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Welcome to BMW

We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from BMW and welcome you to the community of BMW riders. Familiarize yourself with your new motorcycle so that you can ride it safely and confidently in all traffic situations.

Please read this Rider’s Manual carefully before starting to use your new BMW motorcycle. It contains important information on how to operate the controls and how to make the best possible use of all your BMW’s technical features.

In addition, it contains information on maintenance and care to help you maintain your motorcycle’s reliability and safety, as well as its value.

If you have any questions concerning your motorcycle, your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer

is always happy to provide advice and assistance.

We wish you many miles of safe and enjoyable riding

BMW Motorrad.

Overview

Chapter 2 of this Rider’s Manual will provide you with an initial overview of your motorcycle. All maintenance and repair work carried out on your motorcycle will be documented in Chapter 11. Proof of the maintenance work performed is a prerequisite for generous treatment of claims. When the time comes to sell your BMW, please remember

to hand over this Rider’s Manual; it is an important part of the motorcycle.

Abbreviations and symbols

Indicates warnings that you must comply with for rea-

sons of your safety and the safety of others, and to protect your motorcycle against damage.

Special information on operating and inspecting your

motorcycle as well as maintenance and adjustment procedures.

Indicates the end of an item of information.

Instruction.

Result of an activity.

Reference to a page with more detailed information.

Indicates the end of accessory or equipmentdependent information.

Tightening torque.

Technical data.

EWS Electronic immobilizer.

DWA Anti-theft alarm.

ABS Anti-Lock Brake System.

ASC Automatic Stability Con-

trol.

ESA Electronic Suspension Adjustment Electronic suspension adjustment.

RDC Tire Pressure Control

(TPC).

Equipment

When you ordered your BMW motorcycle, you chose various items of custom equipment. This Rider’s Manual describes optional equipment (OE) offered by BMW and selected optional accessories (OA). This explains why the manual may also contain descriptions of equipment which you have not ordered. Please note, too, that your motorcycle might not be exactly as illustrated in this manual on account of country-specific differences.

If your BMW is equipped with options or accessories not described in this Rider’s Manual, then this equipment is described in a separate operating manual.

Technical data

All dimensions, weights and outputs in the Rider’s Manual refer to the Deutsche Institut für Normung e. V. (DIN) and comply with its tolerance regulations. Versions for individual countries may differ.

Currentness of this manual

The high safety and quality standards of BMW motorcycles are maintained by constant development work on designs, equipment and accessories. Because of this, your motorcycle may differ from the information supplied in the Rider’s Manual. In addition, BMW Motorrad cannot guarantee the total absence of errors. We hope you will appreciate that no claims can be entertained on the basis of the data, illustrations or descriptions in this manual.

Standard displays

Multifunction display

1Clock ( 46)

2Gear indicator ( 20)

3Engine temperature ( 20)

4Odometer and tripmeters ( 47)

5Fuel capacity ( 20)

Indicator lights

1Flashing turn indicators, left

2High-beam headlight

3Idling

4Flashing turn indicators, right

Fuel capacity

The horizontal bars under the gas pump symbol indicated the remaining fuel quantity.

When the fuel in the tank is topped up the gauge briefly shows the original level, before the reading is updated.

Gear indicator

The gear engaged or N for neutral appears on the

display.

If no gear is engaged, the ‘neutral’ indicator light also

lights up.

Engine temperature

The lateral bars under the temperature symbol show

the engine temperature level.

Service display

If the time remaining until the next service lies within a month,

the service date is briefly displayed following the pre-ride check. The month and year are shown with two digits each separated by a dash. In this example the display means «March 2007».

If the motorcycle is driven long distances annually, it is possible that earlier service is required. If the odometer reading for the earlier service lies within 600 miles (1000 km), the remaining miles (kilometers) are counted down

in 60-mile (100-km) steps and briefly displayed following the pre-ride check.

If the service interval has been exceeded, the general warning light also lights up yellow in addition to the date or mileage display. The Service lettering is displayed continuously.

If the service display already more than one month be-

fore the service date, or if the Service lettering does not stop after the service date is exceeded, then the date stored in the instrument cluster must be set. This situation can occur if the battery has been disconnected for a longer time.

Consult a certified workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer, for setting of the date.

Displays with onboard computerOE

1 Onboard computer display area OE ( 49)

Electronic immobilizer is active

General warning light lights up yellow.

EWS ! appears on the display. Possible cause:

The key being used is not authorized for starting, or communication between the key and engine electronics is disrupted.

Remove other motorcycle keys from the ignition key ring.

Use the reserve key. Have the defective key re-

placed, preferably by an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Fuel down to reserve

General warning light lights up yellow.

FUEL ! appears on the display.

damage the catalytic converter, and the engine dying unexpected can lead to accidents.

Do not drive until the fuel tank is completely empty.

Possible cause:

At the most, the fuel tank still contains the reserve fuel quantity.

Reserve fuel quantity

≥1.1 gal (≥4 l)

Refueling ( 83)

Engine in emergencyoperation mode

General warning light lights up yellow.

Engine symbol appears on the display.

The engine is in the emer- gency operating mode. On-

ly reduced engine performance may be available, which can lead

to danger driving situations, especially during passing maneuvers.

Adapt your driving style to the possibly reduced engine performance.

Possible cause:

The engine control unit has diagnosed a fault. In exceptional cases, the engine stops and can no longer be started. Otherwise, the engine runs in the emergency operating mode.

Continued driving is possible, however the accustomed engine performance may not be available.

Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Engine oil pressure insufficient

General warning light flashes in red.

Oil-can symbol appears on the display.

The oil pressure in the lubricating oil circuit is too low. Stop immediately and switch off engine.

The warning on insufficient engine oil pressure is no

substitute for the function of an oil-level indicator. The correct engine oil level can only be checked at the oil sight glass.

Possible cause:

The engine oil level is too low.

Checking engine oil level ( 107)

If oil level is too low: Top up engine oil.

Possible cause:

The engine oil pressure is insufficient.

Do not continue driving.

Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Battery charge current insufficient

General warning light lights up red.

Battery symbol appears on the display.

A discharged battery leads to the failure of various mo-

torcycle systems, e.g. lighting, engine or ABS. This can result in dangerous driving situations.

If possible, do not continue driving.

The battery is not being charged. If you continue driving, the vehicle electronics will discharge the battery.

Possible cause:

Alternator or alternator belt defective

Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Rear bulb defective

General warning light lights up yellow.

LAMPR ! appears on the display.

A defective bulb places

your safety at risk because it is easier for other users to oversee the motorcycle. Replace defective bulbs as

soon as possible; always carry a complete set of spare bulbs if possible.

Possible cause:

Tail light or brake light bulb defective.

The diode tail light must be replaced. Please contact a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Front bulb defective

LAMPF ! appears on the display.

A defective bulb places your safety at risk because

it is easier for other users to oversee the motorcycle. Replace defective bulbs as soon as possible; always carry a complete set of spare bulbs if possible.

Possible cause:

Low-beam headlight, high-beam headlight, parking light or turn indicator bulb defective.

Replacing low-beam/high-beam bulb ( 123)

Replacing parking light bulb ( 124)

Replacing front and rear turn indicator bulbs ( 125)

Bulbs defective

General warning light lights up yellow.

LAMPS ! appears on the display.

A defective bulb places your safety at risk because

it is easier for other users to oversee the motorcycle. Replace defective bulbs as soon as possible; always carry a complete set of spare bulbs if possible.

Possible cause:

A combination of several bulb defects is present.

See the fault descriptions above.

Warning indicators of onboard computerOE

Display

Warnings of the onboard computer are shown in area 1.

The possible warnings are listed on the next page.

Engine oil level too low

Oil level symbol appears on the display.

Check Oil appears on the display.

Possible cause:

The electronic oil level sensor has detected a low engine oil level. Check the engine oil level on the oil level indicator the next time you stop for refueling:

Checking engine oil level ( 107)

If oil level is too low:

Topping up engine oil ( 108)

Possible cause:

If «Check oil level» appears in the display, although a correct oil level has been read off at the oil sight glass, the oil level sensor may be defective.

Contact a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Ice warning

Ice crystal symbol appears on the display.

Possible cause:

The ambient temperature measured at the motorcycle is lower than 37 °F (3 °C).

The ice warning does not mean that there is no risk

of black ice forming at measured temperatures above 37 °F (3 °C). Always think well ahead when temperatures are low, especially on bridges and where the road is in the shade.

Think well ahead when driving.

ABS warning indicatorsOE

Display

ABS warnings are indicated by the ABS warning light 1.

In some countries an alternative display of the ABS warning light is possible.

Possible country-dependent versions.

Additional information on the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is provided from page ( 88); an

Overview of warning indicators

Meaning

Self-diagnosis not completed ( 31)

ABS deactivated ( 31)

ABS error ( 31)

Self-diagnosis not completed

ABS warning light flashes.

Possible cause:

The ABS function is not available, because the self-diagno- sis has not been completed. To check the wheel sensors, the motorcycle must be driven a few yards.

Ride off slowly. It must be noted that the ABS function is not available until the self-diagnosis has been completed.

ABS deactivated

ABS warning light lights up.

Possible cause:

The ABS system has been deactivated by the driver.

with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS IIOE

Switching on ABS function ( 58)

ABS error

ABS warning light lights up.

Possible cause:

The ABS control unit has detected an error. The ABS function is not available.

Continued driving is possible while taking the failed ABS function into account. Observe additional information on situations which can lead to an ABS error ( 89).

Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

ASC warning indicatorsOE

Display

ASC warnings are shown with the ASC symbol 2 or by the offroad ASC symbol 3 in conjunction with the general warning light 1.

Additional information on the BMW Motorrad ASC is provided from page ( 90); an overview of the possible warnings is provided on the following page.

ASC intervention

General warning light flashes rapidly in yellow.

ASC symbol is displayed.

The ASC has detected instability at the rear wheel and has reduced the torque. The warning light flashes longer than the duration of the ASC intervention. As a result, the driver is provided with optical feedback on the regulation carried out even after the critical driving situation.

Offroad ASC intervention

General warning light flashes rapidly in yellow.

Offroad ASC symbol is displayed.

The offroad ASC has detected instability at the rear wheel and has reduced the torque. The warning light flashes longer than

the ASC intervention lasts. As a result, the driver is provided with optical feedback on the regulation carried out even after the critical driving situation.

Self-diagnosis not completed

ASC symbol flashes slowly.

Possible cause:

The self-diagnosis was not completed; the ASC function is not available. So that the ASC selfdiagnosis can be completed, the engine must be running and the motorcycle must be moved once at a speed of at least 3 mph

(5 km/h).

Ride off slowly. It must be noted that the ASC function is not available until the self-diagnosis has been completed.

Self-diagnosis not ended in offroad mode

Offroad ASC symbol flashes slowly.

Possible cause:

The self-diagnosis was not completed; the ASC function is not available. So that the ASC selfdiagnosis can be completed, the engine must be running and the motorcycle must be moved once at a speed of at least 3 mph

(5 km/h).

Ride off slowly. It must be noted that the ASC function is not available until the self-diagnosis has been completed.

ASC deactivated

ASC symbol is displayed.

Possible cause:

The ASC system has been deactivated by the driver.

with Automatic Stability Control OE

Activating ASC function ( 59)

ASC error

General warning light lights up yellow.

ASC symbol is displayed.

Possible cause:

The ASC control unit has detected an error. The ASC function and the offroad ASC function are not available.

Continue driving is possible. It must be noted that the ASC function is not available. Observe additional information on situations which can lead to an ASC error ( 91).

Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible by a spe-

cialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

TPC/RDC warning indicatorsOE

Display

The displayed tire inflation pressures refer to a tire temperature of 68 °F (20 °C) ( 92).

The warning symbol 2 signals a critical tire inflation pressure, and the corresponding inflation pressure of the front wheel 3 or the rear wheel 4 flashes.

If the critical value is at the limit of the permissible tolerance, the general warning light 1 also lights up in yellow. If the determined tire inflation pressure is outside the permissible tolerance, the general warning light flashes in red.

Additional information on the BMW Motorrad TPC/RDC is provided from page ( 92); an overview of the possible warnings is provided on the following page.

Tire inflation pressure in limit area of permissible tolerance

General warning light lights up yellow.

Tire symbol appears on the display.

The critical tire inflation pressure flashes.

Possible cause:

The measured tire inflation pressure is in the limit area of the permissible tolerance.

Correct tire inflation pressure in accordance with instructions on back of cover of Rider’s Manual.

Before adjusting the tire inflation pressure, observe

the information on temperature compensation and on inflation pressure adjustment in the chapter «Technology in detail».

Tire inflation pressure outside permissible tolerance

General warning light flashes in red.

Tire symbol appears on the display.

The critical tire inflation pressure flashes.

Possible cause:

The measured tire inflation pressure is outside the permissible tolerance.

Check tire for damage and drivability.

If it is still possible to drive with tire:

Incorrect tire inflation pres- sure result in poorer han-

dling of the motorcycle. Always adapt your driving style to the incorrect tire inflation pressure.

Correct tire inflation pressure at next opportunity.

Before adjusting the tire inflation pressure, observe

the information on temperature compensation and on inflation pressure adjustment in the chapter «Technology in detail».

Have the tire checked for damage by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

If you are unsure about the drivability of the tire:

Do not continue driving.

Inform roadside service.

Have the tire checked for damage by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Transmission error

«—» or «— —» is displayed.

Possible cause:

The motorcycle’s speed has not exceeded the threshold of approx. 20 mph (30 km/h). The TPC sensors do not send their signal until after this speed has been exceeded for the first time ( 92).

Watch TPC display at higher speed. A permanent fault has not occurred until the general warning light also lights up. In this case:

Have fault eliminated by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Possible cause:

There is a fault in the radio connection to the TPC sensors. Possible causes are radio systems in the surrounding area, which interfere with the connection between the TPC control unit and the sensors.

Watch the TPC display in another environment. A permanent fault has not occurred until the general warning light also lights up. In this case:

Have fault eliminated by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Sensor defective or system fault

General warning light lights up yellow.

Tire symbol appears on the display.

Wheels without installed TPC sensors are mounted.

Retrofit wheel set with TPC sensors.

Possible cause:

One or two TPC sensors have failed.

Have fault eliminated by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Possible cause:

A system fault has occurred. Have fault eliminated by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Battery of tire-inflation pressure sensor weak

General warning light lights up yellow.

RDC! appears on the display.

This error message is only displayed for a short time

following the pre-ride check.

Possible cause:

The battery of the tire inflation pressure sensor no longer has its full capacity. The operation of the tire inflation pressure control is only ensured for a limited time. Contact a specialized work-

shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Anti-theft alarm warning indicatorsOE

Display

Anti-theft alarm warning 2 are shown in conjunction with the general warning light 1 following the pre-ride check and refer to the capacity of the internal antitheft alarm battery.

The possible warnings are listed on the next page.

Anti-theft alarm battery weak

DWALO ! appears on the display.

This error message is only displayed for a short time

following the pre-ride check.

Possible cause:

The anti-theft alarm battery no longer has its full capacity. The operation of the anti-theft alarm is only ensured for a limited time with the motorcycle battery disconnected.

Contact a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Anti-theft alarm battery drained

General warning light lights up yellow.

DWA ! appears on the display.

This error message is only displayed for a short time

following the pre-ride check. Possible cause:

The anti-theft alarm battery has no capacity. The operation of the anti-theft alarm is no longer ensured with the motorcycle battery disconnected.

Contact a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Operation

Ignition switch and steering lock . . . . . 44 Electronic immobilizer EWS . . . . . . . . . . 45 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Onboard computerOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Tire Pressure Control TPC/

RDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Turn indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Hazard warning flashers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Emergency ON/OFF switch. . . . . . . . . . 56 BMW Motorrad Integral ABSOE . . . . . . 57

Automatic Stability Control

ASCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Seat height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Handlebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Electronic suspension adjustment

ESAOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Ignition switch and steering lock

Keys

You receive one master key and one spare key. If a key is lost, please note the information on the electronic immobilizer (EWS) ( 45).

Ignition key and steering lock, tank filler cap lock and seat lock are all operated with the same key.

with case OA with Topcase OA

The cases and the Topcase can also be ordered with locks for the same key on request. Please contact a specialized workshop for this purpose, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Locking handlebars

If the motorcycle is on the side stand, the surface

of the ground will determine whether it is better to turn the handlebars to the left or right. However, the motorcycle is more stable on a level surface with the handlebars turned to the left than with the handlebars turned to the right.

On level ground, always turn the handlebars to the left to set the steering lock.

Turn handlebars to full left or right lock position.

Turn key to position 3 while moving handlebars slightly.

Ignition, lights and all function circuits switched off.

Handlebars locked. Key can be removed.

Electronic immobilizer EWS

Theft protection

The electronic immobilizer helps protect your BMW motorcycle from theft, and this enhanced security is at your disposal without any need for you to set parameters or activate additional systems. The engine of a motorcycle fitted with this electronic immobilizer can be started only with the keys that belong to the motorcycle. You can also have your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer disable particular keys, for example in the event that you lose your keys. The engine can-

not be started with a key that has been barred.

Electronics in key

The motorcycle’s electronics exchange certain continuously changing signals with the electronics in the key; these signals are specific to your motorcycle and they are transmitted via the ring antenna in the ignition lock. The ignition is not enabled for starting until the key has been recognized as «authorized» for your motorcycle.

A spare key attached to the same ring as the igni-

tion key used to start the engine could «irritate» the electronics, in which case the enabling sig-

nal for starting is not issued. The warning EWS is shown in the multifunction display.

Always store the spare key separately from the ignition key.

Replacement and extra keys

Replacement and spare keys are only available through an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. The keys are part of an integrated security system, so the retail-

er is under an obligation to check the legitimacy of all applications for replacement/extra keys. If you want to have a lost key barred, you must bring along all other keys that belong to the motorcycle. A key that has been barred can subsequently be cleared and reactivated for use.

Clock

Setting clock

Attempting to set the clock while riding the motorcycle

can lead to accidents.

Adjust the clock only when the motorcycle is stationary.

Switch on ignition.

without onboard computer OE without Tire Pressure Control (TPC/RDC) OE

Press button 1 repeatedly until total mileage is shown.

with onboard computer OE

or

with Tire Pressure Control (TPC/RDC) OE

Press button 2 repeatedly until clock is shown.

In this case, the button in the instrument clus-

ter is only used to operate the odometer.

Hold down button.

Hours 3 flash.

Press button.

Hours increase by one each time button is pressed.

Hold down button.

Minutes 4 flash.

Press button.

Minutes increase by one each time button is pressed.

Press and hold button or no longer press it.

End setting; set time is displayed.

Operationz

Press button 1.

Each time the button is pressed, the display shows values starting with the current value in the following order:

Total distance covered Tripmeter 1 (Trip I) Tripmeter 2 (Trip II) Operating range (after reaching reserve level)

without onboard computer OE without Tire Pressure Control (TPC/RDC) OE

If you prefer, you can use button 2 for this purpose.

Resetting tripmeter

Switch on ignition. Select desired tripmeter.

Hold down button 1.

Tripmeter is reset.

without onboard computer OE

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