BMW K 1300 GT- Manuals

General instructions General instructions Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Currency . . ....

ESA Electronic Suspension AdjustmentElectronic SuspensionAdjustment. RDC Tyre pressure control (Reifendruck-Control) Equipment When you ordered your BMWmotorcycle, you chose variousitems of custom equipment. ThisRider's Manual describes option-al extras (OE) offered by BMWand selected optional acces...

General views General views General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Handlebar fitting, left 1 High-beam headlight andheadlight flasher ( 60) 2 with cruise control sys-tem OE Cruise control system con-trol ( 66) 3 Hazard warning flashers( 61) 4 Windscreen control( 69) 5 Operation of the flashingturn indicators ( 61) 6 Horn 7 with Electronic Suspen-sion Adjustment (ES...

Handlebar fitting, right 1 with heated handlebargrips OE Grip heating control( 62) 2 with seat heating OE Front seat heating control( 63) 3 Emergency off switch (killswitch) ( 62) 4 Starter button ( 84) 2 16 z General views

Underneath the seat 1 Rider's Manual 2 Payload table (at the bot-tom of the rider's manual) 3 Table of tyre pressures 4 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear( 116) 5 with seat heating OE Rear seat heating control( 64) 6 Storage for puncture repairkit (OA) 7 Toolkit ( 110) 8 Helmet holder ( 79). 9 Engine-oil f...

Instrument cluster 1 Speedometer 2 Telltale lights ( 24) 3 Rev. counter 4 Anti-theft alarm telltale light(OE, see the instructionsfor use of the anti-theftalarm) 5 Operation of the clock( 53) Adjust the dimmer ( 55) 6 Multifunction display( 24) 7 Operating the odometer( 53) 8 Ambient-light brightnes...

The instrument-clusterlighting has automatic day and night switchover. 2 21 z General views

Headlight 1 Side light 2 Low-beam headlight 3 High-beam headlight 2 22 z General views

Status indicators Status indicators Standard status indicators . . . . . . . . . . 24 Status indicators with on-boardcomputer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Status indicators with tyre-pressuremonitoring (RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Status indicators with ...

next service is shown briefly afterthe Pre-Ride Check completes.The month and year are shownaccompanied by the wording SERVICE . In this example, the display shows "March 2007". If the motorcycle covers long dis-tances in the course of the year,under certain circumstances itmight be necessar...

Status indicatorswith tyre-pressuremonitoring (RDC) Display option 1 with tyre pressure monitoring(RDC) OE without on-board computer OE 1 with tyre pressure monit-oring (RDC) OE Tyre-pressure readout( 59) The figures shown in thetyre-pressure readings are temperature-compensated (see the section ent...

Status indicators withseat heating with seat heating OE 1 Display of the heatingstages ( 63) Telltale light with cruisecontrol with cruise control system OE 1 Telltale light of cruise con-trol Standard warnings Mode of presentation Warnings are indicated by 'Gen-eral' warning light 1 showing in comb...

Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-play Bulbs defective ( 34) 3 30 z Status indicators

Electronic immobiliseractive General warning light showsyellow. EWS ! appears on the display. 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 ...

Insufficient battery chargecurrent General warning light showsred. Battery symbol appears onthe display. A discharged battery canrender various systems un- available, for example the lights,the engine or the ABS. This canresult in dangerous situations.If possible, do not continue yourjourney.Battery...

Warnings, overviewTelltale lights Status indicators Meaning Oil ! Appears on the display Engine-oil level too low ( 36) Appears on the dis-playAmbient-temperat-ure reading flashes. Ice warning ( 36) Flashes 3 35 z Status indicators

Engine-oil level too low Oil ! appears on the display. Oil-level symbol appears onthe display. Possible cause:The electronic oil-level sensorhas registered an excessively lowoil level. Check the engine-oillevel at the oil-level indicator thenext time you stop to refuel: Checking engine oil level( 11...

Warnings, overviewTelltale lights Status indicators Meaning Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed( 38) Lights up ABS fault ( 38) 3 37 z Status indicators

ABS self-diagnosis notcompleted ABS warning light 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 un...

Warnings, overviewTelltale lights Status indicators Meaning Quick-flashes ASC intervention ( 40) Slow-flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( 40) Lights up ASC deactivated ( 40) Lights up ASC fault ( 40) 3 39 z Status indicators

ASC intervention ASC warning light quick-flashes. The ASC has detected a degreeof instability at the rear wheeland has intervened to reducetorque. The warning light flashesfor longer than ASC interventionlasts. This affords the rider visualfeedback on control interventioneven after the critical situ...

Warnings, overviewTelltale lights Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-play Tyre pressure close to limit of permittedtolerance ( 43) The critical tyrepressure flashes. Flashes red Appears on the dis-play Tyre pressure outside permitted toler-ance ( 43) The critical tyrepress...

Battery of tyre-pressuresensor weak General warning light showsyellow. RDC appears on the display. Battery symbol appears onthe display. This error message appearsonly briefly after the pre- ride check completes.Possible cause:The integral battery in the tyre-pressure sensor has lost a sig-nificant ...

Anti-theft alarm batteryweak DWA appears on the display. Battery symbol appears onthe display. This error message appearsonly briefly after the pre- ride check completes.Possible cause:The integral battery in the anti-theft alarm has lost a significantproportion of its original capa-city. There is n...

Operation Operation Ignition switch and steering lock . . . . 51 Electronic immobiliser (EWS) . . . . . . . 52 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 On-board com...

Ignition switch andsteering lock Keys You receive two master keys andone spare key. Please consultthe information on the electronicimmobiliser (EWS) if a key is lostor mislaid ( 52). Ignition switch and steering lock,tank filler cap lock and the seatand case locks are all operatedwith the same key. ...

Lock the handlebars If the motorcycle is on theside stand, the surface of the ground will determine wheth-er it is better to turn the handle-bars to the left or right. However,the motorcycle is more stable ona level surface with the handle-bars turned to the left than withthe handlebars turned to th...

Replacement and extrakeys You can obtain replacement/extrakeys only through an authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer. The keysare part of an integrated secur-ity system, so the dealer is un-der an obligation to check thelegitimacy of all applications forreplacement/extra keys. If youwant to have a lost key ...

The display starts with the cur-rent value and each time the but-ton is pressed it moves one stepthrough the following sequence: Tripmeter 1 ( Trip I ) Tripmeter 2 ( Trip II ) Residual range (once fuel levelis down to reserve)with tyre pressure monitoring(RDC) OE Tyre pressures without on-board comp...

Residual range without on-board computer OE The residual-range readout 1 in- dicates how far you can ride withthe fuel remaining in the tank.This reading is not displayed untilfuel level has dropped to reserve.This distance is calculated on thebasis of fuel level and averageconsumption.When refuelli...

Press button 1 . The display starts with the cur-rent value and each time the but-ton is pressed it moves one stepthrough the following sequence: Ambient temperature RangeAverage speedAverage consumptionOil levelwith tyre pressure monitoring(RDC) OE Tyre pressures Ambient temperature When the motorc...

A special average-consumptionfigure is used to calculate range;this figure is not necessarily thesame as the value you can callup for viewing on the display.When the motorcycle is proppedon its side stand the slight angleof inclination means that thesensor cannot register the fuellevel correctly. Th...

the corresponding amount of fuelused. Reset the averageconsumption Switch on the ignition.Select average speed. Press and hold down button 1 . Average consumption is resetto zero. Oil level Oil-level indicator 1 gives you an indication of the engine oillevel. You can call up this read-ing only when ...

Tyre pressuremonitoring RDC with tyre pressure monitoring(RDC) OE Viewing tyre-pressurereadings Switch on the ignition. Repeatedly press button 1 , un- til the tyre pressures are dis-played in the odometer panel. The tyre pressures are shown,accompanied by the wording RDC . The front tyre pressure i...

Turn indicators Operating turn indicators Push turn-indicator button 1 to the left.Left-hand turn indicatorsswitched on.Telltale light for left-hand turnindicators flashes.Push the turn-indicator buttonto the right.Right-hand turn indicatorsswitched on.Telltale light for right-hand turnindicator fla...

The hazard warning flasherscontinue to operate.Left and right turn indicatortelltale lights are off. Switch off the hazardwarning flashers Press button 1 for the hazard warning flashers.Hazard warning flashersswitched off. Emergency off switch(kill switch) 1 Emergency off switch (killswitch) Operati...

The increase in power con-sumption caused by the grip heating can drain the bat-tery if you are riding at low en-gine speeds. If the charge levelis low, grip heating is switchedoff to ensure the battery's start-ing capability. Press button 1 to adjust the heating stage. The handlebar grips have two-...

Seat heating can be ac-tivated only when the en- gine is running. If the engine isswitched off, seat heating mustbe reactivated once the engine isswitched on again. The increase in power con-sumption caused by the seat heating can drain the bat-tery if you are riding at low en-gine speeds. If the ch...

Activating ASC function Press and hold down ASC but-ton 1 . ASC warning light goes out;if self-diagnosis has not completed the ASC warning lightstarts flashing. Release the ASC button withintwo seconds. The ASC warning light re-mains off or continues to flash. The ASC function is activated.Instead o...

Step-by-step acceleration Briefly push button 2 towards the front.Speed is increased by approx.2 km/h each time you push thebutton, and the new setting issaved. Stepless acceleration Push and hold button 2 to- wards the front.The motorcycle acceleratessteplessly.Release button 2 . The motorcycle mai...

Stepless deceleration Push and hold button 2 to- wards the back.The motorcycle deceleratessteplessly.Release button 2 . The motorcycle maintains yourcurrent cruising speed and thesetting is saved. Deactivate cruise control Apply the brakes or pull theclutch or close the throttle (turnthe throttle tw...

Seat height Adjusting seat height Remove the front seat ( 78). Pull seat-height adjuster 1 to the limit position. Push the seat height adjusterfully forward and up or down,as applicable.Limit position a : high seat pos- ition.Limit position b : low seat posi- tion.Installing front seat ( 78). Windsc...

Attempting to adjust theclutch lever while riding the motorcycle can lead to accidents.Do not attempt to adjust theclutch lever unless the motor-cycle is at a standstill. Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- wise. The adjusting screw is easi-er to turn if you push the clutch lever forward. Span between han...

Handlebars Adjustable handlebars Handlebars 1 are height-ad- justable. If you want to have thehandlebars adjusted consult aspecialist workshop, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorrad deal-er. Mirrors Adjusting mirrors Pivot the mirror to the correctposition by pressing gently atthe edge. Spring preloa...

Adjusting spring preloadwhile the motorcycle is be- ing ridden can lead to accidents.Do not attempt to adjust springpreload unless the motorcycle isat a standstill. If you want to increase springpreload, turn knob 1 in the dir- ection indicated by the HIGHarrow.If you want to reduce springpreload, t...

If you want a harder dampingcharacteristic, turn adjustingscrew 1 in the direction indic- ated by the H arrow.If you want a softer dampingcharacteristic, turn adjustingscrew 1 in the direction indic- ated by the S arrow. Basic setting of rear-sus-pension damping charac- teristic without Electronic S...

Calling up settings Switch on the ignition. Press button 1 . The current setting isdisplayed.The reading remains visible fora few seconds before disap-pearing automatically. Setting the riding mode Start the engine. The riding mode can be setwhile the motorcycle is in motion. Press button 1 . The cu...

The display field starts at thecurrent status and cycles throughthe following sequence: One-up One-up with luggage Two-up (with luggage) The setting shown on the dis-play is automatically accep-ted as the load status if youallow a certain length of timeto pass without making furtherchanges. Tyres Ch...

Stowage compartment Operating the stowagecompartment Use the ignition key to turnlock barrel 1 to right angles with the forward direction oftravel.Lock of the stowage compart-ment locked.Turn the lock barrel 1 in direc- tion of travel using the ignitionkey.Lock of the stowage compart-ment unlocked. ...

Pull the seat to the rear to re-lease it from its holders.Place the seat, upholsteredside down, on a clean surface. Remove the front seat Remove the rear seat ( 77). Lift the rear of the front seat. with seat heating OE Disconnect plug 2 using latch 3 . Lift the seat up to remove.Place the seat, uph...

sure that the seat is correctlylocated.Installing rear seat ( 79). Installing rear seat Installing front seat ( 78). with seat heating OE Connect plug 2 . Slide the rear seat underneathfront seat a and push it down firmly at the rear b . The seat engages with an aud-ible click. Helmet holder Remove ...

Riding Riding Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Brakes . . . . . . . ....

Safety instructions Rider's equipment Do not ride without the correctclothing. Always wear: HelmetMotorcycling jacket andtrousersGlovesBoots This applies even to short jour-neys, and to every season ofthe year. Your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer will be glad toadvise you on the correct cloth-ing for...

Checklist Use the following checklist tocheck important functions, set-tings and wear limits before youride off. BrakesBrake-fluid levels, front and rearClutchClutch fluid levelShock absorber setting andspring preloadTyre-tread depth and tyrepressuresCases correctly installed andluggage secured At r...

At ambient temperatures below0 °C, disengage the clutch afterswitching on the ignition. The start attempt is auto-matically interrupted if bat- tery voltage is too low. Rechargethe battery before you start theengine, or use jump leads and adonor battery to start. The engine starts.Consult the troubl...

Possible national variant ofthe ABS warning light. Phase 2 Test of the wheel sensors asthe motorcycle pulls away fromrest. ABS warning light flashes. Possible national variant ofthe ABS warning light. ABS self-diagnosiscompleted The ABS warning light goesout. If an indicator showing an ABSfault appe...

Running in The first 1000 km While running in the motor-cycle, vary the throttle openingand engine-speed range fre-quently.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. Exceeding the specified en-gin...

moisture on the discs or brakepads.Apply the brakes in good timeuntil the brakes have beencleaned. Parking yourmotorcycle Placing motorcycle onside stand If the ground is soft or un-even, there is no guaran- tee that the motorcycle will restfirmly on the stand.Always check that the groundunder the s...

Engineering details Engineering details Brake system with BMW MotorradIntegral ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Electronic engine management withBMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC . . . . . 98 Electronic Suspension AdjustmentESA II ...

Brake system withBMW Motorrad IntegralABS Partially integral brakes Your motorcycle is equipped withpartially integral brakes. Bothfront and rear brakes are appliedwhen you pull the handbrakelever. The footbrake lever actsonly on the rear brake.While the brakes are slowing themotorcycle, the BMW Mot...

exceptional riding conditions canlead to a fault message beingissued. Exceptional ridingconditions: Heating up with the motorcycleon the centre stand or an auxil-iary stand, engine idling or witha gear engaged.Rear wheel locked by the en-gine brake for a lengthy period,for example while descendingof...

What is the designbaseline for BMWMotorrad ASC? BMW Motorrad ASC is designedas an assistant 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 looseon the motorcycle), especiallywhen...

If the front wheel lifts clear of theground under severe accelera-tion, the ASC reduces enginetorque until the front wheel re-gains contact with the ground.Under these circumstances,BMW Motorrad recommendsrolling the throttle slightly closedso as to restore stability with theleast possible delay. Wh...

temperature for these readingsis always 20 °C. The air linesavailable to the public in petrolstations and motorway serviceareas almost invariably showtemperature-dependent tyrepressures, so in most instancesthese gauge readings will nottally with the readings shown bythe multifunction display. Press...

Accessories Accessories General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Topcase . . . . . . ....

General instructions BMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and accessoriesfor your motorcycle that are ap-proved by BMW for this purpose.Genuine BMW parts and ac-cessories and other productswhich BMW has approved canbe obtained from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer, togetherwith expert advice on...

tem is minimised, the supply tothe power socket is cut off ap-proximately 15 minutes after theignition is switched off, and it isalso temporarily interrupted dur-ing the start procedure. Cable routing The cables from the power sock-et to the auxiliary device must berouted in such a way that they: Do...

Maximum permissiblespeed for riding with top- case fitted to the motorcycle } 180 km/h with tank rucksack OA Note the maximum permissiblepayload of the tank rucksack. Payload of tank rucksack max 5 kg Case Opening cases Turn the key to the OPEN pos-ition in the case lock.The case is unlocked. Press ...

Push release lever 2 down. The release lever engages.Turn the key to the LOCK pos-ition in the case lock.The case is closed. Removing the case Turn the key to the RELEASEposition in the case lock.The handle pops out. Pull handle 3 out and then pull it up as far as it will go. The case is released an...

Push handle 3 down until it engages.The case is correctly engagedon its holders.Turn the key to the LOCK pos-ition in the case lock.The case is closed.Check that the case is secure. Topcase with large topcase OA or with small topcase OA Opening topcase Turn the key to the OPEN pos-ition in the topca...

Push release lever 2 down. The release lever engages.Turn the key to the LOCK pos-ition in the topcase lock.The topcase is locked. Removing topcase Turn the key to the RELEASEposition in the topcase lock.The handle pops out. Pull handle 3 up as far as it will go.Lift the topcase at the rear andpull ...

Maintenance Maintenance General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Brake pads . . . . . ...

General instructions The 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 motorcycle are listedin the section entitled "Technical...

1 Extending tool holderholds all tools by means ofadapters, and for removingthe spark plug 2 1/4" bitsBits of various sizes 3 3/8" adapter for socket-head screws, w/f 22for removing the quick-release axle from the frontwheel 4 Electric torch 5 SocketOpen-ended spanners ofvarious sizes 6 Adap...

Remove oil filler cap 1 by turn- ing it counter-clockwise. Use a dry cloth to wipe oil dip-stick 2 clean Seat the oil dipstick on the oilfiller neck, but do not engagethe threads.Remove the oil dipstick andcheck the oil level. Engine oil, specified level between min and max marks(Seat the oil dipsti...

Remove cap of oil filler neck 1 by turning it counter-clockwise. Damage to the enginecan result if it is operated without enough oil, but the samealso applies if the oil level is toohigh.Always make sure that the oillevel is correct. Top up the engine oil to thespecified level.Checking engine oil le...

Visually inspect the brake padsto ascertain their thickness.Viewing direction: from theright toward brake calliper 1 . Brake-pad wear limit, rear min 1.0 mm (Friction padonly, without backing plate.Make sure that the brakedisc is not visible throughthe bore in the inboard brakepad.) If the brake dis...

Brake fluid level, rear DOT4 brake fluidDo not permit the brake fluidlevel to drop below the MINmark. (Brake-fluid reservoirhorizontal, motorcycle up-right) If the brake fluid level drops be-low the permitted level: Have the defect rectified asquickly as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferabl...

Do not attempt to top up thesystem with fluids of any kind. Have the defect rectified asquickly as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer. The clutch system is filledwith a special hydraulic fluid that does not have to bechanged. Tyres Checking tyre tread dept...

Effect of wheel sizeon suspension-controlsystems Wheel size is very important asa parameter for the suspension-control systems ABS and ASC.In particular, the diameter and thewidth of a motorcycle's wheelsare programmed into the controlunit and are fundamental to allcalculations. Any change in thesei...

Remove screw 1 and remove the ABS sensor from its bore.Raise front of motorcycle untilthe front wheel can turn freely.BMW Motorrad recommendsthe BMW Motorrad front-wheelstand for lifting the motorcycle.Installing front-wheel stand( 127). The left axle clampingscrew locates the threaded bush in the f...

Install securing screws 2 on left and right and tighten tospecified tightening torque. Front brake caliper towheel carrier 30 Nm Clip on the two retainingclips 1 holding the ABS sensor cable to the brake line.Remove the adhesive tapefrom the wheel rim.Firmly pull the handbrake leveruntil the pressur...

Engage first gear. Remove five bolts 1 from the rear wheel, while supportingthe wheel.Lower the rear wheel to theground and roll it out to therear. Installing rear wheel Possible malfunctions whenABS and ASC systems in- tervene if non-standard wheelsare installed.See the information on the effectof ...

If the motorcycle is on thecentre stand and is raised too far, the centre stand will liftclear of the ground and the mo-torcycle could topple to one side.When raising the motorcycle,make sure that the centre standremains on the ground. Apply uniform pressure to pushthe front-wheel stand downand rais...

fully insulated crocodile clips atboth ends. Jump-starting with a donor-battery voltage higher than 12 V can damage the vehicleelectronics.Make sure that the battery of thedonor vehicle has a voltage ratingof 12 V. When jump-starting the engine,do not disconnect the batteryfrom the on-board electric...

Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger. If you are unable to chargethe battery through the on- board socket, you may be usinga charger that is not compatiblewith your motorcycle's electron-ics. If this happens, disconnectthe battery from the on-boardsystems and connect the chargerdir...

Care Care Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Cleaning easily damaged compon-ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Protec...

Care products BMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use the cleaning andcare products you can obtainfrom your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer. The substancesin BMW CareProducts have beentested in laboratories and inpractice; they provide optimisedcare and protection for thematerials used in your vehicle. Th...

agents, the surfaces can be dam-aged.Do not use cleaning agents thatcontain alcohol, solvents or ab-rasives to clean plastic parts.Even fly-remover pads or clean-ing pads with hard surfaces canproduce scratches. Soften stubborn dirt andinsects by covering the af- fected areas with a wet cloth. Winds...

Technical data Technical data Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Engine oil . . . . . ...

Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Side stand Retract the side stand ( 84). Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 84). Clutch pulled before ignition was switched on Switch on the ignition, then pul...

Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Front brake caliper to wheel car-rier M8 x 32 - 10.9 30 Nm Clamping bolt in wheel carrier M8 x 30 19 Nm Quick-release axle in threadedbush M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Silencer to rear footrest M8 x 30 22 Nm Silencer with ball-joint clamp onmanifo...

Engine Engine design Transversely mounted, four-cylinder four-strokein-line engine tilted 55° forward, with four valvesper cylinder, two overhead camshafts with camfollowers; liquid cooled, with electronic fuel injec-tion, integrated six-speed cassette gearbox, dry-sump lubrication. Displacement 129...

Fuel Recommended fuel grade 98 ROZ/RON, Premium plus unleaded95 ROZ/RON, Premium unleaded (fuel grade, us-able with power- and consumption-related restric-tions) Usable fuel capacity approx. 24 l Reserve fuel ~ 4 l Engine oil Engine oil, capacity 3.5 l, with filter change0.5 l, Difference between MI...

Clutch Clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath Transmission Gearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox, integrated into en-gine block Gearbox transmission ratios 1.559 (92:59 teeth), Primary transmission ratio2.294 (39:17 teeth), 1st gear1.789 (34:19 teeth), 2nd gear1.458 (35:24 teeth), 3rd g...

Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever; cast light-alloy singleswinging arm with two joints and torque reactionlink Number of teeth on rear-wheel drive (gear ratio) 2.82 (31:11) Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension Dou...

Rear wheel Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever; cast light-alloy singleswinging arm with two joints and torque reactionlink Type of rear suspension Central spring strut pivoted to lever system withcoil spring and single-tube gas-filled shock ab-sorber. Spring preload steplessly hydraulically a...

Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold2.5 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, one-up, tyre cold2.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Electrics Electrical rating of on-board socket max 8 A Fuses All circuits are electronically protec...

Lighting Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W with Xenon light OE D1R / 35 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for tail light/brake light P21W / 12 V / 21 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front P21W / 12 V / 21 W Bulbs for fl...

Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2318 mm Height of motorcycle 1438 mm, To windscreen at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle 982 mm, Across cases Front-seat height 820...840 mm, Without rider with low seat OE 800...820 mm, Without rider Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1800...1840 mm, Without r...

Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h 10 156 z Technical data

Service Service BMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 BMW Motorrad service quality . . . . . 158 BMW Motorrad Service Card: on-the-spot breakdown assistance . . . . 158 BMW Motorrad servicenetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Maintenance work . . . . . . . ....

down, contact the Mobile Serviceorganisation of BMW Motorrad.The specialists will provide thenecessary advice and assistance.You will find important country-specific contact addresses andthe after-sales service organisa-tion phone numbers in the "Ser-vice Kontakt / Service Contact"brochures,...

Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessoriesand, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometerreading Date 11 165 z Service

A Abbreviations and symbols, 6ABS Engineering details, 94Self-diagnosis, 85Warnings, 36 Anti-theft alarm Telltale light, 20Warnings, 45 ASC Control, 14Engineering details, 96Operation, 65Self-diagnosis, 86Switching off, 65Switching on, 66Warning, 40Warnings, 38 B Battery Charging battery whenconnect...