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BMW Motorrad

The Ultimate

Riding Machine

Rider's Manual (US Model)

R nineT

Motorcycle/Dealer Data

Motorcycle data

Model

Vehicle identification number

Color number

Initial registration

License plate

Dealer Data

Contact in Service

Ms./Mr.

Phone number

Dealer's address/phone number (company stamp)

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.

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.

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

BMW Motorrad.

01 41 8 550 817

*01418550817*

Table of Contents

1 General instructions .... 5

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Abbreviations and

symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Notice concerning current status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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

5 instructionsGeneral

General instructions

Overview

We have placed great importance on good orientation when using 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 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 operating and inspecting your

motorcycle as well as maintenance and adjustment procedures.

Indicates the end of an item of information.

Instruction.

Result of an activity.

Reference to a page with more detailed information.

	Indicates the end of ac-
	cessory or equipment-
	dependent information.
	Tightening torque.
	Technical data.
OE	Optional equipment
	BMW Motorrad optional
	extras are already com-
	pletely installed during
	motorcycle production.
OA	Optional accessory
	BMW optional acces-
	sories can be purchased
	and installed at your au-
	thorized BMW Motorrad
	retailer.
EWS	Electronic immobilizer.
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.

7 instructionsGeneral

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

9 Overviews

Overviews

General view, left side

1Check clutch function ( 77)

2Refueling ( 60)

3Remove passenger frame ( 97)

4Adjusting damping on rear wheel ( 38)

5Onboard power sockets ( 96)

6Check engine oil level ( 71)

7Type plate (on left on steering-head bearing)

Overviews

General view, right side

1Check front brake fluid level ( 75)

2Top up engine oil ( 72)

3Vehicle Identification Number (at front right at bottom on rear frame)

4Checking rear brake fluid level ( 76)

5Adjusting spring preload ( 38)

6Removing passenger seat ( 41)

Overviews

Multifunction switch, left

1Multifunction display ( 21)

2High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( 33)

3Hazard warning flashers ( 34)

4Turn indicators ( 33)

5Horn

Multifunction switch, right

1with heated gripsOA Operating heated grips ( 36)

2Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) ( 35)

3Starter button ( 56)

Overviews

Underneath seat

1Rider's Manual (US Model)

2Payload table

3Onboard tool kit ( 68)

4Tire inflation pressure table

5Positive battery connection point ( 90)

Instrument cluster

1Speedometer

2Warning and indicator lamps ( 20)

3Tachometer

4Ambient light sensor (for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting)

5Clock ( 31)

6Multifunction display ( 21)

7Display ( 32)

8Indicator lamp

with anti-theft alarmOE Anti-theft alarm system (DWA)

Overviews

Displays

Warning and indicator lamps . . . . . . . . 20 Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Meaning of symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Service display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Displays

Warning and indicator lamps

1Turn indicator, left

2Universal warning lamp, appears together with warnings in display panel ( 23)

3Neutral position (idling)

4High-beam headlight ( 33)

5Turn indicator, right

6ABS ( 27)

7Fuel-reserve warning lamp ( 25)

8Warning light for battery charge current ( 26)

The ABS symbol can be shown differently depend-

ing on the country.

Multifunction display

1Trip odometer ( 32)

2Warning lamp for electronic engine management ( 25)

3with heated gripsOA Operating heated grips ( 36)

4Clock ( 31)

5Service display ( 22)

6Odometer

7Indicator lights ( 22)

8Gear indicator, "N" is shown for Neutral

9Reading display range

10Warning indicator ( 23)

Displays

	3	Meaning of symbols
		Average fuel consumption
	22
	Displays	Average speed
	Displays	Current fuel consumption
		Current fuel consumption

Service display

If the time remaining until the next service will elapse within one month, the service date 1

appears briefly following the preride check.

If the vehicle covers high annual mileages then shorter service intervals may be required. If the mileage for the brought-for- ward 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)

Indication of maximum remaining mileage until

next service:

62 miles (100 km) (Time until service due is counted down in steps.)

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.

The universal warning lamp lights up for the most urgent warning.

The possible warnings are listed on the following pages.

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).

Displays

Overview of warning indicators
Warning and indicator	Warning symbols in the	Meaning
lamps	display panel

Lights up yellow	+ "EWS" is indi-	Electronic immobilizer is active ( 25)
	cated

Lights up		Fuel down to reserve ( 25)

Lights up yellow	Is indicated	Engine in emergency-operation mode
		( 25)

Lights up		Battery charge current insufficient
		( 26)

Lights up yellow	+ "LAMP" is indi-	Bulb defective ( 26)
	cated

Lights up yellow	dWA is indicated	Anti-theft alarm system battery
		discharged ( 26)

Flashes		ABS self-diagnosis not completed
		( 27)

Lights up		ABS error ( 27)

Electronic immobilizer is active

General warning light shows yellow.

+ "EWS" is indicated.

Possible cause:

The key being used is not authorized for starting, or communication between the key and engine electronics is disrupted.

Remove other motorcycle keys from the ignition key ring. 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 de-

activation (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 diagnosed a fault. In exceptional cases, the engine stops and can no longer be started. Otherwise, the engine runs in the emergency operating mode.

Continued driving is possible, however the accustomed engine performance may not be available.

Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible at an authorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Displays

Battery charge current insufficient

Battery warning light lights up.

A discharged battery will lead to the failure of vari-

ous 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 defective

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 alarmOE

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-Ride-

Check.

Possible cause:

The anti-theft alarm system battery 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.

ABS self-diagnosis not completed

ABS warning lamp flashes.

Possible cause:

The ABS function is not available, because the self-diagno- sis 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 self-

diagnosis has been completed.

ABS error

ABS warning lamp lights up.

Possible cause:

The ABS control unit has detected 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.

Displays

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