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Rider's Manual
S 1000 R
BMW Motorrad
The Ultimate
Riding Machine
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Motorcycle data/dealership details
Motorcycle 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.
Suggestions and criticism
If you have questions concerning
your motorcycle, 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 41 8 550 781
*01418550781*
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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, left side, with
DDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
General view, right side . . . . . 15
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . 16
Multifunction switch, left .. . . 17
Multifunction switch,
right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3 Status indicators ... .. .. 21
Warning and telltale
lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 23
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Fuel down to reserve . . . . . . . . 35
Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . 36
4 Operation .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 39
Ignition switch/steering
lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Electronic immobiliser
EWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 42
Anti-theft alarm (DWA) . . . . . . 46
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 49
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
BMW Motorrad Race
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
BMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . 51
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Cruise-control system . . . . . . . 55
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Heated handlebar grips . . . . . 59
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . 60
Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
5 On the race track .. .. .. . 63
LAPTIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
RACE INFO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
SETUP MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Spring preload .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Removing/installing mir-
rors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Removing and installing
number-plate carrier. . . . . . . . . 84
Removing and installing front
turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
6 Riding .. .. .. .. .. ... ... ... . 89
Safety instructions .. . . . . . . . . 90
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
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Running in .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Shifting gear .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Parking your motorcycle . . . . 99
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Securing motorcycle for
transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
7 Engineering
details . .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . 103
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Mode changes . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Brake system with
BMW Motorrad Race
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad
ASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Engine management with
Dynamic Traction Con-
trol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Dynamic Damping Con-
trol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
8 Accessories . .. .. .. . .. . 113
General instructions . . . . . . . 114
Luggage .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
9 Maintenance . . . .. .. .. . 115
General instructions . . . . . . . 116
Toolkit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 117
Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 118
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Brake system .. . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Body panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
10 Care . . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. . 153
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Washing the motor-
cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Cleaning easily damaged
components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Protective wax coating . . . . 156
Laying up the motor-
cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Restoring motorcycle to
use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
11 Technical data . . .. .. 157
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 158
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 159
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 164
Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . 165
Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Dimensions .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Riding specifications . . . . . . 169
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12 Service . . .. .. .. . .. .. .. 171
BMW Motorrad Service . . . 172
BMW Motorrad Mobility
services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 172
Confirmation of mainten-
ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Confirmation of service . . . . 179
13 Index . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 181
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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
Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manual
will provide you with an initial
6
overview of your motorcycle. All
maintenance and repair work on
the motorcycle is documented in
Chapter 12. This record of the
maintenance work you have had
performed on your motorcycle is
a precondition for generous treatment of goodwill claims.
When the time comes to sell
your BMW, please remember
to hand over this Rider's Manual;
it is an important part of the motorcycle.
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General instructions
Abbreviations and symbols
Indicates warnings that you
must comply with for reasons of your safety and the safety
of others, and to protect your
product against damage.
Specific instructions on
how to operate, control, adjust or look after items of equipment on the motorcycle.
Indicates the end of an
item of information.
Instruction.
Result of an activity.
Reference to a page with
more detailed information.
Indicates the end of a
passage relating to specific accessories or items
of equipment.
Tightening torque.
Technical data.
Anti-lock brake system.
ABS
ASC Automatic Stability Con-
trol.
DDC Dynamic Damping Con-
trol.
DTC Dynamic Traction Con-
trol.
DWA
Anti-theft alarm (Diebstahlwarnanlage).
Electronic immobiliser.
EWS
VDS Vertical Down Sensor
(drop sensor).
OE Optional extra
The motorcycles are assembled complete with
all the BMW Motorrad
optional extras originally
ordered.
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OA Optional accessory
You can obtain optional
accessories through
your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer;
optional accessories have
to be retrofitted to the
motorcycle.
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 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 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. We
hope you will appreciate that no
claims can be entertained on the
basis of the data, illustrations or
descriptions in this manual.
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General views
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
General view, left side, with DDC . . . 13
General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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General view, left side
1 Adjuster for front
compression-stage
damping (red scale)
( 79)
2 Adjuster for spring preload,
rear ( 76)
3 Seat lock ( 60)
4 Table of tyre pressures
Payload table
Chain settings
5 Engine oil level indicator
( 119)
6 OA connector for naviga-
tion system
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General view, left side, with DDC
with Dynamic Damping Con-
OE
trol
1 Adjusting spring preload
for front wheel ( 78).
2 Seat lock ( 60)
3 Table of tyre pressures
Payload table
Chain settings
4 Adjuster for spring preload,
rear ( 77)
5 Engine oil level indicator
( 119)
6 OA connector for naviga-
tion system
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General view, right side
1 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
( 124)
2 Vehicle identification num-
ber (VIN) and type plate
(on steering-head bearing)
3 Brake-fluid reservoir, front
( 123)
4 Adjuster for front rebound-
stage damping (yellow
scale) ( 80)
5 Steering damper
6 Coolant-level indicator
( 125)
7 OA connector
8 Engine-oil filler neck
( 120)
9 Adjuster for rear rebound-
stage damping (low on
spring strut; yellow scale)
( 81)
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Underneath the seat
2
1 Battery ( 150)
2 Helmet holder ( 61)
16
3 Luggage loops ( 62)
4 Toolkit ( 116)
5 with anti-theft alarm
Anti-theft alarm ( 46)
6 Fuse box ( 148)
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8 Pro riding modes
Coding plug ( 55)
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(DWA)
OE
OE
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Multifunction switch, left
1 High-beam headlight and
headlight flasher ( 48)
Lap timer ( 66)
2 with cruise control
Cruise-control system
( 56)
3 Hazard warning flashers
( 49)
4 BMW Motorrad Race ABS
( 50)
ASC ( 51)
with Dynamic Traction
Control (DTC)
DTC ( 52)
with Dynamic Damping
OE
Control
DDC ( 82)
5 Turn indicators ( 49)
6 Horn
7 Display-mode selection
( 42)
OE
OE
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Multifunction switch,
2
right
18
1 with heated handlebar
2 Riding mode ( 54)
3 Emergency off switch (kill
4 Start engine ( 92)
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OE
grips
Heated handlebar grips
( 59)
switch) ( 50)
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Instrument panel
1 Panels for warning and tell-
tale lights ( 22)
2 Rev. counter
3 Gearshift light ( 96)
4 Ambient-light brightness
sensor (for adapting the
brightness of the instrument lighting)
with anti-theft alarm
OE
(DWA)
DWA status indicator light
( 46)
5 Multifunction display
( 23)
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Status indicators
Warning and telltale lights . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Fuel down to reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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Warning and telltale
3
lights
22
1 ASC warning light ( 32)
with Dynamic Traction
Control (DTC)
DTC warning light ( 33)
2 ABS warning light ( 31)
3 Turn indicators, left
4 General warning light (in
combination with warnings
in the display) ( 24)
5 Turn indicators, right
6 Fuel reserve ( 35)
7 Idle
8 High-beam headlight
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9 Warning light for engine
electronics ( 29)
10 Cruise-control system
with cruise control
Switching on cruise control
( 56).
11 Light for the fastest lap
( 67)
OE
OE
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Multifunction display
1 Speedometer
2 Gear indicator; "N" indic-
ates neutral
3 with heated handlebar
4 Coolant temperature
5 General information
6 Clock ( 44)
7 Fuel level
8 Riding mode ( 54)
for the race track.
OE
grips
Operating the heated
handlebar grips ( 59)
( 44)
See Section 5 for information on the display modes
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Warnings
3
Mode of presentation
24
Warnings are indicated by the
corresponding warning lights.
Warnings for which there is no
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dedicated warning light are indicated by 'General' warning light 1
showing in combination with a
warning such as, for example, 2
appearing on the multifunction
display. The 'general' warning
light shows red or yellow, depending on the urgency of the
warning.
If two or more warnings occur at
the same time, all the appropriate warning lights and warning
symbols appear, alternating with
warning words as applicable.
The possible warnings are listed
on the next pages.
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Warnings, overview
Warning and telltale
lights
lights up yellow
flashes red Coolant-tempera-
lights up Engine in emergency-operation mode
lights up yellow
lights up yellow
Warning symbols in the
display
EWS! appears on
the display
ture reading flashes
LAMPR! appears
on the display
LAMPF! appears
on the display
Meaning
EWS active ( 29)
Coolant temperature too high ( 29)
( 29)
Rear light defective ( 30)
Bulbs for front parking light defective
( 30)
Front lights defective ( 30)
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LAMP! appears
on the display
VDS! appears on
the blank display
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators defective ( 30)
Motorcycle dropped ( 31)
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Warning and telltale
3
lights
26
flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed
lights up
Warning symbols in the
display
VDS! appears on
the display
Meaning
Drop sensor defective ( 31)
( 31)
ABS switched off ( 31)
lights up
quick-flashes ASC intervention ( 32)
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slow-flashes ASC self-diagnosis not completed
lights up
lights up
ABS fault ( 32)
( 32)
ASC switched off ( 32)
ASC fault ( 32)
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Warning and telltale
lights
quick-flashes DTC intervention ( 33)
Warning symbols in the
display
Meaning
3
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slow-flashes DTC self-diagnosis not completed
lights up
lights up
lights up yellow
DDC! Appears on
the display
DWALO! Appears
on the display
lights up yellow
lights up red
DWA! appears on
the display
NO CAN appears
on the display
( 33)
DTC switched off ( 33)
DTC fault ( 33)
DDC fault ( 34)
DWA battery weak ( 34)
DWA battery flat ( 34)
CAN open circuit/short circuit ( 35)
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Warning and telltale
3
lights
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lights up yellow NO CODING Ap-
Warning symbols in the
display
pears on the display
Meaning
No coding ( 35)
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EWS active
General warning light shows
yellow.
EWS! appears on the display.
Possible cause:
The key being used is not au-
thorised for starting, or communication between key and engine
electronics is disrupted.
Remove all other vehicle keys
from the same ring as the ignition key.
Use the reserve key.
Have the defective key replaced, preferably by an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Coolant temperature too
high
General warning light
flashes red.
The coolant-temperature reading
flashes.
Riding when the engine is
overheated could result in
engine damage.
Compliance with the information
set out below is essential.
Possible cause:
The coolant temperature is too
high.
If possible, ride in the part-load
range to cool down the engine.
Check the coolant level.
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
Warning light for engine
electronics shows.
The engine is running in
emergency operating mode.
Unusual engine response is a
possibility.
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 power or the full range of
engine rpm might not be available.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
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Rear light defective
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General warning light shows
yellow.
LAMPR! appears on the dis-
play.
Possible cause:
Rear light or brake light bulb defective.
The LED rear light must be
replaced. Consult a specialist
workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Bulbs for front parking
light defective
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General warning light shows
yellow (only if both parking
lights fail).
LAMPF! appears on the dis-
play.
A bulb failure on the mo-
torcycle is a safety risk, because it is easy for other road
users to overlook the vehicle.
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry a
complete set of spare bulbs if
possible.
Possible cause:
Bulb for parking light is defective.
Replacing bulb for left parking
light ( 142).
Replacing parking-light bulb,
right ( 144).
Front lights defective
No indication of a fault if the
high-beam or low-beam headlight fails.
A bulb failure on the mo-
torcycle is a safety risk, because it is easy for other road
users to overlook the vehicle.
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry a
complete set of spare bulbs if
possible.
Possible cause:
Front bulb is defective.
Replacing bulb for low-beam
headlight ( 140).
Replacing bulb for high-beam
headlight ( 142).
Bulbs for flashing turn
indicators defective
LAMP! appears on the display.
A bulb failure on the mo-
torcycle is a safety risk, because it is easy for other road
users to overlook the vehicle.
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry a
complete set of spare bulbs if
possible.
Possible cause:
Bulb for turn indicator is defect-
ive.
Replacing bulbs for front and
rear turn indicators ( 145).
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Possible cause:
The number-plate carrier has
been removed; the motorcycle's
on-board electronics know that
the flashing turn indicators are
not installed on the motorcycle.
Installing number-plate carrier
( 85).
If the number-plate carrier
is removed in preparation
for a race-track session, the electronics detect a bulb failure and
the appropriate warning appears
on the display. Activating the
EQIP WARN LAMP function in
the SETUP MENU suppresses
this warning.
Motorcycle dropped
VDS! (Vertical Down Sensor)
appears on the blank display.
Possible cause:
The drop sensor has detected a
drop and has cut out the engine.
Bring the motorcycle to the
upright position
Switch the ignition off and
then on again or switch the kill
switch on and then off again.
Drop sensor defective
VDS! (Vertical Down Sensor)
appears on the display.
Possible cause:
A defect in the drop sensor has
been detected.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
ABS self-diagnosis not
completed
ABS 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
sensors to be checked: min
5 km/h)
Pull away slowly. Bear in mind
that the ABS function is not
available until self-diagnosis has
completed.
ABS switched off
ABS warning light flashes.
Possible cause:
The rider has switched off the
ABS system.
Switch on the ABS function
( 51).
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ABS fault
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ABS warning light flashes.
Possible cause:
The ABS control unit has detec-
ted a fault. The ABS function is
not available or the functionality
is subject to certain restrictions.
You can continue to ride the
vehicle, but make due provision for the fact that the ABS
function is not available. Bear
in mind the more detailed information on situations that can
lead to an ABS fault ( 108).
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
ASC intervention
ASC warning light quickflashes.
The ASC control unit has detec-
ted a degree of instability at the
rear wheel and has intervened to
reduce torque. The warning light
flashes for longer than ASC intervention lasts. This affords the
rider visual feedback on control
intervention even after the critical
situation has been dealt with.
ASC self-diagnosis not
completed
ASC warning light slowflashes.
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 with the engine running for the wheel
sensors to be checked: min
5 km/h)
Pull away slowly. Bear in mind
that the ASC function is not
available until self-diagnosis has
completed.
ASC switched off
ASC warning light flashes.
Possible cause:
The rider has switched off the
ASC system.
Switch on the ASC function
( 52).
ASC fault
ASC warning light flashes.
Possible cause:
The ASC control unit has detec-
ted a fault. Bear in mind that the
ASC function is not available or
the functionality is subject to certain restrictions.
You can continue to ride. Bear
in mind the more detailed in-
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formation on situations that can
lead to an ASC fault ( 109).
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
DTC intervention
with Dynamic Traction Control
OE
(DTC)
DTC warning light quick-
flashes.
The DTC control unit has detected a degree of instability at the
rear wheel and has intervened to
reduce torque. The warning light
flashes for longer than DTC intervention lasts. This affords the
rider visual feedback on control
intervention even after the critical
situation has been dealt with.
DTC self-diagnosis not
completed
with Dynamic Traction Control
OE
(DTC)
DTC warning light slowflashes.
Possible cause:
DTC self-diagnosis not
completed
The DTC function is not available, because self-diagnosis
did not complete. (The motorcycle has to reach a defined
minimum speed with the engine running for the wheel
sensors to be checked: min
5 km/h)
Pull away slowly. Bear in mind
that the DTC function is not
available until self-diagnosis has
completed.
DTC switched off
with Dynamic Traction Control
OE
(DTC)
DTC warning light flashes.
Possible cause:
The rider has switched off the
DTC system.
Switch on the DTC function
( 53).
DTC fault
with Dynamic Traction Control
OE
(DTC)
DTC warning light flashes.
Possible cause:
The DTC control unit has detec-
ted a fault. Bear in mind that the
DTC function is not available or
the functionality is subject to certain restrictions.
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You can continue to ride. Bear
in mind the more detailed in-
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formation on situations that can
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lead to an DTC fault ( 109).
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
DDC fault
General warning light shows
yellow.
DDC! appears on the display.
Possible cause:
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The DDC control unit has detected a fault.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
In this condition, the motorcycle has too much damping
and is uncomfortable to drive,
especially on roads in poor
condition.
DWA battery weak
with anti-theft alarm (DWA)
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DWALO! appears on the dis-
play.
This error message shows
briefly only after the Pre-
Ride-Check completes.
Possible cause:
The integral battery in the anti-
theft alarm (DWA) has lost a significant proportion of its original
capacity. There is no assurance
of how long the DWA 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.
DWA battery flat
with anti-theft alarm (DWA)
General warning light shows
yellow.
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DWA! appears on the display.
This error message shows
briefly only after the Pre-
Ride-Check completes.
Possible cause:
The integral battery in the anti-
theft alarm (DWA) has lost its entire original capacity. There is no
assurance that the DWA antitheft alarm will be operational if
the vehicle's battery is disconnected.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
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CAN open circuit/short
circuit
General warning light shows
red.
NO CAN (Controller Area Net-
work) appears on the display.
Possible cause:
A fault in the Controller Area Network has been detected.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
No coding
General warning light shows
yellow.
NO CODING appears on the
display.
Possible cause:
A coding fault has been detected.
The reading remains visible for
10 seconds before disappearing automatically.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Fuel down to reserve
Warning light for fuel down
to reserve shows.
A shortage of fuel can res-
ult in misfires. This can
cause the engine to switch off
unexpectedly (risk of accident)
and damage the 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 ( 100).
Range
The range readout 1 indicates
how far you can ride with the fuel
remaining in the tank. This distance is calculated on the basis
of fuel level and average consumption.
The odometer for the fuel reserve is reset when the amount
of fuel after refuelling is greater
than the reserve volume.
When the motorcycle is propped
on its side stand the slight angle
of inclination means that the
sensor cannot register the fuel
level correctly. This is the reason
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why the range is calculated only
when the side stand is in the re-
3
tracted position.
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The calculated range is
only an approximate figure.
Consequently, BMW Motorrad
recommends that you should not
try to use the full range before
refuelling.
Service-due indicator
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If the next service is due in less
than one month, the date for the
next service 1 is shown briefly
after the Pre-Ride-Check com-
pletes. In this example the reading means "October 2013".
If the vehicle covers long distances in the course of the year,
under certain circumstances it
might be necessary to have it
serviced at a date in advance
of the forecast due date. If the
countdown distance to the early
service is within the defined displayable range, this countdown
distance 1 appears briefly on the
display after the Pre-Ride-Check
completes.
Maximum countdown
distance to next service:
1000 km
General warning light shows
yellow and SERVICE!
remains permanently visible on
the display.
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.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
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
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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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Operation
Ignition switch/steering lock . . . . . . . . . 40
Ignition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Electronic immobiliser EWS. . . . . . . . . 41
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Anti-theft alarm (DWA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Turn indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Hazard warning flashers. . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
BMW Motorrad Race ABS . . . . . . . . . . 50
BMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Dynamic Traction Control DTC . . . . . 52
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Cruise-control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Heated handlebar grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
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Ignition switch/steering
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lock
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Keys
You receive 2 ignition keys.
Consult the information on the
electronic immobiliser (EWS)
( 41) if a key is lost or mislaid.
Ignition
Switching on ignition
One-key system
Ignition switch/steering lock
Tank filler cap
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Seat lock
Rear seat cover
Lock the handlebars
Turn the handlebars to the left
full-lock position.
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.
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.
( 92)
ABS self-diagnosis is in progress. ( 93)
ASC self-diagnosis is in progress. ( 94)
with Dynamic Traction Control
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(DTC)
DTC self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. ( 94)
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Switching off ignition
Turn the ignition key to position 1.
Lights are switched off.
Handlebars (steering lock) are
not locked.
Key can be removed.
The number-plate light goes
out after 10 seconds.
Electronic immobiliser EWS
The on-board electronics access
the data saved in the ignition
key via a ring aerial in the ignition lock. The engine control unit
will only allow the engine to be
started if the key is identified as
“authorised”.
A spare key attached to
the same ring as the ignition key used to start the engine could "irritate" the electronics, in which case the enabling
signal for starting is not issued.
The EWS warning appears in the
multifunction display.
Always keep the spare key separately from the ignition key.
If you lose your key, you
can have it barred by your
BMW Motorrad authorised
dealer.
If you wish to do this, you will
need to bring all other keys for
the motorbike with you. The
engine cannot be started by a
barred key, but a key that has
been barred can subsequently be
reactivated.
You can obtain extra keys
only through an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer. The
keys are part of an integrated
security system, so the dealer is
under an obligation to check the
legitimacy of all applications for
replacement/extra keys.
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Multifunction display
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Press button 1 to view the
ROAD display mode.
Press button 2 to view other
display modes.
The display modes at your disposal are as follows:
ROAD: All the information ne-
cessary for riding on public
roads is presented here.
LAPTIMER: Lap times and
other data can be logged here
and subsequently retrieved
in the RACE INFO display
mode.
RACE INFO: The information
logged with the LAPTIMER
can be retrieved for viewing
here. Note that this display
mode can be activated only
when the motorcycle is at a
standstill.
SETUP MENU: The instrument panel can be configured
to suit the rider's preferences
here. Note that this display
mode can be activated only
when the motorcycle is at a
standstill.
When the display
shows RACE INFO or
SETUP MENU, as applicable,
press and hold down button 1
to activate the mode.
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Overview of the display
modes
— Solid line: short-press the
button.
‑ ‑ Broken line: press and
hold down the button.
1 On-board computer read-
ings ( 44)
2 Starting timing ( 66)
3 Start RACE INFO ( 68)
4 Start SETUP MENU
( 73)
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Selecting readings in
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ROAD mode
Switch on the ignition.
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Repeatedly press button 1 until
the value you want appears in
panel 2.
The following values can be displayed:
Total distance covered
Range
Tripmeter 1 Trip I
Tripmeter 2 Trip II
Average consumption
Average speed
Resetting the average
values
Switch on the ignition.
Repeatedly short-press button 1 until the average value
you want to reset appears in
the display line.
Press and hold down button 1
until the value you selected has
reset.
Setting the clock
Switch on the ignition.
Repeatedly press button 2 until
SETUP MENU ENTER ap-
pears on the display.
Press and hold down button 2.
Repeatedly press button 2 until SETUP EQUIPMENT
ENTER appears on the dis-
play.
Press and hold down button 2.
Repeatedly press button 2 until
SETUP EQUIP:CLOCK
TIME appears on the display.
Press and hold down button 2
until the minutes number 4
flashes.
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Press button 1 to step the
minutes reading up.
Press button 2 to step the
minutes reading down.
When the minutes reading is
correct, hold down button 2
until hours reading 3 flashes.
Press button 1 to step the
hours reading up.
Press button 2 to step the
hours reading down.
When the hours reading is correct, press and hold down button 2 until the number stops
flashing.
This completes the process.
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Anti-theft alarm (DWA)
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with anti-theft alarm (DWA)
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Activation
Switching on ignition ( 40).
DWA adjusting ( 47).
Switch off the ignition.
DWA If the alarm system
(DWA) is activated, then the
alarm system will be armed
automatically when the ignition
is switched off.
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Activation takes approximately
30 seconds to complete.
Turn indicators flash twice.
Confirmation tone sounds
twice (if programmed).
Anti-theft alarm (DWA) is act-
ive.
Alarm
An alarm can be triggered by:
Motion sensor
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An attempt to use an unauthorised key to switch on the
ignition
Disconnection of the DWA
anti-theft 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
an authorised BMW motorcycle
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 anti-theft alarm telltale
light then signals the reason for
the alarm for one minute.
The meanings of the flash codes
are as follows:
Flashes 1x: Motion sensor 1
Flashes 2x: Motion sensor 2
Flashes 3x: Ignition switched
on with unauthorised key
Flashes 4x: Disconnection of
the DWA anti-theft alarm from
the motorcycle's battery
Flashes 5x: Motion sensor 3
Deactivation
Kill switch in operating position
(run).
Switch on the ignition.
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Turn indicators flash once.
Confirmation tone sounds once
(if programmed).
Anti-theft alarm (DWA) is deactivated.
DWA adjusting
Switching on ignition ( 40).
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Repeatedly shortpress button 1 until
SETUP MENU ENTER
appears in display line 2.
Long-press button 1 to start
the SETUP MENU.
Repeatedly short-press button 1 until SETUP EQUIP-
MENT ENTER appears in dis-
play line 2.
Long-press button 1 to start
the SETUP EQUIPMENT
menu.
Press button 1 briefly to
go to the next menu item
SETUP EQIP DWA.
AUTO appears in display
line 2.
The preset ON/OFF value
appears in display line 3.
Long-press button 1 to change
the preset value.
The following settings are available:
AUTO ON: The DWA anti-
theft alarm is active and will be
armed automatically when the
ignition is switched off.
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AUTO OFF: The DWA anti-
theft alarm is deactivated.
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Headlight
Adjusting headlight for
driving on left/driving on
right
This motorcycle has a
symmetric-beam low-beam
headlight. If the motorcycle
is ridden in a country where
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the opposite rule of the road
applies, its symmetric lowbeam headlight means that
no measures are necessary to
prevent the headlight beam from
dazzling oncoming traffic.
Headlight beam throw and
spring preload
Headlight beam throw is generally kept constant when spring
preload is adjusted to suit load.
If there are doubts about
the correct headlight range,
seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Lights
Side light
The side lights switch on automatically when the ignition is
switched on.
The side lights place
a strain on the battery.
Do not switch the ignition
on for longer than absolutely
necessary.
Low-beam headlight
The low-beam headlight switches
on automatically when you start
the engine.
High-beam headlight and
headlight flasher
Start the engine.
Flip switch 1 up to switch on
the high-beam headlight.
Flip switch 1 down to operate
the headlight flasher.
Parking lights
Switch off the ignition.
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Immediately after switching off
the ignition, push button 1 to
the left and hold it in this position until the parking lights
come on.
You can switch on the
parking lights within 10
seconds after switching off the
ignition.
Switch the ignition on and off
again to switch off the parking
lights.
Turn indicators
Operating the turn
indicators
Switch on the ignition.
The turn indicators are can-
celled automatically after
you have ridden for approximately
10 seconds and covered a distance of about 300 m.
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.
Hazard warning flashers
Switching on hazard
warning flashers
Switch on the ignition.
The hazard warning flash-
ers place a strain on the
battery. Do not use the hazard
warning flashers for longer than
absolutely necessary.
Press button 1 to switch on
the hazard warning flashers.
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Ignition can be switched off.
Press button 1 again to switch
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Emergency off switch (kill switch)
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1 Emergency off switch (kill
switch)
Operating the kill switch
when riding can cause
the rear wheel to lock and thus
cause a fall.
Do not operate the kill switch
when riding.
The emergency off switch is a
kill switch for switching off the
engine quickly and easily.
a Engine switched off
b Normal operating position
(run)
BMW Motorrad Race ABS
Switch off the ABS
function
Switch on the ignition.
You have the option of de-
activating the ABS function
while the motorcycle is on the
move.
Press and hold down button 1
until ABS warning light 2
changes status.
ABS warning light flashes.
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Press and hold down button 1
until first DTC warning light 2
and then ABS warning light 3
change their status.
The DTC setting remains unchanged.
ABS warning light flashes.
Release button 1 within two
seconds.
ABS warning light continues to flash.
ABS function is switched off.
Switch on the ABS
function
Press and hold down button 1
until ABS warning light 2
changes status.
ABS warning light goes out;
if self-diagnosis has not
completed it starts flashing.
Release button 1 within two
seconds.
ABS warning light remains
off or continues to flash.
ABS function is switched on.
If the coding plug is not inserted, you have the alternative of
switching the ignition off and
then on again.
An ABS fault has
occurred if the ABS
warning light shows when
the motorcycle accelerates
to a speed in excess of the
minimum stated below after
the ignition was switched off
and then on again.
min 5 km/h
BMW Motorrad ASC
Switch off the ASC
function
Switch on the ignition.
You have the option of de-
activating the ASC function
while the motorcycle is on the
move.
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Press and hold down button 1
until ASC warning light 2
changes status.
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ASC warning light starts to
show.
Release button 1 within two
seconds.
ASC warning light continues to flash.
ASC function is switched off.
Switch on the ASC
function
Press and hold down button 1
until ASC warning light 2
changes status.
ASC warning light goes out;
if self-diagnosis has not
completed it starts flashing.
Release button 1 within two
seconds.
ASC warning light remains
off or continues to flash.
ASC function is switched on.
If the coding plug is not inserted, you have the alternative of
switching the ignition off and
then on again.
An ASC fault has
occurred if the ASC
warning light shows when
the motorcycle accelerates
to a speed in excess of the
minimum stated below after
the ignition was switched off
and then on again.
min 5 km/h
Dynamic Traction Control DTC
with Dynamic Traction Control
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(DTC)
Switch off the DTC
function
Switch on the ignition.
You have the option of de-
activating the DTC function
while the motorcycle is on the
move.
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Press and hold down button 1
until DTC warning light 2
changes status.
DTC warning light starts to
show.
Release button 1 within two
seconds.
DTC warning light continues to flash.
DTC function is switched off.
Switch on the DTC
function
Press and hold down button 1
until DTC warning light 2
changes status.
DTC warning light goes
out; if self-diagnosis has not
completed it starts flashing.
Release button 1 within two
seconds.
DTC warning light remains
off or continues to flash.
DTC function is switched on.
If the coding plug is not inserted, you have the alternative of
switching the ignition off and
then on again.
A DTC fault has
occurred if the DTC
warning light shows when
the motorcycle accelerates
to a speed in excess of the
minimum stated below after
the ignition was switched off
and then on again.
min 5 km/h
Riding mode
Using the riding modes
BMW Motorrad has developed
4 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.
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Dynamic riding on a dry road
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surface.
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Sporty riding on a dry road surface.
The interplay of engine torque,
throttle response, ABS control
and ASC or DTC control is optimised for each of these 4 scenarios. The optimum setting is a
preset with DDC.
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Setting riding mode
Switching on ignition ( 40).
Press button 1.
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See the section entitled
"Engineering details"
for more information on the
various ride modes that can be
selected.
Selection menu 1 with the four
selectable riding modes shows
on the display. The highlight 2
tells you which riding mode is
currently selected.
Repeatedly press button 1 until
the riding mode you want is
highlighted.
The following ride modes can be
selected:
RAIN: For riding on a rain-wet
road surface.
ROAD: For riding on a dry road
surface.
Pro riding modes
The following riding modes are
additionally available for selec-
tion:
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DYNAMIC: For dynamic riding
on a dry road surface.
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DYNAMIC PRO: For sporty
riding (only with coding plug
installed).
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:
The throttle twistgrip is in the
idle position.
The brake levers are in the released positions.
The mode selected in this way
is retained with the enginecharacteristic, ABS, DTC and
DDC adaptation settings even
after the ignition has been
switched off.
Installing coding plug
Pro riding modes
Switching off ignition ( 41).
Remove the front seat ( 61).
Dirt and moisture can pen-
etrate the open plug and
lead to malfunctions.
Reinstall the 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.
Switch on the ignition.
The selected riding mode is
retained in memory, even after
the ignition is switched off.
Installing front seat ( 61).
Cruise-control system
with cruise control
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Saving road speed
Accelerating
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Slide switch 1 to the right.
Button 2 is enabled for operation.
Briefly push button 1 forward.
Adjustment range for
cruise control
30...180 km/h
Telltale light for cruise con-
trol shows.
The motorcycle maintains your
current cruising speed and the
setting is saved.
Briefly push button 1 forward.
Increasing speed
Speed is increased each time
you press the button.
1 km/h
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.
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Decelerating
Briefly push button 1 back.
Reducing speed
Speed is reduced each time
you push the button.
1 km/h
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
the twistgrip back past the
idle position) to deactivate the
cruise-control system.
Telltale light for cruise control
goes out.
Resuming former cruising
speed
Briefly push button 1 back to
return to the speed saved beforehand.
Opening the throttle does
not deactivate the cruisecontrol system. If you release
the twistgrip the motorcycle will
decelerate only to the cruising
speed saved in memory, even
though you might have intended
slowing to a lower speed.
Telltale light for cruise con-
trol shows.
Switching off cruise
control
Slide switch 1 to the left.
The system is deactivated.
Button 2 is disabled.
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Brakes
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Adjusting the front brake
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lever
Changing the position of
the brake-fluid reservoir can
allow air to penetrate the brake
system.
Do not twist the handlebar fitting
or the handlebars.
Attempting to adjust the
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handbrake lever while riding
the vehicle can lead to accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust the
handbrake lever unless the motorcycle is at a standstill.
Turn knob 1 to the desired position.
The adjuster is easier to
turn if you push the brake
lever forward.
Adjustment options:
Position 1: widest span
between handlebar grip and
handbrake lever
Position 6: narrowest span
between handlebar grip and
handbrake lever
Tyres
Check the tyre pressure
Incorrect tyre pressures im-
pair the motorcycle's handling characteristics and increase
the rate of tyre wear.
Always check that the tyre pressures are correct.
At high road speeds, tyre
valves have a tendency to
open as a result of centrifugal
force.
Fit valve caps with rubber seals
and screw them on firmly to prevent sudden deflation.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
Check tyre pressures against
the data below.
Tyre pressure, front
2.5 bar (Tyre cold)
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Tyre pressure, rear
2.9 bar (Tyre cold)
If tyre pressure is too low:
Correct tyre pressure.
Heated handlebar grips
with heated handlebar grips
Operating the heated
handlebar grips
Start the engine.
The heating in the heated
handlebar grips can be activated only when the engine is
running.
The increase in power con-
sumption 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
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switched off to ensure the battery's starting capability.
Repeatedly press button 1 until
the heating stage you want to
use appears on the multifunction display.
The handlebar grips have twostage heating. Stage two 1 is
for heating the grips quickly: it is
advisable to switch to stage one
as soon as the grips are warm.
Second stage: 100 %
heating power
First stage: 50 % heating
power
The selected heating stage will
be saved if you allow a certain
length of time to pass without
making further changes.
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Mirrors
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Adjusting mirrors
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Turn the mirror to the correct
position.
Front and rear seats
Removing rear seat
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
Open seat lock 1 with the ignition key.
Lift the rear seat at the rear
and then work it back and up
to remove.
Remove the ignition key from
the lock and place the rear
seat, upholstered side down,
on a clean surface.
Install the rear seat
Engage the rear seat in
mounts 1 on left and right.
Swing the rear seat down,
pushing it lightly forward.
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Lock the seat lock with the ignition key.
Removing front seat
Push the upholstery of the
front seat forward slightly
above screws 1 and hold it in
this position.
Remove screws 1.
Push the seat forward and
lift it at the rear to remove.
Take care not to let the screws
scratch the trim panels.
Place the seat, upholstered
side down, on a clean surface.
Installing front seat
Engage the front seat in
mount 1, then lower the rear of
the seat to bring the holes into
alignment with screw holes 2.
Take care not to let the screws
scratch the trim panels.
Push the upholstery of the
front seat forward slightly
above the screw holes and
hold it in this position.
Install screws 1.
Helmet holder
Securing the helmet to
motorcycle
Removing rear seat ( 60).
Turn the rear seat upside
down.
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Luggage loops
Securing luggage to
motorcycle
Removing rear seat ( 60).
Turn the rear seat upside
down.
The helmet catch can
scratch the panelling.
Make sure the lock is out of the
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way when you hook the helmet
into position.
Use a plastic-sheathed steel
cable (not part of the vehicle)
to secure the helmet to helmet
holder 1.
Install the rear seat ( 60).
Place the helmet on the front
seat.
Use the loops 1 and the rear
footrests, for example, to secure luggage to the rear seat.
In this process, take care not to
damage the rear trim panels.
Pull loops 1 out of the holders
and to the outside and down.
Install the rear seat ( 60).
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LAPTIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
RACE INFO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
SETUP MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Removing/installing mirrors . . . . . . . . . 83
Removing and installing number-
plate carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Removing and installing front turn
indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
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LAPTIMER
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Mode of presentation
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1 Speedometer
2 Engine temperature
3 The readings in these lines
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can be changed by the
rider. ( 64)
LASTLAP: Time for the
preceding lap.
BESTLAP: The current
fastest lap time of the laps
logged in memory.
4 Gear indicator
5 Riding mode selected by
the rider
Labels for the values
shown on the display
The following times can be
displayed in the third line:
LASTLAP: The time for the
preceding lap.
The following times can be
displayed in the fourth line:
BESTLAP: The fastest of
the laps currently logged in
memory.
RUN: The running time for the
current lap.
The third and fourth lines can
be combined to show other
readings:
RUN BEST: The third line
shows the running time for
the current lap, the best lap
currently logged in memory is
shown in the fourth line.
LAST RUN: The third line
shows the time recorded for
the preceding lap, the running
time for the current lap is
shown in the fourth line.
LAST BEST: The third line
shows the time needed for
the preceding lap, the best lap
currently logged in memory is
shown in the fourth line.
RUN TOTAL: The third line
shows the running time for the
current lap, the total time for
all the laps currently logged in
memory is shown in the fourth
line.
RUN BEStEV: The third line
shows the running time for the
current lap, the best-ever lap is
shown in the fourth line.
At the start of each new lap the
time for the preceding lap is
shown briefly before the display
switches to the running time of
the current lap.
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Display overview
— Solid line: short-press the
button.
‑ ‑ Broken line: press and
hold down the button.
1 Interrupting timing ( 67).
2 Starting timing ( 66).
3 View the times ( 66).
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To view the time of your
choice, repeatedly press
button 1 until the display
changes.
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Starting timing
Press button 1 to start timing.
The engine has to be
running in order for the
headlight-flasher signal to be
detected.
Every time you cross the start/
finish line, press button 1 again
to start timing for the next lap.
The data of the preceding lap
are written into memory.
Timing continues even if you
exit the display mode. In the
other display modes, however,
timing of another lap can be
started only by an external signal.
Infrared receiver
with infrared receiver
An infrared signal provides a convenient way of operating the lap
timer. The instrument can be operated in this way only when the
infrared receiver available as an
optional accessory is connected
to the IR receiver (on the right
side, behind the side panel). The
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RACETRACK SETUP MENU
enables you to choose between
operation with the headlightflasher button and the TRIP/INFO
button, or operation by one or
other of these buttons (see the
section on the SETUP MENU).
A lap timeout can be defined to
stop the receiver from registering
completion of a lap prematurely
in response to spurious signals.
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Signals received before this time
elapses are ignored.
Interrupting timing
Press and hold down button 1
to interrupt timing.
Press and hold down button 1
again to resume timing.
If more laps are
subsequently timed, lap
numbering resumes. Numbering
is not restarted at lap 1 unless
you delete the current timing
session in the RACE INFO
display mode.
Fastest lap anticipated
This function has to be activated
in the SETUP RACETRACK
menu (see the section on the
SETUP MENU).
When you start a new lap your
intermediate times are taken
every time you cover a defined
section of the track and compared with the corresponding
intermediate times of the best lap
stored in memory.
The lap section for the
intermediate time
100 m
If your intermediate times show
that you are faster than on your
previous best lap the processor
anticipates that this lap will be
your new best time. The indicator for the fastest lap 1 lights
up.
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RACE INFO
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Selecting saved lap
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Repeatedly press button 1
or button 2 to view each lap
stored in memory one after the
other.
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Each time button 1 is pressed
the laps saved in memory
are shown in the sequence
described below; each time
button 2 is pressed the laps are
shown in reverse sequence:
Best-ever lap BEST-EVER
Best lap logged in memory
BEST
Last lap logged in memory
LAST
All other laps logged in
memory
Aggregate time for all laps
logged in memory TOTAL
Delete lap data logged in
memory DELETE LAPS
Delete the best-ever lap
logged in memory BEST-
EVER DELETE
Exit the RACE INFO EXIT
display mode
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Display overview
— Solid line: short-press the
button.
‑ ‑ Broken line: press and
hold down the button.
1 Selecting saved lap
( 68).
2 Deleting lap times ( 71).
3 Exit the INFO MENU
( 70).
4 Delete the timing logs
( 71).
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Information for a lap
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1 In sequence: Top speed
(max), average speed (Ø)
and lowest speed (min) on
the lap currently displayed.
2 In sequence: Average
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throttle twistgrip position
(THROT) in percent, percentage of lap ridden with
brakes applied (BRAKE)
and number of gearshifts
(GEAR) on the lap currently
displayed.
3 Lap for which the data on
the display apply.
4 Distance ridden.
5 Time for the lap currently
displayed.
6 The riding mode most
commonly used is displayed continuously.
Exiting INFO MENU
Press and hold down button 2
to exit the RACE INFO display
mode.
The readings already recorded
remain saved in memory.
Alternatively: Press and hold
down button 1.
Repeatedly press button 1 or button 2 until
RACE INFO EXIT appears
on the display.
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Deleting timing logs
Repeatedly press button 1 or
button 2 until RACE INFO DELETE LAPS appears on the
display.
Press and hold down button 2
to delete all the logged data
from memory.
All-time best lap
The all-time best lap (BEST-
EVER) is the fastest of all timed
laps and is updated as soon as a
faster lap BESTLAP is timed.
The all-time best lap remains
stored in memory even if the
timed laps are deleted. This
means that other races can subsequently be timed and the lap
times of those races compared
with the best lap from earlier
races.
The all-time best lap can also be
deleted from memory.
If the all-time best lap is from a
race timed in the past, it is accompanied on the display by the
appropriate lap number. If the alltime best lap shows without a lap
number, this lack of a lap number
indicates that the time is from a
race timed in the past but subsequently deleted from memory.
Deleting lap times
Repeatedly press button 1 or
button 2 until the lap you want
to delete appears on the display.
Press and hold down button 2
to delete the lap from memory.
If the lap you select for deletion
was
the best lap in memory BEST,
the lap in question is deleted.
The lap that was the secondbest time until the best time
was deleted becomes the new
best lap.
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the last lap in memory LAST,
the lap in question is deleted.
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The lap that was the second-
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last time until the last time was
deleted becomes the new last
lap.
a lap stored in memory, the
lap in question is deleted. The
numbering of the remaining
laps remains unchanged.
Total time is reduced by the
time for the laps you delete.
Select BEST-EVER DE-
LETE and press and hold
down button 2 to delete the
BEST-EVER lap time.
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SETUP MENU
Selecting a parameter
Select the SETUP MENU and
press and hold down button 2.
Repeatedly press button 1 or
button 2 until the submenu
you want appears on the display.
Press and hold down button 2
to open the submenu you
want.
Each time button 1 is pressed
the possible parameters
are shown in the sequence
described below; each time
button 2 is pressed the
parameters are shown in reverse
sequence.
SETUP EQUIPMENT
DWA adjusting
DWA AUTO ON/OFF
Setting time CLOCK TIME
Adjusting brightness
DISP BRIGHT
Switch warning for defective
bulbs on/off WARN LAMP
Switch gearshift light on/off
GSL ON/OFF RPM
Gearshift-light brightness
GSL BRIGHT
Gearshift-light frequency
GSL FREQ
Change units of measure for
speed, range, temperature, average consumption, distance
and time UNITS
SETUP RACETRACK
Set LAPTIMER readings: Current lap RUN, time required for
preceding lap LAST, best lap
BEST, total of all laps logged
in memory TOTAL, best-ever
lap BEStEV
Display-freeze period for the
most recent time HOLD
Debounce time (time that must
elapse before a new lap can
be started) of the TRIP/INFO
button for operating the LAP-
TIME DEB-TM
Activate or deactivate
BESTLAP BLIP ON/OFF
Change settings for operating
the LAPTIME by the
headlight-flasher button
and the TRIP/INFO button.
TRIG AUTO: operate by
headlight-flasher button
and TRIP/INFO button;
TRITG MANUAL: operate by
headlight-flasher button only;
EXTERN: operate by TRIP/
INFO button only.
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Overview SETUP MENU
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— Solid line: short-press the
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button.
‑ ‑ Broken line: press and
hold down the button.
1 Settings of the display
2 Settings for the racetrack
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Setting parameters
Exiting SETUP mode
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Press and hold down button 2
until the parameter starts to
flash.
Repeatedly press button 1 or
button 2 until the value you
want appears on the display.
When the value you want is
shown:
Press and hold down button 2
until the value stops flashing.
The value is saved.
To exit the SETUP MENU,
press and hold down button 1.
A value that is still flashing will
not be saved.
Alternatively: Repeatedly
press button 1 or button 2 until
SETUP MENU EXIT ap-
pears on the display.
When SETUP MENU EXIT appears:
Press and hold down button 2
to exit the SETUP MENU.
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Adjustment
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Front spring preload has to
be adjusted to suit the rider's
weight. Increase spring preload
for heavier riders, decrease
spring preload for lighter riders.
It is essential to set spring preload of the rear suspension to
suit the load carried by the motorcycle. Increase spring preload when the vehicle is heavily
loaded and reduce spring preload
accordingly when the vehicle is
lightly loaded.
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Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
Make sure there is no load
on the motorcycle; remove all
items of luggage, if carried.
Use the tool from the on-board
toolkit to slacken screw 1.
Hold the motorcycle upright
(do not prop it on the side
stand) and measure distance D
from bottom edge 1 of the
number-plate carrier to screw 2
of the chain guard.
Apply the rider's weight to the
motorcycle.
With the assistance of a
second person, measure
distance D between points 1
and 2 again and calculate the
difference (negative spring
displacement) between the two
readings.
Load-dependent adjustment of spring preload
Negative spring displacement
of rear wheel
20...24 mm (With rider 85 kg)
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Your motorcycle's hand-
ling will suffer if you do not
match the spring-preload and
damping-characteristic settings.
Adjust damping to suit spring
preload.
To reduce negative spring displacement (increase spring preload, in other words), use the
tool from the on-board toolkit
to turn adjusting ring 2 in direction B.
To increase negative spring
displacement (reduce spring
preload, in other words), use
the tool from the on-board
toolkit to turn adjusting ring 2
in direction A.
Tighten screw 1 to the specified tightening torque.
Clamping screw to top
spring retainer
without Dynamic Damping
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Control
3 Nm
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
with Dynamic Damping Con-
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trol
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
Start the engine.
Before adjusting spring pre-
load make sure there is no
load on the motorcycle; remove
all items of luggage, if carried.
Set the damping (DDC) to SOFT
for one-up riding.
Hold the motorcycle upright,
preferably with the assistance
of a second person (do not
prop the motorcycle on the
side stand).
Measure distance D from bottom edge 1 of the numberplate carrier to screw 2 of the
chain guard.
Apply the rider's weight to the
motorcycle.
With the assistance of a
second person, measure
distance D between points 1
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and 2 again and calculate the
difference (negative spring
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readings.
Load-dependent adjustment of spring preload
Negative spring displacement
of rear wheel
20...24 mm (With rider 85 kg)
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To reduce negative spring displacement (increase spring preload, in other words), use the
tool from the on-board toolkit
to turn adjusting ring 1 in direction A.
To increase negative spring
displacement (reduce spring
preload, in other words), use
the tool from the on-board
toolkit to turn adjusting ring 1
in direction B.
Adjusting spring preload
for front wheel
with Dynamic Damping Con-
OE
trol
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
Start the engine.
Before adjusting spring pre-
load make sure there is no
load on the motorcycle; remove
all items of luggage, if carried.
Set the damping (DDC) to SOFT
for one-up riding.
Hold the motorcycle upright,
preferably with the assistance
of a second person (do not
prop the motorcycle on the
side stand).
Measure distance D between
bottom edge 1 of the slider
tube and front axle 2.
Apply the rider's weight to the
motorcycle.
With the assistance of a
second person, measure
distance D between points 1
and 2 again and calculate the
difference (negative spring
displacement) between the two
readings.
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Load-dependent adjustment of spring preload
Negative spring displacement
of front wheel
6...10 mm (With rider 85 kg)
Your motorcycle's hand-
ling will suffer if you do not
match the spring-preload and
damping-characteristic settings.
Adjust damping to suit spring
preload.
To reduce negative spring displacement (increase spring preload, in other words), use the
tool from the on-board toolkit
to turn adjusting screws 1 in
direction A.
To increase negative spring
displacement (reduce spring
preload, in other words),
use the tool from the onboard toolkit to turn adjusting
screws 1 in direction B.
Damping
Correct setting for the
damping characteristic
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 reduction in spring preload requires softer damping.
Adjusting compressionstage damping for front
wheel
Adjust compression-stage
damping by turning adjusting
screw 1 on the left fork leg.
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To increase damping: Use the
tool from the on-board kit to
turn the adjusting screw in the
appropriate direction so that
mark 1 points to a higher reading on the scale.
To reduce damping: Use the
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tool from the on-board kit to
turn the adjusting screw in the
appropriate direction so that
mark 1 points to a lower reading on the scale.
Compression stage, basic setting, front
Position 1 (comfortable setting
with rider 85 kg)
Position 3 (normal setting with
rider 85 kg)
Position 7 (sports setting with
rider 85 kg)
Adjust the rebound-stage
damping for front wheel
Adjust rebound-stage damping
by turning adjusting screw 1 on
the right fork leg.
To increase damping: Use the
tool from the on-board kit to
turn the adjusting screw in the
appropriate direction so that
mark 1 points to a higher reading on the scale.
To reduce damping: Use the
tool from the on-board kit to
turn the adjusting screw in the
appropriate direction so that
mark 1 points to a lower reading on the scale.
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Rebound stage, basic
setting, front
Position 1 (comfortable setting
with rider 85 kg)
Position 3 (normal setting with
rider 85 kg)
Position 7 (sports setting with
rider 85 kg)
Adjusting rebound-stage
damping for rear wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
Adjust compression-stage
damping by turning adjusting
screw 1.
To increase damping: Use the
tool from the on-board kit to
turn the adjusting screw in the
appropriate direction so that
mark 1 points to a higher reading on the scale.
To reduce damping: Use the
tool from the on-board kit to
turn the adjusting screw in the
appropriate direction so that
mark 1 points to a lower reading on the scale.
Rebound stage, basic
setting, rear
Position 1 (comfortable setting
with rider 85 kg)
Position 4 (normal setting with
rider 85 kg)
Position 7 (sports setting with
rider 85 kg)
Factory default settings,
front wheel
Reset the factory defaults as
stated below.
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Factory default settings
for compression/rebound
stages, front
Position 3
Factory default settings,
rear wheel
Reset the factory defaults as
stated below.
Factory default setting
for rebound stage, rear
Position 4
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damping with DDC
with Dynamic Damping Con-
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Switching on ignition ( 40).
Press button 1 briefly to view
the current setting.
Damping is shown in area 1 and
load in area 2 of the multifunction display.
The setting shows briefly, then
disappears automatically.
Adjusting suspension
damping with DDC
with Dynamic Damping Con-
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Switching on ignition ( 40).
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.
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You can adjust the damping
characteristic while the motorcycle is on the move.
The following settings are available:
SOFT: Comfortable damping
characteristic
NORM: Normal damping char-
acteristic
HARD: Sporty damping char-
acteristic
To adjust load:
Repeatedly press button 1 and
hold until the setting you want
to use appears on the display.
The load cannot be set
while the motorcycle is in
motion.
The following settings are available:
One-up
Two-up
Removing/installing mirrors
Removing mirror
Push protective cap 1 up.
Use the tool from the on-board
toolkit to slacken nut 2.
When removing the right
mirror, make sure that the
brake-fluid reservoir remains correctly secured.
Remove mirror 3.
Using the tool from the onboard toolkit, retighten nut 2.
Installing mirrors
Install mirror 3.
Use the tool from the on-board
toolkit to tighten nut 2.
Locknut (mirror) to
clamping piece
Joining compound: Multi-wax
spray
20 Nm
Push protective cap 1 into position.
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number-plate carrier
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Remove the number-plate
carrier
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
Removing rear seat ( 60).
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the appropriate warning appears
on the display. Activating the
EQIP WARN LAMP function in
the SETUP MENU suppresses
this warning.
Work plug 1 with the cable
through tail bottom section 2
until clear.
with anti-theft alarm (DWA)
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Remove screw 4.
Remove anti-theft alarm 2, disengaging it from bracket 3.
Disengage plug 1 for the
number-plate carrier.
Remove body-bound rivet 2.
Remove bracket 3 for the antitheft alarm.
Remove the cable tie arrow
and disconnect plug 1 for the
number-plate carrier.
If the number-plate carrier
is removed in preparation
for a race-track session, the electronics detect a bulb failure and
Disconnect plug 1 for the antitheft alarm.
Before disconnecting the
plug for the anti-theft alarm,
check that DWA has been deactivated in the SETUP MENU.
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with anti-theft alarm (DWA)
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Remove screws 4 with washers 3.
Remove number-plate carrier 2
and work cable leg 1 out until
clear.
Install the rear seat ( 60).
Installing number-plate
carrier
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
Removing rear seat ( 60).
Hold number-plate carrier 2 in
position and work cable leg 1
into position.
Install screws 4 with washers 3.
Number-plate carrier to
rear frame
5 Nm
Install bracket 3 for the antitheft alarm.
Install body-bound rivet 2.
Secure plug 1 for the numberplate carrier.
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Insert anti-theft alarm 2, engaging it in bracket 3.
Install screw 4.
Connect plug 1 for the antitheft alarm.
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Work plug 1 with the cable
through tail bottom section 2.
Connect plug 1, hold it in position and secure the cable
tie arrow.
If the warning for bulb fail-
ure is suppressed in preparation for a race-track session,
before the motorcycle is ridden
on public roads the warning has
to be reactivated by selecting the
EQIP WARN LAMP function in
the SETUP MENU.
Install the rear seat ( 60).
Removing and installing front turn indicators
Removing front flashing
turn indicator
The procedure described
here for the right side apply
applies by analogy to the left side
panel.
Removing right cover ( 128).
Remove screw 1 and remove
the turn indicator. Work the
cable through the fairing side
panel.
Protect the plug on the motorcycle to prevent the ingress of
foreign matter.
Installing right cover ( 129).
Installing front flashing
turn indicator
Removing right cover ( 128).
Work the cable through the
fairing side panel.
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Hold the flashing turn indicator
in position and install screw 1.
Installing right cover ( 129).
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Riding
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Shifting gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Securing motorcycle for transporta-
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Safety instructions
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Rider's equipment
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Do not ride without the correct
clothing! Always wear:
Helmet
Motorcycling jacket and
trousers
Gloves
Boots
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This applies even to short
journeys, and to every season
of the year. Your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer will be
glad to advise you on the correct
clothing for every purpose.
Loading
Overloading and imbal-
anced loads can adversely
affect the motorcycle's handling.
Do not exceed the permissible
gross weight and be sure to
comply with the instructions on
loading.
Set spring preload, damping
characteristic and tyre pressures to suit total weight.
with tank rucksack
Note the maximum permissible
payload of the tank rucksack.
with rear softbag
Note the maximum payload of
the rear softbag.
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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.
Risk of poisoning
Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which is colourless
and odourless but highly toxic.
Inhaling the exhaust fumes
therefore represents a
health hazard and can even
cause loss of consciousness with
fatal consequences.
Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Do not run the engine in an enclosed space.
Risk of burn injury
Engine and exhaust system
become very hot when the
vehicle is in use. There is a risk
of burn injuries by contact with
hot surfaces.
When you park the motorcycle
make sure that no-one comes
into contact with the engine and
exhaust system.
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Catalytic converter
If misfiring causes unburned fuel
to enter the catalytic converter,
there is a danger of overheating
and damage.
For this reason, observe the following points:
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Do not attempt to start or run
the engine with a spark-plug
cap disconnected.
Stop the engine immediately if
it misfires.
Use only unleaded fuel.
Comply with all specified maintenance intervals.
Unburned fuel will destroy
the catalytic converter.
Note the points listed for protection of the catalytic converter.
Risk of overheating
Cooling would be
inadequate if the engine
were allowed to idle for a lengthy
period with the motorcycle at
a standstill: overheating would
result. In extreme cases, the
motorcycle could catch fire.
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily. Ride away immediately after starting the engine.
Tampering
Tampering with motor-
cycle settings (e.g. electronic engine management unit,
throttle valves, clutch) can cause
damages to the components in
question and lead to failure of
safety-relevant functions. Damage caused in this way is not
covered by the warranty.
Do not tamper with the vehicle
in any way that could result in
tuned performance.
Checklist
Use the following checklist to
check important functions, settings and wear limits before you
ride off:
Before each journey
Brakes
Brake-fluid levels, front and rear
Coolant level
Clutch function
Damping characteristic setting
and spring preload
Tyre tread depth and tyre pressures
Security of the luggage.
At regular intervals
Engine oil level (every refuelling
stop)
Brake-pad wear (every third
refuelling stop).
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Starting
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Start engine
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Switch on the ignition.
Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
( 92)
ABS self-diagnosis is in progress. ( 93)
ASC self-diagnosis is in progress. ( 94)
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(DTC)
DTC self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. ( 94)
Select neutral or, if a gear is
engaged, pull the clutch lever.
You cannot start the mo-
torcycle 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.
Press starter button 1.
The start attempt is auto-
matically interrupted if battery voltage is too low. Recharge
the battery before you start the
engine, or use jump leads and a
donor battery to start.
See the subsection on jump
starting in "Maintenance".
The engine starts.
Consult the troubleshooting
chart below if the engine refuses to start. ( 158)
Pre-Ride-Check
The instrument panel runs a test
of the warning lights and the revolution counter when the ignition is switched on: this is the
Pre-Ride-Check. The test is
aborted if you start the engine
before it completes.
Phase 1
Telltale and warning lights 1
light up, 'General' warning light
2 shows yellow.
Needle 3 of the revolution
counter moves all the way to the
position for maximum engine
revolutions.
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All the segments in the display
light up.
Phase 2
The 'General' warning light
changes from yellow to red.
Phase 3
The needle of the revolution
counter moves to the position
for zero engine revolutions.
The telltale and warning lights go
out.
The display switches to its ordinary display mode.
If a warning light does not show:
Some malfunctions cannot
be indicated if one of the
warning lights fails to show.
Make sure that all the warning
and telltale lights come on in the
pre-ride check.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
ABS self-diagnosis
BMW Motorrad Race ABS performs self-diagnosis to ensure its
operability. Self-diagnosis is performed automatically when you
switch on the ignition.
Phase 1
Test of the diagnosis-compatible system components with
the vehicle at a standstill.
ABS warning light flashes.
Phase 2
Pullaway test of the system
components with diagnostic
capability.
ABS warning light flashes.
ABS self-diagnosis
completed
The ABS symbol no longer
shows.
Check all the warning and telltale lights.
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
sensors to be checked: min
5 km/h)
If an indicator showing an ABS
fault appears when ABS self-diagnosis completes:
You can continue to ride. Bear
in mind that the ABS function
and the integral braking function are not available or the
functionality might be subject
to certain restrictions.
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Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
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an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
ASC self-diagnosis
BMW Motorrad ASC performs
self-diagnosis to ensure its operability. Self-diagnosis is per-
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formed automatically when you
switch on the ignition.
Phase 1
Test of the diagnosis-compatible system components with
the vehicle at a standstill.
ASC warning light slowflashes.
Phase 2
Pullaway test of the system
components with diagnostic
capability.
ASC warning light slowflashes.
ASC self-diagnosis
completed
The ASC symbol no longer
shows.
Check all the warning and telltale lights.
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 with the engine running for the wheel
sensors to be checked: min
5 km/h)
If an indicator showing an ASC
fault appears when ASC selfdiagnosis completes:
You can continue to ride. Bear
in mind that the ASC function
is not available or the functionality might be subject to certain
restrictions.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
DTC self-diagnosis
with Dynamic Traction Control
OE
(DTC)
BMW Motorrad DTC performs
self-diagnosis to ensure its operability. Self-diagnosis is performed automatically when you
switch on the ignition.
Phase 1
Test of the diagnosis-compatible system components with
the vehicle at a standstill.
DTC warning light slowflashes.
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Phase 2
Pullaway test of the system
components with diagnostic
capability.
DTC warning light slow-
flashes.
DTC self-diagnosis
completed
The DTC symbol no longer
shows.
Check all the warning and telltale lights.
DTC self-diagnosis not
completed
The DTC function is not available, because self-diagnosis
did not complete. (The motorcycle has to reach a defined
minimum speed with the engine running for the wheel
sensors to be checked: min
5 km/h)
If an indicator showing a DTC
fault appears after DTC self-diagnosis completes:
You can continue to ride. Bear
in mind that the DTC function
is not available or the functionality might be subject to certain
restrictions.
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, avoid-
ing high-speed main roads and
highways if possible.
Comply with the rpm limits for
running in.
Running-in speed
<7000 min-1(Odometer reading 0...300 km)
<9000 min-1(Odometer reading 300...1000 km)
No full load (Odometer reading
0...1000 km)
First running-in check
700...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
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exerting greater pressure on the
levers.
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New brake pads can extend
stopping distance by a significant margin.
Apply the brakes in good time.
Tyres
New tyres have a smooth surface. This must be roughened by
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various heel angles until the tyres
are run in. This running in procedure is essential if the tyres are
to achieve maximum grip.
New tyres do not provide
full grip straight away. Wet
roads and extremely sharp inclines pose a risk of accident.
Ride carefully and avoid
extremely sharp inclines.
Shifting gear
Gearshift light
Gearshift light 1 shows the rider
two engine-speed thresholds:
Pullaway engine speed
When the motorcycle is at a
standstill with the engine running,
the gearshift light indicates the
ideal engine speed for a racing
start.
Gearshift light off: engine
speed too low
Gearshift light on: ideal engine
speed for pulling away
Gearshift light flashing: engine
speed too high
Shift speed
When the motorcycle is on the
move, the gearshift light indicates
the engine speed at which the
rider should upshift.
Gearshift light flashes at preset
frequency: approaching upshift
rpm
Gearshift light goes out: the
engine has revved past upshift
rpm
The engine-speed thresholds
and the way in which the gearshift light indicates the various
states can be customised in the
SETUP EQUIPMENT menu.
Shift assistant
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Your motorcycle is equipped
with a shift assistant evolved
from motorcycle-racing technology; the shift assistant enables
you to upshift in virtually all load
and engine-rpm ranges without
pulling the clutch or changing the
throttle-valve angle. The throttle
valve remains open to accelerate
the motorcycle and upshift time
is reduced to a minimum. You
select the gear in the usual way
by means of the foot-operated
shift lever.
The sensor 1 in the shift linkage
registers the shift request and
triggers shift assistance.
When you are riding at constant
speed with the engine revving
high in a low gear, upshifting
without disengaging the clutch
can cause a severe reaction to
the load change. BMW Motorrad
recommends disengaging the
clutch for upshifts in these circumstances. It is advisable to
avoid using the 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:
Gearshifts with the clutch disengaged
Gearshifts with the throttle
valve closed (engine overrun)
Downshifts
Adjusting gearshift lever
Slacken screw 1.
Disconnect shift lever 2 from
selector shaft 3.
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to the right and slip it into engagement.
Gearshift lever is moved down
to a lower position.
Align shift lever 2 with selector
shaft 3 so that selector shaft 3
projects slightly and tighten
screw 1.
Selector lever to selector
shaft
8 Nm
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 sudden-stop braking situations that are trained so
frequently braking force is applied as rapidly as possible and
with the rider's full force applied
to the brake levers; under these
circumstances the dynamic shift
in load distribution cannot keep
pace with the increase in deceleration and the tyres cannot
transmit the full braking force to
the surface of the road. This can
increase stopping distance. Use
both brakes. The rear wheel can
evince a tendency to lift clear
of the ground. The BMW rearwheel lift assistant intervenes to
prevent the rear wheel from losing contact with the ground.
Descending mountain
passes
There is a danger of the
brakes fading if you use
only the rear brakes when descending mountain passes. Under
extreme conditions, the brakes
could overheat and suffer severe
damage.
Use both front and rear brakes,
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