BMW R 1200 RT- Manuals

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

Overview Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manualwill provide you with an initialoverview of your motorcycle. Allmaintenance and repair work onthe motorcycle is documented inChapter 11. This record of themaintenance work you have hadperformed on your motorcycle isa precondition for generous treat-ment of go...

ESA Electronic Suspension Adjustment. RDC Tyre pressure monitoring (ReifenDruck-Control). Equipment When you ordered your BMWmotorcycle, you chose variousitems of custom equipment.This Rider's Manual describesoptional extras (OE) offered byBMW and selected optional ac-cessories (OA). This explains w...

General views General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Instrument pa...

General view, right side 1 Seat lock ( 62) 2 with seat heating OE Control for rear-seat heat-ing (underneath rear seat)( 50) 3 Tank bag adapter 4 Fuel filler neck ( 75) 5 Clutch-fluid reservoir 6 electrically adjustable wind-screen ( 56) 7 Storage compartment( 54) 8 Engine-oil filler neck( 98) 2 13 ...

Underneath the seat 1 Front-seat height adjust-ment ( 64) 2 Battery ( 120) 3 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear( 102) 4 Rider's Manual 5 Toolkit 6 Helmet holder ( 64) 7 Payload table 8 Table of tyre pressures 9 Adjuster for spring preload,rear ( 56) 2 15 z General views

Multifunction switch,left 1 Operation of the audio sys-tem (OE, see separate in-structions for use) 2 High-beam headlight andheadlight flasher ( 47) 3 with cruise-control sys-tem OE Cruise control system con-trol ( 52) 4 Hazard warning flashers( 48) 5 Windscreen control( 56) 6 Operation of the turn ...

Instrument panel 1 Speedometer 2 Warning and telltale lights( 23) 3 Multifunction display( 22) 4 Rev. counter 5 Anti-theft alarm telltale light(OE, see separate instruc-tions for use) 6 Operation of the clock( 43) Adjust the dimmer( 46). 7 Control for the odometer( 44) 8 Ambient-light brightnesssens...

Status indicators Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Warning and telltale lights . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Telltale light of cruise control . . . . . . . 23 Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2...

Multifunction display 1 The height of the columnindicates the quantity offuel left in the tank. 2 Warnings ( 26) 3 - with audio system (OE)Audio-system readings 4 Gear indicator; "N" indic-ates neutral. 5 The height of the columnindicates engine tempera-ture. 6 with seat heating OE Seat-heat...

10 Trip meter ( 45) with on-board com-puter OE On-board computer read-ings ( 44) with tyre pressure monit-oring (RDC) OE RDC status indicators( 25) Warning and telltalelights 1 Telltale light for left turnindicators 2 High-beam headlight tell-tale light 3 Telltale light for neutral 4 ABS warning lig...

Service-due indicator If the next service is due in lessthan one month, the date for thenext service 1 is shown briefly after the Pre-Ride Check com-pletes. In this example the read-ing means "March 2012". If the motorcycle covers long dis-tances in the course of the year,under certain circu...

When refuelling after running onreserve, make sure that you topup the tank to a level above re-serve, as otherwise the sensorwill not be able to register thenew level. If the sensor cannotregister the new level the rangereadout cannot be updated.When the motorcycle is proppedon its side stand the sl...

The tyre-pressure readings arebased on a reference tyre tem-perature of 20 °C. The fronttyre pressure is on the left 1 ; the reading on the right 2 is the rear tyre pressure. -- -- appears directly after the ig-nition is switched on, becausethe sensors do not transmit tyrepressures until the first t...

Warnings, overviewWarning and telltalelights Warning symbols onthe display Meaning Lights up yellow EWS ! appears on the display Electronic immobiliser active ( 32) Lights up yellow Flashes Fuel down to reserve ( 32) Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-play Engine in emergency-operation mode( 32) Fl...

Warning and telltalelights Warning symbols onthe display Meaning + "Oil" appear onthe display Engine-oil level too low ( 34) + ambient-tempera-ture reading flash Outside temperature warning ( 35) Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed( 35) Lights up ABS fault ( 35) quick-flashes ASC interv...

Warning and telltalelights Warning symbols onthe display Meaning Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-play Tyre pressure close to limit of permittedtolerance ( 36) The critical pres-sure flashes. Flashes red Appears on the dis-play Tyre pressure outside permitted toler-ance ( 37) The critical pres-su...

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 engine oilpressure General warning lightflashes red. Oil-can symbol appears onthe display. The oil pressure in the lube-oilsystem is too low. Stop immedi-ately and switch off the engine. The insufficient oil pres-sure warning does not fulfil the function of an oil gauge. Theonly way of ...

Possible cause:Rear light or brake light bulb de-fective. Replacing brake-light, rear-light and rear-indicator bulbs( 115). Front light bulb defective Bulb symbol with arrowpointing to the front ap- pears on the display. A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk because it is easier for other users...

Possible cause:The oil level sensor might be de-fective if the "Check oil level"message appears even though acheck of the oil level indicator re-veals that the oil level is correct. Seek the advice of a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Outside temperaturewar...

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 situationhas been dea...

Operation Ignition switch/steering lock . . . . . . . . . 42 Electronic immobiliser EWS . . . . . . . . . 43 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Ignition switch/steeringlock Keys You receive two master keys andone emergency key. The emer-gency key is small and light sothat it can always be kept in awallet or purse, for example. Itis designed for occasional use,for example when no master keyis available; it is not intended forconstant use.Ple...

handlebars to the left or right.However, the motorcycle is morestable on a level surface with thehandlebars turned to the left thanwith the handlebars turned to theright.On level ground, always turn thehandlebars to the left to set thesteering lock. Turn the handlebars to the fullleft or right lock ...

Set the clock only when the mo-torcycle is stationary. Switch on the ignition. Press and hold down button 1 until the hours number 2 flashes.Repeatedly press the buttonuntil the hours number is cor-rect.Press and hold down the but-ton until the minutes number 3 flashes.Repeatedly press the buttonunt...

Press button 4 to select the reading in display area 2 . The following values can be dis-played: Ambient temperatureRangeAverage speedAverage consumptionOil-level reminder ( Oil ) with tyre pressure monitoring(RDC) OE Tyre pressures ( RDC ) Resetting tripmeter Switch on the ignition. Select the desi...

Press and hold down button 4 until the reading in displayarea 2 has reset. Multifunction display Adjust the dimmer Attempting to adjust thedimmer while riding the motorcycle can lead to accidents.Do not attempt to adjust thedimmer unless the motorcycleis at a standstill. Switch on the ignition. Pres...

High-beam headlight andheadlight flasher Push switch 1 forward to switch on the high-beamheadlight.Pull switch 1 back to operate the headlight flasher. Parking lights Switch off the ignition. Immediately after switching offthe ignition, push button 1 to the left and hold it in this po-sition until t...

a Engine switched off b Normal operating position(run) Heated handlebar grips with heated handlebar grips OE Operating the heatedhandlebar grips Start the engine. The heating in the heatedhandlebar grips can be ac- tivated only when the engine isrunning. The increase in power con-sumption caused by ...

length of time to pass withoutmaking further changes. Seat heating with seat heating OE Front-seat heating Start the engine. Seat heating can be activ-ated only when the engine is running. The increase in power con-sumption caused by the seat heating can drain the bat-tery if you are riding at low e...

ASC warning light shows. Release button 1 within two seconds. ASC warning light remainsON. The ASC function is deactiv-ated. Activating the ASCfunction Press and hold down button 1 until the ASC warning lightchanges status. ASC warning light goes out;if self-diagnosis has not completed it starts fla...

Resuming former cruisingspeed Briefly push button 2 back to return to the speed saved be-forehand. Opening the throttle doesnot deactivate the cruise- control system. If you releasethe twistgrip the motorcycle willdecelerate only to the cruisingspeed saved in memory, eventhough you might have intend...

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 clockwise to increase the spanbetween the clutch lever andthe handlebar grip.Turn adjusting screw 1 counte...

Shift mechanism Adjusting shift lever Slacken screw 1 . Turn peg 2 to the desired pos- ition.Tighten screw 1 to the spe- cified tightening torque. Selector lever to selectorshaft 8 Nm Mirrors Adjust the mirrors Pivot the mirror to the correctposition by pressing gently atthe edge. Windscreen Adjusti...

Adjusting spring preloadfor rear wheel Your motorcycle's hand-ling will suffer if you do not match the spring-preload anddamping-characteristic settings.Adjust the damping characteristicto suit spring preload. Remove the rear seat ( 62). Adjust spring preload by turn-ing knob 1 . If you want to incr...

There is a risk of injuryby burns if you adjust the damping characteristic while thesilencer is hot.Use a screwdriver extension andwear protective gloves. Adjust the damping character-istic, using the tool from theon-board toolkit to turn adjust-ing screw 1 . If you want a harder dampingcharacterist...

You have a choice of three loadmodes with any of three damp-ing variants selectable for eachmode.The detailed description of theESA II Electronic SuspensionAdjustment system is on page( 85). Call up settings Switch on the ignition. Press button 1 to view the cur- rent setting. The damping you select...

setting you want to use ap-pears on the display. You can adjust the dampingcharacteristic while the mo- torcycle is on the move. To set the load mode,repeatedly long-press button 1 until the setting you want touse appears on the display. The load cannot be setwhile the motorcycle is in motion. The d...

a Turn the knob as far as itwill go in the UP direction:Neutral position. b Turn the knob in theDOWN direction until theheadlight beam no longerdazzles oncoming traffic. Front and rear seats Remove the rear seat Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand. Turn the k...

with seat heating OE Disengage the latch and dis-connect plug 3 . Remove the front seat andplace it, upholstered side down,on a clean surface. Install the front seat with seat heating OE Connect plug 3 . Push the front seat into seatsupporting rod 4 . Make sure that the seat is correctly loc-ated. I...

with seat heating OE Connect plug 2 . Slide the rear seat underneaththe front seat and push it downfirmly at the rear. The rear seat engages with anaudible click. Adjusting seat height Remove the front seat ( 62). Remove seat supporting rod 1 and reinsert it at the desiredheight.Install the front se...

Riding Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Safety instructions Rider's equipment Do not ride without the correctclothing! Always wear: HelmetMotorcycling jacket andtrousersGlovesBoots This applies even to shortjourneys, and to every seasonof the year. Your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer will beglad to advise you on the correctclothing for eve...

riding with topcase fitted, asstated on the label inside thetopcase. with tank rucksack OA Note the maximum permissiblepayload of the tank bag. Payload of tank bag ≤ 5 kg Speed If you ride at high speed, alwaysbear in mind that various bound-ary conditions can adversely af-fect the handling of your ...

Risk of overheating Cooling would beinadequate if the engine were allowed to idle for a lengthyperiod with the motorcycle ata standstill: overheating wouldresult. In extreme cases, themotorcycle could catch fire.Do not allow the engine to idleunnecessarily. Ride away imme-diately after starting the ...

the twistgrip slightly to openthe throttle. Press starter button 1 . 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.If the engine refuses to start,consul...

Phase 1 Test of the diagnosis-compat-ible system components withthe vehicle at a standstill. ABS warning light flashes. Phase 2 Test of the diagnosis-compat-ible system components whilethe motorcycle is on the move(speed at least 5 km/h)). ABS warning light flashes. ABS self-diagnosiscompleted The A...

Running in Engine Until the first inspection,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.Comply with the rpm limits forrunning in. Running-...

the front wheel. Remember topull the clutch at the same time.In the "panic braking situations"that are trained so frequentlybraking force is applied as rap-idly as possible and with therider's full force exerted on thebrake levers; under these circum-stances the dynamic shift in loaddistribu...

The side stand is designedto support only the weight of the motorcycle.Do not lean or sit on themotorcycle with the side standextended. If the camber of the roadwaypermits, turn the handlebars allthe way to the left.On a gradient, the motorcycleshould always face uphill; se-lect 1st gear. Centre sta...

Remove the key and close theprotective cap. Securing motorcyclefor transportation Make sure that all componentsthat might come into contactwith straps used to secure themotorcycle are adequately pro-tected against scratching. Useadhesive tape or soft cloths, forexample, for this purpose. The motorcy...

Engineering details Brake system with BMW MotorradIntegral ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Electronic engine management withBMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC . . . . . 84 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...

In addition to problems with theBMW Motorrad Integral ABS,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...

What is the designbaseline forBMW Motorrad 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 the ASC can be consider-able (weight shifts when corner-ing, items of luggage loose onthe motorcycle), especially whensty...

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...

Temperaturecompensation Tyre pressure is a temperature-sensitive variable: pressure in-creases as tyre temperature risesand decreases as tyre temper-ature drops. Tyre temperaturedepends on ambient tempera-ture, on the style of riding andthe duration of the ride. The tyre-pressure readingsshown by th...

Accessories General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 7 87 z Accessories

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...

remains operational if the igni-tion is subsequently switched off.The power sockets are switchedoff approximately 15 minutesafter the ignition is switched off,in order to prevent overloading ofthe on-board electrics. Cable routing The cables from the power sock-ets to the auxiliary devices mustbe ro...

Push case handle 3 down until it engages.Turn the key in the case lockto the LOCK position and re-move the key from the lock. Topcase with topcase OA Opening topcase Turn the key to the OPEN pos-ition in the topcase lock. Push lock barrel 1 forward. Lever 2 pops up. Pull the release lever all theway...

Push release lever 2 down until it engages.Turn the key in the topcaselock to the LOCK position andremove the key from the lock. 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 andremove...

Maintenance General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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 vehicle are listed inthe section entitled "Te...

BMW Motorrad has assembleda tools service set that is idealfor carrying out extended servicework (e.g. removing and installingwheels) on this motorcycle. Youcan obtain the tools set fromyour authorised BMW Motorraddealer. Engine oil Checking engine oil level The oil level varies withthe temperature ...

Engine oil, capacity Products recommended byBMW Motorradmax 4.0 l (with filter change) If the oil level is below the MINmark: Top up the engine oil ( 98). If the oil level is above the MAXmark: Have the oil level correctedby a specialist workshop,preferably an authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer. Top up t...

Visually inspect the brake padsto ascertain their thickness.Viewing direction: From the lefttoward brake caliper 1 . Brake-pad wear limit,rear 1.0 mm (Friction pad only,without backing plate. Makesure that the brake disc isnot visible through the borein the inboard brake block.) If the brake disc is...

Shaft 1 with three marker rings 2 is between the brake pads. How to interpret the marks: Three rings visible: brake-padthickness is at least 75 %Two rings visible: Brake-padthickness is at least 50 %One ring visible: Brake-padthickness is at least 25 %No rings visible: Brake padsworn to wear limit; ...

Install the front seat ( 63). Clutch Checking clutch function Pull the clutch lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible. If the pressure point is not clearlyperceptible: Have the clutch checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer. Checking clutch fluid level...

the minimum tyre tread depthpermitted by law.Have the tyres changed in goodtime before they wear to theminimum permissible treaddepth. Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Measure the tyre tread depthin the main tread grooves withwear marks. Wear indicators ar...

units can be changed to suit thenew wheel sizes. RDC label with tyre pressure monitoring(RDC) OE Incorrect tyre fitting candamage the RDC sensors. Be sure to explain to the au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealeror the specialist workshop thatthe wheel is fitted with an RDCsensor.If the motorcycle is equipp...

Installing front wheel Possible malfunctions whenABS and ASC intervene, if any other wheel but the seriesstandard wheel is installed.See the information on the effectof wheel size on chassis and sus-pension control units ABS andASC at the start of this chapter. Threaded fasteners nottightened to the...

Clip in two clips 1 holding the sensor cable to the brake line. Make sure that the sensorcable is seated in holders 3 and 4 . Remove the adhesive tapefrom the wheel rim. Braking efficiency is im-paired if the brake pads are not correctly bedded against thediscs.Before riding off, always checkthat th...

Risk of burning due to hotexhaust system. Do not touch any hot parts of theexhaust system. Slacken screw 1 of the clamp and slip the clamp to the rear.Do not remove the sealinggrease from the clamp. Remove screw 2 for the bracket of the end silencerfrom the rear footrest.Work the end silencer to the...

Align the two adapters 2 so that the front forks are securelyseated.Tighten securing screws 1 . 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 cen...

donor vehicle has a voltage ratingof 12 V. Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Remove the front seat ( 62). When jump-starting the engine,do not disconnect the batteryfrom the on-board electricalsystem.Remove the protective capfrom the battery's positive ter-...

pens, warranty claims will not beaccepted.Connect a float charger to thebattery if the motorcycle is toremain out of use for more thanfour weeks. BMW Motorrad has de-veloped a float charger spe- cially designed for compatibilitywith the electronics of your mo-torcycle. Using this charger, youcan kee...

the battery from the on-boardsystems and connect the chargerdirectly to the battery. Charging battery whendisconnected Charge the battery using asuitable charger.Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger.Once the battery is fullycharged, disconnect thecharger's terminal clips fromthe ba...

Care Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Washing the motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Cleaning easily damaged compon-ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Protective wax ...

Care products BMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use the cleaningand care products you canobtain from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer.The substances in BMWCareProducts have been testedin laboratories and in practice;they provide optimised care andprotection for the materials usedin your vehicle. The...

Do not use cleaning agents thatcontain alcohol, solvents or ab-rasives to clean plastic parts.Even insect-remover pads orcleaning pads with hard surfacescan produce scratches. Body panels Clean the trim panels with waterand BMW plastic care emulsion. Windscreens and lensesmade of plastic Clean off d...

Technical data Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start or is difficult to start. Possible cause Rectification Kill switch activated Kill switch in operating position Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever. No f...

Shift lever Value Valid Selector lever to selector shaft M6 x 25 8 Nm 10 132 z Technical data

Fuel Recommended fuel grade Premium plus unleaded, (max. 10 % ethanol,E10)98 ROZ/RON91 AKI Alternative fuel grade Premium unleaded (slight power- andconsumption-related restrictions), (max. 10 %ethanol, E10)95 ROZ/RON89 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx. 25 l Reserve fuel approx. 4 l BMW recommends BP...

Engine oil Engine oil, capacity max 4.0 l, with filter change Products recommended by BMW MotorradBMW Motorrad High Performance oil SAE 15W-50, API SJ / JASO MA2 Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.5 l, Difference between MIN and MAX BMW recommends Clutch Clutch type Single-plate dry clutch 10...

Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, with anti-dive top fork bridge,leading link pivot-mounted on engine and tele-scopic forks, central spring strut supported byleading link and front frame Design of front wheel suspension Central spring strut with coil spring with Electr...

Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMWMotorrad Paralever Type of rear suspension central suspension strut pivoted to lever sys-tem, with coil spring and single-tube gas-filledshock absorber. Spring preload and rebound-stage damping steplessly adjustable with E...

Tyre pressures 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 Electrics Electrical rating of on-board sockets max 10 A, all sockets electronic fuse Electronic f...

Lighting Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 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 PY21W / 12 V / 21 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear P...

Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2230 mm Height of motorcycle 1430 mm, To top of windscreen when lowered, atDIN unladen weight with lowered suspension OE 1410 mm, To top of windscreen when lowered, atDIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle 905 mm, with mirrors Front-seat height 820...840 mm, At unlade...

Weights Unladen weight 263 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road 90 %load of fuel, without OE Permissible gross weight 495 kg Maximum payload 232 kg Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h 10 143 z Technical data

Service BMW Motorrad Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 BMW Motorrad Mobilityservices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Confirmation of maintenancework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 ...

BMW Motorrad Service BMW Motorrad has an extensivenetwork of dealerships in placeto look after you and your mo-torcycle in more than 100 coun-tries. Authorised BMW Motorraddealerships have the technicalinformation and the technicalknow-how to reliably carry outall maintenance and repair workon your ...

BMW Running-in Check The BMW running-in check hasto be performed when the mo-torcycle has covered between500 km and 1200 km. BMW Service The BMW Service is carried outonce a year; the extent of ser-vicing can vary, depending onthe age of the vehicle and thedistance it has covered. Your au-thorised B...

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 11 153 z Service

Appendix Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 12 155 z Appendix

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 interfer...

A Abbreviations and symbols, 6ABS Engineering details, 80Self-diagnosis, 71Warnings, 35 Accessories General instructions, 88 Ambient temperature Outside temperaturewarning, 35Reading, 25 Anti-theft alarm Telltale light, 19Warnings, 39 ASC Control, 16Engineering details, 82Operation, 51Self-diagnosis...