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Rider's Manual
S 1000 RR
BMW Motorrad
bmw‑motorrad.com
The Ultimate
Riding Machine
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Vehicle data/dealership details
Vehicle data
Model
Vehicle Identification Number
Colour code
Date of first registration
Registration number
Dealership details
Person to contact in Service department
Ms/Mr
Phone number
Dealership address/phone number (company stamp)
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Welcome to BMW
We congratulate you on
your choice of a vehicle from
BMW Motorrad and welcome
you to the community of BMW
riders. Familiarise yourself with
your new vehicle so that you can
ride it safely and confidently in all
traffic situations.
About this Rider's Manual
Please read this Rider's Manual
carefully before starting to use
your new BMW. It contains important information on how to
operate the controls and how to
make the best possible use of all
your BMW's technical features.
In addition, it contains information on maintenance and care to
help you maintain your vehicle's
reliability and safety, as well as its
value.
This record of the maintenance
work you have had performed on
your vehicle is a precondition for
generous treatment of goodwill
claims.
If the time comes to sell your
BMW, please remember to hand
over this Rider's Manual to the
new owner. It is an important
part of the vehicle.
Suggestions and criticism
If you have questions concerning your vehicle, your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly
provide advice and assistance.
We hope you will enjoy riding
your BMW and that all your journeys will be pleasant and safe
BMW Motorrad.
01 40 8 382 621
*01408382621*
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3 Status indicators ....... 21
Indicator and warning
lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 23
ABS Pro indicator . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Ignition switch/steering
lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . 41
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Hazard warning lights sys-
tem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 45
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Anti-theft alarm (DWA) . . . . . . 48
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Cruise-control system . . . . . . . 56
Speed warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Heated handlebar grips . . . . . 59
Rider's seat and tail-hump
cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
5 Adjustment .. .. .. .. . . . . . . 65
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Spring preload .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
DDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
6 Riding .. .. .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . 79
Safety instructions .. . . . . . . . . 80
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Running in .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Shifting gear .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Parking your motorcycle . . . . 90
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Securing motorcycle for
transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
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7 On the race track .. .. .. . 95
Status indicators for
racing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
LAPTIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
RACE INFO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
SETUP MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
SETUP DDC-SYS . . . . . . . . . 117
SETUP EQUIPMENT . . . . . 118
SETUP RACETRACK . . . . . 120
SETUP USER-MODE . . . . . 125
DTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Racing start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Speed limiter for pit
lane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Removing/installing mir-
rors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Removing and installing
number-plate carrier. . . . . . . 132
Removing and installing
front turn indicators . . . . . . . 135
Gearshift-pattern
reverser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Socket for optional ac-
cessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
8 Engineering
details . .. .. .. .. . . . . . . . . 141
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Dynamic Damping Control
(DDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Shift assistant Pro . . . . . . . . . 152
9 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 155
General instructions . . . . . . . 156
Toolkit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 157
Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 159
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Brake system .. . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Light source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Trim panel compon-
ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Diagnostic connector . . . . . . 189
Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
10 Accessories . . . . . . . . . 193
General instructions . . . . . . . 194
BMW Motorrad
ABS Pro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
11 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . 198
Cleaning easily damaged
components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Protective wax coating . . . . 200
Laying up the motor-
cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Restoring motorcycle to
use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
12 Technical data . . . . . . 201
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 202
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 203
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
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Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 209
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . 212
Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Dimensions .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Riding specifications . . . . . . 217
13 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
BMW Motorrad Service . . . 220
BMW Motorrad Mobility
services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 220
Maintenance schedule . . . . 223
Confirmation of mainten-
ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Confirmation of service . . . . 238
14 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Certificate for electronic
immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
15 Index . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 244
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General instructions
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Actuality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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General instructions
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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 vehicle is documented in
Chapter 13. 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.
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General instructions
Abbreviations and symbols
CAUTION Low-risk hazard.
Non-avoidance can lead to
slight or moderate injury.
WARNING Medium-risk
hazard. Non-avoidance can
lead to fatal or severe injury.
DANGER High-risk hazard. Non-avoidance leads
to fatal or severe injury.
ATTENTION Special
notes and precautionary
measures. Non-compliance can
lead to damage to the vehicle or
accessory and, consequently, to
voiding of the warranty.
NOTICE Specific instruc-
tions on how to operate,
control, adjust or look after items
of equipment on the vehicle.
Indicates the end of an
item of information.
Instruction.
Result of an activity.
Reference to a page with
more detailed information.
Indicates the end of a
passage relating to specific accessories or items
of equipment.
Tightening torque.
Technical data.
NV National-market version.
OE Optional extras.
The vehicles are assembled complete with
all the BMW Motorrad
optional extras originally
ordered.
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OA Optional accessories.
You can obtain
BMW Motorrad
optional accessories
through your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer;
optional accessories
have to be retrofitted to
the vehicle.
Electronic immobiliser.
EWS
DWA
Anti-theft alarm (Diebstahlwarnanlage).
Anti-lock brake system.
ABS
DDC Dynamic Damping Con-
trol.
DTC Dynamic Traction Con-
trol.
VDS Vertical Down Sensor
(drop sensor).
Equipment
When you purchased your
BMW Motorrad, 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 BMW includes equipment
that is not described in this
rider's manual, it will be
described in a separate rider's
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
standards of BMW motorcycles
are maintained by constant
development work on designs,
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 instructions
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General instructions
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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General views
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General views
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General view, left side
1 Adjuster, spring preload,
front ( 68)
Adjuster for front
compression-stage
damping (red scale)
( 72)
2 Adjuster for front
compression-stage
damping (red scale)
( 74)
Adjuster for spring preload,
rear ( 70)
3 Lock for tail-hump cover
( 61)
Seat lock ( 62)
4 Tyre pressure table
Payload table
Chain settings
5 Engine oil level indicator
( 160)
6 Socket for optional ac-
cessories ( 139)
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General views
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General views
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General view, left side, with DDC
with Dynamic Damping Control
OE
(DDC)
1 Adjusting spring preload
for front wheel ( 69).
2 Lock for tail-hump cover
( 61)
Seat lock ( 62)
3 Tyre pressure table
Payload table
Chain settings
4 Adjuster for spring preload,
rear ( 71)
5 Engine oil level indicator
( 160)
6 Socket for optional ac-
cessories ( 139)
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General views
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General views
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General view, right side
1 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
( 165)
2 VIN and type plate (on
steering-head, right)
3 Brake-fluid tank, front
( 164)
4 Adjuster for rear rebound-
stage damping (yellow
scale)
without Dynamic Damp-
ing Control (DDC)
Adjust the rebound-stage
damping for front wheel
( 73).
5 Adjusting steering damper
( 67)
6 Check coolant level
( 167)
7 Socket for optional ac-
cessories ( 139)
8 Oil filler neck ( 161)
9 Adjuster for rear rebound-
stage damping (yellow
scale) ( 74)
OE
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General views
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Underneath the seat
2
1 Battery ( 186)
2 Helmet holder ( 63)
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3 Rider's Manual
4 Fuse box ( 188)
5 Toolkit ( 156)
6 Diagnostic connector
( 189)
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General views
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Multifunction switch, left
1 DTC Switching off ( 52)
ABS Switching off ( 50)
with ABS Pro
ABS Pro Switching off
( 50)
2 High-beam headlight and
headlight flasher ( 42)
Starting timing ( 100)
3 Cruise-control system
( 56)
4 Hazard warning lights sys-
tem ( 43)
5 DTC adjusting ( 127)
6 Turn indicators ( 43)
7 Horn
OE
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General views
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8 Setting the clock ( 48)
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General views
Resetting trip distance recorder ( 47)
Selecting readings ( 46)
Individualising lap timer
( 100)
Selecting submenu
( 113)
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Multifunction switch, right
1 Grip heating ( 59)
2 Control for selecting the
ride mode ( 53)
3 Emergency off switch (kill
switch) ( 41)
4 Starter button
Start engine ( 82)
Launch control ( 128)
Speed limiter for pit lane
( 130)
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General views
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Instrument panel
2
1 Indicator and warning light
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General views
fields ( 22)
2 Engine speed display
3 Gearshift light ( 86)
4 Photosensor (for adapting
the brightness of the instrument lighting)
with alarm system
OE
(DWA)
DWA light-emitting diode
( 48)
5 Multifunction display
( 23)
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Status indicators
Indicator and warning lights . . . . . . . . . 22
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
ABS Pro indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Status indicators
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Indicator and warning
3
lights
22
1 DTC ( 33)
2 ABS ( 32)
3 Turn indicators, left
4 General warning light, in
combination with warnings
in the multifunction display
( 24)
5 Turn indicators, right
6 Fuel reserve ( 37)
7 Neutral
8 High-beam headlight
9 - with EU market export
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Status indicators
Malfunction indicator lamp
Emissions warning ( 29)
10 Cruise-control system
( 56)
11 Light for the quickest lap
( 102)
NV
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Multifunction display
1 Speedometer
2 Coolant temperature
3 Odometer ( 46)
4 Clock ( 48)
5 Heated handlebar grips
( 59)
6 Gear indicator; "N" indic-
ates neutral.
7 Riding mode
RAIN
SPORT
RACE
Setting riding mode
( 53)
with Pro riding modes
Additional riding modes
SLICK
USER
NOTICE
See Section 5 for information on
the display modes for the race
track.
OE
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ABS Pro indicator
3
with ABS Pro
24
During the Pre-Ride-Check, the
availability of the ABS Pro function is indicated by "ABS Pro"
showing in the multifunction
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Status indicators
display.
OE
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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Warnings, overview
Telltale and warning
lights
lights up red
flashes red Coolant-tempera-
The malfunction
indicator lamp lights
up
lights up yellow
flashes yellow
Warning symbols in the
display
EWS! appears on
the display
ture reading flashes
Engine!
appears on the
display
Engine!
appears on the
display
LAMP! appears
on the display
lights up yellow
LAMPR! appears
on the display
Meaning
Electronic immobiliser active ( 29)
Coolant temperature too high ( 29)
Emissions warning ( 29)
Engine in emergency-operation mode
( 29)
Severe fault in the engine control
( 30)
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators defective ( 30)
Rear light defective ( 31)
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Status indicators
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Telltale and warning
3
lights
26
lights up yellow
lights up yellow
Warning symbols in the
display
LAMPF! appears
on the display
LAMPS! appears
on the display
Meaning
Bulbs for front parking light defective
( 31)
Rear light and bulbs for side lights faulty
( 31)
Front lights defective ( 32)
lights up yellow
lights up yellow
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Status indicators
flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed
lights up
lights up
VDS! appears on
the blank display
VDS! appears on
the display
Motorcycle dropped ( 32)
Drop sensor defective ( 32)
( 32)
ABS switched off ( 32)
ABS fault ( 33)
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Telltale and warning
lights
quick-flashes DTC intervention ( 33)
Warning symbols in the
display
Meaning
3
27
slow-flashes DTC self-diagnosis not completed
lights up
lights up
lights up yellow
lights up yellow
lights up yellow
DDC! Appears on
the display
The gear indicator
flashes.
DWALO! appears
on the display
DWA! appears on
the display
( 33)
DTC switched off ( 33)
DTC fault ( 34)
DDC fault ( 34)
Gear not trained ( 34)
DWA battery weak ( 35)
DWA battery flat ( 35)
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Telltale and warning
3
lights
28
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Status indicators
Shift indicator lights
up or flashes
Shift indicator lights
up or flashes
lights up red
lights up yellow
lights up yellow
lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 37)
Warning symbols in the
display
SPEED! appears
on the display
0L-CON!
appears on the
display
NO CAN appears
on the display
NO CODING
appears on the
display
SERVICE!
appears on the
display
Meaning
Speed warning ( 35)
Launch Control not ready ( 36)
CAN open circuit/short circuit ( 36)
No coding ( 36)
Service-due date has passed ( 36)
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Electronic immobiliser
active
General warning light shows
red.
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 key
used for the vehicle.
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.
ATTENTION
Riding with overheated engine
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.
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.
Emissions warning
The malfunction indicator
lamp lights up.
Possible cause:
The engine control unit has dia-
gnosed a fault which affects the
pollutant emissions.
Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
You can continue riding; pollutant emissions are higher than
the threshold values.
Engine in emergencyoperation mode
General warning light shows
yellow.
Engine! appears on the
display.
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WARNING
Unusual ride characteristics when engine running in
emergency-operation mode
Risk of accident
Adapt your style of riding accordingly: avoid accelerating
sharply and overtaking.
Possible cause:
The engine control unit has dia-
gnosed a fault. The engine is
in emergency-operation mode.
In exceptional cases, the engine
stops and refuses to start.
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.
Severe fault in the engine
control
General warning light
flashes yellow.
Engine! appears on the
display.
WARNING
Engine damage when running in emergency-operation
mode
Risk of accident
Adapt your style of riding accordingly: ride slowly, avoid
sharp accelerating and overtaking.
If possible, have the vehicle
brought in and the fault
rectified by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Possible cause:
The engine control unit has dia-
gnosed a fault which may cause
severe secondary faults. The engine is in emergency-operation
mode.
It is possible to continue to ride
but not recommended.
Avoid high load and rpm
ranges if possible.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Bulbs for flashing turn
indicators defective
LAMP! appears on the display.
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WARNING
Vehicle overlooked in traffic
due to failure of the lights on
the vehicle
Safety risk
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry
a complete set of spare bulbs if
possible.
Possible cause:
Light source for turn indicator is
faulty.
Replacing bulbs for front and
rear turn indicators ( 181).
Possible cause:
The number plate carrier is re-
moved, the vehicle electronics
detect the missing turn indicator.
Installing number-plate carrier
( 133).
In the submenu SETUP
EQUIPMENT, suppress
the fault message with the
parameter WARN LAMP OFF.
Rear light defective
General warning light shows
yellow.
LAMPR! appears on the
display.
Possible cause:
Light source for tail light or brake
light faulty.
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.
LAMPF! appears on the
display.
WARNING
Vehicle overlooked in traffic
due to failure of the lights on
the vehicle
Safety risk
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry
a complete set of spare bulbs if
possible.
Possible cause:
Light source for side light is
faulty.
Replacing bulb for left parking
light ( 178).
Replacing bulb for right side
light ( 179).
Rear light and bulbs for
side lights faulty
General warning light shows
yellow.
LAMPS! appears on the
display. No indication of a fault
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if the high-beam or low-beam
headlight fails.
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Front lights defective
No indication of a fault if the
high-beam or low-beam headlight fails.
WARNING
Vehicle overlooked in traffic
due to failure of the lights on
the vehicle
Safety risk
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry
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a complete set of spare bulbs if
possible.
Possible cause:
Front bulb is defective.
Replacing bulbs for low-beam
headlight and high-beam headlight ( 177).
Motorcycle dropped
General warning light shows
yellow.
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
General warning light shows
yellow.
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 telltale and warning
light flashes.
Possible cause:
The ABS is not available,
because self-diagnosis did not
complete. The motorcycle has to
move forward a few metres for
the wheel-speed sensors to be
tested.
Pull away slowly. Bear in mind
that the ABS is not available
until self-diagnosis has completed.
ABS switched off
ABS telltale and warning
light shows.
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Possible cause:
The rider has switched off the
ABS.
ABS Switching on ( 51).
ABS fault
ABS telltale and warning
light shows.
Possible cause:
The ABS control unit has detec-
ted a fault. The ABS function is
not available 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 or is only
conditionally available. Bear
in mind the more detailed information on situations that can
lead to an ABS fault ( 143).
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
DTC intervention
DTC indicator and warning
light flashes quickly.
The DTC has detected a degree
of instability at the rear wheel
and has intervened to reduce
torque. The indicator light
flashes for longer than the 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
DTC indicator and warning
light flashes slowly.
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
DTC indicator and warning
light shows.
Possible cause:
The rider has switched off the
DTC system.
DTC Switching on ( 52).
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DTC fault
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DTC indicator and warning
light shows.
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.
You can continue to ride. Bear
in mind the more detailed information on situations that can
lead to a DTC fault ( 146).
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
DDC fault
with Dynamic Damping Control
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(DDC)
General warning light shows
yellow.
DDC! appears on the display.
Possible cause:
The DDC control unit has detec-
ted 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.
Possible cause:
A DDC sensor fault has been
detected.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
The semi-active functionality is
deactivated.
Gear not trained
with Pro shift assistant
The gear indicator flashes.
The Pro shift assistant is
not available.
Possible cause:
with Pro shift assistant
The gearbox sensor is not fully
trained.
Engage neutral gear N and,
with the vehicle at a standstill,
let the engine run for at least
10 seconds to train the idle
gear.
Engage all gears with clutch
actuation and ride at least 10
seconds with the engaged
gear.
The gear indicator starts to
flash when the gearbox sensor
has been trained successfully.
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Once the transmission sensor
has been completely calibrated,
shift assistant Pro will operate
as described ( 152).
If the training process was
not successful, have the fault
rectified by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
DWA battery weak
with alarm system (DWA)
General warning light shows
yellow.
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DWALO! appears on the
display.
NOTICE
This error message shows briefly
only after the Pre-Ride-Check
completes.
Possible cause:
The integral battery in the anti-
theft alarm has lost a significant
proportion of its original capacity.
There is no assurance of how
long the anti-theft alarm can remain operational if the vehicle's
battery is disconnected.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
DWA battery flat
with alarm system (DWA)
General warning light shows
yellow.
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DWA! appears on the display.
NOTICE
This error message shows briefly
only after the Pre-Ride-Check
completes.
Possible cause:
The integral battery in the anti-
theft alarm has lost its entire original capacity. There is no assurance that the anti-theft alarm
will be operational if the vehicle's
battery is disconnected.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Speed warning
Shift indicator lights up or
flashes, depending on your
preferred setting.
SPEED! appears on the
display.
Possible cause:
The preset top speed was exceeded.
Reduce speed.
Set a new top speed.
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Launch Control not ready
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Gearshift light lights up or
flashes.
0L-CON! appears on the
display.
Possible cause:
The number of racing starts possible with Launch Control has
been exceeded.
Allow the clutch to cool.
Racing start with Launch Control ( 128).
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CAN open circuit/short
circuit
General warning light shows
red.
NO CAN (Controller Area Net-
work) appears on the display.
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Possible cause:
A fault in the Controller Area Net-
work 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.
Service-due date has
passed
General warning light shows
yellow.
SERVICE! appears on the
display.
Service-due indicator
The service-due date 1 shows
when a service is due within one
month.
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When a service is due within
1000 km (700 miles), the
countdown distance 1 is shown
and counted down in steps of
100 km (100 miles). This reading
appears briefly after the PreRide-Check completes.
If service is overdue, the
due date or the odometer
reading at which service was due
is accompanied by the 'General' warning light showing yellow.
The word "Service" remains permanently visible.
NOTICE
If the service-due indicator appears more than a month before
the service date, the date saved
in the instrument cluster must
be adjusted. This situation can
occur if the battery was disconnected for a prolonged period of
time.
If you want to have the date
set consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Fuel down to reserve
Warning light for fuel down
to reserve shows.
WARNING
Irregular engine operation or
engine shutdown due to lack
of fuel
Risk of accident, damage to catalytic converter
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Possible cause:
The fuel tank contains no more
than the reserve quantity of fuel.
Fuel reserve
approx. 4 l
Refuelling ( 91).
Range
The range readout 1 RANGE indicates how far you can ride with
the fuel remaining in the tank.
This distance is calculated on the
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basis of average consumption
and the quantity of fuel on board.
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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 why the
range is calculated only
when the side stand is in the
retracted position.
The range reading appears
automatically on the multifunction display when fuel is down
to the reserve level.
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After a refuelling stop, range is
recalculated if the amount of
fuel in the tank is greater than
the reserve quantity.
NOTICE
The calculated range is only
an approximate figure. Consequently, BMW Motorrad re-
commends that you should not
try to use the full range before
refuelling.
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Ignition switch/steering lock . . . . . . . . . 40
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Hazard warning lights system . . . . . . . 43
Turn indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Anti-theft alarm (DWA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . 50
Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) . . . . 52
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Cruise-control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Speed warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Heated handlebar grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Rider's seat and tail-hump cover . . . . 60
Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
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Ignition switch/steering
4
lock
40
Keys
You receive 2 ignition keys.
Please consult the information on
the electronic immobiliser (EWS)
if a key is lost or mislaid ( 41).
Ignition switch/steering lock, fuel
filler cap lock and seat lock are all
operated with the same key.
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Lock the handlebars
Turn the handlebars all the way
to left.
Turn the vehicle key to
position 1, while moving the
handlebars slightly.
Ignition, lights and all function
circuits switched off.
Handlebars locked.
Vehicle key can be removed.
Switching on ignition
Turn the vehicle key to position 1.
Parking lights and all function
circuits switched on.
Engine can be started.
Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
( 83)
ABS self-diagnosis is in progress. ( 84)
DTC self-diagnosis is in progress. ( 84)
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Switching off ignition
Turn the vehicle key to position 1.
Lights switched off.
Handlebars not locked.
Vehicle key can be removed.
Electronic immobiliser
The on-board electronics access
the data saved in the ignition
key via a ring aerial in the ignition lock. The ignition is not enabled for starting until the engine
control unit has recognised the
vehicle key as "authorised" for
your motorcycle.
NOTICE
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 motorcycle with you.
The engine cannot be started
by a barred ignition key, but an
ignition key that has been barred
can subsequently be reactivated.
You can obtain replacement/extra keys only through an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. The
ignition 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.
Emergency off switch (kill switch)
1 Emergency off switch (kill
switch)
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WARNING
Operation of the kill switch
while riding
Risk of fall due to rear wheel
locking
Do not operate the kill switch
when riding.
The emergency off switch is a
kill switch for switching off the
engine quickly and easily.
a Engine switched off
b Normal operating position
(run)
Lights
Side light
The side lights switch on automatically when the ignition is
switched on.
NOTICE
The side lights place a strain on
the battery. Do not switch the
ignition on for longer than absolutely necessary.
Low-beam headlight
The low-beam headlight switches
on automatically when you start
the engine.
High-beam headlight and
headlight flasher
Start the engine.
Push switch 1 forward to
switch on the high-beam
headlight.
Pull switch 1 back 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.
NOTICE
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.
Hazard warning lights system
Switching on hazard
warning flashers
Switch on the ignition.
NOTICE
The hazard warning flashers
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.
Ignition can be switched off.
To switch off the hazard warning flashers, switch on the ignition and press button 1 again.
Turn indicators
Operating the turn
indicators
Switch on the ignition.
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.
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Operate centre button 1 to
cancel the turn indicators.
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NOTICE
The turn indicators are cancelled
automatically after the defined
time and distance. The defined
time and distance travelled
can be set by an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
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Multifunction display
Overview
— Solid line: short-press the
button.
‑ ‑ Broken line: press and
hold down the button.
1 Odometer
Default display
Select the readings in
the multifunction display
( 46).
2 LAPTIMER ( 99)
3 LIMIT ( 58)
Factory setting for WARN
SPEED ( 118)
4 RACE INFO ( 103)
5 SETUP MENU ( 111)
6 TRIP 1 / TRIP 2
Resetting trip distance recorder ( 47).
7 Average consumption and
average speed
Resetting the average values ( 47).
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Selecting readings in
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multifunction display
Switch on the ignition.
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All the information necessary
for riding on public roads is
presented in the multifunction
display by the on-board computer.
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Repeatedly short-press TRIP 1
until the value you want ap-
pears in panel 2.
The following values of the
on-board computer can be
displayed:
Odometer ODO (default
display)
Range RANGE
Tripmeter 1 TRIP 1
Tripmeter 2 TRIP 2
Average consumption AVG
in units of volume per unit of
distance or in units of distance
per unit of volume
Average speed AVG in units of
distance per hour
Selecting other readings
Short-press SET 2 to view
other readings.
Short-press TRIP 1 to return
to the odometer reading ODO
(default).
Repeatedly short-press SET 2
until the reading you want is
selected.
The display readouts at your disposal are as follows:
LAPTIMER: lap times and
other data can be logged here
and subsequently retrieved in
the RACE INFO menu.
RACE INFO: the information
logged with the LAPTIMER
can be retrieved for viewing
here. RACE INFO can be
called up only when the vehicle
is at a standstill.
SETUP MENU: the instru-
ment panel can be configured
to suit the rider's preferences
here. SETUP MENU can be
called up only when the vehicle
is at a standstill.
When the display shows the
LAPTIMER, long-press SET 2
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to call up the various LAPTIMER readings.
When the display shows
LIMIT, long-press SET 2 to
set the current speed as the
new limit.
When the display shows
RACE INFO ENTER or
SETUP MENU ENTER, long-
press SET 2 to call up the
corresponding menu.
Resetting trip distance
recorder
Switch on the ignition.
Repeatedly short-press TRIP 1
until the trip distance recorder
you want appears on the
display.
TRIP 1 or TRIP 2 appears
on the display.
Press and hold down TRIP 1
until the trip distance recorder
is reset.
Tripmeter reading = 0.0
Resetting the average
values
Switch on the ignition.
Repeatedly short-press TRIP 1
until the average you want to
reset appears on the display.
AVG appears on the display.
Press and hold down TRIP 1
until the value you selected has
reset.
Average value = 0.0
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Clock
4
Setting the clock
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Switch on the ignition.
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Repeatedly short-press SET 2
until SETUP MENU ENTER
appears on the display.
Long-press SET 2.
The SETUP MENU opens.
Repeatedly short-press SET 2
until SETUP EQUIPMENT
ENTER appears on the
display.
Long-press SET 2.
The SETUP EQUIPMENT
menu opens.
Repeatedly short-press SET 2
until SETUP EQIP:CLOCK
TIME appears on the display.
Long-press SET 2.
Minutes reading 4 flashes.
Short-press TRIP 1 to step the
minutes reading up.
Short-press SET 2 to step the
minutes reading down.
When the minutes readings is
correct, long-press SET 2.
Hours reading 3 flashes.
Short-press TRIP 1 to step the
hours reading up.
Short-press SET 2 to step the
hours reading down.
When the hours readings is
correct, long-press SET 2.
The hours reading stops flashing.
This completes the process.
Anti-theft alarm (DWA)
with alarm system (DWA)
Activation
Switching on ignition ( 40).
DWA adjusting ( 49).
Switch off the ignition.
If the alarm system (DWA) is
activated, the DWA will be
armed automatically when you
switch off the ignition.
Alarm system goes active after
a delay of approximately 30
seconds.
Turn indicators flash twice.
Confirmation tone sounds
twice (if programmed).
Anti-theft alarm (DWA) is act-
ive.
Alarm signal
A DWA alarm can be triggered
by:
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motion sensor
an attempt to use an unauthorised vehicle key to switch on
the ignition.
disconnection of the DWA antitheft alarm from the motorcycle's battery (DWA internal
battery in the anti-theft alarm
provides power - alarm tone
only, the turn indicators do not
flash).
All functions are sustained even
if the internal battery of the DWA
anti-theft alarm system is flat; the
only difference is that an alarm
cannot be triggered if the system
is disconnected from the motorcycle's battery.
An alarm lasts for approximately
26 seconds. While an alarm is in
progress an alarm tone sounds
and the turn indicators flash. The
type of alarm tone can be set by
an authorised BMW Motorrad
Retailer.
If an alarm was triggered while
the motorcycle was unattended,
the rider is notified accordingly
by an alarm tone sounding once
when the ignition is switched on.
The DWA LED then indicates
the reason for the alarm for one
minute.
Light signals issued by the
DWA LED:
Flashes 1x: Motion sensor 1
Flashes 2x: Motion sensor 2
Flashes 3x: Ignition switched
on with unauthorised vehicle
key
Flashes 4x: Disconnection of
the DWA anti-theft alarm from
the motorcycle's battery
Flashes 5x: Motion sensor 3
Deactivation
Set the kill switch to operating
position (run).
Switch on the ignition.
Turn indicators flash once.
Confirmation tone sounds once
(if programmed).
Anti-theft alarm (DWA) is deactivated.
DWA adjusting
Switching on ignition ( 40).
Repeatedly short-press
SET 2 until SETUP MENU
ENTER 3 appears on the
display.
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NOTICE
If you scroll down too far, repeatedly short-press SET until
the menu returns to the start and
then to the reading you want.
Long-press SET 2 to open the
menu.
NOTICE
If you scroll down too far, shortpress TRIP to scroll back up.
Long-press SET 2 to open the
menu.
The DWA AUTO parameter 5
and its current value 6 appear
on the display.
The following settings are available:
DWA AUTO ON: The DWA
anti-theft alarm is active and
will be armed automatically
when the ignition is switched
off.
DWA AUTO OFF: The DWA
anti-theft alarm is deactivated.
Long-press SET 2 to save the
new value.
Value 6 stops flashing.
This completes the process.
Long-press TRIP 1 to abort the
procedure.
Adjustment aborted.
ODO appears on the display.
Repeatedly short-press SET 2
until SETUP EQUIPMENT
ENTER 4 appears on the
display.
Long-press SET 2 to change
the value of setting 6.
Value 6 flashes.
Short-press TRIP 1 or SET 2
to change the value.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
ABS Switching off
Switch on the ignition.
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NOTICE
ABS Pro is used in
much the same way as
BMW Motorrad Race ABS.
NOTICE
You have the option of deactivating the ABS function while the
motorcycle is on the move.
Press and hold down button 1
until first DTC indicator and
warning light 3 and then ABS
indicator and warning light 2
change their status.
The DTC setting remains unchanged.
ABS telltale and warning
light shows.
Release button 1 within two
seconds.
ABS telltale and warning
light remains on.
ABS is switched off.
ABS Switching on
Press and hold down button 1
until first DTC indicator and
warning light 3 and then ABS
indicator and warning light 2
change their status.
The DTC setting remains unchanged.
ABS telltale and warning
light goes out; if selfdiagnosis has not completed it
starts flashing.
If the encoding plug for the
SLICK / USER riding mode
is not inserted, you have the
alternative of switching the ignition off and then on again.
An ABS fault has oc-
curred if the ABS telltale
and 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 10 km/h
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Dynamic Traction
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Control (DTC)
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DTC Switching off
Switch on the ignition.
NOTICE
You have the option of deactivating the DTC function while the
motorcycle is on the move.
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Press and hold down button 1
until DTC indicator and warning
light 2 changes status.
DTC indicator and warning
light starts to show.
Release button 1 within two
seconds.
DTC indicator and warning
light remains on.
DTC is switched off.
DTC Switching on
Press and hold down button 1
until DTC indicator and warning
light 2 changes status.
DTC indicator and warning light goes out; if self-
diagnosis has not completed, it
starts flashing.
Release button 1 within two
seconds.
DTC indicator and warning
light remains off or contin-
ues to flash.
DTC is switched on.
If the coding plug is not inserted, you have the alternative of
switching the ignition off and
then on again.
An DTC fault has oc-
curred if the DTC indicator and 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.
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Riding mode
Using the riding modes
BMW Motorrad has developed
5 operational scenarios for your
motorcycle from which you can
select the scenario suitable for
your situation:
Riding on a rain-wet road surface
Sporty riding on a dry road surface.
For riding on race circuits with
stock tyres.
with Pro riding modes
For riding on race circuits with
racing tyres.
For riding on race circuits with
racing tyres while considering
settings made by the rider.
The interplay of engine torque,
throttle response ABS/DTC control is optimised for each of these
5 scenarios.
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(DDC)
The chassis adjustment also adapts to the selected scenario.
Setting riding mode
Switching on ignition ( 40).
Press button 1.
NOTICE
See the section entitled "Engineering details" for more information on the various ride modes
that can be selected.
The selection arrow 2 and the
selectable riding modes 3 are
displayed. The last active riding
mode flashes.
with Pro riding modes
Installing encoding plug
( 55).
Press button 1.
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If the coding plug is installed the
choice of modes also includes
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the SLICK 4 and USER 5
modes.
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WARNING
Activate SLICK mode when
the friction coefficients are
insufficient
Risk of accident due to the tyres'
adhesive action being too low
Only activate SLICK mode on
race circuits and with racing
tyres.
Repeatedly press button 1 until
the selection arrow 2 indicates
the desired riding mode.
With the motorcycle at a standstill, the selected mode is ac-
tivated after approximately two
seconds.
Selection arrow 2 and the inactive riding modes are hidden.
The newly selected riding
mode is activated as you
ride only when the following
preconditions are satisfied:
Throttle twistgrip is in idle position.
Brake levers are in the released
positions.
The following ride modes can be
selected:
RAIN: For riding on a rain-wet
road surface.
SPORT: For sporty riding on a
dry road surface.
RACE: For riding on race cir-
cuits with stock tyres.
The following riding modes are
additionally available for selec-
tion:
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with Pro riding modes
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SLICK: For riding on race
circuits with slicks (only with
coding plug installed).
with Pro riding modes
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USER: The rider can custom-
ise the settings for all available functions (ENGINE, ABS,
DTC and DDC) to suit his/her
individual preferences or the
current boundary conditions.
Technical understanding and
an awareness of how the various parameters interact are
essential (only with coding plug
installed, see the section entitled "Engineering details").
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.
When SLICK riding mode is
selected: be aware of limited
ABS control for the rear wheel
(see section "Engineering details").
The values set in the SETUP
USER-MODE are not dis-
played permanently, but for a
limited time after the following
events:
After each Pre-Ride-Check
when USER riding mode is
activated.
After switching to the USER
riding mode.
When the button 1 (MODE) is
pressed in USER riding mode
without switching the riding
mode.
Installing encoding plug
with Pro riding modes
Switching off ignition ( 41).
Removing front seat ( 60).
OE
ATTENTION
Dirt and damp penetrating
inside open connectors
Malfunctions
Reinstall the protective cap
after removing the coding
plug.
Remove cap 1 of the plug connection.
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To do so, press in latch 2 and
remove the cap.
Install the coding plug.
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Switch on the ignition.
Setting riding mode ( 53).
NOTICE
If the encoding plug is in place,
the disabled driving safety systems remain disabled even after
switching the ignition off and
back on.
Installing front seat ( 61).
Cruise-control system
with cruise control
Switching on cruise
control
Slide switch 1 to the right.
Button 2 is enabled for operation.
OE
Saving road speed
Briefly push button 1 forward.
Adjustment range for
cruise control
30...210 km/h
Telltale light for cruise con-
trol shows.
The motorcycle maintains your
current cruising speed and the
setting is saved.
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Accelerating
Briefly push button 1 forward.
Increase speed
Decelerating
Briefly push button 1 back.
Reduce speed
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.
NOTICE
Whenever the Pro shift assistant shifts gears, cruise control
is automatically disengaged for
safety reasons.
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Operation
Speed is increased with each
actuation.
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.
Speed is reduced with each
actuation.
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.
NOTICE
For safety reasons, cruise control
is automatically deactivated for
DTC intervention.
Telltale light for cruise control
goes out.
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Resuming former cruising
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speed
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Briefly push button 1 back to
return to the speed saved beforehand.
NOTICE
Opening the throttle does not
deactivate the cruise-control system. If you release the twistgrip
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 control shows.
Switching off cruise
control
Slide switch 1 to the left.
The system is deactivated.
Button 2 is disabled.
Speed warning
Adjusting speed warning
If applicable, activate the
speed warning in the SETUP
EQUIPMENT submenu. See
the section headed "On the
race track":
Speed warning ( 118)
Repeatedly short-press SET 2
until LIMIT appears on the
display.
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The current speed is shown on
the display
To increase the preset speed:
Short-press TRIP 1.
Speed is increased by approx.
10 km/h each time you press
the button.
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The current speed setting or
OFF appears on the display.
To set the current speed as
the new limit: Long-press
SET 2.
If you exceed the limit set beforehand, shift indicator 1 lights
up or flashes at the preset frequency and warning 2 appears
on the display.
To switch off the speed warning: Hold down TRIP 1 until
OFF appears on the display.
Heated handlebar grips
with heated handlebar grips
Operating the heated
handlebar grips
Start the engine.
NOTICE
The heating in the heated
handlebar grips can be activated
only when the engine is
running.
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NOTICE
The increase in power consumption caused by having the heated
handlebar grips switched on can
drain the battery if you are riding at low engine speeds. If the
charge level is low, the heated
handlebar grips are switched off
to ensure the battery's starting
capability.
Repeatedly press button 1 until
the heating stage setting you
want to use appears on the
multifunction display.
The handlebar grips have twostage heating. Stage two 2 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
output
The selected heating stage will
be saved if you allow a certain
length of time to pass without
making further changes.
Rider's seat and tailhump cover
Removing front seat
Push the upholstery of the
rider’s seat forward slightly
above screws 1 and hold it in
this position.
Remove the screws.
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.
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Installing front seat
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Engage the rider's seat in
mount 2, then position above
the screw holes 3. Take care
not to let the screws scratch
the trim panels.
Push the upholstery of the
rider’s seat forward slightly
above the screw holes and
hold it in this position.
Install screws 1.
Removing the tail-hump
cover
Place the motorcycle on its
stand on firm, even ground.
Unlock lock 2 in tail-hump
cover 1 using the ignition key.
Lift the rear tail-hump cover,
then remove it backwards and
upwards.
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Installing tail-hump cover
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62
Insert tail-hump cover in the
mounts 1 on left and right.
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Operation
Fold the tail-hump cover downwards, and press forwards
lightly.
Close lock using the ignition
key.
Removing rear seat
with two-up riding package
Place the motorcycle on its
stand on firm, even ground.
Open seat lock 1 with the ignition key.
Lift the rear passenger seat,
then remove it backwards and
upwards.
Pull out the ignition key and
place the passenger seat up-
holstered side down on a clean
surface.
Install the rear seat
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with two-up riding package
Insert passenger seat in the
mounts 1 on left and right.
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with two-up riding package
Removing rear seat ( 62).
Turn the rear seat upside
down.
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Fold the passenger seat downwards, and press forwards
lightly.
Lock seat lock using the ignition key.
Helmet holder
Securing the helmet to
motorcycle
Removing the tail-hump cover
( 61).
Turn the cover upside down.
ATTENTION
Incorrect positioning of the
helmet lock
Scratch marks on trim panel
Make sure the lock is out of
the way when you hook the
helmet into position.
Use a plastic-sheathed steel
cable to secure the helmet to
helmet holder 1.
Installing tail-hump cover
( 62).
Place the helmet on the front
seat.
ATTENTION
Incorrect positioning of the
helmet lock
Scratch marks on trim panel
Make sure the lock is out of
the way when you hook the
helmet into position.
Use a plastic-sheathed steel
cable to secure the helmet to
helmet holder 1.
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Install the rear seat ( 62).
Place the helmet on the front
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seat.
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Luggage loops
with two-up riding package
Securing luggage to
motorcycle
Removing rear seat ( 62).
Turn the rear seat upside
down.
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Operation
Pull luggage loops 1 out of the
holders and to the outside and
down.
Install the rear seat ( 62).
OE
Use luggage 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.
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Adjustment
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
DDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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Mirrors
5
Adjusting mirrors
66
Turn the mirror to the correct
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position.
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
the opposite rule of the road
applies, its symmetric low-
beam 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.
NOTICE
If there are doubts about the correct headlight beam throw, have
the setting checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Brakes
Adjusting brake lever
WARNING
Relocated brake fluid tank
Air in the brake system
Do not turn the handlebars or
the handlebar fitting on the
handlebar.
WARNING
Adjusting the brake lever
while riding
Risk of accident
Do not attempt to adjust the
brake lever unless the motorcycle is at a standstill.
Applying light pressure from
behind, turn adjusting screw 1
to the desired position.
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NOTICE
The adjusting screw is easier to
turn if you push the brake lever
forward.
Adjustment options:
from position 1: largest span
between handlebar grip and
brake lever
to position 6: smallest span
between handlebar grip and
brake lever
Steering
Adjusting steering damper
WARNING
Adjusting the steering
damper while riding.
Risk of accident
Do not attempt to adjust the
steering damper unless the
motorcycle is at a standstill.
Turn adjusting screw 1 in direction A to increase damping.
Turn adjusting screw 1 in direction B to reduce damping.
Steering damper basic
setting
Open 8 clicks (from fully
closed) (Public roads)
Open 5 clicks (from fully
closed) (Race track)
Spring preload
Adjustment
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
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for front wheel
without Dynamic Damping
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Control (DDC)
Place the motorcycle on its
stand on firm, even ground.
Make sure there is no load
on the motorcycle; remove all
items of luggage, if carried.
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Hold the motorcycle upright
and measure distance D
between the lower edge 1 of
the slider tube and the front
axle 2.
OE
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 front wheel
10...15 mm (With rider 85 kg)
WARNING
Spring preload setting and
spring-strut damping setting
not matched.
Impaired handling.
Adjust spring-strut damping to
suit spring preload.
To reduce compression (i.e. to
increase spring preload), use
the tool from the toolkit to rotate the adjusting screws 3 in
direction A.
To increase compression (i.e.
to reduce spring preload), use
the tool from the toolkit to ro-
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tate the adjusting screws 3 in
direction B.
Make sure that the same values are set on the left and on
the right.
Adjusting spring preload
for front wheel
with Dynamic Damping Control
OE
(DDC)
Place the motorcycle on its
stand on firm, even ground.
Keep motorcycle upright, best
done with help from a second
person (do not use the side
stand).
Measure distance D between
the lower edge 1 of the slider
tube and the front axle 2.
Apply the rider's weight to the
motorcycle.
With help from a second person, measure the distance D
between points 1 and 2 again.
Calculate compression as the
difference between the measured values.
Load-dependent adjustment of spring preload
Negative spring displacement
of front wheel
10...15 mm (With rider 85 kg)
WARNING
Spring preload setting and
spring-strut damping setting
not matched.
Impaired handling.
Adjust spring-strut 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 screw 3 in direction A.
To increase negative spring
displacement (reduce spring
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preload, in other words), use
the tool from the on-board
5
toolkit to turn adjusting screw 3
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in direction B.
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
without Dynamic Damping
Control (DDC)
Place the motorcycle on its
stand on firm, even ground.
Make sure there is no load
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on the motorcycle; remove all
items of luggage, if carried.
OE
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
Suspension compression at
rear wheel
8...12 mm (With rider 85 kg)
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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.
Screw in adjusting ring
cause this is the only way the
electrical valves are active.
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WARNING
Spring preload setting and
spring-strut damping setting
not matched.
Impaired handling.
Adjust spring-strut damping to
suit spring preload.
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
3 Nm
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
with Dynamic Damping Control
OE
(DDC)
Place the motorcycle on its
stand on firm, even ground.
Switch on the ignition.
Start the engine to avoid discharging the battery.
NOTICE
It is only possible to make settings on the DDC system when
the ignition is switched on be-
Keep motorcycle upright, best
done with help from a second
person (do not use the side
stand).
Measure distance D between
the lower edge 1 of the number plate carrier and screw 2
on the chain guard.
Apply the rider's weight to the
motorcycle.
With help from a second
person, measure distance D
between points 1 and 2 again
and calculate the difference
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(negative spring displacement)
between the two values.
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Adjustment
Load-dependent adjustment of spring preload
Suspension compression at
rear wheel
8...12 mm (With rider 85 kg)
To reduce negative spring displacement (i.e. to increase
spring preload), use the tool
from the toolkit to turn adjusting ring 1 in direction A.
To increase negative spring
displacement (i.e. to reduce
spring preload), use the tool
from the toolkit to turn adjusting ring 1 in direction B.
Damping
Adjustment
Damping must be adapted to suit
the condition of 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
without Dynamic Damping
Control (DDC)
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Adjust compression-stage
damping by turning adjusting
screw 1 and reading the red
scale on the left fork leg.
To increase damping: Use the
tool from the on-board kit to
turn the adjusting screw in the
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appropriate direction so that
mark 2 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 2 points to a lower reading on the scale.
Compression stage, basic setting, front
Position 2 (comfortable setting
with rider 85 kg)
Position 4 (normal setting with
rider 85 kg)
Position 8 (sports setting with
rider 85 kg)
Adjust rebound-stage damping
by turning adjusting screw 1
and reading the yellow scale on
the right fork leg.
appropriate direction so that
mark 2 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 2 points to a lower reading on the scale.
Rebound stage, basic
setting, front
Position 2 (comfortable setting
with rider 85 kg)
Position 4 (normal setting with
rider 85 kg)
Position 7 (sports setting with
rider 85 kg)
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Adjustment
Adjust the rebound-stage
damping for front wheel
without Dynamic Damping
Control (DDC)
OE
To increase damping: Use the
tool from the on-board kit to
turn the adjusting screw in the
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 4
Adjusting compressionstage damping for rear
wheel
without Dynamic Damping
Control (DDC)
Place the motorcycle on its
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stand on firm, even ground.
Adjust compression-stage
damping by turning adjusting
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screw 1 and reading the red
scale.
To increase damping: Use the
tool from the on-board kit to
turn the adjusting screw in the
appropriate direction so that
mark 2 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 2 points to a lower reading on the scale.
Compression stage, basic setting, rear
Position 2 (comfortable setting
with rider 85 kg)
Position 4 (normal setting with
rider 85 kg)
Position 9 (sports setting with
rider 85 kg)
Adjusting rebound-stage
damping for rear wheel
without Dynamic Damping
Control (DDC)
Place the motorcycle on its
stand on firm, even ground.
OE
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Adjust compression-stage
damping by turning adjusting
screw 1 and reading the yellow
scale.
To increase damping: Use the
tool from the on-board kit to
turn the adjusting screw in the
appropriate direction so that
mark 2 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 2 points to a lower reading on the scale.
Rebound stage, basic
setting, rear
Position 2 (comfortable setting
with rider 85 kg)
Position 4 (normal setting with
rider 85 kg)
Position 7 (sports setting with
rider 85 kg)
Factory settings at rear
wheel
Reset the factory defaults as
stated below.
Factory default settings
for compression/rebound
stages, rear
Position 4
DDC
Adjustment
Damping must be adapted to suit
the condition of 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.
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Adjusting the damping
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characteristic for rear
wheel
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with Dynamic Damping Control
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(DDC)
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
Select the submenu ( 113).
The SETUP DDC-SYS submenu is selected.
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Adjustment
To set the rebound stage for
the rear wheel, repeatedly
short-press TRIP 1 or SET 2
as applicable until line 3 shows
REAR and line 4 shows
REB: (Rebound).
Long-press SET 2.
The value beside REB:
flashes.
Use TRIP 1 and SET 2 to adjust damping as desired.
+1 … +7: Increase damping
through a maximum of seven
levels (harder).
-1 … -7: Reduce damping
through a maximum of seven
levels (softer).
0: Factory setting
Press and hold down SET 2
until the value stops flashing.
The value for the riding mode
currently selected is saved.
To set the compression stage
for the rear wheel, repeatedly
short-press TRIP 1 or SET 2
as applicable until line 3 shows
REAR and line 4 shows
COM: (Compression).
Long-press SET 2.
The value beside COM:
flashes.
Use TRIP 1 and SET 2 to adjust damping as desired.
Press and hold down SET 2
until the value stops flashing.
NOTICE
The damping action for all riding
modes is set and saved separately in the SETUP DDC-SYS
submenu.
The damping action is also set
and saved separately for the possible DDC modes DDC SPORT,
DDC RACE and DDC SLICK
in the USER riding mode.
The value for the riding mode
currently selected is saved.
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Adjusting damping
characteristic for front
wheel
with Dynamic Damping Control
OE
(DDC)
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
Select the submenu ( 113).
The SETUP DDC-SYS submenu is selected.
FRONT DMP adjusting
To set the damping, repeatedly
short-press TRIP 1 or SET 2
until line 3 shows FRONT and
line 4 shows DMP: (Damping).
NOTICE
Display differs for front forks (motorsport accessories) when using
a spring travel sensor.
Long-press SET 2.
The value beside DMP:
flashes.
Use TRIP 1 and SET 2 to adjust damping as desired.
+1 … +7: Increase damping
through a maximum of seven
levels (harder).
-1 … -7: Reduce damping
through a maximum of seven
levels (softer).
0: Factory setting
Press and hold down SET 2
until the value stops flashing.
The value for the riding mode
currently selected is saved.
Performing a zero position
alignment
with Dynamic Damping Control
OE
(DDC)
Place the motorcycle on the
side stand or on a suitable auxiliary stand.
During the alignment, do not
sit on the motorcycle; remove
pieces of luggage.
Select the submenu ( 113).
SETUP DDC-SYS submenu
is selected.
To set the zero position,
repeatedly press TRIP 1
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or SET 2 until CALIB
(Calibration) is displayed in
5
line 4.
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Long-press SET 2 until
CALIB starts to flash.
CALIB flashes.
Zero position is aligned.
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To indicate that calibration was
successful, lines 3 and 4 show
CALIB DONE.
CALIB FAIL appears on the
display:
Repeat alignment.
If CALIB DONE the check
mark is still not displayed after
repeating the alignment, seek
the advice of a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
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Riding
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Shifting gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Securing motorcycle for transporta-
tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
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Safety instructions
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Rider's equipment
80
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
WARNING
Handling adversely affected
by overloading and imbalanced loads
Risk of falling
Do not exceed the permissible
gross weight and be sure to
comply with the instructions on
loading.
Adjusting spring preload setting and damping to the total
weight.
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.
WARNING
Exhaust gases adversely affecting health
Risk of asphyxiation
Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Do not run the engine in an
enclosed space.
Risk of burn injury
CAUTION
Engine and exhaust system
become very hot when the
vehicle is in use
Risk of burn injury
When you park the vehicle
make sure that no-one and no
objects can come into contact
with the hot engine and exhaust system.
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Catalytic converter
If misfiring causes unburned fuel
to enter the catalytic converter,
there is a danger of overheating
and damage.
The following guidelines must be
observed:
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Do not attempt to start or run
the engine with a spark-plug
cap disconnected.
Stop the engine immediately if
it misfires.
Use only unleaded fuel.
Comply with all specified maintenance intervals.
ATTENTION
Unburned fuel in catalytic
converter
Damage to catalytic converter
Note the points listed for
protection of the catalytic
converter.
Risk of overheating
ATTENTION
Engine running for prolonged
period with vehicle at standstill
Overheating due to insufficient
cooling; in extreme cases vehicle
fire
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily.
Ride away immediately after
starting the engine.
Tampering
ATTENTION
Tampering with the motorcycle (e.g. engine management ECU, throttle valves,
clutch)
Damage to the affected parts,
failure of safety-relevant functions, voiding of warranty
Do not tamper with the vehicle
in any way that could result in
tuned performance.
Checklist
Comply with checklist
At regular intervals, use the
checklist below to check your
motorcycle.
Always before riding off:
Check operation of the brake
system.
Check operation of the lights
and signalling equipment.
Checking clutch function
( 166).
Checking tyre tread depth
( 168).
Check that cases and luggage
are securely held in place.
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Every 3rd refuelling stop
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without Dynamic Damping
Control (DDC)
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Adjusting spring preload for
rear wheel ( 70).
Adjusting compressionstage damping for rear wheel
( 74).
with Dynamic Damping Control
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(DDC)
Adjusting spring preload for
rear wheel ( 71).
with Dynamic Damping Control
(DDC)
Adjusting the damping characteristic for rear wheel ( 76).
Checking engine oil level
( 160).
Checking front brake pad thickness ( 162).
Check rear brake pad thickness
( 163).
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Checking brake-fluid level, front
brakes ( 164).
Checking the brake-fluid level,
rear brakes ( 165).
Check coolant level ( 167).
Lubricating chain ( 190).
Checking chain tension
( 190).
Starting
Start engine
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
( 83)
ABS self-diagnosis is in progress. ( 84)
DTC self-diagnosis is in progress. ( 84)
Select neutral or, if a gear is
engaged, pull the clutch lever.
NOTICE
You cannot start the motorcycle
with the side stand extended and
a gear engaged. The engine will
switch itself off if you start it with
the gearbox in neutral and then
engage a gear before retracting
the side stand.
For a cold engine start and low
temperatures: pull clutch.
Press starter button 1.
NOTICE
The start attempt is automatically interrupted if battery voltage
is too low. Recharge the battery
before you start the engine, or
use jump leads and a donor battery to start.
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See the subsection on jump
starting in "Maintenance" for
more details.
The engine starts.
Consult the troubleshooting
chart below if the engine refuses to start. ( 202)
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
The warning and indicator lights
1 light up, the general warning
light 3 lights up yellow.
Needle 2 of the revolution
counter moves all the way to the
position for maximum engine
revolutions.
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.
with ABS Pro
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ABS Pro appears if the
RAIN, SPORT or RACE
riding mode is selected.
The display switches to its ordinary display mode. The odometer
readings appear on the display.
If a warning light does not show:
WARNING
Faulty warning lights
No indication of malfunctions
Check all the telltale and warning lights.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
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an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
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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. The motorcycle has to move forward a
few metres for the wheel-speed
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sensors to be tested.
Phase 1
Test of the diagnosis-compatible system components with
the vehicle at a standstill.
ABS telltale and warning
light flashes.
Phase 2
Test of the wheel-speed
sensors as the vehicle pulls
away from rest.
ABS telltale and warning
light flashes.
ABS self-diagnosis
completed
The ABS telltale and warning
light goes out.
If an indicator showing an ABS
fault appears when ABS self-diagnosis completes:
You can continue to ride. Bear
in mind that the ABS and integral braking function are not
available or the functionality is
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
BMW Motorrad DTC performs
self-diagnosis to check operational readiness. 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 indicator and warning
light flashes slowly.
Phase 2
Pullaway test of the system
components with diagnostic
capability.
DTC indicator and warning
light flashes slowly.
DTC self-diagnosis
completed
The DTC symbol no longer
shows.
Check all the indicator and
warning lights.
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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 when DTC selfdiagnosis 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 running-in check,
vary the throttle opening and
engine-speed range frequently;
avoid riding at constant engine
rpm for prolonged periods.
Try to do most of your riding during this initial period on
twisting, fairly hilly roads.
Comply with the rpm limits for
running in.
Running-in speed
<7000 min-1(Odometer reading 0...300 km)
<9000 min-1(Odometer reading 300...1000 km)
no full throttle (Odometer
reading 0...1000 km)
Note the mileage after which
the running-in check should be
carried out.
NOTICE
The electronic engine management system prevents the engine
from revving past the preset rpm
limit for running in. The authorised BMW Motorrad dealer deactivates this monitoring function
when the motorcycle is brought
in for its initial inspection.
Mileage until the
running-in check
500...1200 km
Engine-rpm governing until the running-in
check
max 9000 min
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Brake pads
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New brake pads have to bed
down before they can achieve
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their optimum friction levels. You
can compensate for this initial reduction in braking efficiency by
exerting greater pressure on the
levers.
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WARNING
New brake pads
Longer stopping distance, risk of
accident
Apply the brakes in good
time.
Tyres
New tyres have a smooth surface. This must be roughened by
riding in a restrained manner at
various heel angles until the tyres
are run in. This running in procedure is essential if the tyres are
to achieve maximum grip.
WARNING
New tyres losing grip on wet
roads and at extreme bank
angles
Risk of accident
Ride carefully and avoid extremely sharp inclines.
Shifting gear
Gearshift light
The shift light 1 indicators two
speed thresholds to the rider:
Shift speed
When the motorcycle is on the
move, the gearshift light indicates
the engine speed at which the
rider should upshift.
The gearshift light flashes
at the preset frequency:
approaching upshift rpm
Gearshift light goes out: the
engine has reached the ideal
speed for an upshift
The engine-speed thresholds
and the way in which the gearshift light indicates the various
states that can be customised in
the submenu.
Speed limit
If the gearshift flashes or
lights up during a journey and
SPEED ! is shown on the
display, the set maximum speed
was exceeded.
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Shift assistant Pro
with Pro shift assistant
NOTICE
See the section entitled "Engineering details" for more information on the Pro shift assistant.
NOTICE
Whenever the Pro shift assistant shifts gears, cruise control
is automatically disengaged for
safety reasons.
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You select the gear in the
usual way by means of the
foot-operated shift lever.
Sensor 1 on the selector rod
registers the shift request and
triggers shift assistance.
When riding at a steady speed
in a low gear at high engine
rpm, an attempt to shift gear
without pulling the clutch can
cause a severe load-change
reaction. BMW Motorrad recommends disengaging the
clutch for shifts in these circumstances. It is advisable to
avoid using the shift assistant
at engine speeds close to the
limits at which the governor
cuts in to limit engine rpm.
Shift assistance is not available
in the following situations:
With clutch lever pulled.
Shift lever not in its initial position
Upshifts with the throttle valve
closed (coasting) and when
slowing.
After a gearshift, the shift lever
has to be fully released before
another gearshift with the shift
assistant can take place.
Brakes
How can stopping
distance be minimised?
Each time the brakes are applied,
a load distribution shift takes
place with the load shifting forward from the rear to the front
wheel. The sharper the vehicle
decelerates, the more load is
shifted to the front wheel. The
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higher the wheel load, the more
braking force can be transmitted
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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
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pull the clutch at the same time.
BMW Motorrad RACE ABS prevents the front wheel from locking up.
In the "panic 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. In the absence
of load on the wheel the ABS
has to intervene to prevent the
front wheel from locking even if
the brakes are applied only very
lightly. This leads to a reduced
braking effect.
Descending mountain
passes
WARNING
Braking only with the rear
brake on mountain descents
Brake fade, destruction of the
brakes due to overheating
Use both front and rear brakes,
and make use of the engine's
braking effect as well.
Wet and dirty brakes
Wetness and dirt on the brake
discs and the brake pads diminish braking efficiency.
Delayed braking action or poor
braking efficiency must be
reckoned with in the following
situations:
Riding in the rain or through
puddles of water.
After the vehicle has been
washed.
Riding on salted or gritted
roads.
After work has been carried on
the brakes, due to traces of oil
or grease.
Riding on dirt-covered surfaces
or off-road.
WARNING
Wetness and dirt result in
diminished braking efficiency
Risk of accident
Apply the brakes lightly while
riding to remove wetness and
dirt, or dismount and clean the
brakes.
Think ahead and brake in good
time until full braking efficiency
is restored.
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ABS Pro
with ABS Pro
Physical limits applicable to
motorcycling
WARNING
Braking when cornering
Risk of crash despite ABS Pro
Invariably, it remains the rider's
responsibility to adapt riding
style to riding conditions.
Do not take risks that would
negate the additional safety
offered by this system.
Availability of ABS Pro
ABS Pro is available in the
RAIN, SPORT and RACE riding modes.
The SLICK riding mode is not
supported by the ABS Pro
function.
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The availability of ABS Pro in
the USER riding mode depends on the selected mode.
Possibility of a fall not
precluded
Although ABS Pro provides the
rider with valuable assistance and
constitutes a huge advance in
safety for braking with the motorcycle banked for cornering, it
cannot under any circumstances
be considered as redefining the
physical limits that apply to motorcycling. It is still possible for
these limits to be overshot due
to misjudgement or rider error. In
extreme cases this can result in a
crash.
ABS Pro not developed for
race-circuit use
ABS Pro was not developed for
race-circuit use to enhance individual braking performance
with the motorcycle banked into
corners.
On the contrary, ABS Pro helps
make the motorcycle even safer
for riding on public roads. When
the brakes are applied because
of an unforeseen hazard when
the motorcycle is banked for cornering, within the physical limits
that apply to motorcycling the
system prevents the wheels from
locking and skidding away.
On the race track
For riders of limited experience,
first attempts at race-track riding
are much safer in the RAIN,
SPORT and RACE riding
modes with ABS Pro.
NOTICE
ABS Pro was not developed
to enhance individual braking
performance with the motorcycle banked into corners in situ-
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ations approaching the limits of
performance.
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Use on public roads
ABS Pro was intentionally designed for use on public roads.
Parking your motorcycle
Side stand
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Switch off the engine.
On a gradient, the motorcycle
should always face uphill; select 1st gear.
ATTENTION
Poor ground underneath the
stand
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.
Extend the side stand and prop
the motorcycle on the stand.
ATTENTION
Additional weight placing
strain on the side stand
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples
Do not sit or lean on the
vehicle while it is propped on
the side stand.
If the camber of the roadway
permits, turn the handlebars all
the way to the left.
Refuelling
Fuel grade
Requirement
For optimum fuel consumption,
fuel should be sulphur-free or
with the lowest sulphur content
possible.
ATTENTION
Engine operation with leaded
fuel
Damage to catalytic converter
Do not attempt to run the
vehicle on leaded fuel or fuel
with metallic additives (e.g.
manganese or iron).
You can run the engine on fuel
with a maximum ethanol content of 10 %, i.e. E10.
Recommended fuel
grade
Super Plus, unleaded
(max. 10 % ethanol, E10)
98 ROZ/RON
93 AKI
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Alternative fuel grade
Super unleaded recommendation (max. 10 % ethanol, E10)
95 ROZ/RON
90 AKI
Refuelling
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable
Risk of fire and explosion
Do not smoke. Never bring
a naked flame near the fuel
tank.
WARNING
Escape of fuel due to heatinduced expansion if fuel
tank is overfilled
Risk of falling
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
ATTENTION
Wetting of plastic surfaces
by fuel
Damage to the surfaces (surfaces
become unsightly or dull)
Clean plastic surfaces immediately after contact with fuel.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motorcycle on its side stand.
NOTICE
The volume of the tank can be
utilised to the full only when the
motorcycle is propped on its side
stand.
Open protective cap 1.
Use the ignition key to unlock
fuel filler cap 2 by turning the
key clockwise, and flip the cap
open.
Refuel with fuel of the grade
stated above; do not fill the
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tank past the bottom edge of
the filler neck.
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NOTICE
When refuelling after running on
reserve, make sure that you top
up the tank to a level above reserve, as otherwise the new level
will not be registered and the fuel
warning light indicating that the
level is down to reserve will not
be switched off.
NOTICE
The "usable fuel capacity" specified in the technical data is the
quantity that the fuel tank could
hold if refilled after it had been
run dry and the engine had cut
out due to a lack of fuel.
Usable fuel capacity
approx. 17.5 l
Fuel reserve
approx. 4 l
Press the fuel tank cap down
firmly to close.
Remove the ignition key and
close the protective cap.
Securing motorcycle for transportation
Make sure that all components
that might come into contact
with straps used to secure the
motorcycle are adequately protected against scratching. Use
adhesive tape or soft cloths, for
example, for this purpose.
ATTENTION
Vehicle topples to side when
being lifted on to stand
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples
Secure the vehicle to prevent it
toppling, preferably with the assistance of a second person.
Push the motorcycle onto the
transportation flat and hold it in
position: do not place it on the
side stand.
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ATTENTION
Trapping of components
Component damage
Do not trap components such
as brake lines or cable legs.
At the front, loop a strap over
the bottom fork bridge on each
side.
Pull the straps down and tight.
Secure the straps behind on
both sides on the rear frame
and tighten.
Tighten all the straps uniformly;
the vehicle's suspension should
be compressed as tightly as
possible front and rear.
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On the race track
Status indicators for racing . . . . . . . . . . 96
LAPTIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
RACE INFO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
SETUP MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
SETUP DDC-SYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
SETUP EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
SETUP RACETRACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
SETUP USER-MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
DTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Racing start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Speed limiter for pit lane . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Removing/installing mirrors . . . . . . . . 131
Removing and installing number-
plate carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Removing and installing front turn
indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Gearshift-pattern reverser . . . . . . . . . . 137
Socket for optional accessories . . . . 138
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Multifunction display
1 Current heel angle when
cornering
2 Direction for heel angle
\ = left
| = vertical
/ = right
3 Maximum heel angle for
left and right
Factory setting for BANK
DISP ( 119)
4 ABS control intervention
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during braking process
ABS Switching off ( 50).
ABS Switching on ( 51).
5 Current deceleration during
braking process
Factory setting for BRAKE
DISP ( 120)
6 Maximum deceleration
7 Maximum DTC torque re-
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8 DTC torque reduction
Factory setting for DTC
DISP ( 119)
9 DTC setting
DTC Adapting ( 127).
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LAPTIMER
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Multifunction display
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1 Speed
2 Coolant temperature
3 Intake-air temperature
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4 LAPTIMER
The readings in these lines
can be changed by the
rider.
Individualise the
LAPTIMER ( 100).
LAPTIMER display layout
( 121)
As shown:
RUN: The running time for
the lap currently displayed.
BESTLAP: The fastest of
the laps currently logged in
memory.
5 Gear indicator
6 Riding mode ( 53)
Labels for the values
shown on the display
The following times can be displayed in the third line:
The time for the preceding lap,
labelled "LASTLAP".
The running time for the current lap.
The following times can be displayed in the fourth line:
The fastest lap saved, labelled
"BESTLAP".
The all-time best lap, no label.
The running time for the current lap.
The possible combinations are
described on page ( 121).
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. The length of
this freeze period can be set as
described on page ( 123).
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