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BMW Motorrad
The Ultimate
Riding Machine
Rider's Manual
S 1000 R
Vehicle data/dealership details
Vehicle data
Model
Vehicle Identification Number
Colour code
Date of first registration
Registration number
Dealership details
Person to contact in Service department
Ms/Mr
Phone number
Dealership address/phone number (company stamp)
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.
Table of Contents
1 General instructions .... 5
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Abbreviations and
symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Actuality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 General views ............ 7
General view, left side . . . . . . . . 8 General view, left side, with DDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 General view, right side . . . . . 12 Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . 13 Multifunction switch, left . . . . 14 Multifunction switch,
right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3 Status indicators ....... 17
Warning and telltale
lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 18 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Fuel down to reserve. . . . . . . . 30 Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . 31
4 Operation................ 33
Ignition switch/steering
lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Electronic immobiliser
EWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 35 Anti-theft alarm (DWA) . . . . . . 39 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 42 Emergency off switch (kill switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 BMW Motorrad Race
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 BMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . 44 Dynamic Traction Control
DTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Cruise-control system . . . . . . . 48
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Heated handlebar grips . . . . . 52 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Front and rear seats. . . . . . . . . 53 Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5 On the race track ....... 56
LAPTIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 RACE INFO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 SETUP MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Removing/installing mir-
rors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Removing and installing number-plate carrier . . . . . . . . . 76 Removing and installing front turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
6 Riding .................... 80
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 80 Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Shifting gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Parking your motorcycle . . . . 89 Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Securing motorcycle for transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
7 Engineering details..... 93
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Mode changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Brake system with
BMW Motorrad Race
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad
ASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Engine management
with Dynamic Traction
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Dynamic Damping Con-
trol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
8 Accessories ........... 101
General instructions . . . . . . . 101 Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
9 Maintenance .......... 102
General instructions . . . . . . . 102 Toolkit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 103 Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 104 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Body panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
10 Care .................. 139
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . 139 Cleaning easily damaged components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Protective wax coating . . . . 141 Laying up the motor-
cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Restoring motorcycle to
use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
11 Technical data ...... 142
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 142 Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 143 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 148 Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Wheels and tyres. . . . . . . . . . 149 Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Riding specifications . . . . . . 153
12 Service ............... 154
BMW Motorrad Service . . . 154 BMW Motorrad Mobility services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 154
Confirmation of mainten-
ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Confirmation of service . . . . 161
13 Index ................. 163
Overview
Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manual will provide you with an initial 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 vehicle 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.
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, ad-
just 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.
ABS Anti-lock brake system.
ASC Automatic Stability Con-
trol.
DDC Dynamic Damping Con-
trol.
DTC Dynamic Traction Con-
trol.
DWA Anti-theft alarm (Diebstahlwarnanlage).
EWS Electronic immobiliser.
VDS Vertical Down Sensor
(drop sensor).
OE Optional extras. The vehicles are as-
sembled complete with all the BMW Motorrad optional extras originally ordered.
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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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7 viewsGeneral
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General views
General view, left side
1Adjuster for front compression-stage damping (red scale) (
72)
2Adjuster for spring preload, rear (
68)
3Seat lock (
53)
4Table of tyre pressures Payload table
Chain settings
5Engine oil level indicator (
105)
6OA connector for navigation system
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General view, left side, with DDC
with Dynamic Damping ControlOE
1Adjusting spring preload for front wheel (
70).
2Seat lock (
53)
3Table of tyre pressures Payload table
Chain settings
4Adjuster for spring preload, rear (
69)
5Engine oil level indicator
(
105)
6OA connector for navigation system
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General views
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General views
General view, right side
1Brake-fluid reservoir, rear (
110)
2Vehicle identification number (VIN) and type plate (on steering-head bearing)
3Brake-fluid reservoir, front (
109)
4Adjuster for front reboundstage damping (yellow scale) (
72)
5Steering damper
6Coolant-level indicator (
111)
7OA connector
8 Oil filler neck (
106)
9Adjuster for rear reboundstage damping (low on spring strut; yellow scale) ( 73)
Underneath the seat
1Battery (
136)
2Helmet holder (
54)
3Luggage loops (
55)
4Toolkit (
102)
5with anti-theft alarm (DWA)OE
Anti-theft alarm (
39)
6Fuse box (
134)
7Rider's Manual
8Pro riding modesOE Coding plug (
48)
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Multifunction switch, left
1High-beam headlight and headlight flasher (
41) Lap timer (
58)
2with cruise controlOE Cruise-control system (
49)
3Hazard warning flashers (
42)
4BMW Motorrad Race ABS (
43)
ASC (
44)
with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)OE
DTC (
45)
with Dynamic Damping ControlOE
DDC (
75)
5Turn indicators (
42)
6Horn
7Display-mode selection (
35)
Multifunction switch, right
1with heated handlebar gripsOE
Heated handlebar grips (
52)
2Riding mode (
47)
3Emergency off switch (kill switch) (
43)
4Start engine (
82)
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Instrument panel
1Panels for warning and telltale lights (
17)
2Rev. counter
3Gearshift light (
86)
4Ambient-light brightness sensor (for adapting the brightness of the instrument lighting)
with anti-theft alarm (DWA)OE
DWA status indicator light (
39)
5Multifunction display (
18)
Warning and telltale lights
1 ASC warning light (
27) with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)OE
DTC warning light (
28)
2ABS warning light (
26)
3Turn indicators, left
4General warning light (in combination with warnings in the display) (
19)
5Turn indicators, right
6Fuel reserve (
30)
7Idle
8High-beam headlight
9Warning light for engine electronics (
24)
10Cruise-control system with cruise controlOE
Switching on cruise control (
49).
11Light for the fastest lap (
59)
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Multifunction display
1Speedometer
2Gear indicator; "N" indicates neutral
3with heated handlebar gripsOE
Operating the heated handlebar grips (
52)
4Coolant temperature
5General information (
37)
6Clock (
37)
7Fuel level
8Riding mode (
47)
See Section 5 for information on the display modes
for the race track.
Warnings
Mode of presentation
Warnings are indicated by the corresponding warning lights.
Warnings for which there is no 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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Status indicators
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Warnings, overview |
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Warning and telltale |
Warning symbols in the |
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lights up yellow |
EWS! appears on |
EWS active ( 24) |
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the display |
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flashes red |
Coolant-tempera- |
Coolant temperature too high ( 24) |
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ture reading flashes |
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lights up yellow |
LAMPR! appears |
Rear light defective ( 25) |
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lights up yellow |
LAMPF! appears |
Bulbs for front parking light defective |
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Front lights defective ( 25) |
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LAMP! appears |
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VDS! appears on |
Motorcycle dropped ( 26) |
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Warning symbols in the |
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display |
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VDS! appears on |
Drop sensor defective ( 26) |
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ABS self-diagnosis not completed |
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ABS switched off |
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ABS fault ( 27) |
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quick-flashes |
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ASC intervention |
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ASC self-diagnosis not completed |
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ASC switched off |
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ASC fault ( 27) |
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Warning and telltale |
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DTC switched off |
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DTC fault |
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lights up yellow |
DDC! appears on |
DDC fault |
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DWALO! appears |
DWA battery weak |
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lights up yellow |
DWA! appears on |
DWA battery flat ( 29) |
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NO CAN appears |
CAN open circuit/short circuit ( 30) |
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Warning symbols in the |
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NO CODING |
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EWS active
General warning light shows yellow.
EWS! appears on the display. Possible cause:
The key being used is not authorised 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 re-
placed, 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 diagnosed 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.
Rear light defective
General warning light shows yellow.
LAMPR! appears on the display.
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
General warning light shows yellow (only if both parking
lights fail).
LAMPF! appears on the display.
A bulb failure on the motorcycle is a safety risk, be-
cause 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 (
129).
Replacing parking-light bulb, right (
130).
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 (
126). 
Replacing bulb for high-beam headlight (
128).
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 defective. 
Replacing bulbs for front and rear turn indicators (
131).
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Status indicators
3
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Status indicators
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
(
77).
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 (
44).
ABS fault
ABS warning light flashes.
Possible cause:
The ABS control unit has detected 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 (
97). 
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 (
45).
ASC fault
ASC warning light flashes.
Possible cause:
The ASC control unit has detected 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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Status indicators
3
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Status indicators
formation on situations that can lead to an ASC fault (
98). 
Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
DTC intervention
with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)OE
DTC warning light quickflashes.
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 (DTC)OE
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 (DTC)OE
DTC warning light flashes.
Possible cause:
The rider has switched off the DTC system.
Switch on the DTC function (
46).
DTC fault
with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)OE
DTC warning light flashes.
Possible cause:
The DTC control unit has detected a fault. Bear in mind that the DTC function is not available or the functionality is subject to certain restrictions.
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