instead
of the time, the voltage supply of
the instrument cluster has been
interrupted (e.g. by disconnecting
the battery).
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Press button 1 to increase the
flashing value or button 2 to
reduce the same.
Keep button 2 pressed until the minutes in the bottom
display line 3 start to flash.
Press button 1 to increase the
flashing value or button 2 to
reduce the same.
Keep button 2 pressed until
the minutes no longer flash.
Setting is complete.
In order to cancel the setting
at any point, keep button 1
pressed until the initial value
is shown again.
NOTICE
If you drive off before the setting
has been completed, the setting
will be cancelled.
Setting the date
Switching on ignition ( 46).
In the SETUP menu, select
the menu item SETUP
DATE.
Keep button 2 pressed until
the day in the bottom display
line 3 starts to flash.
NOTICE
If "––.––.––" is displayed
instead of the date, the voltage
supply of the instrument cluster
has been interrupted (e.g. by disconnecting the battery).
Press button 1 to increase the
flashing value or button 2 to
reduce the same.
Keep button 2 pressed un-
til the month in the bottom
display line 3 starts to flash.
Press button 1 to increase the
flashing value or button 2 to
reduce the same.
Keep button 2 pressed until
the year in the bottom display
line 3 starts to flash.
Press button 1 to increase the
flashing value or button 2 to
reduce the same.
Keep button 2 pressed until
the year no longer flashes.
Setting is complete.
In order to cancel the setting
at any point, keep button 1
pressed until the initial value
is shown again.
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NOTICE
If you drive off before the setting
has been completed, the setting
will be cancelled.
Customising the display
with Pro onboard computer
Switching on ignition ( 46).
In the customisation menu, it is
possible to set which informa-
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display line.
In the SETUP menu, select
the menu item SETUP BC
BASIC.
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Briefly press button 1 to start
the customisation menu.
SETUP BC CUSTOM ap-
pears on the display.
Briefly press button 1 again to
exit the customisation menu.
NOTICE
If SETUP BC BASIC is selected, then the factory setting will
be active again. The customisation CUSTOM remains stored.
Press button 1 for a long
period in order to display the
first menu item.
SETUP BC ODO appears on
the display.
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Press button 2 briefly in order
to go to the next menu item.
The top display line 3 shows
the menu item.
The bottom display line 4
shows the preset value. The
following values can be set.
TOP: The value is displayed in
the top display line.
BELOW: The value is dis-
played in the bottom display
line.
BOTH: The value is displayed
in both display lines.
OFF: The value is not dis-
played.
Press button 1 briefly in order
to change the set value.
The following menu items can
be selected, the works setting is
shown in brackets. Some menu
items will only be selected if the
relevant special equipment (OE)
is actually present.
ODO: Total mileage counter
(TOP, the setting OFF is not
possible)
TRIP 1: Tripmeter 1 (TOP)
TRIP 2: Tripmeter 2 (TOP)
TRIP A: Automatic tripmeter
(TOP)
EXTEMP: Ambient tempera-
ture (BELOW)
ENGTMP: Engine temperature
(BELOW)
RANGE: Range (TOP)
CONS R: Average consump-
tion for range calculation (OFF)
CONS 1: Average consump-
tion 1 (BELOW)
CONS 2: Average consump-
tion 2 (BELOW)
CONS C: Current consumption
(TOP)
ØSPEED: Average speed
(BELOW)
SPEED: Current speed (TOP)
RDC: Tyre pressures
(BELOW)
VOLTGE: Vehicle circuit
voltage (BELOW)
ALTIME: Stopwatch total
time (BELOW)
RDTIME: Stopwatch driving
time (BELOW)
DATE: Date (BELOW)
SERV T: Date of the next
service (OFF)
SERV D: Countdown distance
to next service (OFF)
OILLVL: Oil level note
(BELOW)
EXIT: exit Individualisation
menu
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When the menu item SETUP
EXIT is displayed, press and
hold button 1 to exit the cus-
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tomisation menu.
In order to exit the customisation menu at any point, press
and hold button 2.
All settings made until then will
be saved.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Deactivating the ABS
function
Switching on ignition ( 46).
Press and hold down button 1
until the ABS telltale and warning light changes status.
Initially, the ASC symbol
changes status. Press and
hold down button 1 until the
ABS telltale and warning
light responds. Under these
circumstances, there is no
change in the ASC setting.
ABS telltale and warning
light shows.
Release button 1 within two
seconds.
ABS telltale and warning
light remains on.
The ABS function is deactivated, but the integral function
remains active.
Activating the ABS
function
Press and hold down button 1
until the ABS telltale and warning light changes status.
ABS telltale and warning
light goes out; if self-diagnosis has not completed, it
starts flashing.
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Release button 1 within two
seconds.
ABS telltale and warning
light remains off or contin-
ues to flash.
The ABS function is activated.
You also have the option of
switching the ignition off and
then on again.
NOTICE
An ABS fault has occurred if the
ABS telltale and warning light
shows when the motorcycle accelerates to a speed in excess
of 5 km/h after the ignition was
switched off and then on again.
NOTICE
See the section entitled "Engineering details" for more information on brake systems with
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS.
Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
Deactivating the ASC
function
Switching on ignition ( 46).
Press and hold down button 1
until the ASC warning light
changes status.
NOTICE
You have the option of deactivating the ASC function while the
motorcycle is on the move.
The ASC telltale and warning light shows.
Release button 1 within two
seconds.
ASC telltale and warning
light remains lit up.
The ASC function is deactivated.
Activating the ASC
function
Press and hold down button 1
until the ASC warning light
changes status.
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light no longer lights up
and starts flashing if the self-diagnosis is incomplete.
Release button 1 within two
seconds.
ASC telltale and warning
light remains off or continues flashing.
The ASC function is activated.
You also have the option of
switching the ignition off and
then on again.
NOTICE
An ASC fault has occurred if the
ASC telltale and warning light
shows when the motorcycle accelerates to a speed in excess
of 5 km/h after the ignition was
switched off and then on again.
NOTICE
See the section entitled "Engineering details" for more information on BMW Motorrad Automatic Stability Control (ASC).
Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA)
with Dynamic ESA
Dynamic ESA range of
adjustment
Using the electronic chassis adjustment Dynamic ESA you can
comfortably adapt your motorcycle to the actual vehicle load.
Via ride height sensors, Dynamic
ESA detects the movements in
the chassis and suspension and
responds to the same by adjusting the damper valves. The
chassis and suspension will thus
be adapted to the characteristics
of the terrain.
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Starting from the basic setting
NORMAL, the damping can be
made harder (HARD) or softer
(SOFT).
Dynamic ESA automatically calibrates itself at regular intervals
when the vehicle is at standstill and the engine is running
to guarantee the system operates correctly. Chassis and
suspension adjustments are unavailable during calibration.
with Pro riding modes
The setting of the chassis and
suspension and the number of
the selectable damping variants
depend on the riding mode selected. The damping defined by
the riding mode can be changed
by the rider.
If the coding plug is not fitted,
the basic setting specified by the
riding mode will be set after each
mode change. If the coding plug
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is fitted, the driver's adjustments
are retained for all modes.
Viewing suspension
settings
Switching on ignition ( 46).
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Press button 1 briefly to view
the current setting.
In the multifunction display, the
damping is shown in area 1, the
spring preload in area 2.
The setting shows briefly, then
disappears automatically.
Adjusting the chassis and
suspension
Switching on ignition ( 46).
Press button 1 briefly to view
the current setting.
To adjust damping:
Repeatedly press button 1 until
the setting you want to use
appears on the display.
NOTICE
You can adjust the damping
characteristic while the motorcycle is on the move.
The following settings are available:
SOFT: Comfortable damping
characteristic
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characteristic
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acteristic
with Pro riding modes
In the Enduro and Enduro Pro
modes, only two settings are
possible:
SOFT: Comfortable damping
characteristic
HARD: Sporty damping char-
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To adjust spring preload:
Start engine ( 93).
Repeatedly press button 1 and
hold until the setting you want
to use appears on the display.
NOTICE
You cannot adjust spring preload
while the motorcycle is on the
move.
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The following settings are available:
One-up
One-up with luggage
Two-up (with luggage)
Wait for the mechanism to
complete all adjustments before you ride off.
The settings for damping and
spring preload shown on the
display are automatically accepted if you allow a certain
length of time to pass without
pressing button 1. The ESA
indicator flashes while adjustment is in progress.
If the temperature is very low,
take the weight off the motorcycle before increasing spring
preload; if applicable, have your
passenger dismount.
The ESA indicator disappears
from the display as soon as
adjustment completes.
Riding mode
Using the riding modes
BMW Motorrad has developed
5 operational scenarios for your
motorcycle from which you can
select the scenario suitable for
your situation:
Riding on a rain-wet road surface.
Riding on a dry road surface.
with Pro riding modes
Sporty riding on a dry road sur-
face.
Riding in easy off-road terrain.
Sporty off-roading.
The interplay of engine torque,
throttle response ABS/ASC control is optimised for each of these
5 scenarios.
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with Dynamic ESA
The chassis adjustment also adapts to the selected scenario.
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Setting riding mode
Switching on ignition ( 46).
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Press button 1.
NOTICE
See the section entitled "Engineering details" for more information on the various ride modes
that can be selected.
The selection arrow 1 and the
first selectable riding mode 2 are
displayed.
ATTENTION
Activation of the off-road
mode (Enduro and Enduro
Pro) when riding on-road
Risk of crash due to lack of stability when the vehicle brakes or
accelerates in the control range
of ABS or ASC.
Activate off-road mode (Enduro
and Enduro Pro) only for offroad riding.
Press button 1 as often as necessary until the required riding
mode is indicated next to the
selection arrow.
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NOTICE
When the Enduro PRO mode
is selected: Note that ABS control for the rear wheel is restricted (see the section entitled "Engineering details").
The following ride modes can be
selected:
RAIN: For riding on a rain-wet
road surface.
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surface.
with Pro riding modes
The following riding modes are
additionally available for selection:
DYNA: For dynamic riding on
a dry road surface.
Enduro: For off-roading.
Enduro PRO: For sporty off-
road riding (with fitted coding
plug only).
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With the motorcycle at a standstill, the selected mode is activated after approximately two
seconds.
The newly selected riding
mode is activated as you
ride only when the following
preconditions are satisfied:
Throttle twistgrip is in idle position.
Clutch lever is operated.
Following activation of the new
riding mode the clock is displayed again.
The adjusted riding mode and
the associated adaptations to
engine characteristics, ABS,
ASC and Dynamic ESA remain available even after having
switched off the ignition.
Deactivate the RDC for
off-roading
with Pro riding modes
Requirement
You can deactivate RDC warnings for the Enduro and Enduro
Pro riding modes when you want
to lower the tyre pressures for
off-roading.
Switching on ignition ( 46).
Repeatedly press button 1
briefly until the top display line
displays 2 SETUP ENTER.
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Press and hold button 1 to
start the SETUP menu.
Press button 1 briefly to go to
the next menu item RDC.
In the top display line 2, RDC
is displayed.
The bottom display line 3
shows the preset value.
Press button 4 briefly in order
to change the set value.
The following settings are available:
ON: The RDC warning symbol
in the display does not show.
An out-of-tolerance tyre pres-
sure is displayed in the Enduro
and Enduro Pro riding modes.
OFF: The RDC warning sym-
bol in the display shows and an
out-of-tolerance tyre pressure
is displayed in the Enduro and
Enduro Pro riding modes.
Installing encoding plug
with Pro riding modes
Switching off ignition ( 47).
Remove front seat ( 77).
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ATTENTION
Dirt and damp penetrating
inside open connectors
Malfunctions
Reinstall the protective cap
after removing the coding
plug.
Remove cap of plug 1.
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To do so, press in latch 1 and
remove the cap.
Install the coding plug.
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Switch on the ignition.
The symbol 1 for the coding
plug is shown in the display. The
riding mode 2 Enduro PRO is
selectable.
Installing front seat ( 79).
Cruise-control system
with cruise control
Switching on cruise
control
Requirement
Cruise control is not available until the Enduro or Enduro Pro riding mode has been deactivated.
Slide switch 1 to the right.
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Button 2 is enabled for operation.
Saving road speed
Briefly push button 1 forward.
Adjustment range for
speed control
30...210 km/h
Telltale light for cruise con-
trol shows.
The motorcycle maintains your
current cruising speed and the
setting is saved.
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Accelerating
Decelerating
the twistgrip back past the
idle position) to deactivate the
cruise-control system.
Telltale light for cruise control
goes out.
Resuming former cruising
speed
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Briefly push button 1 forward.
Speed is increased by approx.
2 km/h each time you push the
button.
Push button 1 forward and
hold it in this position.
The motorcycle accelerates
steplessly.
The current speed is maintained and saved if button 1 is
not pushed again.
Briefly push button 1 back.
Speed is reduced by approx.
2 km/h each time you push the
button.
Push button 1 back and hold it
in this position.
The motorcycle decelerates
steplessly.
The current speed is maintained and saved if button 1 is
not pushed again.
Deactivate cruise control
Brake, pull the clutch lever
or turn the throttle twistgrip
(close the throttle by turning
Briefly push button 1 back to
return to the speed saved beforehand.
NOTICE
Opening the throttle does not
deactivate the cruise-control system. If you release the twistgrip
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only to the cruising speed saved
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a lower speed.
Telltale light for cruise control shows.
Switching off cruise
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Slide switch 1 to the left.
The system is deactivated.
Button 2 is disabled.
Anti-theft alarm (DWA)
with alarm system (DWA)
Activation
Switching on ignition ( 46).
Customising anti-theft alarm
settings ( 75).
Switch off the ignition.
If the alarm system is activated,
then the alarm system will be
automatically activated when
the ignition is switched off.
Activation takes approximately
30 seconds to complete.
Turn indicators flash twice.
Confirmation tone sounds
twice (if programmed).
Anti-theft alarm is active.
Alarm signal
A DWA alarm can be triggered
by:
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motion sensor
an attempt to use an unauthorised vehicle key to switch on
the ignition
disconnection of the DWA antitheft alarm from the motorcycle's battery (DWA internal
battery in the anti-theft alarm
provides power - alarm tone
only, the turn indicators do not
flash)
All functions are sustained even
if the internal battery of the DWA
anti-theft alarm system is flat; the
only difference is that an alarm
cannot be triggered if the system
is disconnected from the motorcycle's battery.
An alarm lasts for approximately
26 seconds. While an alarm is in
progress an alarm tone sounds
and the turn indicators flash. The
type of alarm tone can be set by
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an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
If an alarm was triggered while
the motorcycle was unattended,
the rider is notified accordingly
by an alarm tone sounding once
when the ignition is switched on.
The DWA LED then indicates
the reason for the alarm for one
minute.
Light signals issued by the
DWA LED:
Flashes 1x: Motion sensor 1
Flashes 2x: Motion sensor 2
Flashes 3x: Ignition switched
on with unauthorised vehicle
key
Flashes 4x: Disconnection of
the anti-theft alarm from the
motorcycle's battery
Flashes 5x: Motion sensor 3
Deactivation
Kill switch in operating position
(run).
Switch on the ignition.
Turn indicators flash once.
Confirmation tone sounds once
(if programmed).
Anti-theft alarm is deactivated.
Customising anti-theft
alarm settings
Switching on ignition ( 46).
Repeatedly press button 1
briefly until the top display line
displays 2 SETUP ENTER.
Press and hold button 1 to
start the SETUP menu.
Press button 1 briefly to go to
the next menu item DWA.
In the top display line 2, DWA
is indicated.
The bottom display line 3
shows the preset value.
Press button 4 briefly in order
to change the set value.
The following settings are available:
On: The alarm system has
been activated or will be ac-
tivated automatically when the
ignition is switched.
Off: Alarm system is deactiv-
ated.
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Heated handlebar grips
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Operating the heated
handlebar grips
NOTICE
The heating in the heated
handlebar grips can be activated
only when the engine is
running.
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NOTICE
The increase in power consumption caused by having the heated
handlebar grips switched on can
drain the battery if you are riding at low engine speeds. If the
charge level is low, the heated
handlebar grips are switched off
to ensure the battery's starting
capability.
Start engine ( 93).
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Repeatedly press button 1 until
desired heating stage 2 ap-
pears on the display.
The handlebar grips have twostage heating.
50% heating power
100% heating power
Stage 2 is for heating the grips
quickly: it is advisable to switch
back to stage 1 as soon as the
grips are warm.
The selected heating stage will
be saved if you allow a certain
length of time to pass without
making further changes.
In order to switch off the
heated handlebar grips,
repeatedly press button 1 until
the heated handlebar grip
symbol 2 is no longer shown
on the display.
Front and rear seats
Removing rear seat
Remove front seat ( 77).
Turn ignition key 1 clockwise.
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Push rear seat 2 in the forward
direction of travel and lift it up
to remove
Place the rear seat,
upholstered side down, on a
clean surface.
Installing rear seat
Centre the rear seat in rear
mounts 1 and engage it in
front mount 2.
Push the rear seat in the direction opposite the forward
direction of travel.
Check that the rear seat is correctly seated.
Firmly press down rear seat 1.
The rear seat engages with an
audible click.
Installing front seat ( 79).
Remove front seat
Turn ignition key 1 counterclockwise and hold it in this
position, while slightly lifting
front seat 2 at the rear.
Work front seat 2 to the rear to
disengage it from seat holder 3
and remove.
Place the front seat,
upholstered side down, on a
clean surface.
Adjusting seat height and
seat tilt
Remove front seat ( 77).
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justment in the alignment 1
(identification L).
In order to set the high seat
position, install front height
adjustment in the direction 2
(identification H).
In order to remove the front
height adjustment 1, press
down locking mechanism 2
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and remove height adjustment
in an upward direction.
In order to set the low seat position, install front height ad-
Initially push front height ad-
justment under the mount-
ings 1, subsequently press into
the locking mechanism 2 until
the same engages.
In order to set the low seat position, swivel rear height adjustment 1 into position 3 (identification L).
In order to set the high seat
position, swivel rear height
adjustment 1 into position 2
(identification H).
If the seat tilt is to be changed:
Position front and rear height
adjustment differently.
Installing front seat ( 79).
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Installing front seat
Engage front seat 1 in seat
mounts 2 on left and right and
rest it on the motorcycle.
Applying pressure to the rear
of the seat, push the front seat
slightly forward and then press
the seat firmly down until the
latch engages.
Stowage compartment
Opening and latching
stowage compartment
To open stowage compartment 1, turn the bow-shaped
grip 90° counter-clockwise and
pull it up.
To latch stowage compartment 1, close the lid, turn the
bow-shaped grip 90° clockwise
and flick it forward so that it
lies flat on the lid of the compartment.
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Adjustment
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Shift mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Handlebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
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Mirrors
5
Adjusting mirrors
82
Turn the mirror to the correct
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position.
Adjusting mirror arm
Push protective cap 1 up over
the threaded fastener on the
mirror arm.
Slacken nut 2.
Turn the mirror arm to the ap-
propriate position.
Tighten the nut to the spe-
cified tightening torque, while
holding the mirror arm to en-
sure that it does not move out
of position.
Mirror (locknut) to adapter
22 Nm (Left-hand thread)
Push the protective cap over
the threaded fastener.
Headlight
Headlight beam throw and
spring preload
Headlight beam throw is generally 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.
NOTICE
If there are doubts about the correct headlight beam throw, have
the setting checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
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Adjusting headlight beam
throw
If, for a high load, the adjustment of the spring pre-load is
no longer sufficient not to dazzle
oncoming traffic:
Turn adjuster knob 1 counterclockwise in order to lower the
headlight beam again.
When the motorcycle is again
ridden with a lower load:
Have the basic settings of the
headlight restored by a specialist workshop, best of all by a
BMW Motorrad dealer.
with LED headlights
The headlight beam-throw is
adjusted via an engage pivot
lever.
A Neutral position
B Position for heavy load
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Windscreen
Adjusting windscreen
WARNING
Adjusting the windscreen
while riding.
Risk of falling
Do not attempt to adjust the
windscreen unless the motorcycle is at a standstill.
Turn knob 1 clockwise to lower
the windscreen.
Turn knob 1 counter-clockwise
to raise the windscreen.
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Clutch
5
Adjusting the clutch lever
84
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Adjustment
WARNING
Adjusting the clutch lever
during the journey
Risk of accident
Do not attempt to adjust the
clutch lever unless the motorcycle is at a standstill.
Turn knob 1 to the desired position.
NOTICE
The adjuster is easier to turn
if you push the clutch lever
forward.
Four settings are possible:
Position 1: smallest span
between handlebar grip and
clutch lever
Position 4: largest span
between handlebar grip and
clutch lever
Brakes
Adjusting the front brake
lever
WARNING
Adjusting the brake lever
during the journey
Risk of accident
Do not attempt to adjust the
brake lever unless the motor-
cycle is at a standstill.
Turn knob 1 to the desired position.
NOTICE
The adjuster is easier to turn
if you push the brake lever
forward.
Four settings are possible:
Position 1: smallest span
between handlebar grip and
brake lever
Position 4: largest span
between handlebar grip and
brake lever
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Adjusting footbrake lever
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
Unlatch footplate 1 of the
footrest by pushing it to the
left.
Swing the footplate up until it
latches in position for riding in
the seated position.
Swing the footplate down until
it latches in position for riding
in the standing position.
Shift mechanism
Adjusting shift lever
Slacken screw 1.
Turn peg 2 to the desired position.
NOTICE
You might experience difficulties
with gearshifts if the peg is set
either too high or too low. Check
the setting of the peg if you experience gearshift difficulties.
Tighten screw 1 to the specified tightening torque.
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Peg (clamp) to shift lever
8 Nm
Handlebars
Adjustable handlebars
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The motor cycle handlebars can
be adjusted in their tilt within the
ranges of marking 1. If you want
to have the handlebars adjusted consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Spring preload
Adjustment
without Dynamic ESA
It is essential to set the spring
preload of the rear suspension
to suit the load carried by the
motorcycle. Increase the spring
preload when the vehicle is heavily loaded and reduce the spring
preload accordingly when the
vehicle is lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
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WARNING
Spring preload setting and
spring-strut damping setting
not matched.
Impaired handling.
Adjust spring-strut damping to
suit spring preload.
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WARNING
Adjusting spring preload
while riding.
Risk of accident
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 Dynamic ESA
Turn the knob as far as it
will go in the LOW direction.
(One-up without luggage)
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Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
Turn the adjuster knob as far
as it will go in the LOW direction, then 15 turns in the HIGH
direction. (One-up with luggage)
Turn the adjuster knob as far
as it will go in the LOW direction, then 30 turns in the
HIGH direction. (Two-up with
luggage)
Damping
Setting
Damping must be adapted to suit
the surface on which the motorcycle is ridden and to suit spring
preload.
An uneven surface requires
softer damping than a smooth
surface.
An increase in spring preload
requires firmer damping, a re-
duction in spring preload requires softer damping.
Adjust the damping for
rear wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
Work on the left-hand side of
the vehicle when adjusting the
damping.
If you want to increase damping, turn adjusting screw 1
clockwise.
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If you want to reduce damping,
turn adjusting screw 1 counter-
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clockwise.
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Basic setting of rearsuspension damping
characteristic
without Dynamic ESA
Turn the adjuster knob as far
as it will go in the clockwise
direction, then back it off 8
clicks in the counter-clockwise
direction. (One-up without luggage)
Turn the adjuster knob as far
as it will go in the clockwise
direction, then back it off 4
clicks in the counter-clockwise
direction. (One-up with luggage)
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Basic setting of rearsuspension damping
characteristic
Turn the adjuster knob as far
as it will go in the clockwise
direction, then back it off 4
clicks in the counter-clockwise direction. (Two-up with
luggage)
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Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Comply with checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Always before riding off: . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Every 3rd refuelling stop . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Off-roading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Shifting gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Securing motorcycle for transporta-
tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
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Rider's equipment
90
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.
Restricted angle of heel
A motorcycle with lowered
suspension has less ground
clearance and cannot corner
at angles of heel as extreme
as those achievable by a
counterpart motorcycle with
standard-height suspension.
WARNING
When a motorcycle with
lowered suspension is cornering, certain components
can come into contact with
the surface at a bank angle
less than that to which the
rider is accustomed.
Risk of falling
Carefully try out the limits of
the motorcycle's bank angle
and adapt your style of riding
accordingly.
Test your motorcycle's angle
of heel in situations that do not
involve risk. When riding over
kerbs and similar obstacles, bear
in mind that your motorcycle's
ground clearance is limited.
Lowering the motorcycle's
suspension shortens suspension
travel (see the section entitled
"Technical Data"). Ride comfort
might be restricted as a result.
Be sure to adjust spring preload
accordingly, particularly for riding
two-up.
Loading
WARNING
Handling adversely affected
by overloading and imbalanced loads
Risk of falling
Do not exceed the permissible
gross weight and be sure to
comply with the instructions on
loading.
Adjusting spring preload setting and damping to the total
weight.
Ensure that the case volumes
on the left and right are equal.
Make sure that the weight is
uniformly distributed between
right and left.
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Pack heavy items at the bottom and toward the inboard
side.
Note the maximum permissible
payload and the speed limit
for riding with cases fitted, as
stated on the label inside the
case (see also the section entitled "Accessories").
Note the maximum permissible
payload and the speed limit
for riding with topcase fitted,
as stated on the label inside
the case (see also the section
entitled "Accessories").
with tank rucksack
Note the maximum permissible
payload of the tank rucksack.
Payload of tank rucksack
max 5 kg
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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.
Maximum speed with
knobbly tyres or winter
tyres
DANGER
Maximum speed of the motorcycle is higher than the
permissible maximum rated
speed of the tyres
Risk of accident due to tyre damage at high speed
Comply with the tyre-specific
speed restrictions.
Always bear the maximum permissible speed of the tyres in
mind when riding a motorcycle
fitted with knobbly tyres or winter
tyres.
Affix a label stating the maximum
permissible speed to the instrument panel in the rider's field of
vision.
Risk of poisoning
Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which is colourless
and odourless but highly toxic.
WARNING
Exhaust gases adversely affecting health
Risk of asphyxiation
Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Do not run the engine in an
enclosed space.
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CAUTION
Engine and exhaust system
become very hot when the
vehicle is in use
Risk of burn injury
When you park the vehicle
make sure that no-one and no
objects can come into contact
with the hot engine and exhaust system.
Catalytic converter
If misfiring causes unburned fuel
to enter the catalytic converter,
there is a danger of overheating
and damage.
The following guidelines must be
observed:
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 main-
tenance intervals.
ATTENTION
Unburned fuel in catalytic
converter
Damage to catalytic converter
Note the points listed for
protection of the catalytic
converter.
Risk of overheating
ATTENTION
Engine running for prolonged
period with vehicle at standstill
Overheating due to insufficient
cooling; in extreme cases vehicle
fire
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily.
Ride away immediately after
starting the engine.
Tampering
ATTENTION
Tampering with the motorcycle (e.g. engine management ECU, throttle valves,
clutch)
Damage to the affected parts,
failure of safety-relevant functions, voiding of warranty
Do not tamper with the vehicle
in any way that could result in
tuned performance.
Comply with checklist
At regular intervals, use the
checklist below to check your
motorcycle.
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Always before riding off:
Check operation of the brake
system.
Check operation of the lights
and signalling equipment.
Checking clutch function
( 128).
Checking tyre tread depth
( 130).
Checking tyre pressure
( 129).
Check security of cases and
luggage.
with Dynamic ESA
Adjusting the chassis and
suspension ( 67).
Checking engine oil level
( 122).
Checking front brake pad thickness ( 124).
Check the rear brake pad thickness ( 125).
Checking brake-fluid level, front
brakes ( 126).
Checking the brake-fluid level,
rear brakes ( 127).
Check coolant level ( 128).
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Select neutral or, if a gear is
engaged, pull the clutch lever.
NOTICE
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.
For a cold engine start and low
temperatures: pull clutch.
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Every 3rd refuelling stop
without Dynamic ESA
Adjusting spring preload for
rear wheel ( 86).
Adjust the damping for rear
wheel ( 87).
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Starting
Start engine
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-Ride-Check is performed
( 94)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed ( 94)
ASC self-diagnosis is performed ( 95)
Press starter button 1.
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NOTICE
The start attempt is automatically 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.
See the subsection on jump
starting in "Maintenance" for
more details.
The engine starts.
If the engine refuses to start,
consult the troubleshooting
chart in the section entitled
"Technical data". ( 172)
Pre-Ride-Check
When the ignition is switched
on, the instrument cluster runs a
test of the telltale lights and the
warning lights. This test is known
as the "Pre-Ride-Check". The
test is aborted if you start the
engine before it completes.
Phase 1
All telltale and warning lights are
switched on.
Phase 2
The 'General' warning light
changes from red to yellow.
Phase 3
All the telltale and warning lights
switched on in the initial phase
are switched off in reverse sequence.
The malfunction indicator lamp
only goes out after 15 seconds.
If one of the telltale and warning
lights did not switch on:
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. Ride the
vehicle a few metres at speeds
over 5 km/h to check the wheel
speed sensors.
Phase 1
Test of the diagnosable system
components with the vehicle at
a standstill.
ABS telltale and warning
light flashes.
Phase 2
Test of the wheel-speed
sensors as the vehicle pulls
away from rest.
ABS telltale and warning
light flashes.
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ABS self-diagnosis
completed
The ABS telltale and warning
light goes out.
Check all the telltale and warn-
ing lights.
After the ABS self-diagnosis
completes, an indicator showing an ABS fault will appear.
You can continue to ride. Bear
in mind that neither the ABS
function nor the integral brak-
ing function is available.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
ASC self-diagnosis
BMW Motorrad ASC performs
self-diagnosis to ensure its operability. Self-diagnosis is performed automatically when you
switch on the ignition.
Phase 1
Test of the diagnosable system
components with the vehicle at
a standstill.
ASC telltale and warning
light flashing slowly.
Phase 2
Test of the diagnosis-capable
system components while the
motorcycle is on the move
(speed at least 5 km/h).
ASC telltale and warning
light flashing slowly.
ASC self-diagnosis
completed
The ASC telltale and warning
light goes out.
Check all the telltale and warn-
ing lights.
After completion of ASC selfdiagnosis, an indicator showing
an ASC fault is displayed:
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.
Running in
Engine
Until the first running-in check,
vary the throttle opening and
engine-speed range frequently;
avoid riding at constant engine
rpm for prolonged periods.
Try to do most of your riding during this initial period on
twisting, fairly hilly roads.
Comply with the rpm limits for
running in.
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Running-in speeds
<5000 min-1(Odometer reading 0...1000 km)
no full throttle (Odometer
reading 0...1000 km)
Note the mileage after which
the running-in check should be
carried out.
Mileage until the
running-in check
500...1200 km
Brake pads
New brake pads have to bed
down before they can achieve
their optimum friction levels. You
can compensate for this initial reduction in braking efficiency by
exerting greater pressure on the
levers.
WARNING
New brake pads
Longer stopping distance, risk of
accident
Apply the brakes in good
time.
Tyres
New tyres have a smooth sur-
face. 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.
WARNING
New tyres losing grip on wet
roads and at extreme bank
angles
Risk of accident
Ride carefully and avoid extremely sharp inclines.
Off-roading
After off-roading
BMW Motorrad recommends
checking the following after riding
the motorcycle off-road:
Tyre pressure
WARNING
Lowering the tyre pressure
for off-roading during operation on road.
Risk of accident due to impaired
handling characteristics.
Always check that the tyre
pressures are correct.
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Brakes
WARNING
Riding on unsurfaced roads
or dirty road surfaces.
Delayed braking effect due to
dirty brake discs and brake pads.
Apply the brakes in good time
until the brakes have been
cleaned.
ATTENTION
Riding on unsurfaced or dirty
roads
Increased brake pad wear
Check the thickness of the
brake pads more frequently
and replace the brake pads in
good time.
Spring preload and shockabsorber settings
WARNING
Changed values for spring
preload and spring-strut
damping for riding off-road.
Impaired handling characteristics
on surfaced roads.
If you have been off-roading,
be sure to correct spring pre-
load and spring-strut damping
characteristics before you re-
turn to surfaced roads.
Rims
BMW Motorrad recommends
checking the rims for damage
after off-roading.
Air filter element
ATTENTION
Dirty air filter element
Engine damage
If you ride in dusty terrain
check the air filter element for
clogging at shorter intervals;
clean or replace as necessary.
Operation in very dusty conditions (desert, steppes, or the like)
necessitates the use of air filter
elements specially designed for
conditions of this nature.
Shifting gear
with Pro shift assistant
Shift assistant Pro
Requirement
The shift assistant assists upshifts and downshifts without the
rider having to pull the clutch or
close the throttle. This is not an
automatic-shift system. The rider
is the most important part of the
system and decides when to shift
gears.
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NOTICE
See the section entitled "Engineering details" for more information on the Pro shift assistant.
NOTICE
Whenever the Pro shift assistant shifts gears, cruise control
is automatically disengaged for
safety reasons.
You select the gear in the
usual way by means of the
foot-operated shift lever.
Sensor 1 on the selector shaft
registers the shift request and
triggers shift assistance.
When riding at a steady speed
in a low gear at high engine
rpm, an attempt to shift gear
without pulling the clutch can
cause a severe load-change
reaction. BMW Motorrad recommends disengaging the
clutch for shifts in these circumstances. It is advisable to
avoid using the Pro shift assistant at engine speeds close to
the limits at which the governor
cuts in to limit engine rpm.
Shift assistance is not available
in the following situations:
With clutch lever pulled.
Shift lever not in its initial position
Upshifts with the throttle valve
closed (coasting) and when
slowing.
After a gearshift, the shift lever
has to be fully released before
another gearshift with the Pro
shift assistant can take place.
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
makes the best possible use of
the dynamic increase in load at
the front wheel. Remember to
pull the clutch at the same time.
In the "panic braking situations"
that are trained so frequently
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