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Rider's Manual

F 750 GS

BMW Motorrad

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 (com-pany stamp)

Welcome to BMW

We congratulate you onyour choice of a vehicle fromBMW Motorrad and welcomeyou to the community of BMWriders. Familiarise yourself withyour new vehicle so that you canride it safely and confidently in alltraffic situations.

About this Rider's ManualPlease read this Rider's Manualcarefully before starting to useyour new BMW. It contains im-portant information on how tooperate the controls and how tomake the best possible use of allyour BMW's technical features.In addition, it contains informa-tion on maintenance and care tohelp you maintain your vehicle'sreliability and safety, as well as itsvalue.This record of the maintenancework you have had performed on

your vehicle is a precondition forgenerous treatment of goodwillclaims.If the time comes to sell yourBMW, please remember to handover this Rider's Manual to thenew owner. It is an importantpart of the vehicle.

Suggestions and criticismIf you have questions concern-ing your vehicle, your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer will gladlyprovide advice and assistance.

We hope you will enjoy ridingyour BMW and that all your jour-neys will be pleasant and safe

BMW Motorrad.

01 40 9 467 361

*01409467361**01409467361**01409467361*

Table of Contents

1 General instructions . . . . 5Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Abbreviations andsymbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Currentness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Additional sources of informa-tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Certificates and operating li-cences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Data memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Intelligent emergency callsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2 General views . . . . . . . . . . . 17General view, left side . . . . . . . 19General view, right side . . . . . 21Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . 22Multifunction switch, left . . . . 23Multifunction switch,right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Instrument cluster with Con-nectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 29Indicator and warninglights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 32Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Indicator and warning lightswith Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . 54TFT display in Pure Rideview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55TFT display in viewmenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Indicator lights with Con-nectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

4 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Ignition switch/steeringlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Ignition with Key-less Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Emergency off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Intelligent emergencycall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Day run lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Hazard warning lights sys-tem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Multifunction display . . . . . . 100SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104General settings in the mul-tifunction display . . . . . . . . . . 105On-board computer withConnectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Antilock Brake System(ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108Automatic Stability Control(ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Dynamic Traction Control(DTC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111Electronic Suspension Ad-justment (DESA) . . . . . . . . . 113Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Cruise-control system . . . . . 118

Tyre pressure monitoring(RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120Heated handlebar grips . . . 121Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122Rider's manual . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

5 TFT display . . . . . . . . . . . 125General instructions . . . . . . . 126Principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127Pure Ride view . . . . . . . . . . . . 133General settings . . . . . . . . . . . 134Bluetooth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136My vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144Display softwareversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145Display licence informa-tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

6 Anti-theft alarm. . . . . . . 147Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148Alarm function. . . . . . . . . . . . . 150Deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

7 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 153Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . 156Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

8 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159Safety instructions . . . . . . . . 160Comply with checklist . . . . . 163When changing the loadstatus: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163Always before ridingoff: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163Every 3rd refuellingstop: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167Shifting gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168Off-roading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170Parking your motor-cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Securing motorcycle fortransportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

9 Engineeringdetails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

General instructions . . . . . . . 180Anti-lock brake system(ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180Automatic Stability Control(ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182Dynamic Traction Control(DTC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186Tyre pressure monitoring(RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188Shift assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

10 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 191General instructions . . . . . . . 192Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192Service tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . 192Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 193Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . 203Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214Body panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223Diagnostic connector . . . . . . 224Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

11 Accessories . . . . . . . . . 229General instructions . . . . . . . 230Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . 230Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231Topcase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234Navigation system . . . . . . . . . 238

12 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . 246Cleaning easily damagedcomponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247Care of paintwork . . . . . . . . . 248Vehicle preservation . . . . . . . 248Laying up the motor-cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248

Restoring motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249

13 Technical data . . . . . . 251Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 252Screw connections . . . . . . . . 254Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 259Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259Chassis andsuspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260Wheels and tyres. . . . . . . . . . 261Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 263Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266Riding specifications . . . . . . 266

14 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267BMW Motorrad Service . . . 268BMW Motorrad Servicehistory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268BMW Motorrad mobilityservices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 269Maintenance schedule . . . . 271Maintenance confirma-tions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272Service confirmations . . . . . 286

15 Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . 289Certificate for electronicimmobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290Certificate for Key-less Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292Certificate for tyre pressurecontrol (RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294Certificate for TFT instru-ment cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295

16 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298

General instructions

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6

Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Currentness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Additional sources of information . . . . 8

Certificates and operatinglicences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Data memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Intelligent emergency callsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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OverviewChapter 2 of this Rider's Manualwill provide you with an initialoverview of your motorcycle.All maintenance and repair workon the vehicle is documented inChapter 13. This record of themaintenance work you have hadperformed on your vehicle is aprecondition for generous treat-ment of goodwill claims.If you sell your BMW some day,please also remember to handover the Rider's Manual; it is animportant element of your motor-cycle.

Abbreviations andsymbols

CAUTION Low-risk hazard.Non-avoidance can lead to

slight or moderate injury.

WARNING Medium-riskhazard. Non-avoidance can

lead to fatal or severe injury.

DANGER High-risk haz-ard. Non-avoidance leads

to fatal or severe injury.

ATTENTION Specialnotes and precautionary

measures. Non-compliance canlead to damage to the vehicle oraccessory and, consequently, tovoiding of the warranty.

NOTICE Specific instruc-tions on how to operate,

control, adjust or look after itemsof equipment on the vehicle.

Indicates the end of anitem of information.

Instruction.

Result of an activity.

Reference to a page withmore detailed informa-tion.

Indicates the end of apassage relating to spe-cific accessories or itemsof equipment.

Tightening torque.

Technical data.

NV National-market version.

OE Optional extras.The vehicles are as-sembled complete withall the BMW Motorradoptional extras originallyordered.

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OA Optional accessories.You can obtainBMW Motorradoptional accessoriesthrough your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer;optional accessorieshave to be retrofitted tothe vehicle.

ABS Anti-lock brake system.

ASC Automatic Stability Con-trol.

EWS Electronic immobiliser.

D-ESA

Electronic chassis andsuspension adjustment.

DTC Dynamic Traction Con-trol (optional extra onlyin combination with Proriding modes).

DWA Anti-theft alarm (Dieb-stahlwarnanlage).

RDC Tyre pressure monitor-ing.

EquipmentWhen purchasing your BMW mo-torcycle, you chose a model withindividual equipment. This rider'smanual describes optional equip-ment (OE) and selected optionalaccessories (OA) provided byBMW. Please make allowancefor the fact that some equip-ment specifications may be de-scribed that you have not selec-ted. Equally, country-specific de-viations to the motorcycle shownare also possible.If your motorcycle has equipmentthat is not described, you will findthe relevant description in a sep-arate manual.

Technical dataAll dimensions, weights andpower outputs in the rider'smanual refer to the Germanstandard DIN (Deutsches Institutfür Normung e. V.) and complywith its specified tolerances.Technical data and specificationsin this rider's manual serve asreference points. The vehicle-specific data may deviate fromthese, for example as a result ofselected optional equipment,the national-market version orcountry-specific measuringprocedures. Detailed valuescan be taken from the vehicleregistration documents andsigns on the vehicle, or can beobtained from your authorisedBMW Motorrad Retailer oranother qualified service partneror specialist workshop. Thespecifications in the vehicledocuments always have priority

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over the information provided inthis rider's manual.

CurrentnessThe high safety and quality levelof BMW motorcycles is ensuredby constant further developmentin the areas of design, equipmentand accessories. This may res-ult in deviations between theseoperating instructions and yourmotorcycle. Also, mistakes can-not be completely excluded byBMW Motorrad. Please thereforeunderstand that we do not ac-cept any liability for claims arisingfrom incorrect information, draw-ings and descriptions.

Additional sources ofinformationBMW Motorrad RetailerYour BMW Motorrad Retailer willbe happy to answer any ques-tions you may have.

InternetThe rider's manual for yourvehicle, operating and installationinstructions for any accessoriesand general information onBMW Motorrad, for examplerelating to technology, areavailable at www.bmw-motorrad.com/service.

Certificates andoperating licencesThe certificates for the vehicleand the official operating licencesfor any accessories are availableat www.bmw-motorrad.com/certification.

Data memoryGeneralControl units are installed in thevehicle. Control units processdata that they receive, for ex-ample, from vehicle sensors, orthat they generate themselves or

exchange between each other.Some control units are requiredfor the vehicle to function safelyor provide assistance during rid-ing, for example assistance sys-tems. In addition, control unitsenable comfort or infotainmentfunctions.Information on data that hasbeen stored or exchanged canbe obtained from the manufac-turer of the vehicle, for examplevia a separate booklet.

Personal referenceEach vehicle is identified with aclear vehicle identification num-ber. Depending on the country,the vehicle identification num-ber, the number plate and thecorresponding authorities canbe referenced to ascertain thevehicle owner. There are alsoother ways to use data obtainedfrom the vehicle to trace the rideror vehicle owner, for example

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using the ConnectedDrive useraccount.

Data protection rightsIn accordance with applicabledata protection laws, vehicleusers have certain rights in re-lation to the manufacturer of thevehicle or in relation to compan-ies which collect or process per-sonal data.Vehicle users have the right toobtain full information at no costfrom persons or entities storingpersonal data of the vehicle user.These entities may include:

Manufacturer of the vehicleQualified service partnersSpecialist workshopsService providers

Vehicle users have the right torequest information on what per-sonal data has been stored, forwhat purpose the data is used,and where the data comes from.

To obtain this information, proofof ownership or use is required.The right to information also in-cludes information about datathat has been shared with othercompanies or entities.The website of the vehicle man-ufacturer contains the applicabledata protection information. Thisdata protection information in-cludes information on the right tohave data deleted or corrected.The manufacturer of the vehiclealso provides their contact detailsand those of the data protectionofficer on their website.The vehicle owner can also re-quest that a BMW Motorrad Re-tailer or another qualified servicepartner or specialist workshopread out the data that is stored inthe vehicle for a charge.The vehicle data is read out us-ing the legally prescribed socketfor on-board diagnosis (OBD) inthe vehicle.

Legal requirements for thedisclosure of dataAs part of its legal responsib-ilities, the manufacturer of thevehicle is obligated to make itsstored data available to the rel-evant authorities. This data isprovided in the required scope inindividual cases, for example toclarify a criminal offence.In the context of applicable laws,public agencies are entitled inindividual cases to read out datafrom the vehicle themselves.

Operating data in the vehicleControl units process data to op-erate the vehicle.This includes, for example:

Status reports of the vehicleand its individual components,for example wheel revolutions,wheel speed, deceleration

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Environmental conditions, forexample temperature

The data is only processed inthe vehicle itself and is gener-ally non-permanent. The data isnot stored beyond the operatingperiod.Electronic components, for ex-ample control units, contain com-ponents for storing technical in-formation. Information can betemporarily or permanently storedon the vehicle condition, com-ponent loads, incidents or errors.This information is generally usedto document the condition of acomponent, a module, a systemor the surrounding area, for ex-ample:

Operating conditions of systemcomponents, for example fillinglevels, tyre pressureMalfunctions and faults in im-portant system components,for example light and brakes

Response of the vehicle inspecial riding situations, forexample engagement of thedriving dynamics systemsInformation on incidents result-ing in damage to the vehicle

The data is necessary for theprovision of control unit functions.Furthermore, the data is used todetect and rectify malfunctionsand to enable the vehicle manu-facturer to optimise vehicle func-tions.The vast majority of this data isnon-permanent and is only pro-cessed in the vehicle itself. Onlya small amount of the data isstored in incident or fault memor-ies as required by events.If services are accessed, for ex-ample repairs, service processes,warranty cases and quality assur-ance measures, this technical in-formation can be read out of the

vehicle together with the vehicleidentification number.The information can be read outby a BMW Motorrad Retailer oranother qualified service part-ner or specialist workshop. Thelegally stipulated socket for on-board diagnosis (OBD) in thevehicle is used to read out thedata.The data is obtained, processedand used by the relevant parts ofthe retailer network. The data isused to document the technicalconditions of the vehicle, to helpwith error localization, to complywith warranty obligations and toimprove quality.In addition, the manufacturer hasvarious product monitoring ob-ligations arising from product li-ability legislation. To meet theseobligations, the vehicle manu-facturer requires technical datafrom the vehicle. The data fromthe vehicle can also be used to

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check warranty claims from thecustomer.Error and incident memories inthe vehicle can be reset dur-ing servicing or repair work bya BMW Motorrad Retailer or an-other qualified service partner orspecialist workshop.

Data input and data transferin the vehicleGeneralDepending on the equipment,comfort and customised settingscan be stored in the vehicle andcan be changed or reset at anytime.This includes, for example:

Settings of the windscreen po-sitionChassis and suspension set-tings

If required, data can be enteredin the entertainment and commu-

nication system of the vehicle, forexample using a smartphone.Depending on the individualequipment, this includes:

Multimedia data, such as musicfor playbackContacts data for use in con-nection with a communicationsystem or an integrated naviga-tion systemEntered destinationsData on the use of internetservices. This data can bestored locally in the vehicleor is located on a device thatis connected to the vehicle,for example smartphone, USBstick, MP3 player. If this data isstored in the vehicle, the datacan be deleted at any time.

This data is transferred to thirdparties only if personally reques-ted within the context of usingonline services. This depends on

the selected settings when usingthe services.Incorporation of mobile enddevicesDepending on the equipment,mobile end devices connected tothe vehicle, for example smart-phones, can be controlled usingthe operating elements of thevehicle.The image and sound of the mo-bile end device can then be out-put via the multimedia system.At the same time, specific in-formation is transferred to themobile end device. Dependingon the type of integration, this in-cludes, for example, position dataand additional general vehicle in-formation. This enables optimaluse of the selected apps, for ex-ample navigation or music play-back.The type of additional data pro-cessing is determined by theprovider of the respective app.

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The scope of the possible set-tings depends on the corres-ponding app and the operatingsystem of the mobile end device.

ServicesGeneralIf the vehicle has a wireless con-nection, this enables the ex-change of data between thevehicle and other systems. Thewireless connection is enabled bythe vehicle's own transmitter andreceiver unit or using personallyintegrated mobile end devices,for example smartphones. On-line functions can be used usingthis wireless connection. Theseinclude online services and appsthat are provided by the vehiclemanufacturer or by other pro-viders.Services of the vehicle manu-facturerFor online services of the vehiclemanufacturer, the individual

functions are described atsuitable points, for examplerider's manual, website of themanufacturer. At the same time,information is also provided onthe relevant data protection law.Personal data may be used toprovide online services. Datais exchanged using a secureconnection, for example withthe IT systems provided by thevehicle manufacturer.Obtaining, processing and us-ing personal data outside of thenormal provision of services re-quires legal permission, contrac-tual agreement or consent. It isalso possible to have the entiredata connection activated or de-activated. Statutory functions areexcluded from this.Services from other providersWhen using online services fromother providers, these servicesare subject to the responsibil-ity and the data protection and

operating conditions of the indi-vidual provider. The vehicle man-ufacturer has no influence on thecontent that is exchanged in thisinstance. Information on the type,scope and purpose of the datacapture and use of personal dataas part of the services of thirdparties can be ascertained fromthe individual provider.

Intelligent emergencycall system

with intelligent emergencycall OE

PrincipleThe intelligent emergency callsystem enables manual or auto-matic emergency calls, for ex-ample in the event of an acci-dent.The emergency calls are re-ceived by an emergency callcentre that is commissioned bythe vehicle manufacturer.

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For information on operating theintelligent emergency call systemand its functions, please refer to"Intelligent emergency call".

Legal basisProcessing of personal data us-ing the intelligent emergency callsystem is in line with the follow-ing regulations:

Protection of personal data:Directive 95/46/EC of theEuropean Parliament and of theCouncil.

Protection of personal data:Directive 2002/58/EC of theEuropean Parliament and of theCouncil.

The legal basis for the activa-tion and function of the intelli-gent emergency call system isthe completed ConnectedRidecontract for this function, as wellas the corresponding laws, or-dinances and directives of the

European Parliament and of theEuropean Council.The relevant ordinances and dir-ectives regulate the protection ofnatural persons during the pro-cessing of personal data.The processing of personal databy the intelligent emergency callsystem satisfies the Europeandirectives for the protection ofpersonal data.The intelligent emergency callsystem processes personal dataonly with the agreement of thevehicle owner.The intelligent emergency callsystem and other services withadditional benefits may only pro-cess personal data with the ex-press permission of the personaffected by the data processing,for example the vehicle owner.

SIM cardThe intelligent emergency callsystem is operated by mobile ra-dio using the SIM card installedin the vehicle. The SIM card ispermanently logged into the mo-bile phone network to enablerapid connection setup. Data issent to the vehicle manufacturerin the event of an emergency.

Improving qualityThe data that is transferred inan emergency is also used bythe manufacturer of the vehicleto improve product and servicequality.

Location determinationThe position of the vehicle canbe determined exclusively bythe mobile phone network pro-vider based on the mobile phonesite locations. The provider can-not link the vehicle identifica-tion number and phone number

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of the installed SIM card. Onlythe manufacturer of the vehiclecan link the vehicle identificationnumber and phone number ofthe installed SIM cards.

Log data of emergency callsThe log data of emergency callsis stored in a memory of thevehicle. The oldest log data isregularly deleted. The log dataincludes, for example, informationon when and where an emer-gency call was made. In excep-tional cases, the log data can beread out of the vehicle memory.As a rule, log data is only readout following a court order, andthis is only possible if the corres-ponding devices are connecteddirectly to the vehicle.

Automatic emergency callThe system is designed so that,following a sufficiently seriousaccident, which is detected by

sensors in the vehicle, an emer-gency call is automatically activ-ated.

Sent informationIn the event of an emergencycall by the intelligent emergencycall system, the same informa-tion is sent to the commissionedemergency call centre as is sentby the statutory emergency callsystem eCall to the emergencyservices.In addition, the intelligent emer-gency call system sends the fol-lowing additional information toan emergency call centre com-missioned by the vehicle man-ufacturer and, if required, to theemergency services:

Accident data, for example thedirection of impact detectedby the vehicle sensors, to as-sist the emergency servicesresponse.

Contact details, for example thephone number of the installedSIM card and the phone num-ber of the rider, if available, toenable rapid contact with thoseinvolved in the accident if re-quired.

Data storageThe data for an activatedemergency call is stored inthe vehicle. The data containsinformation on the emergencycall, for example the location andtime of the emergency call.The voice recordings of theemergency call are stored at theemergency call centre.The voice recordings of the cus-tomer are stored for 24 hours incase details of the emergencycall need to be analysed. Afterthis, the voice recordings aredeleted. The voice recordingsof the employee of the emer-gency call centre are stored for

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24 hours for quality assurancepurposes.

Information on personal dataThe data that is processed aspart of the intelligent emergencycall is processed exclusively tocarry out the emergency call. Aspart of its statutory obligation,the manufacturer of the vehicleprovides information about thedata that it has processed andany data that it still has stored.

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General views

General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Instrument cluster with Connectiv-ity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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General view, left side1 Power socket ( 230)2 Seat lock ( 122)3 Setting the damping action

( 157)4 Oil filler neck and oil dip-

stick ( 194)

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General view, right side1 Setting the spring preload

( 156)2 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear

( 199)3 Brake-fluid reservoir, front

( 198)4 Vehicle identification num-

ber, type plate (on steeringhead)

5 Coolant level indicator (be-hind the side trim panel)( 201)

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Underneath the seat1 Rider's manual ( 6)2 Toolkit ( 192)3 Payload table4 Battery ( 219)5 Replacing main fuse

( 223).6 Diagnostic connector

( 224)7 Replace fuses ( 223).

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Multifunction switch,left1 High-beam headlight and

headlight flasher ( 96)2 with cruise controlOE

Cruise-control system( 118).

3 Hazard warning lights sys-tem ( 99)

4 ABS ( 108)ASC ( 109)

with riding modes Pro OE

DTC ( 111)5 with Dynamic ESA OE

Possible settings ( 113)6 Turn indicators ( 100)7 Horn8 MENU rocker switch

( 127)9 Multi-Controller

Controls ( 127)

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10 with daytime ridinglight OE

Manual daytime riding light( 97).

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Multifunction switch,right1 with heated grips OE

Operating the heatedhandlebar grips ( 121).

2 Riding mode ( 116)3 Emergency off switch (kill

switch) ( 92)4 Starter button ( 163)5 SOS button

Intelligent emergency call( 93)

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Instrument panel1 Engine speed display, in-

dicator and warning lights( 30)

2 Multifunction display( 32)

3 Photosensor (for adaptingthe brightness of the in-strument lighting)

with anti-theft alarm(DWA)OE

DWA light-emitting diodeGeneral information aboutthe anti-theft alarm (DWA)( 148)

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Instrument cluster withConnectivity

with ConnectivityOE

1 Indicator and warning lightswith Connectivity ( 54)

2 TFT display ( 55)( 57)

3 Alarm system LEDAlarm ( 150)

with Keyless Ride OE

Indicator light for the radio-operated keyIgnition with Keyless Ride( 89).

4 Photosensor (for adaptingthe brightness of the in-strument lighting)

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Status indicators

Indicator and warning lights . . . . . . . . . 30

Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Indicator and warning lights withConnectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

TFT display in Pure Ride view . . . . . . 55

TFT display in view menu . . . . . . . . . . 57

Indicator lights with Connectivity . . . . 58

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Indicator and warninglights1 with daytime riding

light OE


2 Deactivating the ABS func-tion ( 108).

3 - with export to EU mar-kets NV

Malfunction indicator lampEmissions warning ( 41)

4 Turn indicators, left5 Neutral6 with cruise controlOE


7 Fuel reserve warning light( 50)

8 High-beam headlight9 General warning light

( 33)10 Turn indicators, right

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11 Photosensorwith anti-theft alarm(DWA)OE

DWA light-emitting diodeGeneral information aboutthe anti-theft alarm (DWA)( 148)

12 Auxiliary headlights13 ASC ( 48)


DTC ( 48)

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Multifunction display1 riding modes ( 116)2 Speedometer3 Automatic daytime riding

light ( 97)4 Fuel gauge5 Warning lights (see indic-

ator lights overview)6 Warning messages (see

indicator lights overview)7 Heated handlebar grips

( 121)8 Indication range, above

( 100)9 Indication range, below

( 101)10 Fuel reserve indicator light

( 50)11 Outside temperature warn-

ing ( 39)12 Recommendation to up-

shift ( 52)13 Gear indicator14 Time ( 104)15 Dynamic ESA ( 113)

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WarningsMode of presentationWarnings are indicated by thecorresponding warning lights.

Warnings for which there is nodedicated warning light are in-dicated by the 'General' warninglight 1 showing in combinationwith a warning at position 2 suchas, for example, LAMPF! or awarning symbol 3 appearing onthe multifunction display.The 'general' warning light showsred or yellow, depending on theurgency of the warning.

If two or more warnings occur atthe same time, all the appropri-ate warning lights and warningsymbols appear, alternating withwarning words as applicable.The possible warnings are listedon the next pages.

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Warnings, overviewIndicator and warninglights

Display text Meaning

Ice crystal symbolis displayed.

Outside temperature warning ( 39)

General warninglight shows yellow.

EWS warning sym-bol is displayed.

Electronic immobiliser active ( 39)


appears on thedisplay.

Radio-operated key out of range ( 40)


KEYLO! appears onthe display.

Replace the battery of the radio-oper-ated key ( 40)

General warninglight shows red.

Symbol for vehiclevoltage is displayed.

Vehicle voltage too low ( 40)


Temperature sym-bol appears on thedisplay.

Coolant temperature too high ( 41)

The malfunctionindicator lamp lightsup.

Emissions warning ( 41)

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Indicator and warninglights



Engine symbolappears on thedisplay.

Engine in emergency-operation mode( 42)


LAMPF!, LAMPR!or LAMPS! is dis-played.

Bulb faulty ( 42)

DWALO! appears onthe display.

Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 43)


DWA! appears onthe display.

Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( 43)


The tyre symbol isdisplayed with oneor two arrows. Thecritical tyre pres-sure flashes.

Tyre pressure in limit range of the per-mitted tolerance ( 44)

General warninglight flashes red.

The tyre symbol isdisplayed with oneor two arrows. Thecritical tyre pres-sure flashes.

Tyre pressure outside the permitted tol-erance ( 45)

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The tyre symbol isdisplayed with oneor two arrows.

Sensor faulty or system fault ( 45)

"--" or "-- --" isdisplayed.

Transmission fault ( 46)


RDC! appears onthe display.

Battery for tyre pressure sensor weak( 46)

ABS indicatorand warning lightflashes.

ABS self-diagnosis not completed( 47)

ABS indicatorand warning lightshows.

ABS fault ( 47)


ABS deactivated ( 47)

ASC indicator andwarning light flash-ing quickly.

ASC intervention ( 48)

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DTC indicatorand warning lightflashes quickly.

DTC intervention ( 48)

ASC indicator andwarning light flash-ing slowly.

ASC self-diagnosis not completed( 48)

DTC indicatorand warning lightflashes slowly.

DTC self-diagnosis not completed( 48)

ASC indicatorand warning lightshows.

ASC switched off ( 49)

DTC indicatorand warning lightcomes on.

DTC switched off ( 49)


ASC fault ( 49)


DTC fault ( 49)

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lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 50)

SOS! SOS ERRORis displayed.

Emergency call fault ( 51)

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Ambient temperatureWhen the motorcycle is at astandstill, the heat of the enginecan falsify the ambient-tempera-ture reading. If the effect of theengine's heat becomes excess-ive, "--" temporarily appears onthe display.

At ambient temperatures below3 °C, there is a risk of ice form-ing. The display will switch overto outside temperature display 1automatically and the value dis-played will flash, when the tem-perature falls below this tempera-

ture for the first time, irrespectiveof the actual display setting.

In addition, the ice crystalsymbol 2 is shown.

WARNING

Risk of black ice also applic-able at over 3 °CRisk of accident

Always take extra carewhen temperatures arelow; remember that there isparticular danger of black iceforming on bridges and wherethe road is in shade.

Outside temperaturewarning

Ice crystal symbol is dis-played.

Possible cause:The air temperature measuredat the motorcycle is lower than3 °C.

WARNING



Ride carefully and think wellahead.

Electronic immobiliseractive

General warning light showsyellow.

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The EWS warning symbolis displayed.

Possible cause:The key being used is not au-thorised for starting, or commu-nication between key and engineelectronics is disrupted.

Remove all other vehicle keysfrom the same ring as the igni-tion key.Use the reserve key.Have the defective key re-placed, preferably by an author-ised BMW Motorrad Retailer.

Radio-operated key out ofrange



appears on the display.

Possible cause:Communication between R/C keyand engine electronics is disrup-ted.

Check the battery in the radio-operated key.with Keyless Ride OE

Replace the battery of theradio-operated key ( 91).Use the reserve key to con-tinue your journey.with Keyless Ride OE

Battery of the radio-operatedkey is flat or the key has beenlost ( 90).Remain calm if the warningsymbol appears while you areriding. You can continue yourjourney; the engine will notswitch off.Have the defective radio-op-erated key replaced by an au-thorised BMW Motorrad Re-tailer.

Replace the battery of theradio-operated key


KEYLO! appears on the display.Possible cause:

The integral battery in theradio-operated key has losta significant proportion of itsoriginal capacity. There is noassurance of how long the R/Ckey can remain operational.with Keyless Ride OE

Replace the battery of theradio-operated key ( 91).

Vehicle voltage too lowGeneral warning light showsred.

Symbol for vehicle voltageis displayed.

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WARNING

Failure of the vehicle sys-temsRisk of accident

Do not continue your journey.

The battery will not be charged.By continuing to drive on, thevehicle electronics discharge thebattery.

NOTICE

The fuse for the alternator reg-ulator can blow if the 12 V bat-tery is installed incorrectly or ifthe terminals are swapped (e.g.when using a starting aid).

Possible cause:The alternator or alternator driveis faulty, battery is faulty or thefuse for the alternator regulatorhas blown.

Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by a

specialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW MotorradRetailer.

Coolant temperature toohigh

General warning light showsred.

Temperature symbol ap-pears on the display.

ATTENTION

Riding with overheated en-gineEngine damage

Compliance with theinformation set out below isessential.

Possible cause:The coolant level is too low.

Check coolant level ( 201).If the coolant level is too low:

Topping up coolant ( 202).

Possible cause:The coolant temperature is toohigh.

If possible, ride in the part-loadrange to cool down the engine.In traffic jams, switch off theengine, but leave the ignitionswitched on so that the radi-ator fan continues to operate.If the coolant temperatureis frequently too high, havethe fault rectified as soonas possible by a specialistworkshop, preferably anauthorised BMW MotorradRetailer.

Emissions warningThe malfunction indicatorlamp lights up.

Possible cause:The engine control unit has dia-gnosed a fault which affects thepollutant emissions.

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Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW MotorradRetailer.You can continue riding; pollut-ant emissions are higher thanthe threshold values.

Engine in emergency-operation mode


Engine symbol appears onthe display.

WARNING

Unusual ride characterist-ics when engine running inemergency-operation modeRisk of accident

Avoid accelerating sharply andovertaking.

Possible cause:The engine control unit has dia-gnosed a fault. In exceptionalcases, the engine stops and re-fuses to start. Otherwise, the en-gine runs in emergency operatingmode.

You can continue to ride, butbear in mind that the usual en-gine performance might not beavailable.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW MotorradRetailer.

Bulb faultyGeneral warning light showsyellow.

LAMP! is displayed:LAMPF!: low-beam headlight,high-beam, side light or frontturn indicator faulty.

with daytime riding light OE

LAMPF!: additionally: daytimeriding light faulty.LAMPR!: brake light, rear light,rear indicator light or licenseplate light faulty.LAMPS!: several bulbs faulty.

WARNING

Vehicle overlooked in trafficdue to failure of the lights onthe vehicleSafety risk

Replace defective bulbs assoon as possible; always carrya complete set of spare bulbs ifpossible.

Possible cause:Light source faulty.

Locate faulty light sources byvisual inspection.Replacing the LED for low-beam headlight and high beam( 214).

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Replacing the LED for sidelight ( 214).Replacing LED for brake lightand rear light ( 214).Replacing bulbs for front andrear turn indicators ( 215).with LED additionalheadlightOA

Replacing the additional head-light ( 217).

Anti-theft alarm batteryweak

with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE

DWALO! appears on the display.

NOTICE

This error message shows brieflyonly after the Pre-Ride-Checkcompletes.

Possible cause:The integral battery in the anti-theft alarm has lost a significantproportion of its original capacity.There is no assurance of howlong the anti-theft alarm can re-main operational if the vehicle'sbattery is disconnected.

Seek the advice of a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad Retailer.

Anti-theft alarm batteryflat



DWA! appears on the display.

NOTICE


Possible cause:The integral battery in the anti-theft alarm has lost its entire ori-ginal capacity. There is no as-surance that the anti-theft alarmwill be operational if the vehicle'sbattery is disconnected.


Tyre pressurewith tyre pressure control(RDC)OE

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The left value 1 indicates thefilling pressure of the front wheel;the right value 2 indicates thefilling pressure of the rear wheel." " appears directly after theignition is switched on. Thesensors do not transmit tyrepressure values until the vehiclespeed first exceeds 30 km⁄h.The tyre pressure readingsdisplayed are based on a tyre airtemperature of 20 °C.

If the 3 symbol also shows,this is a warning. The crit-

ical tyre pressure flashes.

If the value in question isclose to the limit of the

permissible tolerance range, thereading is accompanied by the'General' warning light showingyellow. If the tyre pressure re-gistered by the sensor is outsidethe permissible tolerance range,the 'General' warning light flashesred.

For further information onBMW Motorrad tyre pressurecontrol, see page ( 188).

Tyre pressure in limitrange of the permittedtolerance

with tyre pressure control(RDC)OE


The tyre symbol is dis-played with one or two ar-

rows. The critical tyre pressureflashes.

The up arrow indicates a pres-sure problem on the front wheel,the down arrow indicates a pres-sure problem on the rear wheel.Possible cause:Measured tyre pressure is closeto the limit of permitted toler-ance.

Correct the tyre pressure asstated on the inside cover ofthe Rider's Manual.

NOTICE

Before adjusting the tyre pres-sure, observe the informationon temperature compensationand pressure adaptation in thesection entitled "Engineeringdetails":

Temperature compensation( 188)

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Tyre pressure outside thepermitted tolerance


General warning lightflashes red.


rows. The critical tyre pressureflashes.

WARNING

Tyre pressure outside thepermitted tolerance.Risk of accident, degradation ofthe vehicle's driving characterist-ics.

Adapt your style of ridingaccordingly.

The up arrow indicates a pres-sure problem on the front wheel,the down arrow indicates a pres-sure problem on the rear wheel.

Possible cause:Measured tyre pressure is out-side permitted tolerance.

Check the tyre for damageand to ascertain whether thevehicle can be ridden with thetyre in its present condition.

If the vehicle can be ridden withthe tyre in its present condition:

Correct the tyre pressure at theearliest possible opportunity.

NOTICE

You can deactivate RDC warn-ings for riding in off-road mode.

NOTICE

Before adjusting the tyre pres-sure, observe the informationon temperature compensationand pressure adaptation in thesection entitled "Engineeringdetails":

Temperature compensation( 188)Have the tyre checked fordamage by a specialistworkshop, preferably anauthorised BMW MotorradRetailer.

If you are unsure whether thevehicle can be ridden with thetyre in its present condition:

Do not continue your journey.Notify the breakdown service.

Sensor faulty or systemfault




rows.

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Possible cause:Wheels not equipped with RDCsensors have been fitted.

Fit wheels and tyres equippedwith RDC sensors.

Possible cause:One or two RDC sensors havefailed or there is a system fault.

Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW MotorradRetailer.

Transmission faultwith tyre pressure control(RDC)OE

"--" or "-- --" is displayed.Possible cause:The vehicle has not reached theminimum speed ( 188).

RDC sensor is not active

min 30 km/h (The RDC sensordoes not send its signal to thevehicle until the vehicle hasexceeded a minimum speed.)

Observe the RDC display athigher speeds.

A permanent fault ispresent only when the

general warning light also lightsup.Under these circumstances:


Possible cause:The radio link to the RDCsensors is faulty. Radio systemsare located in the surroundingarea which are interfering withthe transmission between

the RDC control unit and thesensors.

Observe the RDC displays inother surrounding areas.




Battery for tyre pressuresensor weak



RDC! appears on the display.

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NOTICE


Possible cause:The tyre pressure sensor batteryno longer provides its full capa-city. The tyre pressure monitor-ing function will be available for alimit time only.


ABS self-diagnosis notcompleted

ABS indicator and warninglight flashes.

Possible cause:The ABS function is notavailable, because self-diagnosis did not complete. Themotorcycle has to move forward

a few metres for the wheelsensors to be tested.

Pull away slowly. Bear in mindthat the ABS function is notavailable until self-diagnosis hascompleted.

ABS faultABS indicator and warninglight shows.

Possible cause:with riding modes Pro OE

The ABS Pro control unit hasdetected a fault. The ABS Profunction is not available. TheABS function is still available.ABS provides support only forbraking in straight-ahead driving.

You can continue to ride. Takenote of the more detailed in-formation on certain situationsthat can lead to an ABS Profault message ( 181).Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by a


Possible cause:The ABS control unit has detec-ted a fault.

You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that the ABS functionis not available. Take note ofthe more detailed informationon certain situations that canlead to an ABS fault message( 181).Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW MotorradRetailer.

ABS deactivatedABS indicator and warninglight shows.

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Possible cause:The rider has switched off theABS system.

Activating the ABS function( 109).

ASC interventionwithout riding modes Pro OE

ASC indicator and warninglight flashing quickly.

The ASC has detected a degreeof instability at the rear wheeland has intervened to reducetorque. The indicator and warn-ing light flashes longer than theASC intervention lasts. This af-fords the rider visual feedback oncontrol intervention even after thecritical situation has been dealtwith.

DTC interventionwith riding modes Pro OE

DTC indicator and warninglight flashes quickly.

The DTC has detected a degreeof instability at the rear wheeland has intervened to reducetorque. The indicator and warn-ing light flashes longer than theDTC intervention lasts. This af-fords the rider visual feedback oncontrol intervention even after thecritical situation has been dealtwith.

ASC self-diagnosis notcompleted

without riding modes Pro OE

ASC indicator and warninglight flashing slowly.

Possible cause:Self-diagnosis did not complete,so the ASC function is not avail-able. The engine must be run-ning and the motorcycle mustreach a speed of at least 5 km/hin order for ASC self-diagnosis tocomplete.

Pull away slowly. Bear in mindthat the ASC function is notavailable until self-diagnosis hascompleted.

DTC self-diagnosis notcompleted


DTC indicator and warninglight flashes slowly.

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Possible cause:


The DTC function is not avail-able, because self-diagnosisdid not complete. (The motor-cycle has to reach a definedminimum speed with the en-gine running for the wheel-speed sensors to be checked:min 5 km/h)

Pull away slowly. Bear in mindthat the DTC function is notavailable until self-diagnosis hascompleted.

ASC switched offwithout riding modes Pro OE

ASC indicator and warninglight shows.

Possible cause:The rider has switched off theASC system.

Activate ASC.

DTC switched offwith riding modes Pro OE

DTC indicator and warninglight comes on.

Possible cause:The rider has switched off theDTC system.

DTC Switching on ( 112).

ASC faultwithout riding modes Pro OE


Possible cause:The ASC control unit has detec-ted a fault. The ASC function isno longer available.

You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that the ASC functionis not available. Take note ofthe more detailed informationon situations that can lead toan ASC fault ( 183).Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW MotorradRetailer.

DTC faultwith riding modes Pro OE


Possible cause:The DTC control unit has detec-ted a fault.

Bear in mind that the DTCfunction is not available or thefunctionality is subject to cer-tain restrictions.You can continue to ride. Takenote of the more detailed in-

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formation on situations that canlead to a DTC fault ( 184).Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW MotorradRetailer.

Fuel down to reserveWarning light for fuel downto reserve shows.

WARNING

Irregular engine operation orengine shutdown due to lackof fuelRisk of accident, damage to cata-lytic converter

Do not run the fuel tank dry.

Possible cause:The fuel tank contains no morethan the reserve quantity of fuel.

Reserve fuel

approx. 3.5 l

Refuelling ( 173).

Fuel reserveThe fuel quantity remaining inthe fuel tank once the fuel re-serve indicator light switches ondepends on the riding dynamics.The more the fuel moves aroundin the fluid tank (caused by fre-quent changes in lean angle, fre-quent braking and accelerating),the harder it is to determine thefuel reserve. For this reason, it isnot possible to accurately statethe fuel reserve volume.

The range is displayedautomatically once the fuel

warning light is switched on.The distance that can still betravelled using the reserve quant-ity depends on the style of riding

(consumption) and the amountof fuel remaining at the time thelight came on (see explanationabove).After a refuelling stop, the dis-tance counter for reserve fuel isreset if the amount of fuel in thetank is greater than the reservequantity.

Service-due indicator

The SERVT! 1 message and theservice date 2 are displayed ifthe service is due within onemonth. This reading appears

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briefly after the Pre-Ride-Checkcompletes.

The symbol SERVD! 3 and theremaining distance 4 are dis-played if the service is due withinthe next 1000 kilometres andis counted down in intervals of100 kilometres. This reading ap-pears briefly after the Pre-Ride-Check completes.

If service is overdue, thedue date or the odometer

reading at which service was dueis accompanied by the 'Gener-al' warning light showing yellow.

The SERVD! or SERVT! mes-sages are displayed permanently.

NOTICE

If the service-due indicator ap-pears more than a month beforethe service date, the current datehas to be corrected. This situ-ation can occur if the battery wasdisconnected.

Emergency call faultwith intelligent emergencycall OE

SOS! SOS ERROR is displayed.Possible cause:The control unit for emergencycall has detected a fault. Noemergency call is possible.

Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW MotorradRetailer.

Emergency call displaywith intelligent emergencycall OE

Message 1 is displayed if anemergency call is triggeredmanually by the rider whileriding..

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A countdown 1 is displayed be-low the SOS 2 message while theconnection is being established.

The message 1 is displayedonce a connection has been es-tablished.

The message 1 is displayed if itwas not possible to establish aconnection.

The symbol 1 is displayed ifthere is no mobile phone signal.

The messages SOS!I 1 and SOSERROR 2 are displayed if emer-gency calls are not possible as aresult of a technical fault.

Recommendation toupshiftThe upshift recommendationmust be activated in the displaysettings ( 102).

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The upshift recommendation 1signals the economically bestpoint in time for upshift.

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Indicator and warninglights with Connectivity

with ConnectivityOE

1 Turn indicators, leftOperating the turn indicat-ors ( 100).

2 High-beam headlight( 96)

3 General warning light( 58)

4 Turn indicators, right5 - with export to EU mar-

kets NV

Malfunction indicator lampEmissions warning ( 72)

6 ASC ( 48)with riding modes Pro OE

DTC ( 48)7 ABS ( 108)8 with daytime riding

light OE


9 Auxiliary headlights

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TFT display inPure Ride view

with ConnectivityOE

1 Changing the operatingfocus ( 131)

2 Rev. counter ( 133)3 Driver info. status line

( 132)4 Speedometer5 Riding mode ( 116)6 Recommendation to up-

shift ( 134)7 Gear indicator; "N" indic-

ates neutral.8 Speed Limit Info ( 133)9 with cruise controlOE


10 Clock ( 135)11 Connection status

( 137)12 Muting ( 134)13 Operator help

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14 Heating stages, handlebargrips ( 121)

15 Automatic daytime ridinglight ( 98)

16 Outside temperature warn-ing ( 68)

17 Ambient temperature

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TFT display in viewmenu

with ConnectivityOE

1 Speedometer2 with cruise controlOE


3 Speed Limit Info ( 133)4 Riding mode ( 116)5 Driver info. status line

( 132)6 Recommendation to up-

shift ( 134)7 Gear indicator; "N" indic-

ates neutral.8 Clock9 Connection status10 Muting ( 134)11 Operator help12 Heating stages, handlebar

grips ( 121)13 Automatic daytime riding

light ( 98)

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14 Outside temperature warn-ing ( 68)

15 Ambient temperature16 Menu section

Indicator lights withConnectivityMode of presentationWarnings are indicated by thecorresponding warning lights.Warnings are displayed by thegeneral warning light in conjunc-tion with a dialogue box on theTFT display. The 'general' warn-ing light shows yellow or red, de-pending on the urgency of thewarning.

The status of the 'general'warning light matches the

most urgent warning.The possible warnings are listedon the next pages.

Check Control displayThe messages on the display areshown in different ways. Differentcolours and symbols are useddepending on priority:

Green CHECK OK 1: no mes-sage, optimum values.White circle with small "i" 2:information.Yellow warning triangle 3:warning message, value notideal.Red warning triangle 3: warn-ing message, critical value

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Value displayThe symbols 4 are shown in dif-ferent ways. Different colours areused depending on the evalu-ation. Texts 6 are also used onthe display instead of numericalvalues 8 with units 7:Colour of the symbol

Green: (OK) current value isideal.Blue: (Cold!) current tempera-ture is too low.Yellow: (Low! /High!) currentvalue is too low or too high.Red: (Hot! /High!) current tem-perature or value is too high.

White: (---) there is no validvalue. Dashes 5 are displayedinstead of the value.

NOTICE

The assessment of some valuesis only possible from a certainjourney duration or speed. If ameasured value is still not beingdisplayed because the conditionsfor measurement have not beenmet, dashes are displayed in-stead as a placeholder. If thereare no valid measured values,there will be no assessment inthe form of a coloured symbol.

Check control dialogue boxMessages are given in the formof a check control dialoguebox 1.

If there are multiple check con-trol messages of equal priority,the messages alternate in theorder in which they occurreduntil they are acknowledged.If symbol 2 is actively dis-played, it can be acknowledgedby tilting the Multi-Controller tothe left.Check Control messages areattached dynamically to thepages in the Vehicle menu asadditional tabs ( 129). As

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Warnings, overviewIndicator and warninglights


Ice crystal symbolis displayed.

Outside temperature warning ( 68)


Remote key notin range.

Radio-operated key out of range ( 68)


Remote key bat-tery at 50%.

Replace the battery of the radio-oper-ated key ( 69)

Remote key bat-tery weak.


is displayed in yel-low.

Vehicle voltage too low ( 69)

Vehicle voltagelow.


is displayed in red. Vehicle voltage critical ( 70)

Vehicle voltagecritical!

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The faulty lightsource is displayed.

Bulb faulty ( 70)

Alarm systembattery weak.

Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 71)


Alarm systembattery empty.

Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( 71)


Coolant temper-ature too high!

Coolant temperature too high ( 72)

The malfunctionindicator lamp lightsup.

Engine! Emissions warning ( 72)


No communica-tion with en-gine control.

Engine control failed ( 72)


Fault in the en-gine control.

Engine in emergency-operation mode( 73)

General warninglight flashes yellow.

Serious faultin the enginecontrol!

Severe fault in the engine control( 73)

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Tyre pressure in limit range of the per-mitted tolerance ( 75)

Tyre pressureis not at set-point.

General warninglight flashes red.

is displayed in red. Tyre pressure outside the permitted tol-erance ( 75)

Tyre pressureis not at set-point.

Tyre press.control. Lossof pressure.

"---" Transmission fault ( 76)


"---" Sensor faulty or system fault ( 77)


RDC sensor bat-tery weak.

Battery for tyre pressure sensor weak( 77)

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Drop sensorfaulty.

Drop sensor defective ( 78)

Intell. emerg.call failure.

Emergency call function restricted( 78)

Side stand mon-itoring faulty.

Side stand monitoring is faulty ( 78)

ABS indicatorand warning lightflashes.

ABS self-diagnosis not completed( 47)


Off! ABS deactivated ( 78)

ABS deactiv-ated.


Limited ABSavailability!

ABS fault ( 79)


ABS failure! ABS failed ( 79)

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ABS Pro fail-ure!

ABS Pro failed ( 79)

ASC indicator andwarning light flash-ing quickly.

ASC intervention ( 48)

ASC indicator andwarning light flash-ing slowly.

ASC self-diagnosis not completed( 48)


Off! ASC switched off ( 80)

Traction con-trol deactiv-ated.


Traction con-trol failure!

ASC fault ( 80)

DTC indicatorand warning lightflashes quickly.

DTC intervention ( 48)

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DTC indicatorand warning lightflashes slowly.

DTC self-diagnosis not completed( 48)


Off! DTC switched off ( 81)

Traction con-trol deactiv-ated.


Traction con-trol failure!

DTC fault ( 81)


Spring strutadjustmentfaulty!

DESA fault ( 82)

Fuel reservereached. Go to afilling station soon

Fuel down to reserve ( 82)

The gear indicatorflashes.

Gear not trained ( 82)

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Turn signal indic-ator light flashesgreen.

Hazard warning lights system is switchedon ( 83)

Turn signal indic-ator light flashesgreen.

is displayed inwhite.

Service due ( 83)

Service due!



Service-due date has passed ( 84)

Service over-due!

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Ambient temperatureThe outside temperature is dis-played in the status line of theTFT display.When the motorcycle is at astandstill, the heat of the enginecan falsify the ambient-temper-ature reading. If the heat of theengine is affecting it too much,dashes are temporarily shown inplace of the value.

There is a risk of black iceif the outside temperature

falls below the following limitvalue.

Limit value for the ambi-ent temperature

approx. 3 °C

Once the temperature has fallenbelow that value, the outsidetemperature display along witha ice crystal symbol flashes in thestatus line on the TFT display.

Outside temperaturewarning

Ice crystal symbol is dis-played.

Possible cause:The air temperature measuredat the motorcycle is lower than3 °C.

WARNING



Ride carefully and think wellahead.

Radio-operated key out ofrange



Remote key not inrange. Do not stop

engine. Not possible torestart the engine.

Possible cause:Communication between R/C keyand engine electronics is disrup-ted.

Check the battery in the radio-operated key.with Keyless Ride OE

Replace the battery of theradio-operated key ( 91).Use the reserve key to con-tinue your journey.with Keyless Ride OE

Battery of the radio-operatedkey is flat or the key has beenlost ( 90).

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If a check control dialogue boxappears during the journey,remain calm. You can continueyour journey; the engine willnot switch off.Have the defective radio-op-erated key replaced by an au-thorised BMW Motorrad Re-tailer.

Replace the battery of theradio-operated key


Remote key battery at50%. No functional

impairment.

Remote key batteryweak. Limited central

locking function. Changebattery.

Possible cause:The integral battery in theradio-operated key has losta significant proportion of itsoriginal capacity. There is noassurance of how long the R/Ckey can remain operational.with Keyless Ride OE

Replace the battery of theradio-operated key ( 91).

Vehicle voltage too lowGeneral warning light showsyellow.

is displayed in yellow.

Vehicle voltage low.Switch off unneces-

sary consumers.

WARNING




NOTICE

The fuse for the alternator reg-ulator can blow if the 12 V bat-tery is installed incorrectly or ifthe terminals are swapped (e.g.when using a starting aid).



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Vehicle voltage criticalGeneral warning light showsred.

is displayed in red.

Vehicle voltage crit-ical! Consumers have

been switched off. Checkbattery condition.

WARNING




NOTICE

The fuse for the alternator reg-ulator can blow if the 12 V bat-

tery is installed incorrectly or ifthe terminals are swapped (e.g.when using a starting aid).



Bulb faultyGeneral warning light showsyellow.

The faulty light source isdisplayed:

High beam faulty!

Front left turn in-dicator faulty! or

Front right turn indicatorfaulty!.

Low-beam headlightfaulty!

Front side lightfaulty!


Daytime riding lightfaulty!

Tail light faulty!

Brake light faulty!

Rear left turn in-dicator faulty! or

Rear right turn indicatorfaulty!.

Number plate lightfaulty!

Have it checked by a spe-cialist workshop.

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WARNING

Vehicle overlooked in trafficdue to failure of the lights onthe vehicleSafety risk

Replace defective bulbs assoon as possible; always carrya complete set of spare bulbs ifpossible.

Possible cause:Light source faulty.

Locate faulty light sources byvisual inspection.Replacing the LED for low-beam headlight and high beam( 214).Replacing the LED for sidelight ( 214).Replacing LED for brake lightand rear light ( 214).Replacing bulbs for front andrear turn indicators ( 215).

with LED additionalheadlightOA

Replacing the additional head-light ( 217).

Anti-theft alarm batteryweak


Alarm systembattery weak. No

restrictions. Makean appointment at aspecialist workshop.

NOTICE


Possible cause:The integral battery in the anti-theft alarm has lost a significantproportion of its original capacity.There is no assurance of howlong the anti-theft alarm can re-

main operational if the vehicle'sbattery is disconnected.


Anti-theft alarm batteryflat



Alarm system batteryempty. No independent

alarm. Make an appoint-ment at a specialist work-shop.

NOTICE


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Possible cause:The integral battery in the anti-theft alarm has lost its entire ori-ginal capacity. There is no as-surance that the anti-theft alarmwill be operational if the vehicle'sbattery is disconnected.


Coolant temperature toohigh

General warning light showsred.

Coolant temperaturetoo high! Check

coolant level. Continueunder part. load to cooldown.

ATTENTION

Riding with overheated en-gineEngine damage

Compliance with theinformation set out below isessential.

Possible cause:The coolant level is too low.

Check coolant level ( 201).If the coolant level is too low:

Topping up coolant ( 202).

Possible cause:The coolant temperature is toohigh.

If possible, ride in the part-loadrange to cool down the engine.In traffic jams, switch off theengine, but leave the ignitionswitched on so that the radi-ator fan continues to operate.If the coolant temperatureis frequently too high, havethe fault rectified as soonas possible by a specialistworkshop, preferably anauthorised BMW MotorradRetailer.

Emissions warningThe malfunction indicatorlamp lights up.

Engine! Haveit checked by a

specialist workshop.

Possible cause:The engine control unit has dia-gnosed a fault which affects thepollutant emissions.

Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW MotorradRetailer.You can continue riding; pollut-ant emissions are higher thanthe threshold values.

Engine control failedGeneral warning light showsyellow.

No communication withengine control. Mul-

tiple sys. affected. Ride

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carefully to the next spe-cialist workshop.

Engine in emergency-operation mode


Fault in the enginecontrol. Riding at

mod. speed pos. Ride care-fully to next specialistworkshop.

WARNING

Unusual ride characterist-ics when engine running inemergency-operation modeRisk of accident

Avoid accelerating sharply andovertaking.

Possible cause:The engine control unit has dia-gnosed a fault. In exceptionalcases, the engine stops and re-

fuses to start. Otherwise, the en-gine runs in emergency operatingmode.

You can continue to ride, butbear in mind that the usual en-gine performance might not beavailable.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW MotorradRetailer.

Severe fault in the enginecontrol

General warning lightflashes yellow.

Serious fault inthe engine control!

Riding at mod. speed pos.Engine damage possible.Have checked by workshop.

WARNING

Engine damage when run-ning in emergency-operationmodeRisk of accident

Ride slowly, avoid acceleratingsharply and overtaking.If possible, have the vehiclepicked up and have the faultrectified by a specialist work-shop, preferably an authorisedBMW Motorrad Retailer.

Possible cause:The engine control unit has dia-gnosed a fault which may causesevere secondary faults. The en-gine is in emergency-operationmode.

Avoid high load and rpmranges if possible.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferably

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an authorised BMW MotorradRetailer.It is possible to continue to ridebut not recommended.

Tyre pressurewith tyre pressure control(RDC)OE

In addition to the menu screenMY VEHICLE and the CheckControl messages, there is alsothe screen TYRE PRESSURE forthe display of the tire pressure:

The left values refer to the frontwheel, the right values to the rearwheel.The pressure difference is dis-played via the actual and targettyre pressure.Only dashes are displayed im-mediately after the ignition isswitched on. The transmissionof the tyre pressure values be-gins only after the first time thefollowing minimum speed hasbeen exceeded:



The tyre pressuresare shown in the TFT

display as temperaturecompensated and alwaysrefer to the following tyre airtemperature:

20 °C

If the tyre symbol is ad-ditionally displayed in yel-

low or red, this is a warning. Thepressure difference is highlightedwith an exclamation point in thesame colour.

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If the value in question isclose to the limit of the

permissible tolerance range, the'General' warning light also lightsup in yellow.

If the tyre pressure re-gistered by the sensor is

outside the permissible tolerancerange, the 'General' warning lightflashes red.

For further information aboutthe BMW Motorrad RDC, seechapter "Engineering details"from page ( 188).

Tyre pressure in limitrange of the permittedtolerance




Tyre pressure is notat setpoint. Check

tyre pressure.

Possible cause:Measured tyre pressure is closeto the limit of permitted toler-ance.

Correct tyre pressure.Before adjusting the tyre pres-sure, observe the informationon temperature compensationand pressure adaptation in thesection entitled "Engineeringdetails":Temperature compensation( 188)Pressure adaptation ( 189)Find the correct tyre pressuresin the following places:On the back cover of therider's manualInstrument cluster in the TYREPRESSURE view

Sign under the seat

Tyre pressure outside thepermitted tolerance


General warning lightflashes red.

is displayed in red.

Tyre pressure is notat setpoint. Stop

immediately! Check tyrepressure.

Tyre press. control.Loss of pressure.

Stop immediately! Checktyre pressure.

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WARNING

Tyre pressure outside thepermitted tolerance.Risk of accident, degradation ofthe vehicle's driving characterist-ics.

Adapt your style of ridingaccordingly.

Possible cause:Measured tyre pressure is out-side permitted tolerance.

Check the tyre for damageand to ascertain whether thevehicle can be ridden with thetyre in its present condition.

If the vehicle can be ridden withthe tyre in its present condition:

Correct the tyre pressure at theearliest possible opportunity.Before adjusting the tyre pres-sure, observe the informationon temperature compensationand pressure adaptation in the

section entitled "Engineeringdetails":Temperature compensation( 188)Pressure adaptation ( 189)Find the correct tyre pressuresin the following places:On the back cover of therider's manualInstrument cluster in the TYREPRESSURE viewSign under the seatHave the tyre checked fordamage by a specialistworkshop, preferably anauthorised BMW MotorradRetailer.

NOTICE

You can deactivate RDC warn-ings for riding in off-road mode.

If you are unsure whether thevehicle can be ridden with thetyre in its present condition:


Notify the breakdown service.

Transmission faultwith tyre pressure control(RDC)OE

"---"

Possible cause:The vehicle has not reached theminimum speed ( 188).



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Possible cause:The radio link to the RDCsensors is faulty. Radio systemsare located in the surroundingarea which are interfering withthe transmission betweenthe RDC control unit and thesensors.

Observe the RDC displays inother surrounding areas.




Sensor faulty or systemfault



"---"

Possible cause:Wheels not equipped with RDCsensors have been fitted.

Fit wheels and tyres equippedwith RDC sensors.

Possible cause:One or two RDC sensors havefailed or there is a system fault.


Battery for tyre pressuresensor weak



RDC sensor batteryweak. Function lim-

ited. Have it checked by aspecialist workshop.

NOTICE


Possible cause:The tyre pressure sensor batteryno longer provides its full capa-city. The tyre pressure monitor-ing function will be available for alimit time only.

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Drop sensor defectiveDrop sensor faulty.Have it checked by a

specialist workshop.

Possible cause:The drop sensor is not available.


Emergency call functionrestricted


Intell. emerg. callfailure. Make an ap-

pointment at a specialistworkshop.

Possible cause:The emergency call cannot becannot be made automatically orvia BMW.

Observe information on oper-ating the intelligent emergencycall from page ( 93).Seek the advice of a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad Retailer.

Side stand monitoring isfaulty

Side stand monitoringfaulty. To avoid

breakdown do not stopengine. Have checked byspec. workshp.

Possible cause:The side-stand switch or its wir-ing are damaged.



ABS indicator and warninglight flashes.

Possible cause:The ABS function is notavailable, because self-diagnosis did not complete. Themotorcycle has to move forwarda few metres for the wheelsensors to be tested.

Pull away slowly. Bear in mindthat the ABS function is notavailable until self-diagnosis hascompleted.

ABS deactivatedABS indicator and warninglight shows.

Off!

ABS deactivated.

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Possible cause:The rider has switched off theABS system.

Activating the ABS function( 109).

ABS faultABS indicator and warninglight shows.

Limited ABS availab-ility! Riding at mod.

speed pos. Ride carefullyto next specialist work-shop.

Possible cause:The ABS control unit has detec-ted a fault. The ABS function isrestricted.

You can continue to ride. Takenote of the more detailed in-formation on certain situationsthat can lead to an ABS faultmessage ( 181).Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by a


ABS failedABS indicator and warninglight shows.

ABS failure! Ridingat mod. speed pos.

Ride carefully to nextspecialist workshop.

Possible cause:The ABS control unit has detec-ted a fault.

You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that the ABS functionis not available. Take note ofthe more detailed informationon certain situations that canlead to an ABS fault message( 181).Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferably

an authorised BMW MotorradRetailer.

ABS Pro failedwith riding modes Pro OE

ABS indicator and warninglight shows.

ABS Pro failure!Riding at mod. speed

pos. Ride carefully tonext specialist workshop.

Possible cause:The ABS Pro control unit hasdetected a fault. The ABS Profunction is not available. TheABS function is still available.ABS provides support only forbraking in straight-ahead driving.

You can continue to ride. Takenote of the more detailed in-formation on certain situationsthat can lead to an ABS Profault message ( 181).Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by a

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ASC interventionwithout riding modes Pro OE

ASC indicator and warninglight flashing quickly.

The ASC has detected a degreeof instability at the rear wheeland has intervened to reducetorque. The indicator and warn-ing light flashes longer than theASC intervention lasts. This af-fords the rider visual feedback oncontrol intervention even after thecritical situation has been dealtwith.



ASC indicator and warninglight flashing slowly.

Possible cause:Self-diagnosis did not complete,so the ASC function is not avail-able. The engine must be run-ning and the motorcycle mustreach a speed of at least 5 km/hin order for ASC self-diagnosis tocomplete.

Pull away slowly. Bear in mindthat the ASC function is notavailable until self-diagnosis hascompleted.

ASC switched offASC indicator and warninglight shows.

with ConnectivityOE

Off!

with ConnectivityOE

Traction control de-activated.

Possible cause:The rider has switched off theASC system.


Activating the ASC function( 110).

ASC faultASC indicator and warninglight shows.

Traction controlfailure! Riding

at mod. speed pos.Ride carefully to nextspecialist workshop.

Possible cause:The ASC control unit has detec-ted a fault. The ASC function isno longer available.

You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that the ASC function

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is not available. Take note ofthe more detailed informationon situations that can lead toan ASC fault ( 183).Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW MotorradRetailer.

DTC interventionwith riding modes Pro OE

DTC indicator and warninglight flashes quickly.

The DTC has detected a degreeof instability at the rear wheeland has intervened to reducetorque. The indicator and warn-ing light flashes longer than theDTC intervention lasts. This af-fords the rider visual feedback oncontrol intervention even after thecritical situation has been dealtwith.




Possible cause:



Pull away slowly. Bear in mindthat the DTC function is notavailable until self-diagnosis hascompleted.

DTC switched offwith riding modes Pro OE


with ConnectivityOE

Off!

Traction control de-activated.

Possible cause:The rider has switched off theDTC system.

DTC Switching on ( 112).

DTC faultwith riding modes Pro OE


Traction controlfailure! Riding

at mod. speed pos.

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Ride carefully to nextspecialist workshop.

Possible cause:The DTC control unit has detec-ted a fault.

Bear in mind that the DTCfunction is not available or thefunctionality is subject to cer-tain restrictions.You can continue to ride. Takenote of the more detailed in-formation on situations that canlead to a DTC fault ( 184).Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW MotorradRetailer.

DESA faultGeneral warning light showsyellow.

Spring strut adjust-ment faulty! Riding

at mod. speed pos. Ride

carefully to next special-ist workshop.

Possible cause:The DESA control unit has de-tected a fault. The damping and/or spring adjuster may be thecause. In this condition, the mo-torcycle may have too muchdamping and is uncomfortableto drive, especially on roads inpoor condition. Alternatively, thespring preload may be incorrectlyadjusted.


Fuel down to reserveFuel reserve reached. Goto a filling station soon.

WARNING

Irregular engine operation orengine shutdown due to lackof fuelRisk of accident, damage to cata-lytic converter

Do not run the fuel tank dry.

Possible cause:The fuel tank contains no morethan the reserve quantity of fuel.

Reserve fuel

approx. 3.5 l

Refuelling ( 173).

Gear not trainedwith shift assistant Pro OE

The gear indicator flashes.The Pro shift assistant is

not available.

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Possible cause:with shift assistant Pro OE

The gearbox sensor is not fullytrained.

Engage neutral gear N and,with the vehicle at a standstill,let the engine run for at least10 seconds to train the idlegear.Engage all gears with clutchactuation and ride at least 10seconds with the engagedgear.The gear indicator starts toflash when the gearbox sensorhas been trained successfully.Shift assistant Pro will operateas described ( 189) oncethe transmission sensor hasbeen completely taught-in.If the training process wasnot successful, have the faultrectified by a specialist work-shop, preferably an authorisedBMW Motorrad Retailer.

Hazard warning lightssystem is switched on

Turn signal indicator lightflashes green.

Turn signal indicator lightflashes green.

Possible cause:The driver has switched on thehazard warning lights system.

Operating hazard warning flash-ers ( 99).

Service-due indicatorIf service is overdue, thedue date or the odometer

reading at which service was dueis accompanied by the 'General'warning light showing yellow.

If the service is overdue, a yel-low CC message is displayed.Exclamation marks also draw at-tention to the displays for service,service appointment and remain-ing distance in the MY VEHICLE

and SERVICE REQUIREMENTSmenu screens.

NOTICE

If the service-due indicator ap-pears more than a month beforethe service date, the current datehas to be corrected. This situ-ation can occur if the battery wasdisconnected.

Service dueis displayed in white.

Service due! Have servicecarried out by authorisedBMW Motorrad Retailer.Possible cause:Service is due because of thedriving performance or the date.

Have your motorcycle servicedregularly by a specialist work-shop, preferably by an author-ised BMW Motorrad Retailer.

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The operational and roadsafety of the motorcycle remainintact.The motorcycle's value ismaintained as best as possible.

Service-due date haspassed



Service overdue! Haveservice carried out byauthorised BMW MotorradRetailer.Possible cause:Service is overdue because ofthe driving performance or thedate.

Have your motorcycle servicedregularly by a specialist work-shop, preferably by an author-ised BMW Motorrad Retailer.

The operational and roadsafety of the motorcycle remainintact.The motorcycle's value ismaintained as best as possible.

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Operation

Ignition switch/steering lock . . . . . . . . . 86

Ignition with Keyless Ride . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Emergency off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Intelligent emergency call . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Day run lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Hazard warning lights system . . . . . . . 99

Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

General settings in the multifunc-tion display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

On-board computer with Con-nectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . 108

Automatic Stability Control(ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Dynamic Traction Control(DTC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Electronic Suspension Adjustment(DESA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Cruise-control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Tyre pressure monitoring(RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Heated handlebar grips . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Rider's manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

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Ignition switch/steeringlockKeysYou receive 2 ignition keys.Please note the informationabout the electronic immobiliser(EWS) if a key is lost or mislaid( 87).Ignition switch, fuel filler cap lockand seat lock are all operatedwith the same key.

with case OA

with topcaseOA

If you wish you can arrange tohave the cases and the topcasefitted with locks that can beopened with this key as well.Consult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorisedBMW Motorrad Retailer.

Lock the handlebarsTurn the handlebars all the wayto left.

Turn the key to position 1while moving the handlebarsslightly.Ignition, lights and all functioncircuits switched off.Steering lock secured.Key can be removed.

Switching on ignition

Turn the key to the 1 position.Parking lights and all functioncircuits switched on.Engine can be started.Pre-Ride-Check is performed.( 164)ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-gress. ( 165)ASC self-diagnosis is in pro-gress. ( 166)

Welcome lightsSwitch on the ignition.The side lights briefly light up.

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The daytime riding lights brieflylight up.with LED additionalheadlightOA

The LED auxiliary headlightsbriefly light up.

Switching off ignition

Turn the key to the 1 position.Light switched off.Handlebars not locked.Key can be removed.Electrically powered accessor-ies remain operational for a lim-ited period of time.

The battery can be rechargedvia the vehicle socket.

Electronic immobiliserThe electronic design of themotorcycle allows it to accessdata stored in the ignition key bymeans of a ring antenna locatedin the ignition switch. The enginecontrol unit will only allow the en-gine to be started if the key isidentified as “authorised”.

NOTICE

A spare key attached to thesame ring as the ignition keyused to start the engine could"irritate" the electronics, in whichcase the enabling signal forstarting is not issued.Always keep the spare key sep-arately from the ignition key.

If you lose a key, you can haveit barred by your authorisedBMW Motorrad Retailer. If youwish to do this, you will needto bring all other keys for themotorcycle with you.The engine cannot be started bya barred key, but a key that hasbeen barred can subsequently bereactivated.You can obtain emergency/extrakeys only through an authorisedBMW Motorrad Retailer. Thekeys are part of an integratedsecurity system, so the dealer isunder an obligation to check thelegitimacy of all applications forreplacement/extra keys.

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Keys

NOTICE

The telltale light for the radio-operated key flashes while thesearch for the radio-operated keyis in progress.The telltale light goes out assoon as the radio-operated keyor the emergency key is found.The telltale light goes out brieflyif the search times out withoutthe radio-operated key or theemergency key being found.

You receive one radio-operatedkey and one emergency key.Please note the informationabout the electronic immobiliser(EWS) if a key is lost or mislaid( 87).Ignition, fuel filler cap and anti-theft alarm system all work withthe radio-operated key. Seatlock, topcase and cases can belocked and unlocked manually.

NOTICE

The vehicle cannot be started ifthe radio control key is not withinrange (e.g. key inside one of thecases or the topcase).If the radio-operated key re-mains out of range the ignitionis switched off after about 1.5minutes to protect the battery.It is advisable to keep the radio-operated key on your person(e.g. in a jacket pocket) and tohave the emergency key withyou as an alternative.

Range of the KeylessRide radio-operated key


approx. 1 m

Lock the handlebarsRequirementThe handlebars are turned to-wards the left. Radio-operatedkey is within range.

Press and hold down button 1.The steering lock engages withan audible click.Ignition, lights and all functioncircuits switched off.To unlock the steering lock,briefly press button 1.

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Switching on ignitionRequirementRadio-operated key is withinrange.

There are two ways of activat-ing the ignition.

Version 1:Briefly press button 1.Side lights and all function cir-cuits are switched on.with daytime riding light OE

Daytime riding light is switchedon.


LED auxiliary headlights areswitched on.Pre-Ride-Check is performed.( 164)ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-gress. ( 165)ASC self-diagnosis is in pro-gress. ( 166)

Version 2:Steering lock is engaged; pressand hold down button 1.The steering lock disengages.Parking lights and all functioncircuits switched on.Pre-Ride-Check is performed.( 164)ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-gress. ( 165)ASC self-diagnosis is in pro-gress. ( 166)

Switching off ignitionRequirementRadio-operated key is withinrange.

There are two ways of deactiv-ating the ignition.

Version 1:Briefly press button 1.Light is switched off.Handlebars (steering lock) arenot locked.

Version 2:Turn the handlebars all the wayto left.

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Press and hold down button 1.Light is switched off.The steering lock engages.

Electronic immobiliserEWSThe on-board electronics accessthe data saved in the radio-op-erated key via a ring aerial in thewireless lock. The ignition is notenabled for starting until the en-gine control unit has recognisedthe radio-operated key as "au-thorised" for your motorcycle.

NOTICE

A spare key attached to thesame ring as the radio-operatedkey used to start the enginecould 'irritate' the electronics, inwhich case the enabling signalfor starting is not issued.Always keep the spare key sep-arate from the radio-operatedkey.

If you mislay a radio-operated keyyou can have the key in ques-tion barred by your authorisedBMW Motorrad Retailer. In orderto have a key barred you mustbring along all the other keys be-longing to the motorcycle.The engine cannot be startedby a barred radio-operated key,but a radio-operated key that hasbeen barred can subsequently bereactivated.You can obtain emergency/extrakeys only through an authorisedBMW Motorrad Retailer. Theradio-operated keys are part ofan integrated security system, sothe dealer is under an obligationto check the legitimacy of all ap-plications for replacement/extrakeys.

Battery of the radio-operated key is flat or thekey has been lost

Please consult the informationon the electronic immobiliser(EWS) if a key is lost or mis-laid.If you happen to lose or mislaythe radio-operated key whileon a journey, you can start thevehicle with the emergencykey.If the battery of the radio-oper-ated key is flat, the motorcyclecan be started by inserting the

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folded radio-operated key intothe ring aerial under the seat.Removing seat ( 122).Insert emergency key or thefolded, flat radio-operatedkey 1 in the ring aerial 2.

NOTICE

The emergency key or the fol-ded, flat radio-operated key mustbe inserted into the opening inthe ring aerial.

Time during which theengine has to be started.

The unlocking procedure hasto be repeated if this time isallowed to expire.

30 s

Pre-Ride-Check is performed.Key has been recognised.Engine can be started.Starting the engine ( 163).

Replace the battery of theradio-operated keyRequirementThe radio-operated key doesnot react because the batteryis weak.

KEYLO! appears on the display.

Change the battery.

with ConnectivityOE

Remote key batteryweak. Limited central

locking function. Changebattery.

Change the battery.

Press button 1.Key bit flips out.Push up battery cover 2.Remove the battery 3.Dispose of the old battery inaccordance with all applicablelaws and regulations; do notattempt to dispose of batteriesas domestic waste.

ATTENTION

Unsuitable or incorrectly in-serted batteriesComponent damage

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Use a battery compliant withthe manufacturer's specifica-tions.When inserting the battery,always make sure polarity iscorrect.

Insert the new battery with thepositive terminal up.

Battery type

for Keyless Ride-radio-oper-ated key

CR 2032

Remove the battery 2.Red LED on the instrumentpanel flashes.The radio-operated key isready for use again.

Emergency off switch(kill switch)

1 Emergency off switch (killswitch)

WARNING

Operation of the kill switchwhile ridingRisk of fall due to rear wheellocking

Do not operate the kill switchwhen riding.

The emergency off switch is akill switch for switching off theengine quickly and easily.

A Engine switched offB Normal operating position

(run)

Intelligent emergencycall


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Emergency call via BMWPress the SOS button in anemergency only.Even if an emergency call usingBMW is not possible, the systemmay make an emergency call toa public emergency call number.This depends on the respectivemobile phone network and thenational regulations.The emergency call is not able tobe ensured because of technicalreasons due to unfavourable con-ditions, e.g. in areas where thereis no mobile phone reception.

Language for emergencycallEach vehicle has a language as-signed to it depending on themarket for which it is intended.The BMW Call Center answers inthis language.

NOTICE

A changeover of the language forthe emergency call can only beperformed by the BMW Motorradpartner. The language assignedto the vehicle varies from the se-lectable language the driver canchoose as the display languagein the multifunction display.

Manual emergency callRequirementAn emergency call has occurred.The vehicle is at a standstill. Theignition is switched on.

Open cover 1.Briefly press SOS button 2.

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with ConnectivityOE

The time until transmission ofthe emergency call 1 is dis-played. During that time, it ispossible to cancel the emer-gency call.Operate the emergency-offswitch to stop the engine.Remove helmet.After expiry of the timer, avoice contact to the BMW CallCenter is established.

The reception symbol 1 indicatesthat the connection has beenestablished.

with ConnectivityOE

The connection wasestablished.

Provide information to theemergency services using themicrophone 3 and speaker 4.

Automatic emergency callThe intelligent emergency callis active after the ignition isswitched on and reacts if a fall orcrash occurs.

Emergency call in theevent of a light fall

A minor fall or a crash is detec-ted.An acoustic signal is sounded.

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with ConnectivityOE

The time until transmission ofthe emergency call 1 is dis-played. During that time, it is

possible to cancel the emer-gency call.If possible, remove helmet andstop engine.A voice contact connection tothe BMW Call Center is estab-lished.

The reception symbol 1 indicatesthat the connection has beenestablished.

with ConnectivityOE

The connection wasestablished.

Open cover 1.

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Provide information to theemergency services using themicrophone 3 and speaker 4.

Emergency call in theevent of a severe fall

A severe fall or a crash is de-tected.The emergency call is placedautomatically without delay.

LightsLow-beam headlight andsidelightsThe side lights switch on auto-matically when the ignition isswitched on.

NOTICE

The side lights place a strain onthe battery. Do not switch theignition on for longer than abso-lutely necessary.

The low-beam headlight switcheson automatically under the fol-lowing conditions:

When the engine is started.When the vehicle is pushedwith the ignition switched on.

NOTICE

When the engine is not runningyou can switch on the lights byswitching on the ignition andeither switching on the high-beam headlight or operating theheadlight flasher.


In daytime the daytime ridinglight can be switched on as analternative to the low-beam head-light.

High-beam headlight andheadlight flasher

Switching on ignition ( 86).

Push switch 1 forward toswitch on the high-beamheadlight.Pull switch 1 back to operatethe headlight flasher.

Headlight courtesy delayfeature

Switch off the ignition.

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Immediately after switching offthe ignition, pull switch 1 backand hold it in that position untilthe headlight courtesy delayfeature comes on.The vehicle lighting lights forone minute and is automaticallyswitched back off.This can be used after parkingthe vehicle, for example, to lightthe way to the house door.

Parking lightsSwitching off ignition ( 87).

Immediately after switching offthe ignition, push button 1 tothe left and hold it in that po-sition until the parking lightscome on.Switch the ignition on and offagain to switch off the parkinglights.

Day run lightswith daytime riding light OE

Manual daytime ridinglightRequirementAutomatic daytime riding light isswitched off.

WARNING

Switching on the daytimeriding light in the dark.Risk of accident

Do not use the daytime ridinglight in the dark.

NOTICE

By comparison with the low-beam headlight, the daytimerunning light makes the vehiclemore visible to oncoming traffic.This improves daytime visibility.

Starting the engine ( 163).Switch off the A DRL functionin SETUP.

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with ConnectivityOE

In the Settings, Vehiclesettings, Lights menu,switch off the Auto. dayt.rid. light function.

Press button 1 to switch onthe daytime riding light.

The indicator light for thedaytime riding light lights

up.

The low-beam headlightand the front side lights areswitched off.In the dark or in tunnels: Pressbutton 1 again to switch off the

daytime riding light and switchon the low-beam headlight andfront side light.

NOTICE

If the high-beam headlight isswitched on while the daytimeriding light is on, the daytimeriding light is switched off afterapprox. 2 seconds and thehigh-beam headlight, low-beamheadlight and front side light areswitched on.If the high beam headlight isswitched off again, the daytimerunning light is not automat-ically reactivated, but must beswitched on again if required.

Automatic daytime ridinglight

WARNING

The automatic daytime rid-ing light does not replace the

personal assessment of thelight conditionsRisk of accident

Switch off the automatic day-time riding light in poor lightconditions.

NOTICE

The changeover betweendaytime riding light and low-beam headlight including frontside lights can be effectedautomatically.

Switch on the A DRL functionin SETUP.with ConnectivityOE

In the Settings, Vehiclesettings, Lights menu,switch on the Auto. dayt.rid. light function.

The indicator light for theautomatic daytime riding

light lights up.

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If the ambient brightness de-creases below a certain value,the low beam headlight is auto-matically switched on (e. B. in atunnel). When sufficient ambi-ent brightness is detected, thedaytime riding light is switchedback on.

The indicator light for thedaytime riding light shows if

the daytime riding light is active.

Manual operation of thelight when the automaticsystem is switched on

If you press the button for thedaytime riding light the daytimeriding light is switched off andthe low-beam headlight andfront side lights are switchedon (e. g. when you ride intoa tunnel, and the response ofthe automatic daytime ridinglight to the change in ambientbrightness is delayed).

If you press the button againthe daytime riding light is re-activated, in other words thedaytime riding light is switchedon again when ambient light isbright enough.

Hazard warning lightssystemOperating hazard warningflashers

Switch on the ignition.

NOTICE

The hazard warning flashersplace a strain on the battery.Do not use the hazard warningflashers for longer than absolutelynecessary.

NOTICE

The indicator function replacesthe hazard warning lights func-tion while the indicator button is

pressed once operating readi-ness is switched on. The hazardwarning lights function becomesactive again once the indicatorbutton is released.

Press button 1 to switch onthe hazard warning lights sys-tem.Ignition can be switched off.To switch off the hazard warn-ing lights system, switch on theignition if necessary and pressbutton 1 again.

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Turn indicatorsOperating the turnindicators

Switch on the ignition.

Press button 1 to the left toswitch on the left turn indicator.Press button 1 to the right toswitch on the right turn indic-ator.Operate button 1 in the centreposition to switch off the turnindicator.

Comfort turn indicator

If button 1 has been pressed tothe right or left, the turn indic-ators are automatically switchedoff under the following circum-stances:

Speed below 30 km/h: after50 m distance covered.Speed between 30 km/h and100 km/h: after a speed-de-pendent distance covered or incase of acceleration.Speed over 100 km/h: afterflashing five times.

If button 1 is pressed to the rightor left slightly longer, the turn in-

dicators only switch off automat-ically once the speed-dependentdistance covered is reached.

Multifunction displaySelect the display at thetop


Press the top part 1 of theMENU rocker button briefly toselect the display in the upperline 3.

The following values can be dis-played:

Odometer ODO

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Trip distance 1 TRIP 1Trip distance 2 TRIP 2Automatic trip distanceTRIP A, is automatically resetif a minimum of six hourshave passed and the date haschanged since the ignition wasswitched off.Call up the settings menu:SETUP ENTER (is only dis-played when the vehicle is sta-tionary)

Select the display at thebottom

Press the bottom part 2 ofthe MENU rocker button briefly

to select the display in the bot-tom line 4.


Range RANGEAverage consumption CONS 1Average consumption CONS 2Current consumption CONS COutside temperature EXTEMPCoolant temperature ENGTMPAverage speed SPEED Ø


Tyre pressure control RDC

Battery voltage VOLTGERiding time RDTIMEDate DATE

Resetting trip distancerecorder

Switch on the ignition.Select the trip recorder.

The trip recorder desired isdisplayed.

Press and hold the top part 1of the MENU rocker button un-til the trip distance recorder 3is reset.Trip recorder reading = 0.0

Resetting the averagevalues

Switch on the ignition.Press the bottom part ofthe MENU rocker buttonrepeatedly until the desiredaverage consumption or theaverage speed is displayed.

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Press the bottom part 2 ofthe MENU rocker button untilthe average value 4 displayedhas been reset.Average value = -- -- --

Resetting the riding timeSwitch on the ignition.Briefly press the bottom part 2of the MENU rocker buttonrepeatedly until the ridingtime RDTIME appears on thedisplay.

Press and hold the bottompart 2 of the MENU rockerbutton until the riding timeRDTIME 3 has been reset.Riding time starts at 00:00:00

SETUPSelecting SETUPRequirementThe vehicle is at a standstill.

Briefly press the top part 1 ofthe MENU rocker button re-peatedly until SETUP ENTER 3appears on the display.Press and hold the top part 1of the MENU rocker button tostart SETUP.Press the top part 1 of theMENU rocker button briefly toselect the following parametersin the SETUP:with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE

Automatically activate anti-theftalarm function when the igni-tion is switched off DWA ON or

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leave the automatic functionswitched off DWA OFF.Set the time CLOCK.with preparation for navigationsystemOE

Show time from Global Po-sitioning System GPS ON ortime from on-board computerGPS OFF.Set the date DATE.Switch upshift recommendationoff ECOSFT OFF or on ECO-SFT ON.Adjust the brightness of thebacklighting in the instrumentcluster BRIGHT.with daytime riding light OE

Activate automatic daytimeriding light A DRL ON ormanual daytime riding lightA DRL OFF.with tyre pressure control(RDC)OE

Switch minimum pressurewarning off RDC PRO OFF or onRDC PRO ON. The minimum

pressure warning can only beswitched off in off-road mode.Adjust the units UNIT.Reset displays RESET.Exit SETUP EXIT.

Quitting SETUPRequirementThere are four options for quit-ting SETUP.

Press and hold the top part 1of the MENU rocker button.SETUP ENTER is displayed.Alternatively, briefly press thetop part 1 of the MENU rocker

button repeatedly until SETUPEXIT appears on the display.Press and hold the bottompart 2 of the MENU rockerbutton.SETUP ENTER is displayed.Alternatively: switch the ignitionoff and on again.SETUP ENTER is displayed.Alternatively, ride away.

Speed for operation inSETUP mode

max 10 km/h

SETUP will be quit when thepermissible speed for operationis exceeded.ODO is displayed.All settings will be savedwhatever method is used toquit SETUP.

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Date and timeSetting the clockRequirementThe vehicle is at a standstill.

Switch on the ignition.Selecting SETUP ( 102).SETUP CLOCK is displayed.

Press and hold the bottom partof the MENU rocker button toset the hours.The hours 1 flash.Press the top part of theMENU rocker button briefly toadvance the hours.

Press the bottom part of theMENU rocker button briefly togo back an hour.Press and hold the bottompart of the MENU rocker but-ton once the desired hour hasbeen set.The minutes 2 flash.Press the top part of theMENU rocker button briefly toadvance the minutes.Press the bottom part of theMENU rocker button briefly togo back a minute.Press and hold the bottom partof the MENU rocker buttononce the desired minute hasbeen set.The minutes 2 stop flashing.Checking the setting on thetime display 3.This completes the process.Press and hold the top part ofthe MENU rocker button.SETUP ENTER is displayed.

Setting the dateRequirementThe vehicle is at a standstill.

Switch on the ignition.Selecting SETUP ( 102).SETUP DATE is displayed.

Press and hold the bottom partof the MENU rocker button.Day 1 flashes.

Press the top part of theMENU rocker button briefly toadvance the day.

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Press the bottom part of theMENU rocker button briefly togo back one day.Press the bottom part of theMENU rocker button and holdonce the desired day has beenset.Month 2 flashes.Press the top part of theMENU rocker button briefly toadvance the month.Press the bottom part of theMENU rocker button briefly togo back one month.Press the bottom part of theMENU rocker button and holdonce the desired month hasbeen set.Year 3 flashes.Press the top part of theMENU rocker button briefly toadvance the year.Press the bottom part of theMENU rocker button briefly togo back one year.

Press the bottom part of theMENU rocker button and holdonce the desired year has beenset.Year 3 no longer flashes.This completes the process.Press and hold the top part ofthe MENU rocker button.SETUP ENTER is displayed.

General settings in themultifunction displayAdjusting the brightnessof the backlighting in theinstrument clusterRequirementThe vehicle is at a standstill.

Switch on the ignition.Selecting SETUP ( 102).Briefly press the top part 1 ofthe MENU rocker button re-peatedly until SETUP BRIGHTappears on the display.

Briefly press the bottom part 2of the MENU rocker buttonrepeatedly until the desiredbrightness of the backlightingis set.Press and hold the top part 1of the MENU rocker button toquit SETUP.SETUP ENTER appears on thedisplay.

Adjusting the unitsRequirementThe vehicle is at a standstill.

Switch on the ignition.Selecting SETUP ( 102).

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Briefly press the toppart 1 of the MENU rockerbutton repeatedly untilSETUP UNIT ENTER appearson the display.Press and hold the bottompart 2 of the MENU rockerbutton to activate SETUP UNIT.SETUP UNIT SPEED appearson the display.Press the top part 1 of theMENU rocker button briefly toselect the following parametersin the SETUP UNIT:Change speed indicator unitbetween KMH and MPHChange distance recorder unitbetween KM and MIChange fuel consumptiondisplay between L/100, KM/Land MPGChange tyre pressure control(RDC) unit between BAR, PSIand KPAChange temperature displayunit between °C and °F

Change clock display between24H and 12HChange date format betweenDMY and MDY

Press the bottom part 2 ofthe MENU rocker button brieflyuntil the desired unit3 is set onthe speed indicator or the dis-tance recorder.Briefly press the toppart 1 of the MENU rockerbutton repeatedly untilSETUP UNIT EXIT appearson the display if you wish tocomplete adjustment.

Press and hold the bottompart 2 of the MENU rockerbutton to quit SETUP UNIT.SETUP RESET appears on thedisplay.

Briefly press the toppart 1 of the MENU rockerbutton repeatedly untilSETUP UNIT RESET appearson the display if you wish toreset the units to the factorysetting.Press and hold the bottompart 2 of the MENU rockerbutton until the RESET 3display flashes.

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Units have been reset to thefactory setting.SETUP UNIT EXIT isdisplayed.Press and hold the bottompart 2 of the MENU rockerbutton to quit SETUP UNIT.SETUP RESET appears on thedisplay.

Resetting SETUPSwitch on the ignition.Selecting SETUP ( 102).

Briefly press the top part 1 ofthe MENU rocker button re-

peatedly until SETUP RESETappears on the display.Press and hold the bottompart 2 of the MENU rockerbutton until SETUP has beenreset.

NOTICE

Date and time can also be resetto a default value by using theSETUP RESET function.

A time of 12:00 is displayed.Press and hold the top part 1of the MENU rocker button toquit SETUP.SETUP ENTER is displayed.

On-board computerwith Connectivity

with ConnectivityOE

Calling up the on-boardcomputer

Call up the My vehicle menu.

Scroll to the right until theON-BOARD COMPUTER menuscreen is displayed.

Resetting on-boardcomputer

Calling up the on-board com-puter ( 107).Press down the MENU rockerbutton.Select Reset all valuesor Reset individual val.and confirm.

The following values can be re-set:BreakJourneyCurrent (TRIP 1)Av. spee.Av. consump.

Calling up the tripcomputer

Calling up the on-board com-puter ( 107).

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Scroll to the right until theTRIP COMPUT. menu screenis displayed.

Resetting trip computerCalling up the trip computer( 107).Press down the MENU rockerbutton.Select Reset automatic-ally or Reset all and con-firm.The trip computer is automat-ically reset if a minimum of sixhours have passed and thedate has changed since theignition was switched off if Re-set automatically is selec-ted.

Antilock Brake System(ABS)Deactivating the ABSfunction


NOTICE

You have the option of deactiv-ating the ABS function while themotorcycle is on the move.

Press and hold button 1 untilthe ABS indicator and warninglight changes its status.

with ConnectivityOE

Immediately after the button 1 ispressed, the system statuses forASC⁄DTC and ABS are displayedas ON.

Initially the ASC indicator andwarning light changes status.Press and hold button 1 untilthe ABS indicator and warn-ing light changes its status. Inthis case, the ASC⁄DTC settingdoes not change.

ABS indicator and warninglight shows.

with ConnectivityOE

Possible ABS system statusOFF! is displayed.

Release button 1 once theABS system status haschanged.

ABS indicator and warninglight remains on.

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with ConnectivityOE

The ASC⁄DTC system statusremains unchanged and a newABS system status OFF! isbriefly displayed.

The ABS function is switchedoff.

Activating the ABSfunction

Press and hold button 1 untilthe ABS indicator and warninglight changes its status.with ConnectivityOE

Immediately after the button 1 ispressed, the system statuses for

ASC⁄DTC and ABS are displayedas OFF!.

ABS indicator and warn-ing light goes out; if self-

diagnosis has not completed, itstarts flashing.

with ConnectivityOE

Possible ABS system status ONis displayed.

Release button 1 once theABS system status haschanged.

ABS indicator and warninglight remains off or contin-

ues to flash.

with ConnectivityOE

The ASC⁄DTC system statusremains unchanged and a newABS system status ON is brieflydisplayed.

The ABS function is switchedon.

You also have the option ofswitching the ignition off andthen on again.

An ABS fault has oc-curred if the ABS indic-

ator and warning light showswhen the motorcycle accel-erates to a speed in excessof the minimum stated belowafter the ignition was switchedoff and then on again.

min 10 km/h

Automatic StabilityControl (ASC)Deactivating the ASCfunction



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NOTICE

You have the option of deactiv-ating the ASC function while themotorcycle is on the move.

Press and hold button 1 untilthe ASC indicator light changesits status.with ConnectivityOE

Immediately after button 1 ispressed, ASC system status ONand current ABS system statusare displayed.


with ConnectivityOE

Possible ASC system statusOFF! is displayed.

Release button 1 once theASC system status haschanged.

ASC indicator and warninglight remains on.

with ConnectivityOE

The new ASC systemstatus OFF! is displayed briefly.The ABS system status remainsunchanged.

The ASC function is switchedoff.

Activating the ASCfunction


Press and hold button 1 untilthe ASC indicator light changesits status.with ConnectivityOE

Immediately after button 1is pressed, ASC systemstatus OFF! and current ABSsystem status are displayed.

ASC indicator and warn-ing light no longer lights up

and starts flashing if the self-dia-gnosis is incomplete.

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with ConnectivityOE

Possible ASC system status ONis displayed.

Release button 1 once thestatus has changed.

ASC indicator and warninglight remains off or contin-

ues flashing.

with ConnectivityOE

The new ASC system status ONis displayed briefly. TheABS system status remainsunchanged.

The ASC function is switchedon.You also have the option ofswitching the ignition off andthen on again.

An ASC fault has oc-curred if the ASC indic-

ator and warning light showswhen the motorcycle accel-erates to a speed in excessof the minimum stated belowafter the ignition was switchedoff and then on again.

min 5 km/h

See the section entitled "En-gineering details" for more in-formation on Automatic Stabil-ity Control.How does the ASC work?( 182)

Dynamic TractionControl (DTC)


DTC Switching offSwitch on the ignition.

NOTICE

Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)can also be switched off whenthe motorcycle is in motion.

Press and hold button 1until the DTC indicator lightchanges its status.with ConnectivityOE

Immediately after button 1 ispressed, DTC system status ONand current ABS system statusare displayed.

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with ConnectivityOE

Possible DTC system statusOFF! is displayed.


DTC indicator and warninglight remains on.

with ConnectivityOE

The new DTC systemstatus OFF! is displayed briefly.The ABS system status remainsunchanged.

The DTC function is switchedoff.

DTC Switching on

Press and hold button 1until the DTC indicator lightchanges its status.with ConnectivityOE

Immediately after button 1is pressed, DTC systemstatus OFF! and current ABSsystem status are displayed.

DTC indicator and warn-ing light goes out; if self-

diagnosis has not completed, itstarts to flash.

with ConnectivityOE

Possible DTC system status ONis displayed.


DTC indicator and warninglight remains off or contin-

ues to flash.

with ConnectivityOE

The new DTC system status ONis displayed briefly. TheABS system status remainsunchanged.

The DTC function is switchedon.You also have the option ofswitching the ignition off andthen on again.

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A DTC fault has oc-curred if the DTC in-

dicator light shows when themotorcycle accelerates to aspeed in excess of the min-imum stated below after theignition was switched off andthen on again.

min 5 km/h

See the section entitled "En-gineering details" for more in-formation on Dynamic TractionControl:How does traction controlwork? ( 184)

Electronic SuspensionAdjustment (DESA)

with Dynamic ESA OE

Possible settingsDynamic ESA (electronic chassisand suspension adjustment) en-ables you to adjust rear-wheeldamping to the road surface.Three damper settings and threespring preload levels are avail-able.

Viewing suspensionsettings

Switching on ignition ( 86).Press button 1 briefly to viewthe current setting.

The damping action is displayedon the multifunction display inarea 1; the spring preload is dis-played in area 2.

with ConnectivityOE

Immediately after pressingthe button 1, the chassis and

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suspension adjustments fordamping action 2 and springpreload 3 are displayed.

The setting shows briefly, thendisappears automatically.

Adjusting the chassis andsuspension


Press button 1 briefly to viewthe current setting.

To adjust damping:Repeatedly press button 1briefly until the setting you

want to use appears on thedisplay.

NOTICE

You can adjust the dampingcharacteristic while the motor-cycle is on the move.

The following settings are avail-able:ROAD: damping for comfortableon-road modeDYNA: damping for dynamicon-road modeENDURO: damping for off-roadmode. Only available in theENDURO riding mode and canalso not be adjusted further inthese riding modes.

with ConnectivityOE

The selection arrow 4 isdisplayed.

The selection arrow 4disappears after the status ischanged.with ConnectivityOE

The following settings are avail-able:Road: damping for comfortableon-road ridingDyna.: damping for dynamicon-road ridingEnduro: damping for off-roadriding. Is only available in theriding mode ENDURO and can

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not be adjusted further in thisriding mode.

with ConnectivityOE

A message is output if no set-ting is possible in the selec-ted riding mode. Example: InENDURO riding mode damp.not adjustable.

To adjust spring preload:Starting the engine ( 163).Repeatedly press and hold but-ton 1 until the setting you wantto use appears on the display.

NOTICE

You cannot adjust spring preloadwhile the motorcycle is on themove.

The following settings are avail-able:

One-up

One-up with luggage

Two-up (with luggage)

with ConnectivityOE

The following message isdisplayed if no setting is possible:Load adjustment onlyavail. stopped.

with ConnectivityOE

The selection arrow 4 isdisplayed.

The selection arrow 4disappears after the status ischanged.Wait for the mechanism tocomplete all adjustments be-fore you ride off.The settings for damping andspring preload shown on thedisplay are automatically ac-cepted if you allow a certainlength of time to pass withoutpressing button 1.

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with ConnectivityOE

The new chassis and suspensionadjustments for damping action 2and spring preload 3 are brieflydisplayed.

Riding modeUsing the riding modesBMW Motorrad has developed4 operational scenarios for yourmotorcycle from which you canselect the scenario suitable foryour situation:

Riding on a rain-wet roadway.Riding on a dry roadway.


Sporty riding on a dry road sur-face.Riding in gentle off-road terrain.

The interplay of throttleresponse, ABS control and ASC/DTC control is optimised foreach of the scenarios.

NOTICE

See the section entitled "Engin-eering details" for more informa-tion on the riding modes that canbe selected.

with Dynamic ESA OE

The chassis and suspension ad-justment can also be adjusted inthe scenario selected.See the section "Engineeringdetails" for more information onthe riding modes ( 186).

Select riding modeSwitching on ignition ( 86).

Press button 1.

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The selection arrow 1 and thefirst selectable riding mode 2 aredisplayed.

with ConnectivityOE

The riding mode currently act-ive 2 is sent to the back and thefirst selectable riding mode 3

is displayed. The guide 4 dis-plays how many riding modes areavailable.

ATTENTION

Activation of the off-roadmode (Enduro) when ridingon-roadRisk of crash due to lack of sta-bility when the vehicle brakes oraccelerates in the control rangeof ABS or ASC

Switch on the off-road mode(enduro) for off-roading only.

Press button 1 repeatedly untilthe required riding mode is in-dicated beneath the selectionarrow.

The following ride modes can beselected:RAIN: For riding on a rain-wetroad surface.ROAD: For riding on a dry roadsurface.


The following riding modesare additionally available forselection:with riding modes Pro OE

The following riding modes areadditionally available for selection:DYNAMIC: For dynamic ridingon a dry road surface.ENDURO: When riding off-roadwith road tyres.

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tivated after approximately twoseconds.The newly selected ridingmode is activated as youride only when the followingpreconditions are satisfied:Throttle grip is in idle position.Brake is not applied.Following activation of the newriding mode the clock is dis-played again.The set riding mode with therelevant adjustments in enginecharacteristics, ABS, ASC⁄DTCand Dynamic ESA also remainsonce the ignition has beenswitched off.

Cruise-control systemwith cruise controlOE

Display when adjustingsettings (Speed Limit Infonot active)

The symbol 1 for cruise controlis displayed in the Pure Ride viewand the top status line.

Display when adjustingsettings (Speed Limit Infoactive)

The symbol 1 for cruise controlis displayed in the Pure Ride viewand the top status line.

Switching on cruisecontrolRequirementCruise control is available onlyafter changing out of the Enduroriding mode.

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Slide switch 1 to the right.Button 2 is operational.

Saving road speed

Briefly push button 1 forward.

Adjustment range of thecruise control

30...190 km/h

Indicator light for cruisecontrol lights up.

The motorcycle maintains yourcurrent cruising speed and thesetting is saved.

Accelerating

Briefly push button 1 forward.Speed is increased by 1-2 km/h each time you push thebutton.

Push button 1 forward andhold it in this position.The motorcycle acceleratessteplessly.The current speed is main-tained and saved if button 1 isnot pushed again.

Decelerating

Briefly push button 1 back.The speed is reduced by 1-2 km⁄h each time you push thebutton.Push button 1 back and hold itin this position.

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The motorcycle deceleratessteplessly.The current speed is main-tained and saved if button 1 isnot pushed again.

Switching off cruisecontrol

Operate the brakes, clutch orthrottle grip (throttle back tobeyond the basic setting), toswitch cruise control off.The cruise control indicatorlight goes out.

Resuming former cruisingspeed

Briefly push button 1 back toreturn to the speed previouslysaved.

NOTICE

Opening the throttle does notdeactivate the cruise-control sys-tem. If you release the twistgripthe motorcycle will decelerateonly to the cruising speed savedin memory, even though youmight have intended slowing toa lower speed.

Indicator light for cruisecontrol lights up.

Switching off cruisecontrol

Slide switch 1 to the left.The system is deactivated.Button 2 is disabled.

Tyre pressuremonitoring (RDC)

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Switching the minimumpressure warning on or offRequirementThe minimum pressure warningcan only be switched on or off inthe ENDURO riding mode.

The minimum pressure of thetyres can be freely selected.When the minimum pressure isreached, a minimum pressurewarning can be displayed.Call up the Settings,Vehicle settings, RDC.Switching Nom. pressurewarning on or off.

Heated handlebar gripswith heated grips OE

Operating the heatedhandlebar grips

Starting the engine ( 163).

NOTICE

The heating in the heatedhandlebar grips can be activatedonly when the engine isrunning.

NOTICE

The increase in power consump-tion caused by having the heatedhandlebar grips switched on candrain the battery if you are rid-ing at low engine speeds. If thecharge level is low, the heatedhandlebar grips are switched offto ensure the battery's startingcapability.

Repeatedly press button 1 un-til the desired heating level 2appears in front of the heatedgrip symbol 3.

The handlebar grips can beheated to three levels. Stagethree is for heating the gripsquickly: it is advisable to switchback to stage one or two as soonas the grips are warm.

65% heating power

40% heating power

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20% heating power

The selected heating stage willbe saved if you allow a certainlength of time to pass withoutmaking further changes.

with ConnectivityOE

Repeatedly press button 1 un-til the desired heating level 2appears in front of the heatedgrip symbol 3.

The handlebar grips can beheated to three levels. Stagethree is for heating the gripsquickly: it is advisable to switch

back to stage one or two as soonas the grips are warm.

65% heating power

40% heating power

20% heating power

The selected heating stage willbe saved if you allow a certainlength of time to pass withoutmaking further changes.

In order to switch off theheated grips, press button 1repeatedly until the heated gripsymbol 3 is no longer shownon the display.

SeatRemoving seatRequirementPlace the motorcycle on its standon firm, even ground.

Turn the seat lock 1 to theright with the ignition key.Seat bench is unlocked.

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Press seat bench 2 in directionof arrow 4 out of the holds 3.Remove seat bench in directionof arrow 5 and place on spacerbuffers on a clean surface.

Installing seat

Slide seat bench 2 in directionof arrow 4 into holds 3.Press seat bench firmly in dir-ection of arrow 5.The seat bench audibly en-gages.

Rider's manualStowing the rider'smanual

Stow the rider's manual(s) inthe pocket supplied.

Fold the opening end of thepocket multiple times as tightlyas possible, then close thehook and loop fastener 1.Stow the pocket in the rearend.

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TFT display

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Pure Ride view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

General settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

My vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Display software version . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Display licence information . . . . . . . . . 145

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General instructionsWarnings

WARNING

Using a smartphone duringthe journey or while the en-gine is runningRisk of accident

Always observe the relevantroad traffic regulations.Do not use the smartphoneduring the journey (apart fromapplications that do not requireoperation, e.g. making tele-phone calls with the hands-freesystem).

WARNING

Distraction from the road andloss of controlOperating the integrated inform-ation system and communicationdevices while driving results in arisk of accident

Operate those systems ordevices only when the trafficsituation allows for it.If necessary, stop and operatethe systems or devices whenstationary.

Connectivity functionsConnectivity functions includemedia, telephony and navigation.Connectivity functions canbe used if the TFT display isconnected to a mobile enddevice and helmet ( 136).For more information on theConnectivity functions go tobmwmotorrad.com

NOTICE

If the fuel tank is betweenthe mobile device and theTFT display, the Bluetoothconnection may be restricted.BMW Motorrad recommends

storing the device above the fueltank (e.g. in your jacket pocket).

NOTICE

Depending on the mobile device,the scope of the Connectivityfunctions may be restricted.

BMW MotorradConnected AppThe BMW Motorrad Connec-ted App contains usage andvehicle information. For somefunctions, such as navigation, theapp must be installed on the mo-bile end device and connectedto the TFT display. The app isused to start route guidance andadjust the navigation.

NOTICE

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nected App must be opened be-fore use.

ActualityThe TFT display may be updatedafter the publication date. Be-cause of this, your motorcyclemay differ from the informationsupplied in the Rider's Manual.For up-to-date information go tobmwmotorrad.com

PrincipleControls

All contents of the display areoperated using the multi-con-troller 1 and the MENU 2 rockerbutton.Depending on the context, thefollowing functions are possible.

Multi-controller functionsTurn the multi-controllerupwards:

Move the cursor upwards inlists.Adjust settings.Increase volume.

Turn the multi-controllerdownwards:

Move the cursor downwards inlists.Adjust settings.Decrease volume.

Tilt the multi-controller tothe left:

Activate the function in accord-ance with the operation feed-back.Activate the function to the leftor back.Go back to the View menuafter settings.In the View menu, change up alevel.In the My Vehicle menu: ad-vance one menu screen.

Tilt the multi-controller tothe right:

Activate the function in accord-ance with the operation feed-back.

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Confirm selection.Confirm settings.Advance a menu step.Scroll to the right in lists.In the My Vehicle menu: ad-vance one menu screen.

MENU rocker buttonfunctions

NOTICE

Instructions given by the navig-ation system are displayed in adialogue box if the Navigationmenu has not been called up.Operation of the MENU rockerbutton is temporarily restricted.

Briefly push MENU up:In the View menu, change up alevel.In the Pure Ride view: changethe display for rider info statusline.

Press and hold the top partof the MENU rocker button:

In the View menu: call upPure Ride view.In Pure Ride view: change op-erating focus to the Navigator.

Briefly push MENU down:Change down a level.No function if the lowesthierarchical level has beenreached.

Hold MENU down:Change back to the last menuafter a previous menu changeby holding up the MENUrocker button.

Operating instructions inthe main menu

Operating instructions showwhether interactions are possible,and which ones.

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What the operatinginstructions mean:

Operating instruction 1: the leftend has been reached.Operating instruction 2: it ispossible to scroll to the right.Operating instruction 3: it ispossible to scroll down.Operating instruction 4: it ispossible to scroll to the left.Operating instruction 5: theright end has been reached.

Operating instructions insubmenusIn addition to the operating in-structions in the main menu,there are additional operating in-structions in the submenus.

Meaning of the operatinginstructions:

Operating instruction 1: Thecurrent display is located in ahierarchical menu. A submenulevel is shown with a symbol.Two symbols indicate two ormore submenu levels. The col-our of the symbol changes de-

pending on whether you canreturn to a higher level.Operating instruction 2: Anadditional submenu level canbe called up.Operating instruction 3: Thereare more entries than can bedisplayed.

Display Pure Ride viewPress and hold the top part ofthe MENU rocker button.

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Switching functions onand off

Some menu items have a checkbox in front of them. The checkbox shows whether the functionis on or off. Action symbols afterthe menu items show what willbe switched by tilting the multi-controller briefly to the right.Examples for switching onand off:

Symbol 1 shows that the func-tion is switched on.Symbol 2 shows that the func-tion is switched off.

Symbol 3 shows that the func-tion can be switched off.Symbol 4 shows that the func-tion can be switched on.

Call up the menu

Display Pure Ride view( 129).Briefly push button 2 down.

The following menus can becalled up:My vehicleNavigationMediaTelephoneSettings

Repeatedly press the multi-controller 1 briefly to the rightuntil the desired menu item ishighlighted.Briefly push button 2 down.

NOTICE

The Settings menu can onlybe called up when the vehicle isstationary.

Move the cursor in lists

Call up the menu ( 130).To move the cursor down inlists, turn the multi-controller 1

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down until the desired entry ishighlighted.To move the cursor up in lists,turn the multi-controller 1 upuntil the desired entry is high-lighted.

Confirm selection

Select the desired entry.Briefly press the multi-control-ler 1 to the right.

Call up the last menu usedIn Pure Ride view: press andhold the MENU rocker button.

The last menu used is calledup. The last entry highlightedis selected.

Change of operating focuswith preparation for navigationsystemOE

If the Navigator is connected, itis possible to switch betweenoperation of the Navigator andthe TFT display.

Change the operatingfocus

with preparation for navigationsystemOE

Securing navigation device( 238).Display Pure Ride view( 129).Press and hold the top part ofthe MENU rocker button.Operating focus switches tothe Navigator or TFT display.The active device is marked on

the left-hand side of the topstatus line. Operating actionsrelate to the active device untilthe operating focus is changedagain.Operating navigation system( 239)

System status displaysThe system status is displayed inthe lower area of the menu if afunction is switched on or off.

Examples of what the systemstatuses mean:

System status 1: ASC/DTCfunction is switched on.

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System status 2: ABS functionis switched off.

Switch display for riderinfo status lineRequirementThe vehicle is at a standstill. ThePure Ride view is displayed.

Switching on ignition ( 86).All the information necessaryfor riding on public roads ispresented in the TFT displayby the on-board computer.The information can be dis-played on the top status line.with tyre pressure control(RDC)OE

Information from the tyrepressure control can also bedisplayed.Select content of the rider info.status line ( 132).

Press and hold button 1 todisplay the Pure Ride view.Briefly press button 1 to se-lect the value in the top statusline 2.


Odometer TotalTrip distance 1 CurrentTrip distance 2 Current

Average consumption 1

Average consumption 2

Riding time 1

Riding time 2

Break 1

Break 2

Average speed 1

Average speed 2

Fuel gauge.

Range

Select content of the riderinfo. status line

Call up the Settings,Display, Status linecontent menu.

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Switch on the desired displays.It is possible to switch betweenthe selected displays in therider info. status line. If no dis-plays are selected, only therange will be displayed.

Adjust settings

Select and confirm the desiredsettings menu.Turn the multi-controller 1downwards until the desiredsetting is highlighted.If there are operating instruc-tions, tilt the multi-controller 1to the right.

If there are no operating in-structions, tilt the multi-control-ler 1 to the left.The setting is saved.

Switching Speed LimitInfo on or offRequirementVehicle is connected to the Nav-igator or a compatible mobileend device. The BMW MotorradConnected App is installed onthe mobile end device.

Speed Limit Info displaysthe maximum speed currentlypermitted.Call up the Settings,Display menu.Switching Speed Limit Infoon or off.

Pure Ride viewRev. counter

1 Scale2 Lower engine speed range3 Upper/red engine speed

range4 Needle5 Secondary indicator6 Engine speed display unit:

1000 revolutions perminute

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Range

The range readout 1 indicateshow far you can ride with the fuelremaining in the tank. This dis-tance is calculated on the basisof average consumption and thequantity of fuel on board.

When the motorcycle ispropped on its side standthe slight angle of inclinationmeans that the sensor cannotregister the fuel level correctly.This is the reason why therange is recalculated onlywhen the side stand is in theretracted position.

The range is shown togetherwith a warning once the fuelreserve has been reached.After a refuelling stop, range isrecalculated if the amount offuel in the tank is greater thanthe reserve quantity.The calculated range is only anapproximate figure.

Recommendation toupshift

The upshift recommendation 1or 2 signals the economicallybest point in time for upshift.

General settingsAdjust the volume

Connect rider's and passen-ger's helmet ( 138).Increase volume: turn themulti-controller upwards.Decrease volume: turn themulti-controller downwards.Mute: turn the multi-controllerall the way down.

Setting the dateSwitching on ignition ( 86).Call up the Settings, Sys-tem settings, Date andtime, Set date menu.Adjusting Day Month andYear.Confirm setting.

Set date formatCall up the Settings, Sys-tem settings, Date andtime, Date format menu.Select the desired setting.

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Confirm setting.

Setting the clockSwitching on ignition ( 86).

WARNING

Adjusting the clock while rid-ingRisk of accident

Set the clock only when themotorcycle is stationary.

Call up the Settings, Sys-tem settings, Date andtime, Set time menu.Adjust Hour and Minute.Confirm setting.

Setting time format

WARNING

Adjusting the clock while rid-ingRisk of accident

Set the clock only when themotorcycle is stationary.

Call up the Settings, Sys-tem settings, Date andtime, Time format menu.Select the desired setting.Confirm setting.

Switching GPSsynchronisation on or off

with preparation for navigationsystemOE

Call up the Settings, Sys-tem settings, Date andtime menu.Switch GPS synchronisa-tion on or off.The time is taken from theNavigator if the relevant optionin the Navigator is activated.Special functions ( 242)

Setting units ofmeasurement

Call up the Settings, Sys-tem settings, Units menu.

The following units of measure-ment can be set:

Distance coveredPressureTemperatureSpeedConsumption

Setting the languageCall up the Settings, Sys-tem settings, Languagemenu.

The following languages can beset:

ChineseGermanEnglishSpanishFrenchItalianDutchPortugueseRussianUkrainian

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Adjusting brightnessCall up the Settings,Display, Brightness menu.Adjusting display brightness.

Resetting all settingsAll the settings in the Set-tings menu can be reset tothe factory settings.Call up the Settings menu.Select Reset all and confirm.

The settings in the followingmenus are reset:Vehicle settingsSystem settingsConnectionsDisplayInformation

Existing Bluetooth connectionsare not deleted.

BluetoothShort-range wirelesstechnologyThe Bluetooth function might notbe available in certain countries.

Bluetooth is a short-rangewireless technology. Bluetoothdevices are short-range devicestransmitting on the license-freeISM band (Industrial, Scientific,Medical) between 2.402 GHzand 2.480 GHz. They can beoperated anywhere in the worldwithout a licence being required.Although Bluetooth is designedto establish and sustain robustconnections over short distances,as with every other wirelesstechnology disruptions arepossible. Interference can affectconnections or connections cansometimes fail. Particularly whenmultiple devices operate in aBluetooth network, with wirelesstechnology of this nature it is

not possible to ensure fault-free communications in everysituation.

Possible sources ofinterference:

interference zones due totransmission masts and similar.devices with non-compliantBluetooth implementationsproximity of other Bluetooth-compatible devices

PairingTwo Bluetooth devices must de-tect each other before they cancreate a connection with eachother. This process of mutualrecognition is known as pairing.When two devices have pairedthey remember each other, sothe pairing process is conductedonly once, on initial contact.

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NOTICE

On some mobile devices, e.g.those with iOS operating sys-tems, the BMW Motorrad Con-nected App must be opened be-fore use.

During the pairing process, theTFT display searches for otherBluetooth-compatible deviceswithin its reception range. Theconditions that have to be satis-fied before the audio system canrecognise another device are asfollows:

The Bluetooth function of thedevice must be activatedThe device must be "visible" toothersThe device must support theA2DP profileOther Bluetooth-compatibledevices must be OFF (e.g.

mobile phones and navigationsystems).

Please consult the operating in-structions for your communica-tion system.

PairingCall up the Settings, Con-nections menu.Bluetooth connections canbe established, managed anddeleted in the CONNECTIONSmenu. The following Bluetoothconnections are displayed:Mobile deviceRider's helmetPassenger helm.

The connection status for mobileend devices is displayed.

Connect mobile enddevice

Pairing ( 137).Activate the mobile enddevice's Bluetooth function

(see mobile end device'soperating instructions).Select Mobile device andconfirm.Select PAIRING NEW MOB.DEVICES and confirm.

Mobile end devices are beingsearched for.

The Bluetooth symbolflashes in the bottom status

line during pairing.

Mobile end devices found aredisplayed.

Select and confirm mobile enddevice.Follow the instructions on themobile end device.Confirm that the codematches.The connection is establishedand the connection status up-dated.If the connection is notestablished, consult the

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troubleshooting chart in thesection entitled "Technicaldata". ( 252)Depending on the mobile enddevice, telephone data is trans-ferred to the vehicle automatic-ally.Telephone data ( 145)If the telephone book isnot displayed, consult thetroubleshooting chart in thesection entitled "Technicaldata". ( 253)If the Bluetooth connection isnot working as expected, con-sult the troubleshooting chartin the section entitled "Tech-nical data". ( 253)

Connect rider's andpassenger's helmet

Pairing ( 137).Select Rider's helmet orPassenger helm. and con-firm.

Make the helmet's communica-tion system visible.Select PAIRING NEW HEL-METS or PAIRING NEW PASS.HELM. and confirm.

Helmets are searched for.

The Bluetooth symbolflashes in the bottom status

line during pairing.

Helmets found are displayed.Select and confirm helmet.The connection is establishedand the connection status up-dated.If the connection is notestablished, consult thetroubleshooting chart in thesection entitled "Technicaldata". ( 252)If the Bluetooth connection isnot working as expected, con-sult the troubleshooting chartin the section entitled "Tech-nical data". ( 253)

Deleting connectionsCall up the Settings, Con-nections menu.Select Delete connections.To delete an individual connec-tion, select the connection andconfirm.To delete all connections, se-lect Delete all connec-tions and confirm.

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My vehicleStart screen

1 Check control displayMode of presentation( 58)

2 Coolant temperature( 72)

3 Range ( 134)4 Total distance travelled5 Service-due indicator

( 83)6 Rear tyre pressure ( 74)7 On-board voltage ( 219)8 Front tyre pressure

( 74)

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Operating instructions

Operating instruction 1: tabswhich show how far to the leftor right can be scrolled.Operating instruction 2: tabwhich shows the position ofthe current menu screen.

Scrolling through menuscreens

Call up the My vehicle menu.To scroll to the right, brieflypress Multi-Controller 1 to theright.To scroll to the left, brieflypress Multi-Controller 1 to theleft.

The My Vehicle menu containsthe following screens:MY VEHICLECheck Control messages (ifany)ON-BOARD COMPUTERTRIP COMPUT.


TYRE PRESSURESERVICE REQUIREMENTSFor more information on tyrepressure and Check Controlmessages, see the "Displays"section.

NOTICE

Check control messages are at-tached dynamically to the MyVehicle menu screen as addi-tional tabs.

On-board computer andtrip computer

The ON-BOARD COMPUTER andTRIP COMPUT. menu screensdisplay vehicle and trip data, suchas average values.

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Service requirements

If the time remaining to the nextservice is less than a month orif the next service is due within1000 km, a white CC message isdisplayed.

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NavigationWarnings

WARNING

Using a smartphone duringthe journey or while the en-gine is runningRisk of accident

Always observe the relevantroad traffic regulations.Do not use the smartphoneduring the journey (apart fromapplications that do not requireoperation, e.g. making tele-phone calls with the hands-freesystem).

WARNING

Distraction from the road andloss of controlOperating the integrated inform-ation system and communicationdevices while driving results in arisk of accident

Operate those systems ordevices only when the trafficsituation allows for it.If necessary, stop and operatethe systems or devices whenstationary.

PreconditionThe vehicle is connected to acompatible mobile end device.

PreconditionThe BMW Motorrad Connec-ted App is installed on the con-nected mobile end device.

NOTICE

On some mobile devices, e.g.those with iOS operating sys-tems, the BMW Motorrad Con-nected App must be opened be-fore use.

Entering destinationaddress

Connect mobile end device( 137).Call up the BMW MotorradConnected App and start theroute guidance.Call up the Navigation menuin the TFT display.Active route guidance is dis-played.If the active route guidanceis not displayed, consult thetroubleshooting chart in thesection entitled "Technicaldata". ( 253)

Selecting destination fromrecent destinations

Call up the Navigation, Re-cent destinations menu.Select and confirm destination.Select Start route guid-ance.

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Selecting destination fromfavourites

The FAVOURITES menu dis-plays all destinations whichhave been saved as favouritesin the BMW Motorrad Con-nected app. No new favouritescan be added using the TFTdisplay.Call up the Navigation, Fa-vourites menu.Select and confirm destination.Select Start guidance.

Entering specialdestinations

Special destinations, such aspoints of interest, can be dis-played on the map.Call up the Navigation,POIs menu.

The following locations can beselected:At current locationAt destination

Along the routeSelect where the special des-tinations should be looked for.

E.g. the following special destin-ation can be selected:Filling stationSelect and confirm the specialdestination.Select Start route guid-ance and confirm.

Setting route criteriaCall up the Navigation,Route criteria menu.

The following criteria can be se-lected:Route typeAvoidSelect desired Route type.Switch desired Avoid on oroff.

The number of avoidances activ-ated is displayed in brackets.

Ending route guidanceCall up the Navigation,Active route guidancemenu.Select End route guidanceand confirm.

Switching spokeninstructions on or off

Connect rider's and passen-ger's helmet ( 138).The navigation can be read outby a computer voice. For thispurpose, Spoken instruc-tions must be switched on.Call up the Navigation,Active route guidancemenu.Switch Spoken instruc-tions on or off.

Repeating last spokeninstruction

Call up the Navigation,Active route guidancemenu.

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Select Current instruc-tion and confirm.

MediaPreconditionThe vehicle is connected to acompatible mobile end deviceand helmet.

Control music playback

Call up the Media menu.

NOTICE

BMW Motorrad recommendssetting the volume on the mobile

end device for media and calls tomaximum before setting off.

Adjust the volume ( 134).Next track: briefly tilt Multi-Controller 1 to the right.Last track or start of the cur-rent track: briefly tilt Multi-Con-troller 1 to the left.Fast forward: hold Multi-Con-troller 1 to the right.Rewind: hold Multi-Controller 1to the left.Call up the context menu:press the bottom part of thebutton 2.

NOTICE

Depending on the mobile device,the scope of the Connectivityfunctions may be restricted.

The following functions can beused in the context menu:Start playback or Pauseplayback.

Select the Now playing, Allartists, All albums or Alltracks category for searchand playback.Select Playlists.

You can make the following ad-justments in the Audio op-tions submenu:

Switching Shuffle on or off.Select Repeat: Off, One (cur-rent track) or All.

PhonePreconditionThe vehicle is connected to acompatible mobile end deviceand helmet.

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Telephone calls

Call up the Telephone menu.Accept call: tilt Multi-Control-ler 1 to the right.Reject call: tilt Multi-Control-ler 1 to the left.End the call: tilt Multi-Control-ler 1 to the left.

MutingDuring active phone calls, themicrophone in the helmet can bemuted.

Phone calls with multipleparticipantsA second call can be acceptedwhile you are on a call. The firstphone call is put on hold. Thenumber of active telephone callsis shown in the Telephonemenu. It is possible to switchbetween two phone calls.

Telephone dataDepending on the mobile enddevice, telephone data may betransmitted to the vehicle auto-matically once pairing is com-plete ( 136).Phone book: list of contactssaved on the mobile end deviceCall list: list of calls with themobile end deviceFavourites: list of favouritessaved on the mobile end device

Display softwareversion

Call up the Settings, In-formation, Software ver-sion menu.

Display licenceinformation

Call up the Settings, In-formation, Licences menu.

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Anti-theft alarm

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Alarm function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

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Overviewwith anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE

General information aboutthe anti-theft alarm (DWA)Any attempt to move the vehicle,change its position, disconnectthe vehicle battery or unauthor-ised starts will activate the alarm.The sensitivity of the system isparametrised such that slight vi-brations will not trigger the alarm.Once the system has been activ-ated, any attempt to tamper withthe vehicle is indicated acoustic-ally by the siren and visually byall four turn indicators flashing inunison.You can adjust the behaviour ofyour DWA in specific areas toyour wishes.

Protecting the vehiclebatteryA DWA that has been enabledswitches off automatically after afew days to protect the vehiclebattery and to maintain startingcapability. However, it does re-main active for at least 30 days.

Activationwith anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE

ActivationSwitching on ignition ( 86).Adjusting the alarm system( 149).Switch off the ignition.If the alarm system is activated,then the alarm system will beautomatically activated whenthe ignition is switched off.Activation takes approximately30 seconds to complete.Turn indicators flash twice.

Confirmation tone soundstwice (if programmed).Anti-theft alarm is active.

Activation with KeylessRide


Switch off the ignition.Press button 1 on the radio-operated key.Activation takes approximately30 seconds to complete.Turn indicators flash twice.Confirmation tone soundstwice (if programmed).Anti-theft alarm is active.

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Motion sensor whenmotorcycle is to betransportedIf you want to transport yourmotorcycle by train or on atrailer, for example, it is advisableto switch off the motionsensor. If the motion sensoris not switched off the severemovements occurring in transitcould trigger the alarm.

Deactivating the motionsensor


Press button 1 on the radio-operated key again during theactivation phase.Turn indicators flash threetimes.Confirmation tone sounds threetimes (if programmed).Motion sensor has been deac-tivated.

Adjusting the alarmsystem

Switching on ignition ( 86).Selecting SETUP ( 102).Briefly press the top part 1 ofthe MENU rocker button re-

peatedly until SETUP DWA ap-pears on the display.

Press the bottom part 2 of theMENU rocker button briefly totoggle between DWA ON 3 andDWA OFF.

The following settings are avail-able:DWA ON: The DWA anti-theftalarm is active and will bearmed automatically when theignition is switched off.DWA OFF: The DWA anti-theftalarm is deactivated.

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Press and hold the top part 1of the MENU rocker button toquit SETUP.SETUP ENTER appears on thedisplay.

with ConnectivityOE

Call up the Settings,Vehicle settings, Alarmsystem menu.The following settings are avail-able:Adapt Warning signalSwitch Tilt alarm sensoron or offSwitch Arming tone on or offSwitch Arm automaticallyon or offProgramming options ( 151)

Alarm functionwith anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE

Alarm triggersA DWA alarm can be triggeredby:

Motion sensor.An attempt to use an unauthor-ised vehicle key to switch onthe ignition.Disconnection of the anti-theftalarm (DWA) from the vehicle'sbattery (DWA internal batteryin the anti-theft alarm providespower).

AlarmAn alarm sounds for approxim-ately 28 seconds. The system isactive again another 10 secondslater.


A triggered alarm tone can be in-terrupted at any time by pressingthe button 1 on the radio-oper-ated key. This function does notmodify the status of the alarmsystem.

While an alarm is in progress analarm tone sounds and the turnindicators flash. You can programthe alarm tone type.

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Reason for an alarmOnce you have deactivated thealarm function, the DWA LEDindicates the reason for potentialalarm activation for one minute:

Flashes 1x: Motion sensor 1Flashes 2x: Motion sensor 2Flashes 3x: Ignition switchedon with unauthorised vehiclekeyFlashes 4x: Disconnection ofthe anti-theft alarm from themotorcycle's batteryFlashes 5x: Motion sensor 3

Deactivationwith anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE

Deactivating the alarmfunction

Switch on using an authorisedignition key.


Press button 1 on the radio-operated key once.

NOTICE

The alarm function is reactivatedafter 30 seconds if "activationafter ignition off" has been selec-ted if the alarm function is deac-tivated using the radio-operatedkey and the ignition is not thenswitched on.

Turn indicators flash once.Alarm tone sounds once (if soprogrammed).Alarm function is deactivated.

Programmingwith anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE

Programming optionsThe alarm system can be adap-ted to your particular needs inthe following respects by yourauthorised BMW Motorrad Re-tailer:

Confirmation alarm tone afterhaving activated/deactivatedthe DWA in addition to flashingturn indicators.Rising and falling or intermittentalarm tone.

with ConnectivityOE

The alarm system can beadjusted in the Settings,Vehicle settings, Alarmsystem menu.

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Default settingsThe anti-theft alarm ships withthe following default settings:

Confirmation alarm tone afterhaving activated/deactivatedthe DWA: no.Alarm tone: intermittent.

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Adjustment

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

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MirrorsAdjusting mirrors

Turn the mirror to the correctposition.

Adjusting mirror arm

Push the protective cap 1 up-wards above the screw con-nection on the mirror arm.Loosen nut 2.Turn the mirror arm to the ap-propriate position.Tighten the nut to the spe-cified tightening torque, whileholding the mirror arm in place.

Mirror (lock nut) toclamping piece

22 Nm (Left-hand thread)

Push the protective cap overthe threaded fastener.

HeadlightHeadlight adjustment forright- or left-hand trafficThe asymmetrical low-beamheadlight dazzles the oncomingtraffic when riding in countrieswhich drive on the other side ofthe road to that of the motor-cycle's country of registration.Have the headlights adjusted tothe prevailing conditions by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW MotorradRetailer.

Headlight beam throw andspring preloadThe headlight beam throw gen-erally remains constant by adjust-ment of the spring preload to theload status.Adjustment of the spring preloadis only inadequate if the payloadis very high. In this case, the

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headlight beam throw must beadjusted to the weight.

NOTICE

If there are doubts about the cor-rect headlight beam throw, havethe setting checked by a special-ist workshop, preferably an au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Adjusting headlight beamthrow

Loosen screws 1 on the leftand right.

Adjust beam throw by tiltingthe headlight slightly about itshorizontal axis.Tighten screws 1 on the leftand right.

ClutchAdjusting the clutch lever

WARNING

Adjusting the clutch leverwhile ridingRisk of accident

Adjust the clutch lever onlywhen the motorcycle is at astandstill.

Turn adjusting screw 1clockwise to increase the spanbetween the clutch lever andthe handlebar grip.Turn adjusting screw 1 anti-clockwise to reduce the spanbetween the clutch lever andthe handlebar grip.

NOTICE

The adjusting screw can beturned more easily if the clutchlever is pushed forward.

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BrakesAdjusting brake lever

WARNING

Relocated brake fluid tankAir in the brake system

Do not turn the handlebars orthe handlebar fitting on thehandlebar.

WARNING

Adjusting the brake leverwhile ridingRisk of accident

Do not attempt to adjust thebrake lever unless the motor-cycle is at a standstill.

Turn adjusting screw 1 anti-clockwise to increase the spanbetween the brake lever andthe handlebar grip.Turn adjusting screw 1clockwise to reduce the spanbetween the brake lever andthe handlebar grip.

NOTICE

The adjusting screw is easier toturn if you push the brake leverforward.

Spring preloadAdjustmentIt is essential to set spring pre-load of the rear suspension tosuit the load carried by the mo-torcycle. Increase spring pre-load when the vehicle is heavilyloaded and reduce spring preloadaccordingly when the vehicle islightly loaded.

Adjusting spring preloadfor rear wheel

Removing seat ( 122).Removing the toolkit.

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WARNING

Spring preload setting andspring-strut damping settingnot matched.Impaired handling.

Adjust spring-strut damping tosuit spring preload.

If you want to increase springpreload, use the tool from thetoolkit to turn adjuster knob 1clockwise.If you want to reduce springpreload, use the tool from thetoolkit to turn adjuster knob 1anticlockwise.

Basic setting of springpreload, rear

without Dynamic ESA OE

Turn the adjuster knobcounter-clockwise as far asit will go. (One-up withoutluggage)

Turn the adjuster knobcounter-clockwise as far asit will go, then back it off20 turns in the clockwisedirection. (One-up withluggage)

Turn the adjuster knob clock-wise as far as it will go. (Two-up with luggage)

Stow the on-board toolkit in itscorrect position.Installing seat ( 123).

DampingAdjustmentDamping must be adapted to suitthe condition of the surface onwhich the motorcycle is riddenand to suit spring preload.

An uneven surface requiressofter damping than a smoothsurface.An increase in spring preloadrequires firmer damping, a re-duction in spring preload re-quires softer damping.

Adjusting the dampingcharacteristic for rearwheel

Place the motorcycle on itsstand on firm, even ground.

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Adjust the damping action byturning adjusting screw 1.

Turn the adjusting screw 1clockwise to harden the damp-ing action.

Turn the adjusting screw 1 an-ticlockwise to soften the damp-ing action.

Basic setting of rear-suspension damping

characteristic


Turn the adjusting screw asfar as it will go clockwise, thenback it off 1.5 turns. (One-upwithout luggage)

Turn the adjusting screw asfar as it will go clockwise, thenback it off 0.5 turns. (One-upwith luggage)

Turn the adjusting screw asfar as it will go clockwise, thenback it off 0.25 turn. (Two-upwith luggage)

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Riding

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Comply with checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

When changing the loadstatus: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Always before riding off: . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Every 3rd refuelling stop: . . . . . . . . . . 163

Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Shifting gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Off-roading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Securing motorcycle for transporta-tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

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Safety instructionsRider's equipmentThe following clothing will protectyou on every ride:

HelmetSuitGlovesBoots

This applies even to shortjourneys, and to every seasonof the year. Your authorisedBMW Motorrad Retailer will beglad to advise you on the correctclothing for every purpose.

Restricted angle of heelwith low-slungOE

A motorcycle with loweredsuspension has less groundclearance and cannot cornerat angles of heel as extremeas those achievable by acounterpart motorcycle withstandard-height suspension (see

the section entitled "Technicaldata").

WARNING

When a motorcycle withlowered suspension is cor-nering, certain componentscan come into contact withthe surface at a bank angleless than that to which therider is accustomed.Risk of falling

Carefully try out the limits ofthe motorcycle's bank angleand adapt your style of ridingaccordingly.

Test your motorcycle's angleof heel in situations that do notinvolve risk. When riding overkerbs and similar obstacles, bearin mind that your motorcycle'sground clearance is limited.

Lowering the motorcycle'ssuspension shortens suspensiontravel. Ride comfort might berestricted as a result. Be sure toadjust spring preload accordingly,particularly for riding two-up.

Load correctly

WARNING

Handling adversely affectedby overloading and imbal-anced loadsRisk of falling

Do not exceed the permissiblegross weight and be sure tocomply with the instructions onloading.

Adjusting spring preload set-ting and damping to the totalweight.with case OA

Ensure that the case volumeson the left and right are equal.

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Make sure that the weight isuniformly distributed betweenright and left.Pack heavy items at the bot-tom of the cases and towardthe inboard side.Note the maximum permissiblepayload and the speed limitfor riding with cases fitted, asstated on the label inside thecase (see also the section en-titled "Accessories").

with topcaseOA

Note the maximum permissiblepayload and the speed limitfor riding with topcase fitted,as stated on the label insidethe case (see also the sectionentitled "Accessories").

with tank bag OA

Note the maximum permissiblepayload of the tank rucksack(see also the section entitled"Accessories").

Payload of tank rucksack

max 5 kg

with rear softbagOA

Note the maximum permiss-ible payload of the rear softbag(see also the section entitled"Accessories").

Payload of rear softbag

max 1.5 kg

SpeedIf you ride at high speed, alwaysbear in mind that various bound-ary conditions can adversely af-fect the handling of your motor-cycle, e.g.:

Spring-strut and shock-ab-sorber system not set up cor-rectlyImbalanced load

Loose clothingInsufficient tyre pressurePoor tyre treadAdded luggage systems suchas cases, topcase and tankrucksack.

Maximum speed withknobbly tyres or wintertyres

DANGER

Maximum speed of the mo-torcycle is higher than thepermissible maximum ratedspeed of the tyresRisk of accident due to tyre dam-age at high speed

Comply with the tyre-specificspeed restrictions.

Always bear the maximum per-missible speed of the tyres inmind when riding a motorcyclefitted with knobbly tyres or wintertyres.

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Affix a label stating the maximumpermissible speed to the instru-ment panel in the rider's field ofvision.

Risk of poisoningExhaust fumes contain carbonmonoxide, which is colourlessand odourless but highly toxic.

WARNING

Exhaust gases adversely af-fecting healthRisk of asphyxiation

Do not inhale exhaust fumes.Do not run the engine in anenclosed space.

Risk of burn injury

CAUTION

Engine and exhaust systembecome very hot when thevehicle is in useRisk of burn injury

When you park the vehiclemake sure that no-one and noobjects can come into contactwith the hot engine and ex-haust system.

Catalytic converterIf misfiring causes unburned fuelto enter the catalytic converter,there is a danger of overheatingand damage.The following guidelines must beobserved:

Do not run the fuel tank dryDo not attempt to start or runthe engine with a spark-plugcap disconnectedStop the engine immediately ifit misfiresUse only unleaded fuelComply with all specified main-tenance intervals.

ATTENTION

Unburned fuel in catalyticconverterDamage to catalytic converter

Note the points listed forprotection of the catalyticconverter.

Risk of overheating

ATTENTION

Engine running for prolongedperiod with vehicle at stand-stillOverheating due to insufficientcooling; in extreme cases vehiclefire

Do not allow the engine to idleunnecessarily.Ride away immediately afterstarting the engine.

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Tampering

ATTENTION

Tampering with the motor-cycle (e.g. engine manage-ment ECU, throttle valves,clutch)Damage to the affected parts,failure of safety-relevant func-tions, voiding of warranty

Do not tamper with the vehiclein any way that could result intuned performance.

Comply with checklistAt regular intervals, use thechecklist below to check yourmotorcycle.

When changing theload status:


Adjusting spring preload forrear wheel ( 156).

Adjusting the dampingcharacteristic for rear wheel( 157).

with Dynamic ESA OE

Adjusting the chassis andsuspension ( 114).

Always before ridingoff:

Check operation of the brakesystem.Check operation of the lightsand signalling equipment.Checking clutch function( 200).Checking tyre tread depth( 204).Checking tyre pressure( 203).Check that cases and luggageare securely held in place.

Every 3rd refuellingstop:

Checking engine oil level( 194).Checking front brake pad thick-ness ( 197).Checking rear brake pad thick-ness ( 197).Checking brake-fluid level, frontbrakes ( 198).Checking the brake-fluid level,rear brakes ( 199).Check coolant level ( 201).Lubricating chain ( 225).Checking chain sag ( 225).

StartingStarting the engine

ATTENTION

Sufficient gearbox lubricationonly with the engine is run-ning.Gearbox damage

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Do not allow the motorcycle toroll for a lengthy period of timeor push it a long distance withthe engine switched off.

Switching on ignition ( 86).Pre-Ride-Check is performed.( 164)ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-gress. ( 165)ASC self-diagnosis is in pro-gress. ( 166)with riding modes Pro OE

DTC self-diagnosis is in pro-gress. ( 166)Select neutral or, if a gear isengaged, pull the clutch lever.

NOTICE

You cannot start the motorcyclewith the side stand extended anda gear engaged. The engine willswitch itself off if you start it withthe gearbox in neutral and thenengage a gear before retractingthe side stand.

When starting a cold engineat low ambient temperatures:disengage the clutch and turnthe throttle grip slightly to openthe throttle.

Press the starter button 1.

NOTICE

The start attempt is automatic-ally interrupted if battery voltageis too low. Recharge the batterybefore you start the engine, oruse jump leads and a donor bat-tery to start.

See the subsection on jumpstarting in "Maintenance" formore details.

The engine starts.

If the engine refuses to start,consult the troubleshootingchart in the section entitled"Technical data". ( 252)

Pre-Ride-CheckWhen the ignition is switchedon, the instrument cluster runs atest of the indicator and warninglights. This test is known as the"Pre-Ride-Check". The test isaborted if you start the enginebefore it completes.

Phase 1All indicator and warning lightsare switched on.

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After a longer vehicle standstillperiod, an animation is displayedwhen the system starts up.

Phase 2The 'General' warning lightchanges from red to yellow.

Phase 3All the indicator and warninglights switched on in the initialphase are switched off in reversesequence.

The malfunction indicator lamponly goes out after 15 seconds.

If one of the indicator and warn-ing lights did not switch on:


ABS self-diagnosisBMW Motorrad ABS performsself-diagnosis to ensure its op-erability. Self-diagnosis startsautomatically when you switch onthe ignition.

Phase 1Test of the diagnosis-compat-ible system components withthe vehicle at a standstill.

The ABS indicator lightflashes.

Phase 2Test of the wheel-speedsensors as the vehicle pullsaway from rest.

The ABS indicator lightflashes.

ABS self-diagnosiscompleted

The ABS indicator and warninglight goes out.


The ABS function is not avail-able, because self-diagnosisdid not complete. (The motor-cycle has to reach a definedminimum speed for the wheelspeed sensors to be checked:5 km/h)

If an indicator showing an ABSfault appears when ABS self-dia-gnosis completes:

You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that the ABS functionis not available.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW MotorradRetailer.

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ASC self-diagnosisBMW Motorrad ASC performsself-diagnosis to ensure its op-erability. Self-diagnosis is per-formed automatically when youswitch on the ignition.

Phase 1Test of the diagnosable systemcomponents with the vehicle ata standstill.

ASC indicator and warninglight slow-flashes.

Phase 2Test of the diagnosis-compat-ible system components whilethe motorcycle is on the move.

ASC indicator and warninglight slow-flashes.

ASC self-diagnosiscompleted

The ASC indicator and warninglight goes out.

Check all the indicator andwarning lights.


The ASC function is not avail-able, because self-diagnosisdid not complete. (The motor-cycle has to reach a definedminimum speed for the wheelsensors to be checked: min5 km/h)

If an indicator showing an ASCfault appears when ASC self-diagnosis completes:

You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that the ASC functionis not available.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW MotorradRetailer.

DTC self-diagnosiswith riding modes Pro OE

BMW Motorrad DTC performsself-diagnosis to ensure its op-erability. Self-diagnosis is per-formed automatically when youswitch on the ignition.

Phase 1Test of the diagnosis-compat-ible system components withthe vehicle at a standstill.


Phase 2Drive off test of the systemcomponents with diagnosticcapability.


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DTC self-diagnosiscompleted

The DTC symbol no longershows.

Check all the indicator andwarning lights.



If an indicator showing an DTCfault appears when DTC self-diagnosis completes:

You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that the DTC functionis not available or the function-ality might be subject to certainrestrictions.


Running inEngine

Until the running-in check,vary the throttle opening andengine-speed range frequently;avoid riding at constant enginerpm for prolonged periods.Try to do most of your rid-ing during this initial period ontwisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid-ing high-speed main roads andhighways if possible.Comply with the running-inspeeds.

Running-in speed

<6500 min-1 (Odometer read-ing 0...1200 km)

Running-in speed

no full load (Odometer reading0...1200 km)

Note the mileage after whichthe running-in check should becarried out.

Mileage until the firstrunning-in check

500...1200 km

Brake padsNew brake pads have to be runin before they can achieve theiroptimum friction levels. Thereduced braking effect can becompensated for by greater pres-sure on the brake lever.

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WARNING

New brake padsLonger stopping distance, risk ofaccident

Apply the brakes in goodtime.

TyresNew tyres have a smooth sur-face. This must be roughened byriding in a restrained manner atvarious heel angles until the tyresare run in. This running in pro-cedure is essential if the tyres areto achieve maximum grip.

WARNING

New tyres losing grip on wetroads and at extreme bankanglesRisk of accident

Ride carefully and avoid ex-tremely sharp inclines.

Shifting gearwith shift assistant Pro OE

Shift assistant Pro

NOTICE

Whenever the Pro shift assist-ant shifts gears, cruise controlis automatically disengaged forsafety reasons.

Select the gears in the usualway by using the foot-operatedgearshift lever.The shift assistant assists up-shifts and downshifts without

the rider having to pull theclutch or close the throttle.This is not an automatic-shiftsystem.The rider is the most importantpart of the system and decideswhen to shift gears.The sensor 1 on the gearshiftshaft registers the gearshiftrequest and triggers shift as-sistance.When riding at a steady speedin a low gear at high enginerpm, an attempt to shift gearwithout pulling the clutch cancause a severe load-changereaction.BMW Motorrad recommendsdisengaging the clutch forshifts in these circumstances.It is advisable to avoid usingthe Pro shift assistant at enginespeeds close to the limits atwhich the governor cuts in tolimit engine rpm.

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Shift assistance is not availablein the following situations:With clutch lever pulled.Shift lever not in its initial posi-tion.Upshifts with the throttle valveclosed (coasting overrun) andwhen decelerating.When downshifting with throttlevalve open.After a gearshift, you must fullyrelease the gearshift lever be-fore the gear can be shiftedagain with the Pro shift assist-ant.See the section "Engineeringdetails" for more information onthe Pro shift assistant:with riding modes Pro OE

Shift assistant Pro ( 189)

Off-roadingAfter off-roadingBMW Motorrad recommendschecking the following after ridingthe motorcycle off-road:

Tyre pressure

WARNING

Lower tyre pressure for off-roading in operation onsmooth roadsRisk of accident due to impaireddriving characteristics.

Always check that the tyrepressures are correct.

Brakes

WARNING

Driving on unpaved or dirtroadsDelayed braking efficiency dueto soiled brake disks and brakepads.

Brake early until the brakes areclean.

ATTENTION

Riding on unsurfaced or dirtyroadsIncreased brake pad wear

Check the thickness of thebrake pads more frequentlyand replace the brake pads ingood time.

Spring preload and shock-absorber settings

WARNING

Changed values for springpreload and spring strutdamping for off-roadingImpaired driving characteristicson paved roads

Before leaving the off-road ter-rain, set the correct spring pre-load and shock absorption.

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RimsBMW Motorrad recommendschecking the rims for damageafter off-roading.

Air filter element

ATTENTION

Dirty air filter elementEngine damage

If you ride in dusty terraincheck the air filter element forclogging at shorter intervals;clean or replace as necessary.

Operation in very dusty condi-tions (desert, steppes, or the like)necessitates the use of air filterelements specially designed forconditions of this nature.

BrakesHow can stoppingdistance be minimised?Each time the brakes are applied,a load distribution shift takesplace with the load shifting for-ward from the rear to the frontwheel. The sharper the vehicledecelerates, the more load isshifted to the front wheel. Thehigher the wheel load, the morebraking force can be transmittedwithout the wheel locking.To optimise stopping distance,apply the front brakes rapidly andkeep on increasing the force youapply to the brake lever. Thismakes the best possible use ofthe dynamic increase in load atthe front wheel. Remember topull the clutch at the same time.In the "panic braking situations"that are trained so frequently,braking force is applied as rap-idly as possible and with the

rider's full force applied to thebrake levers; under these circum-stances, the dynamic shift in loaddistribution cannot keep pacewith the increase in decelerationand the tyres cannot transmit thefull braking force to the surfaceof the road. Under these circum-stances the front wheel can lockup.BMW Motorrad ABS preventsthe front wheel from locking up.

Panic brakingIf the vehicle decelerates sharplyabove 50 km/h, the brake lightwill flash rapidly to warn roadusers behind the vehicle.If the vehicle decelerates to be-low 15 km/h, the hazard warninglights come on. When the speedincreases to above 20 km/h,the hazard warning lights areswitched off again automatically.

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Descending mountainpasses

WARNING

Braking only with the rearbrake on mountain descentsBrake fade, destruction of thebrakes due to overheating

Use both front and rear brakes,and make use of the engine'sbraking effect as well.

Wet and dirty brakesWetness and dirt on the brakediscs and the brake pads dimin-ish braking efficiency.Delayed braking action or poorbraking efficiency must bereckoned with in the followingsituations:

Riding in the rain or throughpuddles of water.After the vehicle has beenwashed.

Riding on salted or grittedroads.After work has been carried onthe brakes, due to traces of oilor grease.Riding on dirt-covered surfacesor off-road.

WARNING

Wetness and dirt result indiminished braking efficiencyRisk of accident

Apply the brakes lightly whileriding to remove wetness anddirt, or dismount and clean thebrakes.Think ahead and brake in goodtime until full braking efficiencyis restored.

ABS Prowith riding modes Pro OE

Physical limits applicable tomotorcycling

WARNING

Braking when corneringRisk of crash despite ABS Pro

Invariably, it remains the rider'sresponsibility to adapt ridingstyle to riding conditions.Do not take risks that wouldnegate the additional safetyoffered by this system.

Possibility of a fall notprecludedAlthough ABS Pro provides therider with valuable assistance andconstitutes a huge advance insafety for braking with the mo-torcycle banked for cornering, itcannot under any circumstancesbe considered as redefining thephysical limits that apply to mo-torcycling. It is still possible forthese limits to be overshot dueto misjudgement or rider error. In

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extreme cases this can result in acrash.

Use on public roadsABS Pro helps make the mo-torcycle even safer for riding onpublic roads. When the brakesare applied because of an un-foreseen hazard when the mo-torcycle is banked for cornering,within the physical limits that ap-ply to motorcycling the systemprevents the wheels from lockingand skidding away.

NOTICE

ABS Pro was not developed toenhance individual braking per-formance with the motorcyclebanked into corners.

Parking yourmotorcycleSide stand

Switch off the engine.

ATTENTION

Poor ground underneath thestandRisk of damage to parts if vehicletopples

Always check that the groundunder the stand is level andfirm.

ATTENTION

Additional weight placingstrain on the side standRisk of damage to parts if vehicletopples

Do not sit or lean on thevehicle while it is propped onthe side stand.

Extend the side stand and propthe motorcycle on the stand.If the camber of the roadwaypermits, turn the handlebars allthe way to the left.The motorcycle should alwaysface uphill on a gradient; select1st gear.

Centre standwith centre stand OE

Switch off the engine.

ATTENTION

Poor ground underneath thestandRisk of damage to parts if vehicletopples

Always check that the groundunder the stand is level andfirm.

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ATTENTION

Centre stand folds in due tosharp movementsRisk of damage to parts if vehicletopples

Do not lean or sit on thevehicle with the centre standextended.

Extend the centre stand and liftthe motorcycle onto the stand.

RefuellingFuel gradeRequirementTo ensure optimal fuel consump-tion, fuel should be sulphur-freeor as low-sulphur as possible.

ATTENTION

Engine operation with leadedfuelDamage to catalytic converter

Do not attempt to run thevehicle on leaded fuel or fuelwith metallic additives (e.g.manganese or iron).

Fuels with a maximum ethanolcontent of 15%, that is E15,can be used.

Recommended fuelgrade

Regular, unleaded (max-imum 15 % ethanol,E15)91 ROZ/RONmin 87 AKI

Pay attention to the followingsymbols in the fuel filler capand on the fuel pump:

Refuelling

WARNING

Fuel is highly flammableRisk of fire and explosion

Do not smoke. Never bringa naked flame near the fueltank.

WARNING

Escape of fuel due to heat-induced expansion if fueltank is overfilledRisk of falling

Do not overfill the fuel tank.

ATTENTION

Wetting of plastic surfacesby fuelDamage to the surfaces (surfacesbecome unsightly or dull)

Clean plastic surfaces immedi-ately after contact with fuel.

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Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.

Open protective flap 1.Unlock the fuel tank cap 2 ofthe fuel tank by turning the ig-nition key clockwise and openup.

Refuel with fuel up to the loweredge of the fuel filler neck.

NOTICE

When refuelling after running onreserve, make sure that you topup the tank to a level above re-serve, so that the new level isdetected and the fuel reserve in-dicator light is switched off.

NOTICE

The "usable fuel capacity" spe-cified in the technical data is thequantity that the fuel tank couldhold if refilled after it had been

run dry and the engine had cutout due to a lack of fuel.

Fuel tank capacity

approx. 15 l

Reserve fuel

approx. 3.5 l

Press the fuel tank cap downfirmly to close.Remove ignition key and closefuel tank cap.

Refuellingwith Keyless Ride OE

RequirementThe steering lock is disengaged.

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WARNING

Fuel is highly flammableRisk of fire and explosion

Do not smoke. Never bringa naked flame near the fueltank.

WARNING

Escape of fuel due to heat-induced expansion if fueltank is overfilledRisk of falling

Do not overfill the fuel tank.

ATTENTION

Wetting of plastic surfacesby fuelDamage to the surfaces (surfacesbecome unsightly or dull)

Clean plastic surfaces immedi-ately after contact with fuel.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.with Keyless Ride OE

Switching off ignition ( 89).

NOTICE

The fuel filler cap can be openedwithin the defined waiting timeafter the ignition has beenswitched off, without the radio-operated key being withinrange.

Waiting time for openingfuel filler cap

2 min

There are two variant waysof opening the fuel filler cap:Within the waiting time.After the waiting time has ex-pired.

Version 1with Keyless Ride OE

RequirementWithin the after-running period

Slowly pull tab 1 on the fuelfiller cap up.Fuel filler cap unlocks.Fully open the fuel filler cap.

Version 2with Keyless Ride OE

RequirementAfter the waiting time has expired

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Bring the radio-operated keyinto range.Slowly pull tab 1 up.The indicator light for theradio-operated key flasheswhile the search for the radio-operated key is in progress.Slowly pull tab 1 on the fuelfiller cap up again.Fuel filler cap unlocks.Fully open the fuel filler cap.

Refuel with fuel of the gradestated above; do not fill thetank past the bottom edge ofthe filler neck.

NOTICE

When refuelling after running onreserve, make sure that you topup the tank to a level above re-serve, so that the new level isdetected and the fuel reserve in-dicator light is switched off.

NOTICE

The "usable fuel capacity" spe-cified in the technical data is thequantity that the fuel tank couldhold if refilled after it had beenrun dry and the engine had cutout due to a lack of fuel.

Fuel tank capacity

approx. 15 l

Reserve fuel

approx. 3.5 l

Press down firmly on the fillercap of the fuel tank.The fuel filler cap engages withan audible click.The fuel filler cap locks auto-matically when the waiting timeexpires.The engaged fuel filler caplocks immediately when yousecure the steering lock orswitch on the ignition.

Securing motorcyclefor transportation

Make sure that all componentsthat might come into contactwith straps used to secure themotorcycle are adequately pro-tected against scratching, e.g.adhesive tape or soft clothsshould be used for this pur-pose.

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ATTENTION

Vehicle topples to side whenbeing lifted on to standRisk of damage to parts if vehicletopples

Secure the vehicle to prevent ittoppling, preferably with the as-sistance of a second person.

Push the motorcycle onto thetransportation flat and hold it inposition: do not place it on theside stand or centre stand.

ATTENTION

Trapping of componentsComponent damage

Do not trap components suchas brake lines or cable legs.

At the front, secure the strapsto the bottom fork bridge onboth sides and tighten thestraps.

Secure the straps behind onboth sides on the rear frameand tighten.Tighten all the straps uniformly;the vehicle's suspension shouldbe compressed as tightly aspossible front and rear.

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Engineering details


Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . 180

Automatic Stability Control(ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Dynamic Traction Control(DTC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Tyre pressure monitoring(RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

Shift assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

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General instructionsTo find out more about engineer-ing, go to:bmw-motorrad.com/techno-logy

Anti-lock brake system(ABS)How does ABS work?The amount of braking force thatcan be transferred to the roaddepends on factors that includethe coefficient of friction of theroad surface. Loose stones, iceand snow or a wet road all havemuch lower coefficients of frictionthan a clean, dry asphalt surface.The lower the coefficient of fric-tion, the longer the braking dis-tance.If the rider increases brakingpressure to the extent that brak-ing force exceeds the maximumtransferable limit, the wheels startto lock and the motorcycle loses

its directional stability; a fall isimminent. Before this situationcan occur, ABS intervenes andadapts braking pressure to themaximum transferable brakingforce, so the wheels continueto turn and directional stabilityis maintained irrespective of thecondition of the road surface.

What are the effects ofsurface irregularities?Humps and surface irregularit-ies can cause the wheels to losecontact temporarily with the roadsurface; if this happens the brak-ing force that can be transmittedto the road can drop to zero. Ifthe rider brakes in this situation,the ABS has to reduce the brakepressure in order to ensure driv-ing stability when resuming con-tact with the road. At this instant,BMW Motorrad ABS must act onthe assumption of an extremelylow coefficient of friction (gravel,

ice, snow), so that the wheels willcontinue to rotate under all ima-ginable circumstances meaningthat driving stability is ensured.As soon as is registers the ac-tual circumstances, the systemreacts instantly and adjusts brak-ing force accordingly to achieveoptimum braking.

Rear wheel liftUnder very severe and suddendeceleration, however, undercertain circumstances it is pos-sible that the BMW MotorradABS will be unable to preventthe rear wheel from lifting clearof the ground. If this happensthe outcome can be a highsidingsituation in which the motorcyclecan flip over.

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WARNING

Rear wheel lift due to severebrakingRisk of falling

When you brake sharply, bearin mind that ABS control can-not always be relied on to pre-vent the rear wheel from liftingclear of the ground.

How is the BMW MotorradABS designed?BMW Motorrad ABS ensuresdriving stability on any surfacewithin the possibilities of thephysics of riding. The system isnot optimised for special require-ments that apply under extremecompetitive situations off-road oron the track.

Special situationsThe speeds of the front and rearwheels are compared as onemeans of detecting a wheel'sincipient tendency to lock. Ifthe system registers implaus-ible values for a lengthy periodthe ABS function is deactivatedfor safety reasons and an ABSfault message is issued. Self-dia-gnosis has to complete beforefault messages can be issued.In addition to problems with theBMW Motorrad ABS, exceptionalriding conditions can also causea fault message to be issued:

Riding for a lengthy period withthe front wheel lifted off theground (wheelie).Rear wheel rotating with thevehicle held stationary by ap-plying the front brake (burn-out).Heating up with the motorcycleon the centre stand or an auxil-

iary stand, engine idling or witha gear engaged.Rear wheel locked for a lengthyperiod, for example while des-cending off-road.

If a fault message is issued onaccount of exceptional ridingconditions, you can reactivatethe ABS function by switchingthe ignition off and on again.

What is the role of regularservicing?

WARNING

Brake system not regularlyservicedRisk of accident

In order to ensure that theBMW Motorrad ABS is alwaysmaintained in optimum condi-tion, it is essential for you tocomply strictly with the spe-cified inspection intervals.

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Safety reservesBMW Motorrad ABS may notmislead the rider into a carelessriding style because they can relyon shorter stopping distances.It is primarily there to providea safety reserve for emergencysituations.Take care in bends! Braking inbends is subject to particularlaws relating to the physics ofriding which even BMW MotorradABS cannot evade.

Evolution of ABS toABS Pro

with ABS Pro OE

Until now, the BMW MotorradABS helped ensure a very highdegree of safety for brakingwith the motorcycle uprightand travelling in a straight line.Now ABS Pro offers enhancedsafety for braking in cornersas well. ABS Pro prevents the

wheels from locking even undersharp braking. ABS Pro reducesabrupt changes in steeringforce, particularly in panic-braking situations, counteractingthe vehicle's otherwise naturalbut undesirable tendency tostraighten up.

ABS interventionTechnically speaking, dependingon the riding situation ABS Proadapts ABS intervention to themotorcycle's bank angle. Signalsfor rate of roll and rate of yawand lateral acceleration are usedto calculate bank angle.As the motorcycle is heeled overmore and more as it banks intoa corner, an increasingly strictlimit is imposed on the brake-pressure gradient for the start ofbrake application. This slows thebuild-up of brake pressure to acorresponding degree. Addition-ally, pressure modulation is more

uniform across the range of ABSintervention.

Advantages for the riderThe advantages of ABS Pro forthe rider are sensitive responseand high braking and directionalstability combined with best-casedeceleration of the motorcycle,even when cornering.

Automatic StabilityControl (ASC)How does the ASC work?BMW Motorrad ASC comparesthe speeds of the front and rearwheels. The differential is usedto compute slip as a measure ofthe reserves of stability availableat the rear wheel. The enginecontrol intervenes and adapts theengine torque accordingly if slipexceeds a certain limit.

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How is the BMW MotorradASC designed?BMW Motorrad ASC is designedas an assistance system for therider and for use on public roads.The extent to which the rider af-fects ASC control can be consid-erable (weight shifts when cor-nering, items of luggage loose onthe motorcycle), especially whenthe style of riding takes rider andmachine close to the limits im-posed by physics.The system is not optimised forspecial requirements that applyunder extreme competitive situ-ations off-road or on the track.BMW Motorrad ASC can be de-activated in these cases.

WARNING

Risky ridingRisk of accident despite ASC

Invariably, the rider bears re-sponsibility for assessing road

and traffic conditions and ad-opting his or her style of ridingaccordingly.Do not take risks that wouldnegate the additional safetyoffered by this system.

Special situationsIn accordance with the laws ofphysics, the ability to accelerateis restricted more and more asthe angle of heel increases. Con-sequently, there can be a per-ceptible lag in acceleration out ofvery tight bends.

The speeds of the front andrear wheels are compared asone means of detecting the rearwheel's incipient tendency tospin or slip sideways. If the sys-tem registers implausible valuesfor a lengthy period the ASCfunction is deactivated for safetyreasons and an ASC fault mes-sage is issued. Self-diagnosis

has to complete before faultmessages can be issued.The BMW Motorrad ASC canswitch off automatically underthe exceptional riding conditionsoutlined below.Exceptional ridingconditions:

Riding for a lengthy period withthe front wheel lifted off theground (wheelie) with ASC de-activated.Rear wheel rotating with thevehicle held stationary by ap-plying the front brake (burn-out).Heating up with the motorcycleon the centre stand or an auxil-iary stand, engine idling or witha gear engaged.

Switch the ignition off and onand subsequently ride the vehicleat a speed over 5 km/h to react-ivate ASC.

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If the front wheel lifts clear of theground under sharp acceleration,the ASC reduces engine torqueuntil the front wheel regains con-tact with the ground.Under these circumstances,BMW Motorrad recommendsrolling the throttle slightly closedso as to restore stability with theleast possible delay.

When riding on a slippery sur-face, never snap the throttle gripfully closed without pulling theclutch at the same time. En-gine braking torque can causethe rear wheel to lock, with a cor-responding loss of stability. TheBMW Motorrad ASC is unable tocontrol a situation of this nature.

Dynamic TractionControl (DTC)


How does traction controlwork?Traction control is available intwo versions

without provision for the bankangle: Automatic Stability Con-trol ASCASC is a rudimentary functionintended to prevent falls.with provision for bank angle:Dynamic Traction Control DTCDTC regulation is more del-icate and more comfortablethanks to the additional bankangle and acceleration informa-tion.

The traction control system com-pares the speed of rotation atthe circumferences of the frontwheel and the rear wheel. Thedifferential is used to compute

slip as a measure of the reservesof stability available at the rearwheel. If slip exceeds a certainlimit, the engine managementsystem intervenes and adaptsengine torque accordingly.

WARNING

Risky ridingRisk of accident despite DTC

Invariably, the rider bears re-sponsibility for assessing roadand traffic conditions and ad-opting his or her style of ridingaccordingly.Do not take risks that wouldnegate the additional safetyoffered by this system.

Special situationsIn accordance with the laws ofphysics, the ability to accelerateis restricted more and more asthe angle of heel increases. Con-sequently, there can be a per-

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ceptible reduction in accelerationout of very tight bends.

The speeds of the front and rearwheels are compared and DTC,unlike ASC, also takes the bankangle into account in processingdata to detect the rear wheel'sincipient tendency to spin or slipsideways.

If the electronic processor re-ceives values for the bank anglethat it considers implausible overa lengthy period, a dummy valueis used for the bank angle or theDTC function is switched off.Under these circumstances theindicator for a DTC fault shows.Self-diagnosis has to completebefore fault messages can be is-sued.The BMW Motorrad TractionControl can shut down automat-ically under the exceptional ridingconditions outlined below.

Exceptional ridingconditions:

Riding for a lengthy period withthe front wheel lifted off theground (wheelie).Rear wheel rotating with thevehicle held stationary by ap-plying the front brake (burn-out).Heating up with the motorcycleon an auxiliary stand, in neutralor with a gear engaged.

Accelerating the motorcycle toa defined minimum speed afterswitching the ignition off andthen on again reactivates theDTC after a fault.

Minimum speed for ac-tivation of DTC

min 5 km/h

If the front wheel lifts clear of theground under severe accelera-tion, the ASC or DTC reducesengine torque in the RAIN andROAD riding modes until the frontwheel regains contact with theground.The ENDURO riding mode is de-signed for off-road operation andnot suitable for on-road opera-tion.Front wheel lift-off detectionallows brief wheelies in theDYNAMIC and ENDURO ridingmodes.BMW Motorrad recommendsturning the throttle grip backslightly when lifting the frontwheel in order to reach a stabledriving condition again as soonas possible.

When riding on a slippery sur-face, never snap the throttle gripfully closed without pulling theclutch at the same time. En-

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gine braking torque can causethe rear wheel to skid, with a cor-responding loss of stability. TheBMW Motorrad DTC is unable tocontrol a situation of this nature.

Riding modeSelectionTo adjust the motorcycle to theroad condition and the desireddriving experience, the followingriding modes can be selected:

RAINROAD (Standard mode)


DYNAMICENDURO

For each of these riding modesthere is a calibrated setting forthe ABS, ASC and DTC sys-tems as well as for the throttleresponse.

with Dynamic ESA OE

The adjustment of the DynamicESA also depends on the ridingmode selected.

In every riding mode, ABS and/or ASC⁄DTC can be switchedoff. The following explanationsalways refer to the driving safetysystems that are switched on.

Throttle responseIn the riding modes RAIN andENDURO: the engine responsecharacteristics are reserved.In the riding mode ROAD: theengine response characteristicsare optimal and direct.In the riding mode DYNAMIC:the engine response character-istics are optimal and dynamic.

ABSThe rear wheel lift-off detectionis activated in all riding modes.

In the riding modes DYNAMICand ENDURO, the rear wheellift-off detection is reduced toachieve a higher braking effect.In RAIN, ROAD, and DYNAMICriding modes, the ABS is set toon-road mode.In ENDURO riding mode, ABSis set to off-road mode withroad tyres.


In RAIN, ROAD and DYNAMICriding modes, ABS Pro is fullyavailable. The tendency of themotorcycle to straighten upwhen the brakes are appliedwith the machine banked forcornering is reduced to a min-imum.In ENDURO riding mode,ABS Pro is only availablein conditions with a goodcoefficient of friction. Supportis reduced compared withROAD riding mode and

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instead, it is configured togenerate a maximum brakingeffect.


ASCThe front wheel lift-off detec-tion is activated in all ridingmodes.ASC has been calibrated foron-road operation.ASC provides high driving sta-bility in ROAD riding mode andmaximum driving stability inRAIN riding mode.


DTCTyres

In the RAIN, ROAD andDYNAMIC riding modes,DTC is calibrated to on-roadoperation with road tyres.In ENDURO riding mode, DTCis calibrated to off-road opera-tion with road tyres.

Driving stabilityIn RAIN riding mode, DTCintervenes early enough toachieve maximum driving sta-bility.In ROAD riding mode, DTCintervenes later than in RAINriding mode. This preventsthe rear wheel from spinningwhenever possible.In RAIN and ROAD ridingmodes, the front wheel isprevented from lifting.In DYNAMIC riding mode, DTCintervenes later than in ROADmode, so that it is possible toinduce slight drifts and briefwheelies when exiting a corner.In the ENDURO riding mode,DTC intervenes again later andcalibrated to off-road operationso that longer drifts and shortwheelies are possible whencoming out of the curve.

Mode changesThe riding mode can be changedwhile the vehicle is stationarywith the ignition on. It is possibleto change it while driving underthe following conditions:

No drive torque on the rearwheel.No brake pressure in the brakesystem.

The following steps must betaken to change the riding mode:

Close the throttle twistgrip.Release the brake levers.

The desired riding mode is ini-tially preselected. The modechange does not take place untilthe systems in question are all inthe appropriate state.The selection menu does notdisappear from the display un-til the mode change has takenplace.

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Tyre pressuremonitoring (RDC)


FunctionA sensor integrated into eachtyre measures the air tempera-ture and the air pressure insidethe tyre and transmits this in-formation to the control unit.The sensors are fitted with acentrifugal-force trip switch whichallows the measured values to betransmitted after the minimumspeed is exceeded the first time.

Minimum speed fortransmission of the RDC

measured values:

min 30 km/h

The display shows -- for eachtyre until the tyre-pressure signalis received for the first time. Thesensors continue to transmit the

measured-value signals for sometime after the vehicle comes to astop.

Transmission durationof the measured values

after vehicle standstill:

min 15 min

An error message is issued ifwheels without sensors are fit-ted to a vehicle equipped with anRDC control unit.

Tyre pressure rangesThe RDC control unit differenti-ates between three tyre-pressureranges, all of which are paramet-rised for the motorcycle:

Tyre pressure within permittedtolerance.Tyre pressure close to limit ofpermitted tolerance.Tyre pressure outside permit-ted tolerance.

TemperaturecompensationTyre pressure is a temperature-sensitive variable: pressure in-creases as tyre-air temperaturerises and decreases as tyre-airtemperature drops. Tyre-air tem-perature depends on ambienttemperature as well as on thestyle of riding and the duration ofthe ride.

The tyre pressures areshown in the display as

temperature compensated andalways refer to the followingtyre air temperature:

20 °C

The air lines available to the pub-lic in petrol stations and motor-way service areas have gaugesthat do not compensate for tem-perature; the reading shown bya gauge of this nature is thetemperature-dependent tyre-airpressure. As a result, the val-

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ues displayed there usually donot correspond to the values dis-played in the display.

Pressure adaptationCompare the RDC value on thedisplay with the value in the tableon the back cover of the rider'smanual. Then use the air-linegauge at a service station tocompensate for the differencebetween the RDC reading andthe value in the table.

Example

According to the Rider'sManual, the tyre pressureshould be the following value:

2.5 bar

The following value is shownin the display:

2.3 bar

Missing:

Example

0.2 bar

The tester on the filling stationshows:

2.4 bar

The tyre pressure must be in-creased to the following valueto reach the correct tyre pres-sure:

2.6 bar

Shift assistantwith riding modes Pro OE

Shift assistant ProYour vehicle is equipped with theshift assistant Pro, which wasinitially developed for racing andhas been adapted for touring. Itpermits upshifts and downshiftswithout declutching or closing

the throttle in virtually all load andrpm ranges.

Advantages70-80 % of all gearshifts on atrip can be done without usingthe clutch.Less relative movementbetween rider and passengerbecause the shift pauses areshorter.It is not necessary to close thethrottle valve when shifting un-der acceleration.When braking and downshifting(throttle valve closed), enginespeed is adjusted by blippingthe throttle.Shift time is shorter than agearshift with clutch actuation.

In order for the system to identifya request for a gearshift, the riderhas to move the shift lever fromits idle position in the desired dir-ection against the force of the

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spring through a certain "over-travel" at ordinary speed or rap-idly and keep the shift lever inthis position until the gearshift iscompleted. It is not necessaryto increase the force applied tothe shift lever while shifting isin progress. Once the gearshifthas completed the shift lever hasto be fully released before an-other gearshift with the Pro shiftassistant can take place. Keepthe corresponding load condi-tion (throttle grip position) con-stant before and during the gearshift for gear shifts using the shiftassistant Pro. A change in theposition of the throttle twistgripduring a gearshift can cause thefunction to abort and/or lead to amissed shift. The shift assistantPro provides no assistance forthe gear change if the rider de-clutches.

DownshiftingDownshifting is assisted untilmaximum rpm for the targetgear to be selected is reached.This prevents overrevving.

Maximum engine speed

max 9000 min-1

UpshiftingUpshifting is assisted until idlerpm for the target gear to beselected is reached.This prevents the engine fromdropping below idle speed.

Idle speed

1250 min-1 (Engine at regularoperating temperature)

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Maintenance


Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

Service tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

Body panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

Diagnostic connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

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General instructionsThe "Maintenance" chapter de-scribes straightforward proced-ures for checking and replacingcertain wear parts.Special tightening torques are lis-ted as applicable. The tighteningtorques for the threaded fasten-ers on your vehicle are listed inthe section entitled "Technicaldata".You will find information on moreextensive maintenance and repairwork in the Repair Manual onDVD for your vehicle, which isavailable from your authorisedBMW Motorrad Retailer.

Some of the work calls for spe-cial tools and a thorough know-ledge of the technology involved.If you are in doubt, consult aspecialist workshop, preferablyyour authorised BMW MotorradRetailer.

Toolkit

1 Screwdriver handle2 Reversible screwdriver

bladeWith star-head and plain-tip ends

Replacing bulbs for frontand rear turn indicators( 215).Replacing the licenceplate bulb ( 216).Removing battery( 221).Adjusting the dampingcharacteristic for rearwheel ( 157).

3 Open-ended spannerWidth across flats 14

Adjusting mirror arm( 154).

4 Torx wrench, T25/T30T25 on short end, T30 onlong end

Removing the tank cover( 217).

5 Hand leverAdjusting spring preloadfor rear wheel ( 156).

Service tool kitwith service toolkitOA

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BMW Motorrad has put togethera service tool set suitablefor your motorcycle for moreadvanced service operations(e.g. removing and refittingthe wheels). This tool set isavailable from your authorisedBMW Motorrad Retailer.

Front-wheel standInstalling the front-wheelstand

ATTENTION

Use of the BMW Motorradfront-wheel stand withoutalso using the auxiliary standRisk of damage to parts if vehicletopples

Place the motorcycle on anauxiliary stand before liftingthe front wheel with theBMW Motorrad front-wheelstand.

Place the motorcycle on a suit-able auxiliary stand.with centre stand OE


Use basic stand with tool num-ber (83 30 0 402 241) in com-

bination with front wheel holder(83 30 0 402 242).

Loosen the mounting bolts 1.Push the two adapters 2 apartuntil the front suspension fitsbetween them. Adjust the ad-apter studs to suit the frontsuspension.Use the retaining pins 3 to setthe front-wheel stand to thedesired height.Centre the front-wheel standrelative to the front wheel andpush it against the front axle.

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Align the two adapters 2 sothat the front suspension issecurely seated.Tighten mounting bolts withwheel 1.

Apply uniform pressure to pushthe front-wheel stand downand raise the motorcycle.

with centre stand OE

ATTENTION

Centre stand retracts if thevehicle lifted too highRisk of damage to parts if vehicletopples

When raising the vehicle, makesure that the centre stand re-mains on the ground.If necessary, adjust the heightof the front-wheel stand.

Make sure the motorcycle isstanding firmly.

Engine oilChecking engine oil level

ATTENTION

Misinterpretation of oil levelreading, because oil level istemperature-dependent (thehigher the temperature, thehigher the oil level)Engine damage

Check the oil level onlyafter a lengthy ride or whenthe engine is at operatingtemperature.

Wipe the area around the oilfiller neck clean.Allow the engine to idle untilthe fan starts up, then allow itto idle one minute longer.Switch off the engine.

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Make sure the engine is at op-erating temperature and holdthe motorcycle upright.with centre stand OE

ATTENTION

Vehicle topples to side whenbeing lifted on to standRisk of damage to parts if vehicletopples

Secure the vehicle to prevent ittoppling, preferably with the as-sistance of a second person.

Check that the engine is at op-erating temperature, make surethe ground is level and firmand place the motorcycle on itscentre stand.

Wait a minute.Remove oil dipstick 1.

Clean measuring area 2 with adry cloth

Place the oil dipstick on the oilfiller opening, but do not screwit in.Remove the oil dipstick andcheck the oil level.

Engine oil, specified level

Between MIN and MAX mark

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Engine oil, quantity fortopping up

Product recommended byBMW Motorrad: ADVANTECUltimate oil, SAE 5W-40,API SL / JASO MA2

max 0.5 l (Difference betweenMIN and MAX)

If the oil level is below the MINmark:

Topping up the engine oil( 196).

If the oil level is above the MAXmark:

Have the oil level correctedby a specialist workshop,preferably an authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer.

Fit oil dipstick.

Topping up the engine oilPlace the motorcycle on itsstand on firm, even ground.

Wipe the area around the fillerneck clean.

Remove oil dipstick 1.

ATTENTION

Use of insufficient engine oilor too much engine oilEngine damage

Always make sure that the oillevel is correct.

Top up the engine oil to thespecified level.Checking engine oil level( 194).Fit oil dipstick.

Brake systemChecking function ofbrakes

Operate brake lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.Press the footbrake lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.

If pressure points are not clearlyperceptible:

ATTENTION

Work on brake system notin compliance with correctprocedureRisk to operational reliability ofthe brake system

Have all work on the brake sys-tem undertaken by trained andqualified specialists.

Have the brakes checked by aspecialist workshop, preferably

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an authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Checking front brake padthickness


Visually inspect the left andright brake pads to ascertaintheir thickness. Viewing direc-tion: between wheel and frontsuspension towards the brakecalipers 1.

Brake-pad wear limit,front

min 1.0 mm (Friction padonly, without backing plate.The wear indicators, i.e. thegrooves, must be clearlyvisible.)

If the wear indicating marks areno longer clearly visible:

WARNING

Brake-pad thickness lessthan permissible minimum

Diminished braking effect, dam-age to the brakes

In order to ensure the depend-ability of the brake system, donot permit the brake pads towear past the minimum per-missible thickness.

Have the brake pads replacedby a specialist workshop,preferably an authorisedBMW Motorrad Retailer.

Checking rear brake padthickness


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Visually inspect the brake padsto ascertain their thickness.Viewing direction: from the reartowards the brake caliper 1.

Brake-pad wear limit,rear

min 1.0 mm (Friction pad only,without backing plate.)

If the brake pads are worn:

WARNING

Brake-pad thickness lessthan permissible minimumDiminished braking effect, dam-age to the brakes

In order to ensure the depend-ability of the brake system, donot permit the brake pads towear past the minimum per-missible thickness.

Have the brake pads replacedby a specialist workshop,preferably an authorisedBMW Motorrad Retailer.

Checking brake-fluidlevel, front brakes

WARNING

Not enough brake fluid inbrake fluid tankConsiderably reduced brakingpower due to air in the brakesystem

Adjust the riding mode imme-diately until the fault is rectified.Check the brake-fluid level atregular intervals.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.Move the handlebars to thestraight-ahead position.

Check the brake fluid level infront reservoir 1.

NOTICE

Wear of the brake pads causesthe brake fluid level in the reser-voir to sink.

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Brake fluid level, front

Brake fluid, DOT4

Do not permit the brake fluidlevel to drop below the MINmark. (Brake-fluid reservoirhorizontal, motorcycle upright)

If the brake fluid level drops be-low the permitted level:

Have the defect rectified asquickly as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorrad Re-tailer.

Checking the brake-fluidlevel, rear brakes

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and hold the motor-cycle upright.with centre stand OE


WARNING

Not enough brake fluid inbrake fluid tank

Considerably reduced brakingpower due to air in the brakesystem

Adjust the riding mode imme-diately until the fault is rectified.Check the brake-fluid level atregular intervals.

Check the brake fluid level inrear reservoir 1.

NOTICE

Wear of the brake pads causesthe brake fluid level in the reser-voir to sink.

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Brake fluid level, rear(visual inspection)

Brake fluid, DOT4

The brake fluid level may notdrop below the MIN mark.

If the brake fluid level drops be-low the permitted level:

Have the defect rectified asquickly as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorrad Re-tailer.

ClutchChecking clutch function

Pull the clutch lever.An increase in force with in-creasing actuation must beperceptible.

If no increase in force with in-creasing actuation is perceptible:

Have the clutch checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW MotorradRetailer.

Checking the clutch play

Repeatedly pull clutch lever 1tight against the grip.Pull clutch lever 1 gently untilresistance is perceptible, ob-serving the clutch play A.

Clutch cable play

5...8 mm (Handlebars instraight-ahead position, enginecold)

Clutch play is out of tolerance:Adjusting clutch play ( 201).

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Adjusting clutch play

Loosen lock nut 1.To increase clutch play, screwadjusting screw 2 into themanual controls.To reduce clutch play, unscrewadjusting screw 2 from themanual controls.

NOTICE

The distance between lock nutand nut (measured internally)must not exceed 14 mm.Consult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorisedBMW Motorrad Retailer, should

it only be possible to set thecorrect clutch play by unscrewingfurther.

Checking the clutch play( 200).Tighten lock nut 1 while hold-ing adjusting screw 2.

CoolantCheck coolant level

Place the motorcycle on itsstand on firm, even ground.Turn the handlebars all the wayto the right.

Check the coolant level in ex-pansion tank 1. Viewing dir-ection: from behind throughopening in right-hand side trimpanel.

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Coolant, specified level

Between MIN - MAX-mark onthe expansion tank (Enginecold)

If the coolant drops below thepermitted level:

Top up the coolant.

Topping up coolant

Undo screws for the radiatorcowl 1 from the inside.

Pull radiator cowl 1 from itsbrackets 2.

Open cap 1 of the expansiontank.Top up coolant to specifiedlevel using a suitable funnel.Close the cap of the expansiontank.

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Insert radiator cowl 1 into thebrackets 2.The radiator cowl engages withan audible click.

Tighten the radiator cowl 1screws from the inside.

TyresChecking tyre pressure

WARNING

Incorrect tyre pressureImpaired handling characteristicsof the motorcycle, shorter usefultyre life

Always check that the tyrepressures are correct.

WARNING

Tendency of valve insertsinstalled vertically to openby themselves at high ridingspeedsSudden loss of tyre pressure

Install valve caps fitted withrubber sealing rings and tightenfirmly.


Check tyre pressures againstthe data below.

Tyre pressure, front

2.2 bar (One-up, tyre cold)

2.5 bar (Two-up and/or withluggage, tyre cold)

Tyre pressure, rear

2.5 bar (One-up, tyre cold)

2.9 bar (Two-up and/or withluggage, tyre cold)

If tyre pressure is too low:Correct tyre pressure.

Rims and tyresChecking rims

Place the motorcycle on itsstand on firm, even ground.Visually inspect the rims fordefects.

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Have damaged rims inspectedby a specialist workshopand replaced if necessary,preferably by an authorisedBMW Motorrad Retailer.

Checking tyre tread depth

WARNING

Riding with badly worn tyresRisk of accident due to impairedhandling

If applicable, have the tyreschanged in good time beforethey wear to the minimumtread depth permitted by law.

Place the motorcycle on itsstand on firm, even ground.Measure the tyre tread depthin the main tread grooves withwear marks.

NOTICE

Wear indicators are built into themain profile grooves on each

tyre. The tyre is worn out whenthe tyre tread has worn downto the level of the marks. Thelocations of the marks are indic-ated on the edge of the tyre, e.g.by the letters TI, TWI or by anarrow.

If the tyre tread is worn to min-imum:

Replace tyre or tyres, as applic-able.

WheelsTyre recommendationFor each size of tyre,BMW Motorrad tests andclassifies as roadworthy certainmakes. BMW Motorrad cannotassess the suitability or provideany guarantee of road safety forother tyres.BMW Motorrad recommendsusing only tyres tested byBMW Motorrad.

Detailed information isavailable from your authorisedBMW Motorrad Retailer or onlineatbmw-motorrad.com

Effect of wheel size onchassis and suspensioncontrol systemsWheel size is very important as aparameter for the ABS and ASCsuspension control systems. Inparticular, the diameter and thewidth of the vehicle's wheels areprogrammed into the control unitand are fundamental to all cal-culations. Any change in theseinfluencing variables, caused forexample by a switch to wheelsother than those installed ex-works, can have serious effectson the performance of the con-trol systems.The sensor wheels are essentialfor correct wheel speed detec-tion, and they too must match

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the motorcycle's control sys-tems and consequently cannotbe changed.If you decide that you would liketo fit non-standard wheels toyour motorcycle, it is very import-ant to consult a specialist work-shop beforehand, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorrad Re-tailer. In some cases, the dataprogrammed into the controlunits can be changed to suit thenew wheel sizes.

Removing front wheelPlace the motorcycle on itsstand on firm, even ground.

Remove screw 1 and removethe ABS sensor from its borehole.

Disengage the cable for thewheel-speed sensor from hold-ing clips 2 and 3.

Remove the bolts 4 for theright-hand brake caliper.

Force the brake pads 3 apartslightly by rotating the brakecaliper 4 against the brakedisc 5.Mask off the parts of the wheelrim that could be scratched inthe process of removing thebrake calipers.

ATTENTION

Unwanted inward movementof the brake padsComponent damage on attemptto install the brake caliper or be-

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cause brake pads have to beforced apart

Do not operate the brakes witha brake caliper not correctlysecured.

Carefully pull the brake calipersback and out until clear of thebrake discs.

Place the motorcycle on a suit-able auxiliary stand.with centre stand OE


Raise front of motorcycle untilthe front wheel can turn freely.BMW Motorrad recommendsthe BMW Motorrad front-wheelstand for lifting the motorcycle.Installing the front-wheel stand( 193).

Loosen the right axle clampingscrews 1.

Remove the axle screw 2.Loosen the left axle clampingscrews 3.

Push the axle in as far as it willgo.

Remove axle 4, while support-ing the wheel.Do not remove the grease fromthe axle.Roll the front wheel forward toremove.

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Remove spacer bush 5 fromthe left-hand side of the wheelhub.

Installing the front wheel

WARNING

Use of a non-standard wheelMalfunction as part of ABS andASC control interventions

See the information on the ef-fect of wheel size on the ABSand ASC systems at the startof this chapter.

ATTENTION

Tightening threaded fasten-ers to incorrect tighteningtorqueDamage, or threaded fastenerswork loose

Always have the security ofthe fasteners checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Insert spacer bush 5 into thewheel hub on the left-handside.

ATTENTION

Front wheel installed wrongway roundRisk of accident

Note direction-of-rotation ar-rows on tyre or rim.

Roll the front wheel into thefront suspension, making surethat the brake disc passesbetween the brake pads in theleft-hand brake caliper.

Lift front wheel and insert theaxle 4 as far as the stop.

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Tighten right-hand axle clamp-ing screws 1 to the specifiedtorque or use a suitable tool tocounter-hold for the next oper-ation.

Clamp of quick-releaseaxle

Tightening sequence: tightenscrews six times in alternatesequence

19 Nm

Fit the axle screw 2 andtighten to the specified torque.

Axle screw in quick-re-lease axle, front

50 Nm

Tighten left-hand axle clamp-ing screws 3 to the specifiedtorque.



19 Nm

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Slacken the right-hand axleclamping screws 1 again if theyhave been tightened.Removing the front-wheelstand.

without centre stand OE

Remove auxiliary stand.

Position right-hand brake cal-iper on brake disc.

Fit the mounting bolts 4 andtighten to torque.

Brake caliper to tele-scopic fork

38 Nm

Remove the adhesive tapefrom the wheel rim.

WARNING

Brake pads not lying againstthe brake discRisk of accident due to delayedbraking effect.

Before driving, check that thebrakes respond without delay.

Operate the brake severaltimes until the brake pads arebedded.Seat the cable for the wheel-speed sensor in holding clips 2and 3.

Insert the ABS sensor into itsbore hole and fit screw 1.

Firmly compress the front forksseveral times.

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Tighten right-hand axle clamp-ing screws 1 to torque.



19 Nm

Removing rear wheelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the mo-torcycle on a suitable auxiliarystand.

with centre stand OE


Remove bolt 1 and removepulse generator from the borehole.

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Remove axle nut 2 andwasher 3.Remove chain tensioner 4 andpush the axle in as far as pos-sible.

Remove quick-release axle 5and remove chain tensioner 6.

Roll the rear wheel as far for-ward as possible and disen-gage chain 7 from the chainsprocket.

Roll the rear wheel back until itis clear of the swinging arm.

NOTICE

The sprocket and the spacerbushes on left and right are loosefits in the wheel. Make sure thatthese parts are not damaged orget lost on removal.

Installing the rear wheel

WARNING

Use of a non-standard wheelMalfunction as part of ABS andASC control interventions

See the information on the ef-fect of wheel size on the ABSand ASC systems at the startof this chapter.

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ATTENTION

Tightening threaded fasten-ers to incorrect tighteningtorqueDamage, or threaded fastenerswork loose

Always have the security ofthe fasteners checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Roll the rear wheel into theswinging arm, while guiding thebrake disc between the brakepads.

Roll the rear wheel as farforward as possible and laythe chain 8 onto the chainsprocket.

Insert left chain tensioner 7into the swinging arm, install

quick-release axle 6 in thebrake calliper and rear wheel.Make sure that the axle fits intothe recess of the chain ten-sioner.

Insert right adjustment plate 5.

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Install washer 4 and axle nut 2,but do not tighten yet.

without centre stand OE

Remove auxiliary stand.

Insert the pulse generator intothe bore hole and install thescrew 1.

Adjusting chain sag ( 226).

Air filterRemoving air filter

Removing the tank cover( 217).

Unclip the hose 1 from the re-taining lugs 2.

Press and hold down button 3to unlock (arrow 1).Remove the frame 4 from thebracket (arrow 2).

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Remove the frame 4.Remove the air filter insert 5.

Installing the air filter

Install air filter insert 5 inframe 4.

Install the frame 4.

Clip the hose 1 into the retain-ing lugs 2.

LightingReplacing the LED forlow-beam headlight andhigh beam

LED low-beam headlight andLED high beam can only bereplaced as a complete unit.Consult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer.

Replacing the LED forside light

The LED side light can bereplaced only as a completeunit. Consult a specialist work-shop, preferably an authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer.

Replacing LED for brakelight and rear light

The LED rear light can bereplaced only as a completeunit. Consult a specialist work-

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shop, preferably an authorisedBMW Motorrad Retailer.

Replacing bulbs for frontand rear turn indicators

with LED flashing turn indic-ator OE

LED flashing turn indicatorscan only be replaced as a com-plete unit. Consult a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad Retailer.

without LED flashing turn indic-ator OE

Place the motorcycle on itsstand on firm, even ground.Switch off the ignition.

Remove the bolt 1.

Pull the glass out of the re-flector housing at the threaded-fastener side.

Remove bulb 2 from the lighthousing by turning anti-clock-wise.

Replace the defective bulb.

Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, front

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

with LED flashing turn indic-ator OE

LED

Use a clean, dry cloth to holdthe new bulb in order to keepthe glass free of foreign matter.

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Turn bulb 2 clockwise to installit in the light housing.

Working from the inboard side,insert the glass into the lighthousing and close the housing.

Fit screw 1.

Replacing the licenceplate bulb

Place the motorcycle on itsstand on firm, even ground.Switch off the ignition.

Withdraw bulb socket 1 fromthe bulb support.

Pull the bulb out of the bulbsocket.

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Replace the defective bulb.

Light source for thenumber plate light

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Use a clean, dry cloth to holdthe new bulb in order to keepthe glass free of foreign matter.

Insert the bulb into the socket.

Insert bulb socket 1 into thebulb support.

Replacing the additionalheadlight


An additional headlight canonly be replaced as a completeunit. Consult a specialist work-shop, preferably an authorisedBMW Motorrad Retailer.

Body panelsRemoving the tank cover

Removing seat ( 122).

Remove screws 1 on left andright.Remove screws 2.Remove the tank cover 3.

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Installing the tank cover

Ensure that the six mountingclips 2 engage in connector3and the three mounting clips 5engage in connector4.Install tank cover 1.

Install screws 2.Install screws 1.Installing seat ( 123).

Jump-starting

ATTENTION

Excessive current flowingwhen the motorcycle isjump-startedWiring smoulders/ignites or dam-age to the on-board electronics

If the motorcycle has to bejump-started connect the leadsto the battery terminals; neverattempt to jump-start the en-

gine by connecting leads to theon-board socket.

ATTENTION

Contact between crocodileclips of jump leads andvehicleRisk of short-circuit

Use jump leads fitted with fullyinsulated crocodile clips at bothends.

ATTENTION

Jump-starting with a voltagegreater than 12 VDamage to the on-board elec-tronics

Make sure that the battery ofthe donor vehicle has a voltagerating of 12 V.

Removing seat ( 122).When jump-starting the engine,do not disconnect the battery

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from the on-board electricalsystem.

Press in the lock and flip openthe positive terminal cover 1.Begin by connecting one endof the red jump lead to thepositive terminal of the dis-charged battery and the otherend to the positive terminalof the donor battery (positiveterminal on this vehicle: posi-tion 2).Then connect one end of theblack jump lead to the negativeterminal of the donor batteryand the other end to the neg-

ative terminal of the dischargedbattery (negative terminal onthis vehicle: position 3).

NOTICE

The spring-strut screw can beused as an alternative to the bat-tery's negative terminal.

Run the engine of the donorvehicle during jump-starting.Start the engine of the vehiclewith the discharged batteryin the usual way; if the en-gine does not start, wait a fewminutes before repeating theattempt in order to protect thestarter motor and the donorbattery.Allow both engines to idle for afew minutes before disconnect-ing the jump leads.Disconnect the jump lead fromthe negative terminals first,then disconnect the second

lead from the positive termin-als.

NOTICE

Do not use proprietary start-as-sist sprays or other products tostart the engine.

Installing seat ( 123).

BatteryMaintenance instructionsCorrect upkeep, recharging andstorage will prolong the life ofthe battery and are essential ifwarranty claims are to be con-sidered.Compliance with the points be-low is important in order to max-imise battery life:

Keep the surface of the batteryclean and dry.Do not open the battery.Do not top up with water.Be sure to read and complywith the instructions for char-

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ging the battery on the follow-ing pages.Do not turn the battery upsidedown.

ATTENTION

On-board electronics (e.g.clock) draining connectedbatteryBattery is deep-discharged; thisvoids the guarantee

Connect a float charger to thebattery if the motorcycle is toremain out of use for morethan four weeks.

NOTICE

BMW Motorrad has developed afloat charger specially designedfor compatibility with the elec-tronics of your motorcycle. Us-ing this charger, you can keepthe battery charged during longperiods of disuse, without having

to disconnect the battery fromthe motorcycle's on-board sys-tems. You can obtain additionalinformation from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer.

Charging battery whenconnected

Disconnect devices pluggedinto the sockets.

ATTENTION

Charging the battery that isconnected to the vehicle viathe battery terminalsDamage to the on-board elec-tronics

Disconnect the battery atthe battery terminals beforecharging.

ATTENTION

Unsuitable chargers connec-ted to a socket

Damage to charger and vehicleelectronics

Use suitable BMW chargers.The suitable charger isavailable from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer.

ATTENTION

Recharging a fullydischarged battery via thepower socket or extra socketDamage to the vehicle electron-ics

If a battery has discharged tothe extent that it is completelyflat (battery voltage less than12 V, indicator lights and mul-tifunction display remain offwhen the ignition is switchedon) always charge the discon-nected battery with the char-ger connected directly to thebattery terminals.

Charge via the charging socket,with the battery connected

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to the motorcycle's on-boardelectrical system.

NOTICE

The motorcycle's on-board elec-tronics know when the batteryis fully charged. The on-boardsocket is switched off when thishappens.

Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger.

NOTICE

If you are unable to charge thebattery through the on-boardsocket, you may be using a char-ger that is not compatible withyour motorcycle's electronics. Ifthis happens, charge the batterydirectly at the terminals of thebattery that is disconnected fromthe vehicle.

Charging a disconnectedbattery

Charge the battery using asuitable charger.Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger.After charging, disconnect thecharger's terminal clips fromthe battery terminals.

NOTICE

The battery has to be rechargedat regular intervals in the courseof a lengthy period of disuse.See the instructions for caringfor your battery. Always fully re-charge the battery before restor-ing it to use.

Removing batteryRemoving seat ( 122).Place the motorcycle on itsstand on firm, even ground.


If applicable, switch off the anti-theft alarm.

Switch off the ignition.

ATTENTION

Battery not disconnected inaccordance with correct pro-cedureRisk of short-circuit

Always proceed in compliancewith the specified disconnec-tion sequence.

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Press in the lock and flap upthe positive terminal cover 1.First disconnect the batterynegative lead 3.Then disconnect the batterypositive lead 2.Remove the screws 4 on theleft and right and work the bat-tery 5 holder forward until clearof the battery.Lift the battery up and out;work it slightly back and forthif it is difficult to remove.

Installing battery

NOTICE

If the vehicle has been discon-nected from the battery for a sig-nificant time, the current date willhave to be entered in the instru-ment cluster to guarantee correctoperation of the service display.

Switch off the ignition.Insert the battery into the bat-tery compartment, with thepositive terminal on the rightin the direction of travel.

Position the battery holder 5.Install screws 4 on left andright.Press in lock and open thepositive terminal cover 1.

ATTENTION

Battery not connected in ac-cordance with correct pro-cedure

Risk of short-circuitAlways proceed in compli-ance with specified installationsequence.

Install the positive batterycable 2.Close positive terminal cover 1.

Fit the negative battery cable 3in alignment 6, paying attentionto ensuring an adequate dis-tance between negative batterycable and seat locking levers.

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If applicable, switch on the anti-theft alarm.

Installing seat ( 123).Setting the clock ( 104).

FusesReplacing main fuse

ATTENTION

Jumpering of blown fusesRisk of short-circuit and fire

Never attempt to jumper ablown fuse.Always replace a defective fusewith a new fuse of the sameamperage.

Switch off the ignition.Place the motorcycle on itsstand on firm, even ground.Removing seat ( 122).

Replace faulty fuse 1.

NOTICE

If fuse defects recur frequentlyhave the electric circuits checkedby a specialist workshop,preferably an authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer.

Main fuse

40 A (Voltage regulator)


Replace fuses

Switch off the ignition.Removing seat ( 122).Disconnect connector 1.

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ATTENTION

Jumpering of blown fusesRisk of short-circuit and fire

Never attempt to jumper ablown fuse.Always replace a defective fusewith a new fuse of the sameamperage.

Replace defective fuse 1 or 2depending on assignment.

NOTICE

If fuse defects recur frequentlyhave the electric circuits checkedby a specialist workshop,

preferably an authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer.

Fuse box

10 A (Slot 1: instrumentcluster, alarm system (DWA),ignition lock, diagnostic socket,coil main relay)

7.5 A (Slot 2: multifunctionswitch left, tyre pressure con-trol (RDC))


Diagnostic connectorDisengaging diagnosticconnector

CAUTION

Incorrect procedurefollowed when loosening thediagnostic connector for theon-board diagnosis

Motorcycle experiences malfunc-tions

Only have the diagnostic con-nector loosened by a specialistworkshop or other authorisedpersons during your next BMWService appointment.Have the work performed byappropriately trained staff.Refer to the vehicle manufac-turer specifications.

Removing seat ( 122).

Press the locks 1 on eitherside.

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Remove diagnosticconnector 2 from bracket 3.The interface to the diagnosisand information system can beconnected to the diagnosticconnector 2.

Securing the diagnosticconnector

Disconnect the interface forthe diagnosis and informationsystem.

Insert diagnostic connector 2 inbracket 3.The locks 1 engage.Installing seat ( 123).

ChainLubricating chain

ATTENTION

Inadequate cleaning and lub-rication of the drive chainAccelerated wear

Clean and lubricate the drivechain at regular intervals.

Lubricate the drive chain every800 km at the latest. Lubricatethe chain more frequently ifthe motorcycle is ridden in wet,dusty or dirty conditions.

Switch the ignition off and se-lect neutral.Clean the drive chain with asuitable cleaning product, dry itand apply chain lubricant.Wipe off excess lubricant.

Checking chain sagPlace the motorcycle on itsstand on firm, even ground.

Turn the rear wheel until itreaches the position with thelowest amount of chain sag.

Use a screwdriver to push thechain up and down and meas-ure difference A.

Chain deflection

30...40 mm (Motorcycle withno weight applied, supportedon its side stand)

with low-slungOE

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Chain deflection

25...35 mm (Motorcycle withno weight applied, supportedon its side stand)

If measured value is outside per-mitted tolerance:

Adjusting chain sag ( 226).

Adjusting chain sagPlace the motorcycle on itsstand on firm, even ground.

Loosen the axle nut 1.

Use the adjusting screws 3 onleft and right to adjust chainsag.Checking chain sag ( 225).Make sure that the scale read-ings 2 are the same on left andright.Tighten quick-release axlenut 1 to the specified tight-ening torque.

Rear quick-release axlein swinging arm

Thread-locking compound:mechanical

100 Nm

Check that the washer 4 islying flat against the screwhead 3, correct as necessary.

Checking the chain wearRequirementChain tension is set correctly.

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Place the motorcycle on itsstand on firm, even ground.Check whether the thirdmarker line 1 can be fully seen.

Check chain length if the thirdmarker line 1 can be fully seen:

Engage 1st gear.Turn the rear wheel in the nor-mal direction of travel until thechain is tensioned.

Measure chain length overnine rivets underneath the rearwheel swinging arm.

Permissible chain length

max 144 mm (measuredcentre to centre over 10rivets, chain pulled taut)

If the chain has stretched to themaximum permissible length:

Seek the advice of a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

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Accessories


Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231

Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234

Navigation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238

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General instructionsBMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and accessoriesfor your motorcycle that are ap-proved by BMW for this purpose.Your BMW Motorrad authorisedRetailer will offer you professionaladvice in your selection of ori-ginal BMW parts and accessoriesand other products approved byBMW.These parts and products havebeen tested by BMW for safety,function and suitability. BMWaccepts product liability for them.BMW is unable to accept any li-ability whatsoever for parts andaccessories which it has not ap-proved.Also bear in mind the informa-tion on the effect of wheel sizeon suspension control systems( 204).

CAUTION

Use of other-make productsSafety risk

BMW Motorrad cannot exam-ine or test each product of out-side origin to ensure that it canbe used on or in connectionwith BMW vehicles withoutconstituting a safety hazard.Country-specific official author-isation does not suffice as as-surance. Tests conducted bythese instances cannot makeprovision for all operating con-ditions experienced by BMWvehicles and, consequently,they are not sufficient in somecircumstances.Use only parts and accessor-ies approved by BMW for yourvehicle.

Whenever you are planningmodifications, comply with allthe legal requirements. Make

sure that the vehicle does notinfringe the national road-vehicleconstruction and use regulationsapplicable in your country.

To find out more aboutaccessories go to:bmw-motorrad.com/accessories

Power socketsNotes on use of power sockets:

Automatic switch-offPower sockets are shut downautomatically under the followingcircumstances:

If the battery charge state istoo low to maintain the motor-cycle's starting capability.When the maximum load cap-ability as stated in the technicaldata is exceeded.During the starting operation.

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Operating electricalaccessoriesYou can start using electricalaccessories connected to themotorcycle's sockets only whenthe ignition is switched on. Theaccessory remains operationalif the ignition is subsequentlyswitched off. Approximately 15minutes after ignition is turnedoff, power sockets are switchedoff to lessen the burden on thevehicle electrical system.Low-wattage electrical accessor-ies might not be recognisedby the vehicle’s electronics. Insuch cases, power sockets areswitched off very shortly after theignition is turned off.

Cable routingNote the following with regard tothe routing of cables from sock-ets to items of electrical equip-ment:

Make sure that cables do notimpede the rider.Make sure that cables do notrestrict the steering angle orobstruct handling.Make sure that cables cannotbe trapped.

CasesOpen cases

with case OA

Turn key 1 clockwise.Press and hold down yellowlatch 2 and pull out carryhandle 3.

Push yellow button 1 down,simultaneously opening thecase lid.

Adjusting the case volumewith case OA

Open case and empty.

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Engage lever 1 in the upperend position to obtain thesmaller volume.Engage lever 1 in the lowerend position to obtain the lar-ger volume.Closing cases.

Closing caseswith case OA

Turn the lock with the key untilit is at right angles to the for-ward direction of travel.Close the case lid.

The lid engages with an aud-ible click.

ATTENTION

Closure of carrying handlewith case lock latchedDamage to locking tab

Make sure that the case lockis at right angles to the forwarddirection of travel when youclose the carry handle.

Fold down carry handle 1.Turn key 2 anti-clockwise andwithdraw.

Removing caseswith case OA


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Pull red release lever 1 up.Latching flap 2 pops up.Fully open the latching flap.Lift the case out of the holderby its carry handle.

Install caseswith case OA

Pull red release lever 1 up.Latching flap 2 pops up.Fully open the latching flap.

Insert case into brackets 1and 2 from above.

Push locking flap 1 down untilyou feel some resistance.Then push locking flap and redrelease lever 2 down simultan-eously.The latching flap engages.

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ATTENTION


Make sure that the case lockis at right angles to the forwarddirection of travel when youclose the carry handle.

Fold down carry handle 1.Turn key 2 anti-clockwise andwithdraw.

Maximum payload andmaximum permissiblespeedNote the maximum permissiblepayload and the speed limit forriding with cases fitted, as statedon the label inside the case.Contact your authorisedBMW Motorrad Retailer if youcannot find your combination ofvehicle and cases on the label.The values for the combinationdescribed here are as follows:

Maximum permissiblespeed for riding with

cases fitted to the motorcycle

max 160 km/h

Payload per case

max 8 kg

TopcaseOpening topcase

with topcaseOA


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Push yellow button 1 forwards,simultaneously opening thetopcase lid.

Adjusting the topcasevolume

with topcaseOA

Open topcase and empty.

Engage lever 1 in the forwardsend position to obtain the lar-ger volume.Engage lever 1 in the rear-wards end position to obtainthe smaller volume.Close the topcase.

Closing topcasewith topcaseOA

Press down firmly on topcaselid to close.

ATTENTION


Make sure that the topcaselock is vertical when you closethe carry handle.

Fold down carry handle 1.The handle engages with anaudible click.Turn key 2 anti-clockwise andwithdraw.

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Removing the topcasewith topcaseOA


Pull red lever 1 to the rear.Latching flap 2 pops up.Fully open the latching flap.Take a firm grip of the handleand lift the topcase out of theholder.

Installing topcasewith topcaseOA

Pull red lever 1 to the rear.Latching flap 2 pops up.Fully open the latching flap.

Engage the topcase in frontholders 1 of the topcase carrierplate.

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Push the rear of the topcaseonto the topcase carrier plate.

Push locking flap 1 forwardsuntil you feel some resistance.Then push locking flap andred release lever 2 forwardssimultaneously.The latching flap engages.

ATTENTION


Make sure that the topcaselock is vertical when you closethe carry handle.

Fold down carry handle 1.The handle engages with anaudible click.Turn key 2 anti-clockwise andwithdraw.

Maximum payload andmaximum permissiblespeedNote the maximum permissiblepayload and the speed limit forriding with topcase fitted, asstated on the label inside thetopcase.Contact your authorisedBMW Motorrad Retailer if youcannot find your combination ofvehicle and topcase on the label.The values for the combinationdescribed here are as follows:

Maximum speed for rid-ing with a loaded top-

case

max 160 km/h

Payload of topcase

max 5 kg

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Navigation systemwith preparation for navigationsystemOE

Securing navigationdevice

NOTICE

Navigation preparation is suit-able from BMW Motorrad Navig-ator IV.

NOTICE

The latching system of theMount Cradle is not designed toprotect against theft.Always remove the navigationsystem and stow it away safelyas soon as you finish your ride.

Turn ignition key 1 anti-clock-wise.Pull the lock retainer 2 to theleft.Press the lock 3 in.Mount Cradle is unlocked andcover 4 can be removed to thefront in a swivelling motion.

Insert the navigation device 1at the bottom and swing it to-wards the rear in one rotationalmovement.The navigation device is heardto engage.Push the lock retainer 2 all theway to the right.Lock 3 is locked.Turn ignition key 4 clockwise.The navigation device is se-cured and the ignition key canbe removed.

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Removing navigationdevice and installingcover

ATTENTION

Dust and dirt on theMount Cradle contactsDamaged contacts

Always reinstall the cover assoon as you finish your ride.

Turn ignition key 1 anti-clock-wise.Pull the lock retainer 2 all theway to the left.Lock 3 is unlocked.

Push lock 3 all the way to theleft.The navigation device 4 is un-locked.Tilt the navigation device 4downwards and remove.

Insert cover 1 in the lower sec-tion and swing to the top witha rotational movement.The cover engages with anaudible click.Push lock retainer 2 to theright.Turn ignition key 3 clockwise.The cover 1 is secured.

Operating navigationsystem

NOTICE

The description below is basedon the BMW Motorrad Navig-ator V and the BMW MotorradNavigator VI. The BMW MotorradNavigator IV does not support allthe options described here.

NOTICE

Only the latest version of theBMW Motorrad communicationsystem is supported. A softwareupdate of the BMW Motorradcommunication system maybe necessary. If this is thecase, consult your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer.

Some BMW Motorrad Navigatorfunctions can be operated dir-ectly from the handlebars if it isinstalled and the operating fo-

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cus is switched to the Navigator( 131).

The navigation system is oper-ated via the Multi-Controller 1and the MENU rocker button 2.

Turn the Multi-Controller 1up and downOn the compass andMediaplayer page: increaseor decrease the volume of aBMW Motorrad communicationsystem connected via Bluetooth.In the BMW special menu: selectmenu items.

Briefly tilt the Multi-Controller 1 to the left andrightSwitch between the Navigator'smain pages:

Map viewCompassMediaplayerBMW special menuMy Motorcycle page

Hold the Multi-Controller 1 tothe left and rightActivate certain functions on theNavigator display. An arrow tothe right or to the left above thecorresponding button area on thedisplay indicates a function thatcan be activated in this way.

Long-push to the right toactivate this function.

Long-push to the left toactivate this function.

Press down MENU rockerbutton 2Switch the operating focus toPure Ride view.

In detail, the following functionscan be controlled:Map view

Turn up: Zoom in.Turn down: Zoom out.

Compass pageTurning increases ordecreases the volume of aBMW Motorrad communicationsystem connected viaBluetooth.

BMW special menuSpeak: Repeat most recentnavigation announcement.

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Waypoint: Save current loca-tion as a favourite.Home: Starts navigation tohome address (greyed if nohome address has beendefined).Mute: Switch automatic navig-ation announcements off or on(off: a crossed-out lips symbolappears in the top line of thedisplay). "Speak" will still activ-ate navigation announcements.All other acoustic outputs re-main switched on.Switch off display: Deactivatethe display.Dial home number: Dials thehome phone number saved inthe Navigator (not shown un-less a telephone is connected).Diversion: Activates the diver-sion function (not shown unlessa route is active).Skip: Skips the next waypoint(not shown unless the routehas waypoints).

My MotorcycleTurn: Changes the number ofdata shown.Touch a data field on thedisplay to open the menu forselecting data.The values available fr selectiondepend on the optional extrasinstalled on the vehicle.

NOTICE

The Mediaplayer function isonly available when a Bluetoothdevice complying with the A2DPstandard is used, for example aBMW Motorrad communicationsystem.

MediaplayerPush to the left and hold: Playpreceding track.Push to the right and hold:Play next track.Turning increases ordecreases the volume of a

BMW Motorrad communicationsystem connected viaBluetooth.

Indicator and warningmessages

Indicator and warning messagesfrom the motorcycle are indic-ated by an appropriate symbol 1which appears at the top left inthe map view.

NOTICE

If a BMW Motorrad commu-nication system is connected,

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warnings are accompanied by anacoustic signal.

If there are two or more activewarnings the number appearsbelow the warning triangle.Touching the warning trianglewhen more than one warningis active opens a list of all thewarnings.Additional information appears assoon as a message is selected.

NOTICE

Detailed information cannot bedisplayed for all warnings.

Special functionsIntegration of the BMW MotorradNavigator has produced a num-ber of deviations from the de-scriptions in the operating in-structions for the Navigator.

Fuel reserve warningThe settings for the fuel gaugeare not available, because the re-serve fuel level warning is sentby the vehicle to the Navigator.When this message is displayed,pressing the message will causethe next filling station to be dis-played.

Time and dateThe Navigator sends the timeand date to the motorcycle.To allow transfer of the timeto the TFT display, the GPSsynchronisation functionmust also be activated in theSettings, System settings,Date and time menu.

Security settingsThe BMW Motorrad Navigator Vand the BMW Motorrad Navig-ator VI can be secured againstunauthorised use with a four-digitPIN (Garmin Lock). If this func-

tion is activated while the Nav-igator is installed in the vehicleand the ignition is switched on,you will be asked whether youwant to add this vehicle to thelist of secured vehicles. If youanswer "Yes" at this prompt theNavigator stores the VIN of thisvehicle.A maximum of five VINs can besaved in this way.Subsequently, the PIN does nothave to be entered when theNavigator is switched on by ig-nition ON while cradled in any ofthese vehicles.If the Navigator is removed fromthe vehicle while switched on, asecurity prompt asking for thePIN to be entered is issued.

Screen brightnessIn the installed condition, thescreen brightness is specifiedby the motorcycle. No manualinput is necessary.

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If you prefer, you can switch offautomatic adjustment n the Nav-igator display settings.

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Care

Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246

Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246

Cleaning easily damaged compon-ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247

Care of paintwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248

Vehicle preservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248

Laying up the motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . 248

Restoring motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 249

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Care productsBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use the cleaningand care products you canobtain from your authorisedBMW Motorrad Retailer.The substances in BMWCareProducts have been testedin laboratories and in practice;they provide optimised care andprotection for the materials usedin your vehicle.

ATTENTION

Use of unsuitable cleaningand care productsDamage to vehicle parts

Do not use solvents such ascellulose thinners, cold clean-ers, fuel or the like, and donot use cleaning products thatcontain alcohol.

Washing the vehicleBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use BMW insect re-mover to soften and wash offinsects and stubborn dirt onpainted parts prior to washingthe motorcycle.To prevent stains, do not washthe vehicle immediately after ithas been exposed to strong sun-light and do not wash it in thesun.Make sure that the vehicle iswashed frequently, especiallyduring the winter months.To remove road salt, clean themotorcycle with cold water im-mediately after every trip.

WARNING

Wet brake discs and brakepads after vehicle wash, afterriding through water and inrainy conditions

Diminished braking effect, risk ofaccident

Apply the brakes in good timeto allow the friction and heat todry the brake discs and brakepads.

ATTENTION

Effect of road salt intensifiedby warm waterCorrosion

Use only cold water to wash offroad salt.

ATTENTION

Damage due to high waterpressure from high pressurecleaners or steam cleanersCorrosion or short circuit, dam-age to labels, seals, hydraulicbrake system, electrical systemand the motorcycle seat

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Exercise restraint when usinga steam jet or high pressurecleaning equipment.

NOTICE

The case and topcase do nothave any surface coating. Thefollowing care steps will ensurethe best-possible appearance:Remove road salt and corrosivedeposits immediately at the endof the journey with cold water.

Cleaning easilydamaged componentsPlastics

ATTENTION

Use of unsuitable cleaningagentsDamage to plastic surfaces

Do not use cleaning agentsthat contain alcohol, solvents orabrasives.

Do not use insect-removerpads or cleaning pads withhard, scouring surfaces.

Body panelsClean trim panel componentswith water and BMW Motorradsolvent cleaner.

Plastic windscreens andheadlight lensesRemove dirt and insects witha soft sponge and generousamounts of water.

NOTICE

Soften stubborn dirt and insectsby covering the affected areaswith a wet cloth.

ChromeCarefully clean chrome sectionswith a generous amount of waterand motorcycle cleaner from thecare series BMW Motorrad Care

Products. This applies especiallywhere road salt has been in use.For an additional treatment, useBMW Motorrad metal polish.

RadiatorClean the radiator regularly toprevent overheating of the en-gine due to inadequate cooling.For example, use a garden hosewith low water pressure.

ATTENTION

Bending of radiator finsDamage to radiator fins

Take care not to bend the radi-ator fins when cleaning.

RubberTreat rubber components withwater or BMW rubber-careproducts.

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ATTENTION

Application of silicone spraysto rubber sealsDamage to the rubber seals

Do not use silicone spraysor care products that containsilicon.

Care of paintworkThe long-term effects of mater-ials that are damaging to paintcan be prevented by regularvehicle washes, particularly ifyour vehicle is ridden in areassusceptible to high levels of airpollution or natural contamination,for example tree resin or pollen.Particularly aggressive materials,however, should be removedimmediately, otherwise changesto or discolouration of the paintcan result. These include, forexample, spilled fuel, oil, grease,brake fluid or bird excrement.

For this, we recommendBMW Motorrad solvent cleanerfollowed by BMW Motorrad glosspolish for preservation.Contamination of the paintsurface can be seen particularlyclearly after a vehicle wash.These areas should be cleanedimmediately using benzine orspirit, applied with a clean clothor cotton pad. BMW Motorradrecommends that tar spotsbe removed using BMW tarremover. The paint should thenbe preserved in these areas.

Vehicle preservationIf water no longer rolls off thepaint, the paint must be pre-served.For paint preservation,BMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of BMW Motorrad glosspolish or agents containingcarnauba wax or synthetic wax.

Laying up themotorcycle

Cleaning the motorcycle.

Fill the motorcycle's fuel tank.

Removing battery ( 221).Spray the brake and clutchlever pivots and the main andside stand pivots with a suit-able lubricant.

Preserve bright metal andchrome-plated parts with anacid-free grease (e.g. Vaseline).

Stand the motorcycle in a dryroom in such a way that thereis no load on either wheel(preferably using the front-wheel and rear-wheel standfrom BMW Motorrad).

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Restoring motorcycleto use

Remove the protective waxcoating.Cleaning the motorcycle.

Installing battery ( 222).Comply with checklist ( 163).

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Technical data

Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252

Screw connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258

Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259

Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259

Chassis and suspension . . . . . . . . . . . 259

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260

Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261

Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266

Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26613251

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Troubleshooting chartThe engine does not start:

Possible cause Rectification

Side stand extended and gear engaged Engage neutral or fold in the side stand.

Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever.

No fuel in tank Refuel.

Battery flat Charge battery when connected.

Overheating protection for starter motor has beenactivated. Starter motor can only be operated fora limited period of time.

Allow the starter motor to cool down forapprox. 1 minute before using it again.

The Bluetooth connection is not established.


The steps required for pairing were not carriedout.

Check the necessary steps for pairing in the oper-ating instructions for the communication system.

The communication system was not connectedautomatically despite successful pairing.

Switch off the helmet's communication systemand reconnect it after a minute or two.

Too many Bluetooth devices are saved on thehelmet.

All pairing entries on the helmet are deleted (seethe communication system operating instructions).

There are other vehicles with Bluetooth-capabledevices in the vicinity.

Avoid simultaneously pairing with more vehicles.

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Bluetooth connection is interrupted.


The Bluetooth connection to the mobile enddevice is interrupted.

Switch off energy saving mode.

The Bluetooth connection to the helmet is inter-rupted.

Switch off the helmet's communication systemand reconnect it after a minute or two.

The volume in the helmet cannot be adjusted. Switch off the helmet's communication systemand reconnect it after a minute or two.

The telephone book is not displayed in the TFT display.


The phone book was not transmitted to thevehicle.

Confirm transmission of the phone data ( 145)when pairing the mobile device.

Active route guidance is not displayed in the TFT display.


Navigation from the BMW Motorrad Connec-ted App was not transmitted.

The BMW Motorrad Connected App is opened onthe connected mobile end device prior to depar-ture.

The route guidance cannot be started. Secure the mobile device's data connection andcheck the map data on the mobile end device.

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Screw connectionsFront wheel Value Valid

Brake caliper to telescopic fork

M10 x 45 38 Nm

Clamp of quick-release axle

M8 x 35 Tightening sequence: tighten screwssix times in alternate sequence

19 Nm

Axle screw in quick-releaseaxle, front

M20 x 1.5 50 Nm

Rear wheel Value Valid

Rear quick-release axle inswinging arm

M24 x 1.5mechanical

100 Nm

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Mirror arm Value Valid

Mirror (lock nut) to clampingpiece

M10 x 1.25 Left-hand thread, 22 Nm

Adapter to clamping block

M10 x 14 - 4.8 25 Nm

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Fuel

Recommended fuel grade Regular, unleaded (maximum 15 % ethanol,E15)91 ROZ/RONmin 87 AKI

Fuel tank capacity approx. 15 l

Reserve fuel approx. 3.5 l

Engine oil

Engine oil, capacity approx. 3.0 l, with filter change

Specification SAE 5W-40, API SJ / JASO MA2, Additives(e.g. molybdenum-based) are not permissiblebecause they can attack coated componentsof the engine, BMW Motorrad recommendsBMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Ultimate oil.

Oil additives BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil ad-ditives, because they can have a detrimental ef-fect on clutch operation. Do ask your authorisedBMW Motorrad Retailer for the engine oils suit-able for your motorcycle.

BMW recommends

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Engine

Location of engine number Top right of crankcase

Engine type A24A08M0

Engine design Water-cooled 2-cylinder four-stroke engine withfour valves per cylinder operated via rocker arms,two overhead camshafts and dry-sump lubrication

Displacement 853 cm3

Cylinder bore 84 mm

Piston stroke 77 mm

Compression ratio 12.7:1

Nominal output 57 kW, at engine speed: 7500 min-1

with power reduction to 35 kW OE 35 kW, at engine speed: 6500 min-1

Torque 83 Nm, at engine speed: 6000 min-1

with power reduction to 35 kW OE 63 Nm, at engine speed: 4500 min-1

Maximum engine speed max 9000 min-1

Idle speed 1250 min-1, Engine at regular operating tempera-ture

Exhaust emissions standard Euro 4

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Clutch

Clutch type Multiplate oil-bath clutch (anti-hopping)

Transmission

Gearbox type Claw-shifted 6-speed manual gearbox integratedin the engine housing

Gearbox transmission ratios 1.821, Primary transmission ratio1:2.833, 1st gear1:2.067, 2nd gear1:1.600, 3rd gear1:1.308, 4th gear1:1.103, 5th gear1:0.968, 6th gear

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Rear-wheel drive

Type of final drive Chain drive

Type of rear suspension Double arm aluminium swinging arm

Final drive, number of teeth (Pinion / sprocket) 17/44

Frame

Frame type Bridge-type steel frame in shell construction

Type plate location Frame, front left at steering head

Position of the Vehicle Identification Number Frame, front right by steering head

Chassis and suspension

Front wheel

Type of front suspension Telescopic forks

Spring travel, front 170 mm, at front wheel

with low-slungOE 150 mm, at front wheel

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Rear wheel

Type of rear suspension Double arm aluminium swinging arm

Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with coil spring, adjustablerebound stage damping and spring preload

Spring travel at rear wheel 170 mm, at rear wheel

with low-slungOE 150 mm, at rear wheel

Brakes

Front wheel

Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 2-pis-ton floating calipers and floating brake discs

Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal

Brake disc thickness, front 4.5 mm, When newmin 4.0 mm, Wear limit

Play of brake controls (Front brake) 0.7...1.7 mm, measured on the piston

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Rear wheel

Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated disc brake with 1-pistonfloating caliper and fixed disc

Brake-pad material, rear Organic material

Brake disc thickness, rear 5.0 mm, When newmin 4.5 mm, Wear limit

Blow-by clearance of the footbrake lever 1.9...2.1 mm, On the limit position for the foot-brake lever on the footrest plate.

Wheels and tyres

Recommended tyre sets An overview of currently approved tyres is avail-able from your authorised BMW Motorrad Retaileror on the Internet at bmw-motorrad.com.

Speed category, front/rear tyres V, required at least: 240 km/h

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Front wheel

Front wheel type Aluminium cast wheel

Front wheel rim size 2.50" x 19" MTH2

Tyre designation, front 110/80 R 19

Load index, front tyre 59

Permissible front-wheel imbalance max 5 g

Balance weight for front wheel (One half of theweights must be attached to the left and theother half to the right of the wheel rim)

max 80 g

Rear wheel

Rear-wheel type Aluminium cast wheel

Rear wheel rim size 4.25" x 17" MTH2

Tyre designation, rear 150/70 R 17

Load index, rear tyre 69

Permissible rear-wheel imbalance max 45 g

Balance weight for the rear wheel (One half ofthe weights must be attached to the left and theother half to the right of the wheel rim)

max 80 g

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Tyre pressure

Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, One-up, tyre cold2.5 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold

Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, One-up, tyre cold2.9 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold

Electrical system

Main fuse 40 A, Voltage regulator

Fuse box 10 A, Slot 1: instrument cluster, alarm system(DWA), ignition lock, diagnostic socket, coil mainrelay7.5 A, Slot 2: multifunction switch left, tyre pres-sure control (RDC)

Fuses All circuits are protected electronically. If a circuithas been switched off by the electronic fuse, thecircuit is once again active after having switchedon the ignition and as soon as the activating faulthas been eliminated.

Electrical rating of on-board sockets 5 A

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Battery

Battery type AGM battery (Absorbent Glass Mat)

Battery rated voltage 12 V

Battery rated capacity 10 Ah

Spark plugs

Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK LMAR8J-9E

Light source

Bulb for high-beam headlight LED

Bulbs for the low-beam headlight LED

Bulb for parking light LED

Bulb for tail light/brake light LED

Light source for the number plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

with LED flashing turn indicatorOE LED

Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

with LED flashing turn indicatorOE LED

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Dimensions

Length of motorcycle 2255 mm, through number plate carrier

with low-slungOE 2240 mm, through number plate carrier

Height of motorcycle min 1225 mm, Over windscreen, at DIN unladenweight

with low-slungOE 1210 mm, Over windscreen, at DIN unladenweight

Width of motorcycle 922 mm, with mirrors850 mm, without mounted parts

Front-seat height 815 mm, without rider at DIN unladen weight

with seat, low OE 790 mm, without rider at DIN unladen weight

with comfort seat OE 830 mm, without rider at DIN unladen weight

with low-slungOE 770 mm, without rider at DIN unladen weight

Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1830 mm, without rider at DIN unladen weight

with seat, low OE 1790 mm, without rider at DIN unladen weight

with comfort seat OE 1870 mm, without rider at DIN unladen weight

with low-slungOE 1750 mm, without rider at DIN unladen weight

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Weights

Vehicle kerb weight 224 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %load of fuel, without optional extras

Permissible gross weight 440 kg

Maximum payload 216 kg

Riding specifications

Top speed >185 km/h

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Service

BMW Motorrad Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 268

BMW Motorrad Service history . . . . 268

BMW Motorrad mobilityservices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269

Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269

Maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

Maintenance confirmations . . . . . . . . 272

Service confirmations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286

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BMW Motorrad ServiceBMW Motorrad has an extensivenetwork of dealerships in placeto look after you and your motor-cycle in more than 100 countries.Authorised BMW Motorrad Re-tailers have the technical inform-ation and the technical know-how to reliably carry out all main-tenance and repair work on yourBMW.You can locate your nearest au-thorised BMW Motorrad Retailerby visiting our website:bmw-motorrad.com

WARNING

Maintenance and repair worknot in compliance with cor-rect procedureRisk of accident due to con-sequential damage

BMW Motorrad recommendshaving work of this nature car-ried out on the vehicle by a

specialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

In order to help ensure that yourBMW is always in optimumcondition, BMW Motorradrecommends compliance withthe maintenance intervalsspecified for your motorcycle.Have all maintenance and re-pair work that is carried out con-firmed in the "Service" chapter inthis manual. For generous treat-ment of claims submitted afterthe warranty period has expired,evidence of regular maintenanceis essential.

Your authorised BMW MotorradRetailer can provide informa-tion on BMW services and thework undertaken as part of eachservice.

BMW Motorrad ServicehistoryEntriesMaintenance work that has beencarried out is entered in the proofof maintenance. The entriesare like a Service Booklet andprovide proof of regular mainten-ance.If an entry is made in theelectronic service booklet of thevehicle, service-relevant data issaved in the central IT systemsof BMW AG, Munich.If there is a change in vehicleowner, the data saved in theelectronic service booklet canalso be viewed by the newvehicle owner. A BMW MotorradRetailer or a specialist workshopcan also view data that is storedin the electronic service booklet.

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ObjectionThe vehicle owner can objectto entries being made by theBMW Motorrad Retailer or a spe-cialist workshop in the electronicservice booklet along with thecorresponding storage of data inthe vehicle and transfer of datato the vehicle manufacturer forthe period of time that they arethe vehicle owner. In this in-stance, no entry is made in theelectronic service booklet of thevehicle.

BMW Motorrad mobilityservicesIf you have a new BMW motor-cycle, you are protected by vari-ous of the BMW Motorrad mo-bility services in the event of abreakdown (e.g. BMW break-down assistance, breakdown re-covery, vehicle transport).

Find out from your authorisedBMW Motorrad Retailer whichmobility services are offered.

Maintenance workBMW pre-delivery checkYour authorised BMW MotorradRetailer conducts the BMW pre-delivery check before handingover the vehicle to you.

BMW Running-in CheckThe BMW running-in check mustbe carried out between 500 kmand 1200 km.

BMW ServiceThe BMW Service is carried outonce a year. The scope of theservice depends on the age ofthe vehicle and the mileage rid-den. Your BMW Motorrad Re-tailer will confirm the service thathas been carried out for you andwill enter the deadline for thenext service.

For riders with a high mileageit may be necessary to havea service before the specifieddeadline. In this case, a corres-ponding maximum mileage isentered in the service confirm-ation. If this mileage is reachedbefore the next service deadline,the service must be brought for-ward.

The Service Interval Indicatorin the display reminds youabout one month or 1000 kmin advance when the time for aservice is approaching, on thebasis of the programmed values.

To find out more about service,go to:bmw-motorrad.com/service

The scope of maintenance workrequired for your vehicle can befound in the following mainten-ance schedule:

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Maintenance schedule1 BMW Running-in check2 BMW Service standard

scope3 Engine-oil change, with

filter4 Check valve clearance5 Replace all spark plugs6 Replace air filter element7 Check or replace air-filter

element8 Change brake fluid, entire

systema annually or every

10000 km (whichevercomes first)

b if the vehicle is used off-road, annually or every10000 km (whichevercomes first).

c for the first time after oneyear, then every two years

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Maintenance confirmationsBMW Service standard scopeThe repair tasks in the BMW Service standard scope are listed below. The actual scope of maintenancework applicable for your vehicle may vary.

Performing vehicle test with BMW Motorrad diagnostic systemChecking coolant levelChecking/adjusting clutch playChecking front brake pads and brake discs for wearChecking the rear brake pads and brake disc for wearCheck the brake fluid level, front and rearVisual inspection of the brake lines, brake hoses and connectionsCheck the tyre pressures and tread depthChecking and lubricating the chain driveChecking ease of movement of side standCheck the centre stand's ease of movementChecking steering-head bearingCheck the lights and signalling equipmentFunction test, engine start suppressionFinal inspection and check of roadworthinessSetting the service date and service for remaining distance with BMW Motorrad diagnosis systemChecking battery charge stateConfirm BMW service in on-board literature

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Oil change, engine, with filterChecking valve clearanceRenewing all spark plugsRenewing air cleaner insertChecking or replacing air filter element(for maintenance)Oil change in telescopic front forksChange brake fluid in entire system

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Service confirmationsThe table is used to verify maintenance and repair work as well as installed optional accessories and pur-chased special promotions.

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Appendix

Certificate for electronic immobil-iser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290

Certificate for Keyless Ride . . . . . . . . 292

Certificate for tyre pressure control(RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294

Certificate for TFT instrumentcluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295

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FCC Approval

Ring aerial in the ignition switch

To verify the authorization of the ignition key, the electronic immobilizer exchanges information with the ignition key via the ring aerial.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not

cause harmful inter-ference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifi-cations not expressly

approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Approbation de la FCC

Antenne annulaire présente dans le commutateur d'allumage

Pour vérifier l'autorisation de la clé de contact, le système d'immobilisation électronique échange des

informations avec la clé de contact via l'antenne annulaire.Le présent dispositif est conforme à la partie 15 des règles de la FCC. Son utilisation est soumise aux deux conditions suivantes :(1) Le dispositif ne

doit pas produire d'interférences nuisibles, et

(2) le dispositif doit pouvoir accepter toutes les interférences extérieures, y compris celles qui pourraient provoquer une activation inopportune.

Toute modification qui n'aurait pas été

approuvée expressément par l'organisme responsa-ble de l'homologation peut annuler l'autorisation accordée à l'utilisateur pour utiliser le dispositif.

Certifications BMW Keyless Ride ID Device

USA, Canada

Product name: BMW Keyless Ride ID Device FCC ID: YGOHUF5750 IC: 4008C-HUF5750

Canada: Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. USA: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Declaration Of Conformity We declare under our responsibility that the product

BMW Keyless Ride ID Device (Model: HUF5750) camplies with the appropriate essential requirements of the article 3 of the R&TIE and the other relevant provisions, when used for its intended purpose. Applied Standards:

1. Health and safety requirements contained in article 3 (1) a) • EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011; Information technology equipment- Safety

2. Protection requirements with respect to electromagnetic compatibility article 3 (1) b) • EN 301 489-1 (V1 .9.2, 09/2011 ), Electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters (ERM);

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements

• EN 301 489-3 (V1.4.1, 08/2002) Electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters (ERM); Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 3: Specific conditions for short range devices (SRD) operating on frequencies between 9 kHz and 40 GHz

3. Means of the efficient use of the radio frequency spectrum article 3 (2) • EN 300 220-1 & -2 (V2.4.1, 05/2012), electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters (ERM); Short

range devices (SRD); Radio equipment tobe used in the 25 MHz to 1000 MHz frequency range with power Ieveis ranging up to 500 mW; Part 1: Technical characteristics and test methods. Part 2: Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 3.2 ofthe R&TIE directive

The product is Iabeted wilh the CE marking:

Velbert, October 15th, 2013

Benjamin A. Müller

Product Development Systems Car Access and Immobilization – Electronics Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KG Steeger Straße 17, D-42551 Velbert

Certification Tire Pressure Control (TPC) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,

et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout

brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

FCC ID: MRXBC5A4 IC: 2546A-BC5A4

FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4 IC: 2546A-BC54MA4

Declaration of Conformity

Radio equipment TFT instrument cluster For all Countries without EU

Technical information BT operating frq. Range: 2402 – 2480 MHz BT version: 4.2 (no BTLE) BT output power: < 4 dBm WLAN operating frq. Range: 2412 – 2462 MHz WLAN standards: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n WLAN output power: < 20 dBm

Manufacturer and Address Manufacturer: Robert Bosch Car Multimedia GmbH Adress: Robert Bosch Str. 200, 31139 Hildesheim, GERMANY

Turkey Robert Bosch Car Multimedia GmbH, ICC6.5in tipi telsiz sisteminin 2014/53/EU nolu yönetmeliğe uygun olduğunu beyan eder. AB Uygunluk Beyanı'nın tam metni, aşağıdaki internet adresinden görülebilir: http://cert.bosch-carmultimedia.net

Brazil Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário, isto é, não tem direito a proteção contra interferência prejudicial, mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo, e não pode causar interferência a sistemas operando em caráter primário.

Canada This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs and part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Mexico La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones: (1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y (2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda causar su operación no deseada.

Taiwan, Republic of 根據 NCC 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法規定: 第十二條經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公

司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率

或變更原設計之特性及功能。第十四條低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合

法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改

善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，

指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫

療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。

Thailand เคร่ืองโทรคมนาคมและอุปกรณ์น้ี มีความสอดคลอ้งตามขอ้กาํหนดของ กทช. (This telecommunication equipments is in compliance with NTC requirements)

United States (USA) This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs and part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

AAbbreviations and symbols, 6ABS

Control, 23Engineering details, 180operate, 108Self-diagnosis, 165Status indicators, 47, 78

AccessoriesGeneral instructions, 230

Actuality, 8Alarm

triggering, 150Alarm function

deactivating, 151Ambient temperature

Outside temperaturewarning, 39, 68Reading, 39, 68

Anti-theft alarm, 147Indicator light, 27Warning, 43, 71

ASCControl, 23Engineering details, 184operate, 109Reading, 48, 80Self-diagnosis, 166

Average valuesreset, 101

BBattery

Charging a disconnectedbattery, 221Charging battery whenconnected, 220Indicator light for vehiclevoltage, 40, 69, 70install, 222Maintenance instructions, 219remove, 221Technical data, 264

Bluetooth, 136Pairing, 136

Brake fluidChecking fluid level, front, 198Checking fluid level, rear, 199Reservoir, front, 21Reservoir, rear, 21

Brake padsChecking front, 197checking rear, 197Running in, 167

BrakesABS Pro in detail, 182ABS Pro depending on ridingmode, 171Adjusting brake lever, 156Checking function, 196Safety instructions, 170Technical data, 260

CCare

Chrome, 247Paintwork preservation, 248

Cases, 231

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ChainAdjusting sag, 226Checking sag, 225Checking wear, 226Lubricating, 225

Check controlDialogue box, 58Reading, 58

Checklist, 163Clock

Adjusting, 102, 104, 135Control, 26

ClutchAdjusting play, 201Adjusting the clutch lever, 155Checking function, 200Checking play, 200Technical data, 258

CoolantChecking fill level, 201Fill-level indicator, 21Indicator light for excesstemperature, 41, 72Topping up, 202

Cruise-control systemoperate, 118

DDamping

Adjuster, 19Date

Adjusting, 104Daytime riding lights

Automatic daytime ridinglight, 98Manual daytime riding light, 97

DeactivatingAlarm function, 151motion sensor, 149

Default settings, 152DESA

Control, 23operate, 113

Diagnostic connectorLoosen, 224Position on the vehicle, 22secure, 225

DimensionsTechnical data, 265

DTCEngineering details, 184Indicator and warning light , 48,81operate, 111Self-diagnosis, 166switching off, 111switching on, 112

EElectrics

Technical data, 263Emergency call

Automatically in the event of alight fall, 94Automatically in the event of asevere fall, 96Information, 12Language, 93manual, 93operate, 93Reading, 51

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Emergency off switch (kill switch)Control, 25operate, 92

Emissions warning light, 41, 72Engine

Emissions warning light, 41, 72Indicator light for enginecontrol, 73Indicator light for engineelectronics, 42, 73starting, 163Technical data, 257

Engine oilChecking fill level, 194Oil dipstick, 19Oil filler opening, 19Technical data, 256Topping up, 196

Equipment, 7

FFrame

Technical data, 259Front-wheel stand

Installing, 193

FuelFuel grade, 173Fuel reserve, 50Refuelling, 173refuelling with KeylessRide, 174, 175Technical data, 256

Fuel reserveRange, 134Warning, 50, 82

FusesPosition on the vehicle, 22Replacing, 223

GGeneral views

Indicator and warning lights, 30,54Instrument panel, 26, 27Left multifunction switch, 23Left side of vehicle, 19Multifunction display, 32Multifunction switch, right, 25My Vehicle, 139Right side of vehicle, 21SETUP, 102

TFT display, 55, 57Underneath the seat, 22

HHazard warning flashers


HeadlightAdjusting headlight beamthrow, 155Headlight beam throw, 154Right- or left-hand traffic, 154

Headlight courtesy delayfeature, 96

Heated handlebar gripsControl, 25operate, 121

Horn, 23

IIgnition

switching off, 87switching on, 86

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ImmobiliserEmergency key, 90Reserve key, 87Warning, 39

Instrument panelAdjusting the brightness of thebacklighting, 105Adjusting the units, 105Ambient-light brightnesssensor, 27Overview, 26, 27Photosensor, 26

JJump-starting, 218

KKeyless Ride

Battery of the radio-operatedkey is flat or the key has beenlost, 90Electronic immobiliser EWS, 90Fuel filler cap, unlocking, 174,175Lock the handlebars, 88Switching off ignition, 89

Switching on ignition, 89Warning, 40, 68, 69

Keys, 86, 88

LLighting

Replacing the additionalheadlight, 217Replacing the LED for low-beam headlight and highbeam, 214Replacing the LED for sidelight, 214Replacing the licence platebulb, 216Replacing the light source forbrake and tail light, 214Technical data, 264Turn indicators, 215Warning for defective bulb, 42,70

LightsAutomatic daytime ridinglight, 98Control, 23

Headlight courtesy delayfeature, 96Headlight flasher, operating, 96High-beam headlight,operating, 96Low-beam headlight, 96Manual daytime riding light, 97Parking lights, operating, 97Side light, 96

Lowered suspensionRestrictions, 160

LuggageInstructions for loading, 160

MMaintenance

General instructions, 192Maintenance schedule, 271

Maintenance confirmations, 272Maintenance intervals, 269Media

operate, 144Menu

Call up, 130

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MirrorsAdjusting, 154

Mobility services, 269Motion sensor

deactivating, 149Motorcycle

care, 245cleaning, 245Lashing, 176Laying up, 248parking, 172

Multifunction display, 26Adjusting the display, 105operate, 100, 101Overview, 32Quitting SETUP, 103Select display, 100SETUP, 102

Multifunction switchGeneral view, left side, 23General view, right side, 25

NNavigation

operate, 142

OOdometer and tripmeters

Control, 26Resetting trip distancerecorder, 101

Off-road modeAdjusting, 116Engineering details, 186

Off-roading, 169On-board computer

in the multifunctiondisplay, 100in the TFT display, 107

On-board voltageWarning, 40, 69, 70

Operating focuschange, 131

PPairing, 136Parking, 172Parking light, 97Phone

operate, 144

Power socketNotes on use, 230Position on the vehicle, 19

Pre-Ride-Check, 164Pure Ride

Overview, 55

RRDC

Engineering details, 188Warnings, 44, 75

Rear-wheel driveTechnical data, 259

Redline warningWarning light, 26

Refuelling, 173Fuel grade, 173with Keyless Ride, 174, 175

Remote controlReplacing battery, 91

Rev. counter, 26, 27Rev. counter, 133

Rider info status lineAdjusting, 132

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Rider's ManualPosition on the vehicle, 22Stowage, 123

Riding mode, 116Riding specifications

Technical data, 266Riding time

Resetting, 102Running gear

Technical data, 259Running in, 167

SSafety instructions

for brakes, 170for riding, 160

Seatinstall, 122Lock, 19remove, 122

Service, 268Service history, 268

Service-due indicator, 50, 83

SETUPQuit, 103reset, 107select, 102

Shift assistantEngineering details, 189Gear not trained, 82Riding, 168

Shifting gearRecommendation toupshift, 52, 134

Spark plugsTechnical data, 264

Speed Limit InfoSwitching on or off, 133

Speedometer, 26, 27Spring preload

Adjusting, 156Adjusting element, 21

Starting, 163Control, 25

Steering lockLocking, 86

TTechnical data

Battery, 264Brakes, 260Chassis and suspension, 259Clutch, 258Dimensions, 265Electrical system, 263Engine, 257Engine oil, 256Frame, 259Fuel, 256General instructions, 7Light source, 264Rear-wheel drive, 259Riding specifications, 266Spark plugs, 264Standards, 7Transmission, 258Weights, 266Wheels and tyres, 261

Telltale lights, 27Overview, 30, 54

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TFT display, 27Control, 23operate, 130, 131, 132Overview, 55, 57Select display, 127

Threaded fasteners, 254Toolkit

Position on the vehicle, 22Topcase

operate, 234Torques, 254Traction control

ASC, 182, 184DTC, 184

TransmissionTechnical data, 258

Trim panelsInstalling the tank cover, 218Removing the tank cover, 217

Trip meterreset, 101

Troubleshooting chart, 252Turn indicators


Type platePosition on the vehicle, 21

Tyre pressure monitoring RDCReading, 43, 74

TyresChecking inflationpressure, 203Checking tread depth, 203,204Pressures, 263Recommendation, 204Running in, 168Technical data, 261Top speed, 161

VValue

Reading, 58Vehicle

restoring to use, 249Vehicle Identification Number

Position on the vehicle, 21

WWarning lights, 27

Overview, 30, 54

WarningsABS, 47, 78Anti-theft alarm, 43, 71ASC, 48, 80Bulb faulty, 42, 70Coolant temperature, 41, 72DTC, 48, 81Emissions warning light, 41, 72Engine control unit, 73Engine electronics, 42, 73EWS, 39Fuel reserve, 50, 82Gear not trained, 82Mode of presentation, 33, 58My Vehicle, 139On-board voltage, 40, 69, 70Outside temperaturewarning, 39, 68RDC, 44, 75

Warnings, overview, 34, 61Weights

Payload table, 22Technical data, 266

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WheelsChange of size, 204Checking rims, 203Installing the front wheel, 207Installing the rear wheel, 211Removing front wheel, 205Removing rear wheel, 210Technical data, 261

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Details described or illustratedin this booklet may differ fromthe vehicle's actual specificationas purchased, the accessoriesfitted or the national-market spe-cification. No claims will be en-tertained as a result of such dis-crepancies.Dimensions, weights, fuel con-sumption and performance dataare quoted to the customary tol-erances.The right to modify designs,equipment and accessories isreserved.Errors and omissions excepted.

© 2018 Bayerische MotorenWerke Aktiengesellschaft80788 Munich, GermanyNot to be reproduced by anymeans whatsoever, wholly orin part, without the written per-mission of BMW Motorrad, AfterSales.

Original rider’s manual, printed inGermany.

Important data for refuelling:

Fuel

Recommended fuel grade Regular, unleaded (maximum 15 % ethanol, E15)91 ROZ/RONmin 87 AKI

Fuel tank capacity approx. 15 l

Reserve fuel approx. 3.5 l

Tyre pressure

Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, One-up, tyre cold2.5 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold

Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, One-up, tyre cold2.9 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold

You can find further information on all aspects of your vehicle at:bmwmotorrad.com

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