BMW R Nin T 2013 Owner's manual
Rider's Manual (US Model)
R nineT
BMW Motorrad
The Ultimate
Riding Machine
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Welcome to BMW
Congratulations on choosing a
motorcycle from BMW Motorrad
and welcome to the community
of BMW motorcycle owners and
riders. Familiarize yourself with
your new motorcycle so that you
can ride it safely and confidently
in all highway traffic situations.
Suggestions and complaints
If you have any questions concerning your motorcycle, your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer
is always happy to provide advice
and assistance.
We wish you many miles of safe
and enjoyable riding on your
BMW
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
get the most benefit from your
BMW's advanced 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.
BMW Motorrad.
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Table of Contents
1 General instructions . ... 5
Overview .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Abbreviations and
symbols .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Notice concerning current sta-
tus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 Overviews . .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. 9
General view, left side . . . . . . . 11
General view, right side . . . . . 13
Multifunction switch, left . . . . 14
Multifunction switch,
right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3 Displays . . .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. 19
Warning and indicator
lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 21
Meaning of symbols. . . . . . . . . 22
Service display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4 Operation . .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. 29
Steering and ignition
lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
EWS Electronic immobi-
lizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 34
Emergency on/off switch (kill
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Heated handlebar grips . . . . . 36
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Rider and passenger
seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5 Anti-theft alarm sys-
tem DWA . . .. .. . .. .. .. .. . 43
Overview .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Alarm function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Logging on remote con-
trol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Synchronizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
6 Riding .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. . 53
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 54
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Breaking in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Parking your motorcycle . . . . 59
Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Fastening motorcycle for
transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
7 Technology in
detail .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . 63
Brake system with
BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . 64
8 Maintenance . . . .. .. .. . .. 67
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 68
Onboard tool kit .. . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Wheel rims and tires . . . . . . . . 77
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
9 Accessories . .. .. .. . .. .. . 95
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 96
Onboard power sockets . . . . . 96
Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Passenger frame . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Installing passenger
frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
10 Care . . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. . 105
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Washing your vehicle . . . . . . 106
Cleaning sensitive vehicle
parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Storing motorcycle . . . . . . . . 108
Protective wax coating . . . . 108
Returning motorcycle to
use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
11 Technical data . .. .. . 109
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 110
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 111
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 116
Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . 119
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 120
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Performance data . . . . . . . . . 123
Anti-theft alarm system . . . 123
Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . 124
12 Service . . .. .. . .. .. .. .. 125
Reporting safety
defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
BMW Motorrad Service . . . 127
BMW Motorrad Mobility
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Maintenance proce-
dures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Confirmation of mainte-
nance work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Confirmation of service . . . . 134
13 Index . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 136
General instructions
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Notice concerning current status . . . . 7
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Overview
1
We have placed great importance
on good orientation when using
6
this Rider's Manual. You'll find
special topics most quickly by
using the extensive index at the
end of the manual. You can find
a first overview of your motorcycle in Chapter 2. All maintenance
and repair work carried out on
your vehicle will be documented
in Chapter 11. Proof of the maintenance work performed is a prerequisite for generous treatment
of claims.
When the time comes to sell
your BMW, remember to hand
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General instructions
over this Rider's Manual; it is an
important part of the motorcycle.
Abbreviations and symbols
Indicates warnings that it is
imperative to observe for
your own safety and the safety
of others, and to protect your
product against damage.
Special information on op-
erating and inspecting your
motorcycle as well as maintenance and adjustment procedures.
Indicates the end of an
item of information.
Instruction.
Result of an activity.
Reference to a page with
more detailed information.
Indicates the end of accessory or equipmentdependent information.
Tightening torque.
Technical data.
OE Optional equipment
BMW Motorrad optional
extras are already completely installed during
motorcycle production.
OA Optional accessory
BMW optional accessories can be purchased
and installed at your authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Electronic immobilizer.
EWS
DWA
Anti-theft alarm.
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System.
Equipment
When you ordered your BMW
motorcycle, you chose various
items of custom equipment. This
Rider's Manual describes optional
equipment (OE) offered by BMW
and selected optional accessories
(OA). This explains why the manual may also contain descriptions
of equipment which you have not
ordered. Please note, too, that
your motorcycle might not be exactly as illustrated in this manual
on account of country-specific
differences.
If your motorcycle comes with
equipment not described here,
you can find the descriptions in a
separate manual.
Technical data
All dimensions, weights and outputs in the Rider's Manual relate
to the German DIN standards
and comply with their tolerance
specifications. Versions for individual countries may differ.
Notice concerning current status
The high safety and quality standards of BMW motorcycles are
maintained by constant development work on design, equipment
and accessories. For this reason, aspects of your motorcycle
may vary from the descriptions in
this Rider's Manual. In addition,
BMW Motorrad cannot guarantee
the total absence of errors. We
hope you will appreciate that no
claims can be recognized based
on the data, illustrations or descriptions in this manual.
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General instructions
Overviews
General view, left side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Overviews
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Overviews
General view, left side
1 Check clutch function
( 77)
2 Refueling ( 60)
3 Remove passenger frame
( 97)
4 Adjusting damping on rear
wheel ( 38)
5 Onboard power sockets
( 96)
6 Check engine oil level
( 71)
7 Type plate (on left on
steering-head bearing)
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Overviews
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Overviews
General view, right side
1 Check front brake fluid
level ( 75)
2 Top up engine oil ( 72)
3 Vehicle Identification Num-
ber (at front right at bottom
on rear frame)
4 Checking rear brake fluid
level ( 76)
5 Adjusting spring preload
( 38)
6 Removing passenger seat
( 41)
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Overviews
Multifunction switch,
2
left
14
1 Multifunction display
( 21)
2 High-beam headlight and
headlight flasher ( 33)
3 Hazard warning flashers
( 34)
4 Turn indicators ( 33)
5 Horn
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Overviews
Multifunction switch, right
1 with heated grips
Operating heated grips
( 36)
2 Emergency on/off switch
(kill switch) ( 35)
3 Starter button ( 56)
OA
2
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Overviews
Underneath seat
2
1 Rider's Manual (US Model)
2 Payload table
16
3 Onboard tool kit ( 68)
4 Tire inflation pressure table
5 Positive battery connection
point ( 90)
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Overviews
Instrument cluster
1 Speedometer
2 Warning and indicator
lamps ( 20)
3 Tachometer
4 Ambient light sensor (for
brightness adjustment of
instrument lighting)
5 Clock ( 31)
6 Multifunction display
( 21)
7 Display ( 32)
8 Indicator lamp
with anti-theft alarm
Anti-theft alarm system
(DWA)
OE
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Overviews
2
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Overviews
Displays
Warning and indicator lamps . . . . . . . . 20
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Meaning of symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Service display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Displays
Warning and indicator
3
lamps
20
1 Turn indicator, left
2 Universal warning lamp,
appears together with
warnings in display panel
( 23)
3 Neutral position (idling)
4 High-beam headlight
( 33)
5 Turn indicator, right
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Displays
6 ABS ( 27)
7 Fuel-reserve warning lamp
( 25)
8 Warning light for battery
charge current ( 26)
The ABS symbol can be
shown differently depend-
ing on the country.
Multifunction display
1 Trip odometer ( 32)
2 Warning lamp for elec-
tronic engine management
( 25)
3 with heated grips
Operating heated grips
( 36)
4 Clock ( 31)
5 Service display ( 22)
6 Odometer
7 Indicator lights ( 22)
8 Gear indicator, "N" is
shown for Neutral
9 Reading display range
10 Warning indicator ( 23)
OA
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Displays
Meaning of symbols
3
22
Average fuel consumption
Average speed
appears briefly following the preride check.
Indication of maximum
remaining mileage until
next service:
62 miles (100 km) (Time until
service due is counted down
in steps.)
Current fuel consumption
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Displays
Service display
If the time remaining until the
next service will elapse within
one month, the service date 1
If the vehicle covers high annual mileages then shorter service intervals may be required. If
the mileage for the brought-forward service is within the display
range, the remaining mileage 1
then appears briefly following the
pre-ride check.
Indication of maximum
remaining mileage until
next service:
621 miles (1000 km)
Fuel reserve
The fuel level in the fuel tank,
when the fuel warning lamp
switches on, depends on the
driving dynamics. The more
the fuel is moved within the
tank (due to frequently changing
inclined positions, frequent
braking and accelerating), the
more difficult it is to determine
the reserve quantity. For this
reason, the reserve quantity
cannot be accurately indicated.
After the fuel warning lamp
is switched on, the range
already covered (reserve trip) is
automatically displayed.
The distance, which can still be
driven with the reserve quantity,
depends on the driving style (on
the consumption) and on the fuel
level when the warning lamp was
initially activated (see the explanation above).
The odometer for the fuel reserve is reset if the fuel level after refueling is greater than the
reserve quantity.
Warning lamps
Display
Warnings are displayed with the
corresponding warning lamps.
Warnings for which no separate
warning lamp is available, are indicated using the 'General' warning lamp 1 in conjunction with
a warning or a warning symbol
in the multifunction display. The
universal warning lamp shows red
or yellow, depending on the urgency of the warning.
If the display in the upper display sector 2 shows a warning,
then this is symbolized with the
warning triangle 3. These warnings alternate with the odometers
( 32).
The universal warning lamp lights
up for the most urgent warning.
The possible warnings are listed
on the following pages.
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Displays
Overview of warning indicators
3
Warning and indicator
24
lamps
Lights up yellow + "EWS" is indi-
Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 25)
Warning symbols in the
display panel
cated
Meaning
Electronic immobilizer is active ( 25)
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Displays
Lights up yellow Is indicated Engine in emergency-operation mode
Lights up
Lights up yellow + "LAMP" is indi-
Lights up yellow
Flashes
Lights up
cated
dWA is indicated
( 25)
Battery charge current insufficient
( 26)
Bulb defective ( 26)
Anti-theft alarm system battery
discharged ( 26)
ABS self-diagnosis not completed
( 27)
ABS error ( 27)
Electronic immobilizer is
active
General warning light shows
yellow.
+ "EWS" is indicated.
Possible cause:
The key being used is not autho-
rized for starting, or communication between the key and engine
electronics is disrupted.
Remove other motorcycle keys
from the ignition key ring.
Have the defective key replaced, preferably by an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Fuel down to reserve
Fuel-reserve warning light
lights up.
Fuel shortage can lead to
engine misfires. This can
result in unexpected engine deactivation (accident hazard) and
damage to the catalytic converter.
Do not drive to the extent that
the fuel tank is completely
empty.
Possible cause:
At the most, the fuel tank still
contains the reserve fuel quantity.
Reserve fuel quantity
Approx. 3.2 quarts (Approx.
3 l)
Refueling procedure ( 60).
Engine in emergencyoperation mode
General warning light shows
yellow.
Engine symbol appears on
the display.
The engine is in the emergency operating mode. Un-
usual engine response is a possibility.
Adapt your style of riding accordingly. Avoid accelerating sharply
and overtaking.
Possible cause:
The engine control unit has di-
agnosed a fault. In exceptional
cases, the engine stops and can
no longer be started. Otherwise,
the engine runs in the emergency operating mode.
Continued driving is possible,
however the accustomed engine performance may not be
available.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at an authorized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
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Displays
Battery charge current
3
insufficient
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Displays
Battery warning light lights
up.
A discharged battery will
lead to the failure of various motorcycle systems such as
lighting, engine or ABS. This can
result in dangerous driving situations.
Do not continue riding.
Possible cause:
Alternator or alternator belt de-
fective
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at an authorized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Bulb defective
General warning light shows
yellow.
+ "LAMP" is indicated.
Failure of a bulb on the
motorcycle is a safety risk
because it potentially makes the
motorcycle less noticeable to
other road users.
Replace defective bulbs as soon
as possible; it is best always to
carry a complete set of spare
bulbs on the motorcycle.
Possible cause:
Bulb defective
Locate defective bulb with visual check.
Replacing bulbs for dipped and
main-beam headlights ( 87).
Replacing bulb for parking light
( 88).
Replacing bulb for front and
rear turn indicator ( 89).
Replacing LED tail light ( 90).
Anti-theft alarm system
battery discharged
with anti-theft alarm
General warning light shows
yellow.
The warning dWA is displayed
with the warning triangle in front
of it.
This fault message is only
shown for a short time immediately following the Pre-RideCheck.
Possible cause:
The anti-theft alarm system bat-
tery is completely discharged.
Operation of the anti-theft alarm
system is no longer ensured
when the vehicle's battery is disconnected.
Contact an authorized specialist service facility, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
dealer.
OE
ABS self-diagnosis not
completed
ABS warning lamp flashes.
Possible cause:
The ABS function is not avail-
able, because the self-diagnosis has not been completed. To
check the wheel sensors, the
motorcycle must be driven a few
yards.
Ride off slowly. It must be
noted that the ABS function
is not available until the selfdiagnosis has been completed.
ABS error
ABS warning lamp lights
up.
Possible cause:
The ABS control unit has de-
tected an error. The ABS function is not available.
Continued driving is possible
while taking the failed ABS
function into account. Observe
additional information on situations which can lead to an ABS
error ( 65).
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at an authorized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
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Displays
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Displays
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