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• Insert sheet — Certification Tire Pressure Control (TPC)

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• Page 1
  Rider’s Manual (US Model) R 1200 R BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine…
• Page 2
  Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Vehicle Identification Number Color number Phone number First registration Retailer’s address/phone number (compa- Registration number ny stamp)
• Page 3
  We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We wish you many miles of safe BMW and welcome you to the and enjoyable riding community of BMW riders. Familiarize yourself with your new BMW Motorrad.

• Page 4: Table Of Contents

  Table of Contents You can also use the index at the Standard warning indica- Hazard warning flashers ..51 end of this Rider’s Manual to find tors ……24 Emergency ON/OFF a specific topic.

• Page 5
  ….124 BMW Motorrad Service ..145 Onboard socket ….84 Paint care .

• Page 7: General Instructions

  General instructions Overview ……6 Abbreviations and symbols … 6 Equipment .

• Page 8: Overview

  Chapter 2 of this Rider’s Manu- motorcycle as well as mainte- sembled complete with al will provide you with an initial nance and adjustment proce- all the BMW optional ex- overview of your motorcycle. All dures. tras originally ordered. maintenance and repair work car-…

• Page 9: Equipment

  If your BMW is equipped with in the Rider’s Manual. In addition, options or accessories not de- BMW Motorrad cannot guarantee scribed in this Rider’s Manual, the total absence of errors.

• Page 11: Overviews

  Overviews General view, left side ….11 General view, right side ….13 Underneath seat .

• Page 13: General View, Left Side

  General view, left side Clutch fluid reservoir Fuel filler opening ( Onboard socket ( Adjustment of rear damping Engine oil fill location Engine oil level indicator…

• Page 15: General View, Right Side

  General view, right side Seat lock ( Vehicle Identification Num- ber (on steering-head bear- ing) Brake-fluid reservoir, front…

• Page 17: Underneath Seat

  Underneath seat Battery ( 119) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Rider’s Manual (US Model), Onboard toolkit Type plate Tire inflation pressure table Adjuster for spring preload, rear (…

• Page 18: Left Handlebar Fitting

  Left handlebar fitting Operating onboard comput- Operating ASC Operating ESA Horn Flashing turn indicators, left ( 50), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( High-beam headlight and headlight flasher (…

• Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Right

  Handlebar fitting, right Emergency ON/OFF switch Starter button ( Heated hand grips Flashing turn indicators, right ( 50), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( Turn indicators off ( 51), Hazard warning flashers off…

• Page 20: Instrument Cluster

  Instrument cluster Indicator lights ( Speedometer Operating clock ( Multifunction display Operating odometer Ambient brightness sensor (for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting) with anti-theft alarm Anti-theft alarm indicator light (see anti-theft alarm operating instructions) Tachometer…

• Page 21: Headlight

  Headlight Low-beam headlight High-beam headlight Parking lights…

• Page 23: Status Indicators

  Status indicators Standard displays ….22 Displays with onboard comput- ……. . . 23 Displays with Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC .

• Page 24: Standard Displays

  Standard displays Indicator lights Service display Multifunction display High-beam headlight If the time remaining until the next service lies within a month, Flashing turn indicators, left Clock ( the service date is briefly dis- Idling Odometer and tripmeters played following the pre-ride Flashing turn indicators, check.

• Page 25: Displays With Onboard Computer Oe

  If the motorcycle is driven long Consult a certified workshop, distances annually, it is possible preferably an authorized BMW that earlier service is required. If Motorrad retailer, for setting of the odometer reading for the ear- the date.

• Page 26: Displays With Tire Pressure Control Tpc/Rdc Oe

  Fuel capacity Displays with Tire Standard warning Pressure Control TPC/ indicators The horizontal bars over the gas pump symbol indicate Display the remaining fuel quantity. The top cross bar is shown enlarged and is equal to a correspondingly higher fuel level than the other cross bars.

• Page 27
  The possible warnings are listed on the next page. The warning symbol 1 can be shown in the multifunction dis- play. Warnings like 2 are shown in the display area of the odome- ter preceded by the warning tri- angle 3. If several warnings are active, all corresponding warning lights and symbols are displayed.
• Page 28
  Overview of warning indicators Indicator lights Displays Meaning Lights up yellow Is indicated Electronic immobilizer is active ( appears on the display Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up yellow Is indicated Engine in emergency-operation mode Flashes Engine oil pressure insufficient ( Lights up Battery charge current insufficient Lights up yellow…
• Page 29
  Have the defective key re- Continued driving is possible, placed, preferably by an autho- Engine in emergency- however the accustomed en- rized BMW Motorrad retailer. operation mode gine performance may not be General warning light shows Fuel down to reserve available.
• Page 30
  BMW Motorrad Possible cause: Possible cause: retailer. The engine oil pressure is insuffi- Alternator or alternator belt de- cient. fective Engine oil pressure Have the malfunction corrected Driving with insufficient en- insufficient as soon as possible by a spe-…

• Page 31: Warning Indicators Of On

  Warning indicators of Possible cause: on bridges and where the road is in the shade. Low-beam headlight, high-beam onboard computer headlight, parking light or turn Think well ahead when driving. signal bulb defective. Replacing low-beam or high- ABS warning beam bulb ( 111) indicators Replacing parking light bulb…

• Page 32
  Possible country-dependent versions. Additional information on the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is provided from page ( 78); an overview of the possible warnings is provided on the following page.
• Page 33
  Overview of warning indicators Indicator lights Displays Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ABS error (…

• Page 34: Tors Oe

  ASC warnings are indicated by available until the self-diagnosis the ASC warning light 1. has been completed. Additional information on the BMW Motorrad ASC is provided ABS error from page ( 80); an overview ABS warning light lights up. of the possible warnings is pro- vided on the following page.

• Page 35
  Overview of warning indicators Indicator lights Displays Meaning Flashes rapidly ASC intervention ( Flashes slowly Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ASC deactivated ( Lights up ASC error (…

• Page 36: Tpc/Rdc Warning Indica- Tors Oe

  As a result, ASC warning light lights up. cialized workshop, preferably the driver is provided with opti- an authorized BMW Motorrad cal feedback on the regulation retailer. carried out even after the critical Possible cause: driving situation.

• Page 37
  Additional information on the BMW Motorrad TPC/RDC is provided from page ( 81); an overview of the possible warnings is provided on the following page. The warning symbol 1 signals a critical tire pressure, and the corresponding air pressure of the front wheel 2 or the rear wheel 3 flashes.
• Page 38
  Overview of warning indicators Indicator lights Displays Meaning Lights up yellow Is indicated Tire pressure in limit area of permissible tolerance ( Critical air pressure flashes Flashes red Is indicated Tire pressure outside permissible toler- ance ( Critical air pressure flashes «…
• Page 39
  Have the tire checked for dam- age by a specialized workshop, Critical air pressure flashes. Critical air pressure flashes. preferably an authorized BMW Possible cause: Possible cause: Motorrad retailer. The measured tire inflation pres- The measured tire inflation pres-…
• Page 40
  Have fault eliminated by a spe- an authorized BMW Motorrad been exceeded for the first time cialized workshop, preferably retailer. 81). an authorized BMW Motorrad Possible cause: retailer. Watch TPC display at higher A system fault has occurred.

• Page 41: Anti-Theft Alarm Warning Indicators Oe

  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. The warning is displayed Anti-theft alarm with the warning triangle in front warning indicators of it.

• Page 43: Operation

  Operation Ignition switch and steering lock ..42 Brakes ……. 54 Electronic immobilizer EWS .

• Page 44: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

  Electrically powered acces- with Topcase sories remain operational for The cases and the Topcase can with BMW Motorrad Integral a limited period of time. also be ordered with locks for Battery can be recharged via the same key on request. Please onboard socket.

• Page 45: Electronic Immobilizer

  The ignition is not enabled for The electronic immobilizer helps side stand, the surface starting until the key has been protect your BMW motorcycle of the ground will determine recognized as «authorized» for from theft, and this enhanced whether it is better to turn the your motorcycle.

• Page 46: Clock

  Replacement and spare keys Selecting readings are only available through an au- Switch on ignition. thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. The keys are part of an integrat- ed security system, so the retail- er is under an obligation to check the legitimacy of all applications for replacement/extra keys.

• Page 47
  Residual range without onboard computer Each time the button is pressed, Press and hold button 2. the display shows values start- Tripmeter is reset. ing with the current value in the The operating range indicates following order: what distance can still be driven with the remaining fuel.

• Page 48: Onboard Computer Oe

  Ambient temperature fill level nor the operating range display can be updated. The determined residual range is an approximate reading. BMW Motorrad there- fore recommends that you do not try to use the full remaining range before refueling. Onboard computer…

• Page 49
  drops below this threshold for the corresponding amount of fuel the first time. used. Average speed Resetting average consumption Switch on ignition. Select average consumption. Hold down button 1. Average speed is reset. Average consumption The average speed is calculated based on the elapsed time since the last reset.

• Page 50: Tire Pressure Control Tpc/Rdc Oe

  For this reason the range is only calculat- ed while driving. The determined range is an approximate reading. BMW Press button 2 repeatedly un- Motorrad therefore recommends til tire inflation pressures are The functional description of the that you do not try to use the full shown.

• Page 51: Lights

  Low-beam headlight wheel, and the right-hand val- High-beam headlight is ue the air pressure of the rear switched on. The low-beam headlight switches wheel. Immediately after switch- Move full-beam headlight on automatically when you start ing on the ignition, switch 1 to center position. — — the engine.

• Page 52: Turn Indicators

  After driving for approx. After driving for approx. ten seconds or after cov- ten seconds or after cov- ering a distance of approx. 650 ering a distance of approx. 650 ft (200 m), the turn indicators are ft (200 m), the turn indicators are automatically switched off.

• Page 53: Hazard Warning Flashers

  Switching off turn The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the indicator battery. Do not use the hazard warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary. If a turn indicator button is pressed with the ignition switched on, the flashing function replaces the emergency flashing function as long as the button is Press left 1 and right-hand 2…

• Page 54: Emergency On/Off Switch

  Switching off hazard Emergency ON/OFF warning flashers switch Operating position Engine switched off. Press turn-indicator cancel but- The engine can only be Emergency ON/OFF switch ton 3. started in the operating Hazard warning flashers are position. Operating the emergency switched off. ON/OFF switch when riding Automatic Stability can cause the rear wheel to lock…

• Page 55: Heated Hand Grips Oe

  Activating ASC function be switched off and then on again. If the ASC warning light lights up after switching the ignition off and on and then continued driving over 5 mph (10 km/h), an ASC error has occurred. Heated hand grips Press and hold ASC button 1 until ASC warning light Press and hold ASC button 1…

• Page 56: Clutch

  Clutch ly be activated when the engine The adjusting screw can be is running. turned more easily if you Adjusting clutch lever press the clutch lever forward The increase in power con- If the position of the clutch when doing so. sumption caused by the fluid reservoir is changed, heated hand grips can drain the…

• Page 57: Mirrors

  Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Only adjust the brake lever when the motorcycle is stationary. Adjusting mirrors Slide up protective cap over threaded fastener on mirror Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- Move mirror into desired posi- arm. wise. tion by twisting. Loosen nut 1 (left-hand The adjusting screw can thread).

• Page 58: Spring Preload

  Mirror on clamping piece 16 lb/ft (22 Nm) Slide protective cap over threaded fastener. Spring preload Adjustment on rear wheel Your motorcycle’s han- Basic setting of spring It is essential to set spring dling will suffer if you do preload, rear preload of the rear suspension not match the spring-preload and to suit the load carried by the…

• Page 59: Electronic Suspension Adjustment Esa Oe

  A rough road surface requires Use screwdriver extension and Basic setting of rear softer damping than a smooth wear gloves. wheel rear-wheel damp- road surface. Adjust damping with the toolkit An increase in spring preload using the adjusting screw 1. requires firmer damping, a re- Turn adjusting screw in ar- duction in spring preload re-…

• Page 60
  The damping setting is displayed Press button 1. Press button 1. in the multifunction display in the The current setting is Current setting is displayed. area 1, and the spring preload in displayed. Press button 1 once in each the area 2. The odometer dis- Display goes out automatically case.

• Page 61: Tires

  To ensure fast adjustment at mount if necessary. temperatures below 32 °F (0 °C), Two-up (with luggage) BMW Motorrad recommends not having a passenger climb onto If button 1 is not pressed for the motorcycle until after the ad- a longer time, spring preload…

• Page 62: Headlight

  BMW Motorrad retailer. Have the headlight adjusted to Tire pressure, rear the relevant conditions by a spe- Seat cialized workshop, preferably an…

• Page 63
  Installing seat If too much pressure is ap- plied in the forward direc- tion, there is a danger that the motorcycle will be pushed off its stand. Make sure that the motorcycle is steady on its stand. Firmly press down on the seat at the rear.

• Page 65: Riding

  Riding Safety instructions ….64 Checklist ……66 Starting .

• Page 66: Safety Instructions

  Do not run the engine in closed neys, and to every season of the limit and observe the loading rooms. year. Your authorized BMW Mo- information. torrad retailer will be happy to High voltage advise you and has the correct Alcohol and drugs clothing for every purpose.

• Page 67
  Catalytic converter Danger of overheating flammable materials can come in contact with the hot exhaust If misfiring causes unburned fuel system. to enter the catalytic converter, there is a danger of overheating Cooling would be inade- and damage. quate if the engine were al- For this reason, observe the fol- lowed to idle for a lengthy period lowing points:…

• Page 68: Checklist

  Front and rear brake fluid levels retracting the side stand. Pre-ride check is performed. Clutch Transmission Clutch fluid level with BMW Motorrad Integral Damping setting and spring You can start the engine when preload the transmission is in neutral or if ABS self-diagnosis is…

• Page 69
  Indicator light for high-beam the battery before you start the reverse order. headlight and telltale light for engine, or use jump leads and a left turn indicator donor battery to start. with BMW Motorrad Integral Engine starts. ABS: ABS warning light…
• Page 70
  ASC self-diagnosis ABS warning light flashes. an authorized BMW Motorrad The readiness for operation retailer. of the BMW Motorrad ASC is Possible country-specif- checked by the self-diagnosis. ABS self-diagnosis ic version of ABS warning Self-diagnosis is performed The readiness for operation of light.

• Page 71: Lowered Suspension Oe

  Phase 1 an authorized BMW Motorrad The lowering of the motorcycle retailer. shortens the spring travel (see Checking the diagnosable system components while the chapter «Technical Data»). A Lowered suspension possible reduction in the accus- stopped. tomed driving comfort may re-…

• Page 72: Brakes

  Brakes Adhere to the specified engine New brake pads can ex- run-in speeds. tend stopping distance by a How is the shortest significant margin. Do not exceed the engine run- braking distance Brake early. in speeds. achieved? Tires Engine break-in speed The dynamic load distribution between the front and rear wheel New tires have a smooth sur-…

• Page 73
  Dirt or mud on brakes water or in the rain, braking can When the motorcycle is be delayed due to damp brake with BMW Motorrad Integral ridden on loose surfaces disks and brake pads. or muddy roads, the brakes may…

• Page 74: Parking Your Motorcycle

  Parking your Remove from side stand Slowly lean motorcycle to side until its weight is taken by motorcycle Unlock steering lock. stand and dismount to left. From left, grip handlebars with Placing on side stand If the motorcycle is on the both hands.

• Page 75: Refueling

  Pushing off center under the stand is level and Fuel attacks plastic sur- firm. faces, making them cloudy stand or unattractive. Switch off engine. Unlock steering lock. Wipe off any fuel that gets onto Dismount and keep your left Place your left hand on left plastic parts immediately.

• Page 76: Securing Motorcycle For Transport

  Usable fuel quantity approx. 18 liters Reserve fuel quantity ≥3.2 quarts (≥3 l) Press fuel tank cap down firmly Open protective cap. Refuel with quality listed below to close. at most until lower edge of filler Open fuel tank cap with igni- Remove key and close protec- neck is reached.

• Page 77
  Fasten straps at rear on both The motorcycle can tip Components can be dam- sides on passenger footrests away to the side and fall aged. and tension. over. Do not pinch components, e.g. Tension all straps evenly; mo- Secure the motorcycle against brake lines or wiring harnesses.

• Page 79: Technology In Detail

  Technology in detail Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ….. . 78 Engine management with BMW Mo- torrad ASC .

• Page 80: Brake System With Bmw Mo

  The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS If the maximum transferrable tact to the road. At this point in adapts the braking force distribu-…

• Page 81
  BMW Motorrad In- downhill on slippery surfaces. racetrack. tegral ABS cannot prevent the Should a fault message result…

• Page 82: Engine Management With

  BMW Motorrad ASC? then on again. momentum take over and even The BMW Motorrad ASC is an BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is assistance system for the driv- How important is regular unable to counteract their effects.

• Page 83: Tire Pressure Control Tpc/ Rdc Oe

  ASC fault wheel touches the ground again. The sensors are equipped with is indicated. The condition for a In this case, BMW Motorrad a centrifugal controller, which fault message is the completed recommends turning back the does not enable the transmis- self-diagnosis.

• Page 84
  Adjusting inflation the measured values for approx. ly within the permissible toler- 15 minutes after the motorcycle ance. pressure comes to a stop. Compare the TPC/RDC value in Temperature The control unit can manage four the multifunction display with the compensation sensors, and as a result two sets value on the back cover of the…

• Page 85: Accessories

  Accessories General instructions ….84 Onboard socket….. . 84 Luggage .

• Page 86: General Instructions

  BMW motorcycles without proved by BMW for this purpose. constituting a safety hazard. Nor Your authorized BMW Motorrad is this guarantee provided when…

• Page 87: Luggage

  starting, the onboard socket is limit and observe the loading Speed limit for driving switched off to take the load off information. with case the motorcycle electrical system. Adjust setting of spring ≤112 mph (≤180 km/h) preload, damping characteristic Cable routing and tire inflation pressures to The cables from the onboard with Topcase…

• Page 88: Case Oa

  Case Unlocking lever 2 pops up. Payload of tank rucksack Pull up release lever complete- Opening case Open case lid. ≤11 lbs (≤5 kg) Closing case with case carrier with luggage carrier Comply with maximum payload of luggage rack. Payload of luggage carri- Turn key in case lock to OPEN ≤11 lbs (≤5 kg) position.

• Page 89
  Removing case Case is released and can be removed. Mounting case Pull carrying handle upward as far as possible. Press release lever 2 down. Release lever engages. Turn key in case lock to RE- Turn key in case lock to LOCK LEASE position.

• Page 90: Topcase Oa

  Topcase Unlocking lever 2 pops up. Pull release lever upward. Opening Topcase Topcase lid opens. Closing Topcase Press handle 3 down until it engages. Case is correctly engaged on Turn key in Topcase lock to its holders. OPEN position. Turn key in case lock to LOCK Topcase is unlocked.

• Page 91
  Press release lever 2 down. Pull up handle 3 completely. Hook Topcase into luggage rack. Make sure that front and Release lever engages. Lift Topcase at rear and pull off rear hooks 4 are securely seat- luggage rack. Turn key in Topcase lock to ed in corresponding mounts 5.
• Page 92
  Topcase is locked. Turn key in Topcase lock to LOCK position. Topcase is locked. Check Topcase for firm seat- ing.

• Page 93: Maintenance

  Maintenance General instructions ….92 Onboard toolkit ….. . 92 Engine oil .

• Page 94: General Instructions

  1/4″ bits Open-ended wrench can obtain from your authorized Bits of various sizes Wrench size: 17 mm BMW Motorrad retailer. 3/8″ Allen key, 22 mm Tool for oil cap for removing quick-release Special tools and thorough spe- for opening oil fill location…

• Page 95: Engine Oil

  Read off the oil level from the To ensure that the display of the ably an authorized BMW Mo- display 1. engine oil level is correct, only torrad retailer. check the oil level after a longer…

• Page 96: Brake System

  0.5 quarts (max 0.5 l) tem performed by a specialized (Difference between MIN workshop, preferably by an au- and MAX) thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking engine oil level Checking brake operation Reinstall engine oil fill location Pull handbrake lever.

• Page 97: Brake Pads

  Make sure ground is level and carrier plate. Wear markings firm and park motorcycle. (grooves) must be clearly visible.) If the wear indicating marks are no longer clearly visible: Have the brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

• Page 98
  Brake disk must not be visible through bore hole of inner brake pad.) If brake disk is visible: Have the brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

• Page 99: Brake Fluid

  Brake pad wear Brake fluid The rear brake has a brake-pad Checking front brake fluid wear indicator. level A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. This significantly reduces braking efficiency. Check brake fluid level Read off brake fluid level at regularly.

• Page 100
  (Brake-fluid reservoir horizon- firm and place motorcycle on tal) its center stand. If brake fluid level drops below permissible level: Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by a special- ized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

• Page 101: Clutch

  Have the clutch checked by a Rear brake fluid level reservoir 1. specialized workshop, prefer- The fluid level in the clutch ably an authorized BMW Mo- Brake fluid DOT4 fluid reservoir rises due to torrad retailer. clutch wear. The brake fluid level must Checking clutch fluid level not fall below the MIN mark.

• Page 102: Tires

  Tire recommendation clutch system. tread grooves. If the tire tread No fluids may be poured in. For every size of tire, BMW Mo- has worn down to the level of torrad has tested and approved Have the defect corrected as the marks, the tire is completely certain makes as roadworthy.

• Page 103
  TPC/RDC, a corresponding stick- approved by BMW Motorrad. please speak to a specialized er is located on the wheel rim workshop, and preferably a BMW at the position of the TPC/RDC Extensive information is available Motorrad retailer. In some cas- sensor.
• Page 104
  Do not operate the handbrake Place motorcycle on an auxil- lever when the brake calipers iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- have been removed. ommends BMW Motorrad rear Remove mounting bolts 1 of wheel stand. brake calipers on left and right.
• Page 105
  BMW Motorrad recommends ABS malfunctions due to the BMW Motorrad front-wheel incorrect speed signals. stand for lifting the motorcycle. There are differently segment- Mounting front wheel stand ed sensor wheels which may not 108) be interchanged. Only install the correct sensor wheel for the cor- responding construction status.
• Page 106
  Roll front wheel into front tube wheel guide. Clamping screw of quick- 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) release axle with BMW Motorrad Integral Remove adhesive tape from 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) wheel rim. When rolling in wheel, watch Remove front wheel stand.
• Page 107
  Removing rear wheel with BMW Motorrad Integral Do not touch hot parts of the Place motorcycle on an auxil- exhaust system. iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- Remove clamp 1 on muffler. ommends BMW Motorrad rear Do not remove sealing grease wheel stand.
• Page 108
  Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Remove screw 2 for brack- Place rear wheel on rear wheel et of muffler from passenger support.
• Page 109
  tighten screw to specified Rear wheel on wheel car- torque. rier Clamp on muffler and Tightening sequence: Tight- manifold en diagonally 41 lb/ft (55 Nm) 44 lb/ft (60 Nm) Install screw 2 for muffler bracket in rear footrest, but do not tighten it yet.

• Page 110: Front Wheel Stand

  Tighten adjusting screws 1. Place the motorcycle on the cen- ter stand or an auxiliary stand before lifting it with the BMW Loosen adjusting screws 1. Motorrad front wheel stand.

• Page 111: Rear-Wheel Stand

  Rear-wheel stand Installing rear-wheel stand Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Use rear-wheel stand with tool number (0 402 244) with adapter shaft (0 402 250) ap- propriate to the motorcycle. Push the rear-wheel stand from If the motorcycle is resting the right onto the rear axle.

• Page 112: Lamps

  brightness to double as a rear Do not touch the glass of light. Even though you have this new bulbs with your fin- substitute rear light, the indica- gers. For installation, use a clean, tors in the display tell you that a dry cloth.

• Page 113
  Remove cover 2. Removing headlight from hous- ing ( 110) Press together clips of bulb socket 4 on right and left and Remove screw 3. remove bulb 3 from bulb sock- Remove bulb holder of low- Carefully remove headlight 4 beam bulb 1 by turning it from housing.
• Page 114
  beam bulb when installing the Make sure that the motorcycle is bulb sockets. steady on its stand. Watch the color coding of the Removing headlight from hous- cables for the low-beam head- ing ( 110) light (yellow) and high-beam headlight (white). Install bulb socket of low-beam bulb 1 by turning clockwise.
• Page 115
  Inserting headlight in housing Pull bulb 2 out of bulb sock- Insert bulb 2 in bulb socket 1. et 1. Insert headlight 4 in housing. Replace defective bulb. Install screw 3. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Install bulb socket 1 in housing.
• Page 116
  Replacing brake and tail light bulb If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Make sure that the motorcycle is steady on its stand. Switch off ignition. Insert cover 2 while making Remove screw 3.
• Page 117
  Replace defective bulb. Bulb for taillight/brake light P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W Remove bulb holder 5 from Install bulb socket 5 in lamp housing by turning it counter- housing by turning clockwise. clockwise. Press bulb 6 into fitting 7 and install it by turning it clockwise.
• Page 118
  Replacing front/rear turn indicator bulb If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Make sure that the motorcycle is steady on its stand. Make sure ground is level and Install screw 3. Pull glass on screw connection firm and park motorcycle.

• Page 119: Jump-Starting

  Replace defective bulb. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front R10W / 12 V / 10 W with white turn indicators RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn Install bulb 2 by turning clock- Install screw 1. indicators, rear wise in light housing.

• Page 120
  engine running can cause electric Start engine of the vehicle with shock. discharged battery in usual Do not touch parts of the igni- way; if engine does not start, wait a few minutes before re- tion system when the engine is running.

• Page 121: Battery

  Be sure to read and comply tronics. motorcycle is not being used with the instructions for charg- Use BMW chargers with the without having to disconnect the ing the battery on the following part numbers 71 60 7 688 864…

• Page 122
  ly flat. Attempting to charge a Once the battery is fully completely flat battery via the on- charged, disconnect the board socket can cause damage charger’s terminal clips from to the motorcycle’s electronics. the battery terminals. Always charge a completely In the case of longer peri- drained battery directly at the ods when the motorcycle is…
• Page 123
  Place battery in battery com- Consult a certified workshop, partment, positive terminal on preferably an authorized BMW right in direction of travel. Motorrad retailer, for setting of the date. Installing seat ( An incorrect installation se-…

• Page 125: Care

  Care Care products ….. 124 Washing your motorcycle ..124 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .

• Page 126: Care Products

  BMW Motorrad recommends effect of salt. products available at your au- that you use BMW Insect Re- Only use cold water to remove thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. mover to soften and wash off road salt.

• Page 127: Paint Care

  Especially in the case of road If plastic parts are cleaned silicon. salt, carefully clean chrome parts using unsuitable cleaning with plenty of water and BMW agents, the surfaces can be dam- Paint care auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- aged.

• Page 128: Protective Wax Coating

  BMW plated parts with an acid-free Motorrad recommends remov- grease (e.g. Vaseline). ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re- Park motorcycle in a dry room mover. Then add a protective so that both wheels are un- wax coating to the paint at these loaded.

• Page 129: Technical Data

  Technical data Troubleshooting chart … . . 128 Riding specifications ….142 Threaded fasteners ….129 Engine .

• Page 130: Troubleshooting Chart

  Troubleshooting chart Possible cause Remedy Emergency ON/OFF switch Emergency ON/OFF switch in operating position Side stand Retract the side stand. ( Gear engaged and clutch not operated Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( Clutch disengaged before ignition on Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever No fuel in tank Refueling ( Battery drained…

• Page 131: Threaded Fasteners

  Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on slider tube M8 x 32 — 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Clamping screw of quick-release axle M8 x 35 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Quick-release axle in axle mount M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) Rear wheel Value…

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  Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror on clamping piece M10 x 1.25 left-hand thread 16 lb/ft (22 Nm) Clamping piece on clamping block 18 lb/ft (25 Nm)

• Page 133: Engine

  Engine Engine design four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil- cooled exhaust ports, installed longitudinally, two overhead camshafts, electronic engine management Displacement 1170 cc (1170 cm Cylinder bore 4 in (101 mm) Piston stroke 2.9 in (73 mm) Compression ratio 12.0:1 Rated output 109 hp (80 kW), At: 7500 min Torque…

• Page 134: Fuel

  Engine oils of the API classification SF or better. Engine oils of the ACEA classification A2 or bet- ter. BMW Motorrad recommends not using syn- thetic oils for the first 6,000 miles (10,000 km). Ask your BMW Motorrad retailer for engine oils suitable for your motorcycle.

• Page 135
  Permissible viscosity classes SAE 5 W- ≥30 -4…68 °F (-20…20 °C), Operation at low tempera- tures SAE 10 W-40 14…86 °F (-10…30 °C), Operation at moderate temperatures SAE 15 W- ≥40 ≥32 °F (≥0 °C) SAE 20 W- ≥40 ≥32 °F (≥0 °C) SAE 5 W- ≥50 ≥-4 °F (≥-20 °C), High-quality and synthetic oil for operation at all temperatures…

• Page 136: Clutch

  Clutch Clutch design Single-plate dry clutch Transmission Transmission design Helical 6-speed transmission with integrated tor- sional vibration damper, claw shifting via sliding sleeves Transmission gear ratios 1.824 (31:17 teeth), Primary gear ratio 2.277 (41:18 teeth), 1st gear 1.583 (38:24 teeth), 2nd gear 1.259 (34:27 teeth), 3rd gear 1.033 (31:30 teeth), 4th gear 0.903 (28:31 teeth), 5th gear…

• Page 137: Rear-Wheel Drive

  2.75:1 Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, leading link mounted in engine and on telescopic fork, centrally positioned spring strut supported on leading link and main frame Design of front suspension strut Central spring strut with coil pressure spring and…

• Page 138
  Rear wheel Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever, single-arm light-alloy cast swinging arm with two joints and torque support Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filled shock absorber, steplessly adjustable rebound- stage damping and hydraulically adjustable spring…

• Page 139: Brakes

  Wheels and tires Recommended tire combinations You can obtain an overview of the current tire approvals from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at «www.bmw-motor- rad.com». Front wheel Front wheel design Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2 Front-wheel rim size 3.50″…

• Page 140
  Rear wheel Rear wheel design Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2 Rear-wheel rim size 5.50″ x 17″ Rear tire designation 180/55 ZR17 Tire inflation pressures Tire pressure, front 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire Tire pressure, rear 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider, with cold tire…

• Page 141: Electrical System

  Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard socket 5 A, Per onboard socket with additional onboard socket 5 A, all onboard sockets together Fuses All electrical circuits are electronically protected. If an electronic fuse trips and de-energizes a cir- cuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified.

• Page 142: Frame

  Bulbs Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H11 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for taillight/brake light P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front R10W / 12 V / 10 W with white turn indicators RY10W / 12 V / 10 W…

• Page 143: Dimensions

  Dimensions Motorcycle length 84.4 in (2145 mm) Motorcycle height 45.7 in (1160 mm), in DIN normal-load position; without mirrors with lowering 44.9 in (1140 mm), in DIN normal-load position; without mirrors Motorcycle width 33.3 in (845 mm), Handlebar width without mirrors Driver’s seat height 31.5 in (800 mm), without driver at unladen weight…

• Page 144: Weights

  Weights Unladen weight 492 lbs (223 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 992 lbs (450 kg) Maximum payload 500 lbs (227 kg) Riding specifications Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

• Page 145: Service

  Reporting safety defects … 144 BMW Motorrad Service … . 145 BMW Motorrad Service Quality ..145 BMW Motorrad Service Card — On- the-spot breakdown assistance .

• Page 146: Reporting Safety Defects

  National Highway Traffic Safety Ad- ministration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.

• Page 147: Bmw Motorrad Service

  BMW Motorrad Service your motorcycle carried out by a quality of service. specialized workshop, preferably Card — On-the-spot To ensure that your BMW is al- by an authorized BMW Motorrad breakdown assistance ways in optimum condition, BMW retailer. Motorrad recommends that you…

• Page 148: Bmw Motorrad Service

  100 countries around the BMW Service globe. In Germany alone, there BMW Service is carried out once are approximately 200 authorized a year. The scope of the ser- BMW Motorrad retailers ready to vices performed may be depen- assist you.

• Page 149: Confirmation Of Mainte

  Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature…

• Page 150
  BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,…
• Page 151
  BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,…
• Page 152
  BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,…
• Page 153
  BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,…

• Page 154: Confirmation Of Service

  Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installed optional acces- sories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out Odometer Date reading…

• Page 155
  Work carried out Odometer Date reading…

• Page 156: Confirmation Of Maintenance

  Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Adjusting, 44 Maintenance instructions, 119 Operating element, 18 Removing, 120 Self-diagnosis, 68 Clutch BMW Motorrad Service, 145 Technology in detail, 78 Adjusting clutch lever, 54 BMW Motorrad Service Warning indicators, 29 Checking fluid level, 99 Card, 145…

• Page 157
  Engine Front wheel stand Heated hand grips, 53 Mounting, 108 Engine-electronics warning Operating element, 17 Fuel indicator, 27 High-beam headlight Fill level indicator, 23, 24 Operating element, 17 Indicator light, 22 Fill location, 11 Starting, 66 Operating element, 16 Refueling, 73 Technical data, 131 Switching on, 49 Reserve-quantity warning…
• Page 158
  Low-beam headlight Onboard computer Keys, 42, 44 Switching on, 49 Ambient temperature, 46 Lowered suspension Average consumption, 47 Limitations, 69 Average speed, 47 Lamps Luggage Operating element, 16 Bulb-defect warning Information on loading and Operation, 46 indicator, 28 securing, 85 Range, 48 General instructions, 110 Status indicators, 23…
• Page 159
  Seat Technical data Parking light Installing, 60 Brakes, 137 Switching on, 49 Bulbs, 140 Locking device, 13 Parking lights Clutch, 134 Removing, 60 Switching on, 49 Dimensions, 141 Service, 22, 145 Pre-ride check, 67 Service Card, 145 Electrical system, 139 Spark plugs Engine, 131 Technical data, 139…
• Page 160
  Inflation pressure table, 15 Warning indicators, 24 Recommendation, 100 With ABS, 29 Running in, 70 With anti-theft alarm, 39 Technical data, 137 With ASC, 32 Topcase With onboard computer, 29 Operation, 88 With TPC/RDC, 34 Torques, 129 Weights Transmission Technical data, 142 Technical data, 134 Wheels Transport…
• Page 161
  The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2008 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
• Page 162
  Tire pressure, rear 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with pas- senger and/or load, with cold tire BMW recommends *01477712407* Order No.: 01 47 7 712 407 02.2008, 3rd Edition…

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• Page 1
  Rider’s Manual R 1200 R BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine…
• Page 2
  Motorcycle data/dealership details Motorcycle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service department Vehicle identification number Ms/Mr Phone number Colour code Date of first registration Dealership address/phone number (com- Registration number pany stamp)
• Page 3
  The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2010 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.

• Page 4: Fuel Recommendations

  2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold BMW recommends Order No.: 01 41 8 521 991 04.2010, 4th edition…

• Page 5
  We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We hope that you will enjoy rid- BMW and welcome you to the ing your BMW and that all your community of BMW riders. journeys will be pleasant and Familiarise yourself with your new safe.

• Page 6: Table Of Contents

  Table of Contents You can also consult the index at Tyre pressure monitoring 3 Status indicators ..21 the end of this Rider’s Manual if Standard status indicat- RDC ……48 you want to find a particular topic ors .

• Page 7
  RDC ……80 Cleaning easily damaged BMW Motorrad service ..144 components ….124 BMW Motorrad service 7 Accessories .

• Page 9: General Instructions

  General instructions General instructions Overview ……6 Abbreviations and symbols ..6 Equipment .

• Page 10: Overview

  BMW optional ex- overview of your motorcycle. All tras originally ordered. Indicates the end of an maintenance and repair work on item of information.

• Page 11: Equipment

  This Rider’s Manual describes option- Currency al extras (OE) offered by BMW and selected optional accessor- The high safety and quality ies (OA). This explains why the standards of BMW motorcycles…

• Page 13: General Views

  General views General views General view, left side ….11 General view, right side … . . 13 Underneath the seat .

• Page 15: General View, Left Side

  General view, left side Clutch-fluid reservoir Fuel filler neck ( Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, rear suspension Power socket ( Engine-oil filler neck Engine oil level indicator…

• Page 17: General View, Right Side

  General view, right side Seat lock ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front Vehicle Identification Num- ber (VIN) (on steering-head bearing)

• Page 19: Underneath The Seat

  Underneath the seat Battery ( 119) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Rider’s Manual Toolkit Type plate Table of tyre pressures Adjuster for spring preload, rear (…

• Page 20: Handlebar Fitting, Left

  Handlebar fitting, left with on-board com- puter Operating the on-board computer ( with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) Operating ASC ( with Electronic Suspen- sion Adjustment (ESA) Operating ESA ( Horn Flashing turn indicators, left ( Hazard warning flashers High-beam headlight and headlight flasher (…

• Page 21: Handlebar Fitting, Right

  Handlebar fitting, right Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button ( with heated handlebar grips Grip heating ( Flashing turn indicators, right ( Hazard warning flashers Cancel button, flashing turn indicators ( Pushbutton, cancel hazard warning flashers (…

• Page 22: Instrument Panel

  Instrument panel Telltale lights ( Speedometer Operation of the clock Multifunction display Control for the odometer Ambient-light brightness sensor (for adapting the brightness of the instru- ment lighting) with anti-theft alarm Anti-theft alarm telltale light (see the instructions for use for the anti-theft alarm) Rev.

• Page 23: Headlight

  Headlight Low-beam headlight High-beam headlight Side light…

• Page 25: Status Indicators

  Status indicators Status indicators Standard status indicators ..22 Status indicators with on-board computer ……23 Status indicators with tyre pressure monitoring (RDC) .

• Page 26: Standard Status Indicators

  Standard status Telltale lights Service-due indicator indicators Multifunction display High-beam headlight If the next service is due in less Flashing turn indicators, than one month, the date for the next service 1 is shown briefly left Clock ( after the Pre-Ride Check com- Idle Odometer and tripmeters pletes.

• Page 27: Board Computer

  Engine temperature consult a specialist workshop, serviced at a date in advance of preferably an authorised BMW the forecast due date 2. If the Fuel capacity ( Motorrad dealer. countdown distance to the odo-…

• Page 28: Status Indicators With On

  Standard warnings the others and the quantity of fuel it represents is correspond- Mode of presentation ingly larger. When the fuel in the tank is topped up the gauge briefly shows the original level, before the reading is updated. Status indicators with tyre pressure Tyre-pressure readout monitoring (RDC)

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  The possible warnings are listed on the next page. Warning symbol 1 can show on the multifunction display. Text warnings such as 2, for example, appear in the odometer panel and are accompanied by warning-triangle symbol 3. If two or more warnings occur at the same time, all the appropriate warning lights and warning sym- bols appear.
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  Warnings, overview Warning light Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Electronic immobiliser active ( play appears on the display. Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode play Flashes Insufficient engine oil pressure (…
• Page 31
  Engine in emergency- bear in mind that the usual en- placed, preferably by an au- operation mode gine power might not be avail- thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. General warning light shows able. yellow. Fuel down to reserve Have the fault rectified as…
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  BMW Motorrad Possible cause: Possible cause: dealer. The engine-oil pressure is insuffi- Alternator or alternator drive belt cient. defective Insufficient engine oil Have the fault rectified as Riding when engine-oil pressure quickly as possible by a pressure is low can result…

• Page 33: Warnings Issued By The On-Board

  Visually inspect to ascertain ABS warnings which bulb is defective. Replacing low-beam or high- Mode of presentation beam headlight bulb ( 112). with BMW Motorrad Integral Replacing parking-light bulb 113). Replacing brake light and rear light bulb ( 115). The ambient-temperature read- Replacing turn indicator bulb, ing flashes.

• Page 34
  Possible national variant. The detailed descriptions relating to BMW Motorrad Integral ABS start on page ( 76), and you will find an overview listing the possible warnings on the next page.
• Page 35
  Warnings, overview Warning light Status indicators Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ABS fault (…

• Page 36: Asc Warnings

  ASC warning light 1. dealer. sensors to be tested. The detailed descriptions relating Pull away slowly. Bear in mind to BMW Motorrad ASC start on ASC warnings that the ABS function is not page ( 78), and you will find…

• Page 37
  Warnings, overview Warning light Status indicators Meaning Quick-flashes ASC intervention ( Slow-flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ASC switched off ( Lights up ASC fault (…

• Page 38: Rdc Warnings

  ASC warning light shows. specialist workshop, preferably torque. The warning light flashes an authorised BMW Motorrad for longer than ASC intervention dealer. lasts. This affords the rider visual Possible cause:…

• Page 39
  The detailed descriptions relating to BMW Motorrad RDC start on page ( 80), and you will find an overview listing the possible warnings on the next page. Warning symbol 1 indicates a critical tyre pressure, and the cor- responding reading for the front tyre pressure 2 or the rear tyre pressure 3 flashes.
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  Warnings, overview Warning light Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted play tolerance ( Critical tyre pres- sure flashes Flashes red Appears on the dis- Tyre pressure outside permitted toler- play ance ( Critical tyre pres-…
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  Measured tyre pressure is out- damage by a specialist side permitted tolerance. workshop, preferably an Measured tyre pressure is close authorised BMW Motorrad Check the tyre for damage and to the limit of permitted toler- to ascertain whether the mo- dealer.
• Page 42
  RDC specialist workshop, preferably toms. Under these circum- readings. Assume that a per- an authorised BMW Motorrad stances: manent fault has not occurred dealer. Have the fault rectified by a unless the ‘General’ warning…

• Page 43: Anti-Theft Alarm Warnings

  Seek the advice of a specialist appears on the display. workshop, preferably an author- This error message appears ised BMW Motorrad dealer. only briefly after the pre- ride check completes. Possible cause: The integral battery in the tyre-…

• Page 45: Operation

  Operation Operation Ignition switch and steering lock ..42 Mirrors ……55 Electronic immobiliser EWS .

• Page 46: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

  Electrically powered accessor- with topcase ies remain operational for a lim- If you wish you can arrange to with BMW Motorrad Integral ited period of time. have the cases and the top- The battery can be recharged case fitted with locks that can via the socket.

• Page 47: Electronic Immobiliser Ews

  You can obtain replacement/extra unit has recognised the key as keys only through an authorised «authorised» for your motorcycle. BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys are part of an integrated security A spare key attached to system, so the dealer is under an…

• Page 48: Clock

  Clock Press and hold down the but- ton until the minutes number 3 Setting clock flashes. Attempting to set the clock Repeatedly press the button while riding the motorcycle until the minutes number is can lead to accidents. correct. Set the clock only when the mo- Hold down the button until the torcycle is stationary.

• Page 49: On-Board Computer

  Resetting tripmeter The calculated range is an approximate value. Con- Switch on the ignition. sequently, BMW Motorrad re- Select the desired tripmeter. commends that you should not try to use the full residual range before refuelling. On-board computer with on-board computer…

• Page 50: Ambient Temperature

  Ambient temperature the temperature drops below this threshold for the first time. Average speed The following values can be dis- played in panel 2: When the motorcycle is at a standstill the heat of the engine °C Ambient temperature ( can falsify ambient-temperature Average speed Average speed is calculated on…

• Page 51: Average Consumption

  Average consumption Press and hold down button 1 Press and hold down button 1 until the average-speed reading until the average-consumption Average consumption 1 is cal- is reset. reading is reset. culated by dividing the distance covered since the last reset by the corresponding amount of fuel used.

• Page 52: Tyre Pressure Monitoring Rdc

  The calculated range is only range function ( 45) also cov- an approximate reading. ers range readout 1. You can Consequently, BMW Motorrad also view the range before the Repeatedly press button 2 un- recommends that you should not til the tyre-pressure readings fuel level drops to reserve.

• Page 53: Lights

  Lights High-beam headlight and headlight flasher Side light The side lights switch on auto- matically when the ignition is switched on. The side lights place a strain on the battery. Do not switch the ignition on for longer than absolutely Tyre-pressure readings 3 are necessary.

• Page 54: Turn Indicators

  ately 10 seconds, or covered a distance of about 200 m. Immediately after switching off Press button 3 to switch off the ignition, push button 1 and the flashing turn indicators. hold it in this position until the Press button 1 to switch on Hazard warning parking lights come on.

• Page 55: Emergency Off Switch

  Emergency off switch If you press a turn-indicat- or button with the ignition (kill switch) switched on, the turn-indicator function is activated instead of the hazard warning flashers, and remains active until you release the button. The hazard warning flashers recommence flashing as soon as the button is released.

• Page 56: Automatic Stability Control Asc

  You have the option of de- Activating ASC function activating the ASC function while the motorcycle is on the move. Normal operating position (run) Press and hold down button 1 Engine switched off. until the ASC warning light changes status. You cannot start the engine ASC warning light goes out;…

• Page 57: Grip Heating

  You also have the option of off to ensure the battery’s start- switching the ignition off and ing capability. then on again. An ASC fault has occurred if the ASC warning light shows when the motorcycle accelerates to a speed in ex- cess of 5 km/h after the ignition was switched off and then on again.

• Page 58: Brakes

  Attempting to adjust the The adjusting screw is easi- clutch lever while riding the er to turn if you push the motorcycle can lead to accidents. clutch lever forward. Do not attempt to adjust the Brakes clutch lever unless the motor- cycle is at a standstill.

• Page 59: Mirrors

  Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Push the protective cap over the threaded fastener. Adjusting mirrors Spring preload Setting It is essential to set spring pre- load of the rear suspension to suit the load carried by the mo- torcycle. Increase spring preload when the motorcycle is heavily loaded and reduce spring preload Push the protective cap up…

• Page 60: Damping

  An uneven surface requires softer damping than a smooth surface. An increase in spring preload requires firmer damping, a re- duction in spring preload re- quires softer damping. Adjusting damping for rear wheel Your motorcycle’s hand- Basic setting of spring Make sure the ground is level ling will suffer if you do not preload, rear…

• Page 61: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

  damping characteristic while the screw 1 in the direction indic- to the load it carries and the sur- silencer is hot. ated by the S arrow. face over which you intend riding. Use a screwdriver extension and Three spring-preload stages can Basic setting of rear-sus- wear protective gloves.

• Page 62: Adjusting Suspension

  In order to ensure rapid adjust- ment at ambient temperatures The damping characteristic is Press button 1 to view the cur- below 0 °C, BMW Motorrad re- shown in panel 1 of the multi- rent setting. commends adjusting the sus-…

• Page 63: Tyres

  Tyres You cannot adjust spring Repeatedly press button 1 until preload while the motor- the setting you want to use Checking tyre pressure cycle is on the move. appears on the display. Incorrect tyre pressures im- The display field starts at the Wait until adjustment com- pair the motorcycle’s hand- current status and cycles through…

• Page 64: Headlight

  2.5 bar (two-up and/or with shop, preferably an au- of the road applies, its asymmet- luggage, tyre cold) thorised BMW Motorrad deal- ric low-beam headlight will tend er, if you are unsure whether to dazzle oncoming traffic. Tyre pressure, rear…

• Page 65
  Remove the seat and place it, upholstered side down, on a clean surface. Installing seat Turn the key to the right in Engage the seat at the front. seat lock 1 and hold it in this Make sure that both sides of position while pressing down the seat are engaged in re- the rear part of the seat.

• Page 67: Riding

  Riding Riding Safety instructions ….64 Checklist ……66 Starting .

• Page 68: Safety Instructions

  When riding over with case the year. Your authorised BMW kerbs and similar obstacles, bear Ensure that the case volumes Motorrad dealer will be glad to in mind that your motorcycle’s on the left and right are equal.

• Page 69: Catalytic Converter

  stated on the label inside the Risk of poisoning Payload of luggage carri- case. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, which is colourless with topcase and odourless but highly toxic. with luggage carrier Note the maximum permissible Inhaling the exhaust fumes payload and the speed limit for with case carrier with lug- therefore represents a…

• Page 70: Checklist

  Stop the engine immediately if Tampering with motor- it misfires. cycle settings (e.g. elec- tronic engine management unit, Use only unleaded fuel. throttle valves, clutch) can cause Comply with all specified main- damages to the components in tenance intervals. question and lead to failure of Unburned fuel will destroy safety-relevant functions.

• Page 71: Starting

  BMW Motorrad Integral slightly when starting the engine. the side stand. At ambient temperatures below ABS self-diagnosis is 0 °C, disengage the clutch after…

• Page 72
  ( 128) to rest. At the same time, all the warning lights and telltale lights BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per- Pre-ride check switched on in the initial phase forms self-diagnosis to ensure its The instrument panel runs a test are switched off in reverse se- operability.
• Page 73
  Test of the diagnosis-compat- specialist workshop, preferably ible system components with Phase 2 an authorised BMW Motorrad the motorcycle at a standstill. dealer. Test of the diagnosis-compat- ABS warning light flashes. ible system components while ASC self-diagnosis the motorcycle is on the move.

• Page 74: Running In

  Running in Brake pads Avoid extreme angles of heel. New brake pads have to bed The first 1000 km Brakes down before they can achieve While running in the motor- their optimum friction levels. You How can stopping cycle, vary the throttle opening can compensate for this initial re- distance be minimised? and engine-speed range fre-…

• Page 75: Parking Your Motorcycle

  BMW Motorrad Integral reckoned with in the following Side stand situations: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS pre- Switch off the engine. Riding in the rain or through vents the front wheel from lock- puddles of water.

• Page 76: Refuelling

  The side stand is designed Excessive movements Fuel attacks plastics, which to support only the weight could cause the centre become dull or unsightly. of the motorcycle. stand to retract, and the Wipe off plastic parts immediately motorcycle would topple in Do not lean or sit on the if they come into contact with consequence.

• Page 77
  tank past the bottom edge of alternative fuel grade the filler neck. When refuelling after run- ning on reserve, make sure Premium unleaded (slight power- and consumption- that you top up the tank to a related restrictions) level above reserve, as other- wise the sensor will not be able 95 ROZ/RON to register the new level.

• Page 78: Securing Motorcycle For Transporta

  Securing motorcycle position: do not place it on the side stand or centre stand. for transportation Make sure that all components that might come into contact with straps used to secure the motorcycle are adequately pro- tected against scratching. Use adhesive tape or soft cloths, for example, for this purpose.

• Page 79: Engineering Details

  Integral ABS ……76 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ….78 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC ..80…

• Page 80: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs

  Do not attempt burn-outs. condition of the road surface. How does ABS work? with BMW Motorrad Integral What are the effects of The amount of braking force that surface irregularities? can be transferred to the road…

• Page 81: Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs

  Motorrad Integral ABS? reacts instantly and adjusts brak- Within the limits imposed by Rear wheel lift ing force accordingly to achieve physics, the BMW Motorrad In- optimum braking. Under very severe and sudden tegral ABS ensures directional deceleration, however, under cer- stability on any surface.

• Page 82: Electronic Engine Manage

  Motorrad ASC of maintenance. iary stand, engine idling or with In order to ensure that the BMW with Automatic Stability Control a gear engaged. Motorrad Integral ABS is always (ASC)

• Page 83
  BMW Do not take risks that would neg- The BMW Motorrad ASC can Motorrad ASC? ate the additional safety offered shut down automatically under BMW Motorrad ASC is designed by this system.

• Page 84: Tyre Pressure Monitoring

  30 km/ a corresponding loss of stability. Tyre pressure close to limit of h. The display shows The BMW Motorrad ASC is un- permitted tolerance. each tyre until the tyre-pressure able to control a situation of this…

• Page 85
  Temperature the pressures shown by the multifunction display. compensation Tyre pressure is a temperature- Pressure adaptation sensitive variable: pressure in- Compare the RDC readings creases as tyre temperature rises on the multifunction display and decreases as tyre temper- with the value in the table on ature drops.

• Page 87: Accessories

  Accessories Accessories General instructions ….84 Power sockets ….. . 84 Case .

• Page 88: General Instructions

  BMW motorcycles Power sockets are shut down proved by BMW for this purpose. without constituting a safety haz- automatically under the following Genuine BMW parts and ac- ard. Country-specific official au-…

• Page 89: Case

  in order to prevent overloading of Opening cases Pull the release lever all the the on-board electrics. way up. The lid of the case opens. Cable routing Closing cases The cables from the power sock- ets to the auxiliary devices must be routed in such a way that they: Do not impede the rider…

• Page 90
  Removing cases The case is released and can be removed. Installing cases Pull the case handle up as far as it will go. Push release lever 2 down until it engages. Turn the key to the RELEASE Turn the key in the case lock position in the case lock.

• Page 91: Topcase

  Opening topcase Pull the release lever all the way up. The lid of the topcase opens. Close the topcase Push handle 3 down until it engages. Turn the key to the OPEN pos- Turn the key in the case lock ition in the topcase lock.

• Page 92
  Push release lever 2 down until Pull handle 3 up as far as it will Hook the topcase into pos- it engages. ition on the luggage carrier. Make sure that front and rear Turn the key in the topcase Lift the topcase at the rear and hooks 4 are securely seated in lock to the LOCK position and remove it from the luggage…
• Page 93
  Push handle 3 down until it engages. Turn the key in the topcase lock to the LOCK position and remove the key from the lock.

• Page 95: Maintenance

  Maintenance Maintenance General instructions ….92 Toolkit ……92 Engine oil .

• Page 96: General Instructions

  «Technical data». BMW Motorrad has assembled You will find information on more a tools service set that is ideal Reversible-blade screw- extensive maintenance and repair…

• Page 97
  Have the oil level corrected Wait five minutes after switch- by a specialist workshop, ing off the engine at operating preferably an authorised BMW temperature. Motorrad dealer. Hold the motorcycle upright.

• Page 98: Brake System

  Top up the engine oil Always make sure that the oil specialist workshop, preferably level is correct. an authorised BMW Motorrad Make sure the ground is level dealer. and firm and place the motor- Top up the engine oil to the cycle on its stand.

• Page 99: Brake Pads

  Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Brake-pad wear limit, Motorrad dealer. front Check the rear brake pad 1.0 mm (Friction pad only, thickness without backing plate.

• Page 100
  Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Visually inspect the brake pads Brake-pad wear limit, Brake-pad wear to ascertain their thickness.

• Page 101: Brake Fluid

  Brake fluid Checking brake-fluid level, front brakes A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. This significantly reduces braking efficiency. Check the brake-fluid level at Shaft 1 with three marker rings 2 Check the brake fluid level in regular intervals.

• Page 102
  Remove the seat ( 60). If the brake fluid level drops be- low the permitted level: Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

• Page 103: Clutch

  Have the clutch checked by a Brake fluid level, rear reservoir 1. specialist workshop, preferably Wear of the clutch causes an authorised BMW Motorrad DOT4 brake fluid dealer. the fluid level in the clutch fluid reservoir to rise. It is impermissible for the…

• Page 104: Tyres

  Tyre recommendation Tyres The locations of the marks are For each size of tyre BMW indicated on the edge of the tyre, Motorrad tests and classifies Checking tyre tread depth e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or by as roadworthy certain makes.

• Page 105: Remove The Front Wheel

  RDC label sensor. Be sure to draw the are programmed into the control with tyre pressure monitoring attention of the authorised BMW unit and are fundamental to all (RDC) Motorrad dealer or specialist calculations. Any change in these…

• Page 106
  BMW Motorrad Integral Force the brake pads 3 slightly Once the calipers have apart by rocking brake caliper 4 been removed, there is back and forth against brake a risk of the brake pads being Unclip two clips 1 holding disc 5.

• Page 107: Installing Front Wheel

  Make sure the ground is level Possible malfunctions when and firm and place the motor- ABS and ASC systems in- with BMW Motorrad Integral cycle on its centre stand. tervene if non-standard wheels are installed. Raise front of motorcycle until…

• Page 108
  Clamp screw of quick- rim. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. release axle Roll the front wheel into posi- 19 Nm tion between the front forks. Remove the front-wheel stand. without centre stand Remove the auxiliary stand.

• Page 109: Removing Rear Wheel

  30 Nm Removing rear wheel Place the motorcycle on an with BMW Motorrad Integral auxiliary stand; BMW Motorrad recommends the BMW Motor- rad rear-wheel stand. Install the rear-wheel stand Make sure that the sensor 110).

• Page 110
  Engage first gear. Remove screw 2 for the brack- Parts of the exhaust system et of the silencer from the rear can be hot. Remove studs 1 from the rear footrest. Do not touch hot parts of the wheel, while supporting the exhaust system.
• Page 111
  60 Nm ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Seat the rear wheel on the Install screw 2 for the brack- rear-wheel adapter. et of the silencer in the rear footrest, but do not tighten it at this point.

• Page 112: Front-Wheel Stand

  BMW Motorrad Tighten screw 2 for the brack- to the specified torque. front-wheel stand. et of the silencer in the rear footrest to the specified torque. Place the motorcycle on an Clamp to silencer and auxiliary stand;…

• Page 113
  Slacken adjusting screws 1. Align the two adapters 2 so If the motorcycle is on the that the front forks are securely Push the two adapters 2 apart centre stand and is raised seated. until the front forks fit between too far, the centre stand will lift them.

• Page 114: Rear-Wheel Stand

  Rear-wheel stand Remove retaining disc 2. To do so, press release button 3. Installing rear-wheel stand Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Use rear-wheel stand with tool number (0 402 244) with ad- apter shaft (0 402 250) appro- Lift the motorcycle upright, priate to the motorcycle.

• Page 115
  light fails the second filament of Do not touch the glass of the brake light shines at reduced new bulbs with your fingers. brightness to double as a rear Use a clean, dry cloth to hold light. Even though you have this the bulbs when handling them.
• Page 116
  Replacing low-beam or high-beam headlight bulb Remove the headlight from housing ( 111). Squeeze clips of bulb socket 4 Install bulb 3 for the low-beam together on left and right and headlight or the high-beam remove bulb 3 from the bulb headlight in bulb socket 4.
• Page 117
  and the low-beam headlight bulb Replacing parking-light when installing the bulb sockets. bulb Note the colour-coding of the Remove the headlight from wires for the low-beam headlight housing ( 111). (yellow) and the high-beam head- light (white). Turn bulb socket for low-beam headlight 1 clockwise to install.
• Page 118
  Installing headlight in housing Install bulb 2 in bulb socket 1. Install cover 2; make sure that tabs 5 of the cover engage the corresponding holders. Install headlight 4 in the hous- ing. Install screw 3. Install bulb socket 1 in the housing.
• Page 119
  Replacing brake light and rear light bulb Switch off the ignition. Remove the seat ( 60). Remove screw 3. Turn bulb socket 5 counter- clockwise to remove it from the housing. Remove 3 screws 1. Remove cover 2. Pull the bulb housing to the rear until it is clear of holders 4.
• Page 120
  Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for tail light/brake light P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W Turn bulb socket 5 clockwise Install screw 3. to install it in the bulb housing. Press bulb 6 into socket 7 and turn it clockwise to install.
• Page 121
  Replacing turn indicator Replace the defective bulb. bulb, front/rear Bulbs for flashing turn Make sure the ground is level indicators, front and firm and place the motor- R10W / 12 V / 10 W cycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition. with white turn indicators RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn…

• Page 122: Jump Starting

  engine running can cause electric shock. Do not touch parts of the igni- tion system when the engine is running. A short-circuit can res- ult if the crocodile clips of the jump leads are accident- ally brought into contact with the Turn bulb 2 clockwise to install Install screw 1.

• Page 123: Battery

  terminal 2 of the discharged Installing seat ( 61). battery. Battery Run the engine of the donor vehicle during jump-starting. Maintenance instructions Start the engine of the vehicle Correct upkeep, recharging and with the discharged battery storage will prolong the life of in the usual way;…

• Page 124
  Use BMW chargers with the without having to disconnect the electrical system. part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 battery from the motorcycle’s…

• Page 125: Removing Battery

  Comply with the operating in- of disuse. See the instructions structions of the charger. for caring for your battery. Al- ways fully recharge the battery If you are unable to charge before restoring it to use the battery through the on- board socket, you may be using Removing battery a charger that is not compatible…

• Page 126: Installing Battery

  If you want to have the date set al on the right in the forward consult a specialist workshop, direction of travel. preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Installation in the wrong Installing seat ( 61). sequence increases the risk of short-circuits.

• Page 127: Care

  Care Care Care products ….. 124 Washing motorcycle ….124 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

• Page 128: Care Products

  Do not use cleaning agents that BMW Motorrad recommends pads have dried out. contain alcohol, solvents or ab- that you use BMW insect re- rasives to clean plastic parts. mover to soften and wash off insects and stubborn dirt on…

• Page 129: Paint Care

  Do not use cleaning agents. Using silicone sprays for We recommend BMW vehicle the care of rubber seals can polish or BMW paint cleaner for Chrome cause damage. this purpose. Use plenty of water and BMW…

• Page 130: Protective Wax Coating

  «puddles» on BMW Motorrad dealer. Com- the surface, instead of forming bine work for laying up/restoring beads. to use with a BMW service or inspection. Laying up motorcycle Restoring motorcycle Clean the motorcycle. to use Remove the battery.

• Page 131: Technical Data

  Technical data Technical data Troubleshooting chart … . . 128 Riding specifications ….142 Threaded fasteners ….129 Engine .

• Page 132: Troubleshooting Chart

  Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Emergency off switch (kill switch) Kill switch in operating position Side stand Retract the side stand. ( Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( Clutch pulled before ignition was switched on Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever No fuel in tank…

• Page 133: Threaded Fasteners

  Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper to slider tube M8 x 32 — 10.9 30 Nm Clamp screw of quick-release axle M8 x 35 19 Nm Quick-release axle in axle holder M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Clamp to silencer and manifold…

• Page 134
  Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror to clamping piece M10 x 1.25, left-hand thread 22 Nm Clamping piece to clamping block 25 Nm…

• Page 135: Engine

  Engine Engine design four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil- cooled exhaust ports, installed longitudinally, two overhead camshafts, electronic engine management Displacement 1170 cm Cylinder bore 101 mm Piston stroke 73 mm Compression ratio 12.0 : 1 Nominal output 80 kW, Over: 7500 min with power reduction 79 kW, Over: 7500 min with power reduction…

• Page 136: Fuel

  Fuel Recommended fuel grade Premium plus unleaded 98 ROZ/RON 91 AKI alternative fuel grade Premium unleaded (slight power- and consumption-related restrictions) 95 ROZ/RON 89 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx. 18 l Reserve fuel approx. 3 l BMW recommends BP fuels…

• Page 137: Engine Oil

  Engine oil Engine oil, capacity max 4.0 l, with filter change of products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally admissible viscosity classes Castrol GPS SAE 10W-40, API SG / JASO MA -20 °C SAE 5W-40, API SF / ACEA A2, or better -20 °C…

• Page 138: Clutch

  Clutch Clutch type Single-plate dry clutch Transmission Gearbox type Helical 6-speed gearbox with integral reaction damper, claw-action shift by sliding sleeves Gearbox transmission ratios 1,737, Primary transmission ratio 2.375 (38:16 teeth), 1st gear 1.696 (39:23 teeth), 2nd gear 1.296 (35:27 teeth), 3rd gear 1.065 (33:31 teeth), 4th gear 0.939 (31:33 teeth), 5th gear 0.848 (28:33 teeth), 6th gear…

• Page 139: Rear-Wheel Drive

  Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever; cast light-alloy single swinging arm with two joints and torque reaction link Gear ratio of final drive 2,75 : 1 Running gear…

• Page 140
  Rear wheel Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever; cast light-alloy single swinging arm with two joints and torque reaction link Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filled shock absorber, steplessly adjustable rebound damping and hydraulically adjustable spring pre-…

• Page 141: Brakes

  Organic material Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets You can obtain an up-to-date list of approved tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or on the Internet at «www.bmw-motorrad.com». Front wheel Front wheel, type Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2 Front wheel rim size 3.50″…

• Page 142: Electrics

  Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Electrics Electrical rating of on-board socket 5 A, Per on-board socket with extra socket 5 A, Total for all sockets…

• Page 143
  Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation Bosch YR5LDE NGK DCPR 8 EKC ±0.1 Electrode gap of spark plug mm, When new max 1.0 mm, Wear limit Secondary spark plugs, manufacturer and desig- Bosch YR5LDE nation NGK DCPR 8 EKC ±0.1 Electrode gap of secondary spark plug mm, When new…

• Page 144: Frame

  Frame Frame type Tubular steel front frame with tubular steel rear frame, load-bearing drive unit Type plate location Rear frame, centre, under rear seat VIN location Front frame top centre Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2145 mm Height of motorcycle 1160 mm, in DIN normal-load position; without mirrors with lowered suspension 1140 mm, in DIN normal-load position;…

• Page 145: Weights

  Rider’s inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1800 mm with dual seat, low 1760 mm with comfort seat 1840 mm with dual seat, high 1860 mm with comfort seat, high 1860 mm with lowered suspension 1730 mm Weights Unladen weight 223 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 450 kg…

• Page 146: Riding Specifications

  Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h…

• Page 147: Service

  Service Service BMW Motorrad service … . 144 BMW Motorrad service quality ..144 BMW Motorrad mobility services — roadside assistance ….144 BMW Motorrad service network .

• Page 148: Bmw Motorrad Service

  To ensure that your BMW is al- BMW Motorrad mobility ably an authorised BMW Motor- ways in optimum condition, BMW rad dealer.

• Page 149: Bmw Motorrad Service

  BMW Service place to look after you and your service is approaching, on the The BMW Service is carried out motorcycle in more than 100 basis of the programmed values. once a year; the extent of servi- countries.

• Page 150: Confirmation Of Mainten

  Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Completed Completed Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, signature Stamp, signature…

• Page 151
  BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,…
• Page 152
  BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,…
• Page 153
  BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,…
• Page 154
  BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,…

• Page 155: Confirmation Of Service

  Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometer Date reading…

• Page 156
  Item Odometer Date reading…
• Page 157
  Abbreviations and symbols, 6 bulb, 112 Warning, battery charge Replacing parking-light current, 28 Engineering details, 76 bulb, 113 BMW Motorrad service, 144 Self-diagnosis, 68 Replacing rear light bulb, 115 Brake fluid Warnings, 29 Checking fluid levels, 97 Replacing turn indicator bulb,…
• Page 158
  Confirmation of maintenance Technical data, 133 General views Headlight, 19 work, 146 Temperature gauge, 23 Left handlebar fitting, 16 Currency, 7 Topping up, 94 Left side of motorcycle, 11 Warning, engine oil Multifunction display, 22 pressure, 28 Damping Right handlebar fitting, 17 Equipment, 7 Adjuster, rear, 11 Right side of motorcycle, 13…
• Page 159
  High-beam headlight Multifunction display, 18 Laying up, 126 Control, 16 Overview, 22 Lights Switching on, 49 Headlight flasher, 49 Telltale light, 22 Odometer and tripmeters, 22 Parking light, 49 Horn, 16 Control, 18 Switch on the high-beam Operation, 44 headlight, 49 On-board computer Idle Switching on low-beam…
• Page 160
  Spark plugs Fuel, 132 Rear-wheel drive Technical data, 139 Rear-wheel drive, 135 Technical data, 135 Speedometer, 18 Running gear, 135 Rear-wheel stand, 110 Spring preload Spark plugs, 139 Refuelling, 72 Adjuster, rear, 15 Standards, 7 Reserve volume Adjusting, 55 Transmission, 134 Warning, 27 Starting, 67 Weights, 141…
• Page 161
  Turn indicators Warnings, 24 Control, left, 16 With ABS, 29 Control, right, 17 With anti-theft alarm, 39 Operation, 50 With ASC, 32 Telltale light, 22 With on-board computer, 29 Type plate, 15 With RDC, 34 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC Warnings, overview, 26, 31, 33, Adhesive label for rim, 101 Operation, 48 Weights…

Rider’s Manual

R 1200 R, R 1200 R Classic

BMW Motorrad

The Ultimate

Riding Machine

Welcome to BMW

We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from BMW and welcome you to the community of BMW riders. Familiarise 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 vehicle’s reliability and safety, as well as its value.

If you have questions concerning your motorcycle, your authorised

BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly provide advice and assistance.

We hope that you will enjoy riding your BMW and that all your journeys will be pleasant and safe

BMW Motorrad.

Table of Contents

You can also consult the index at the end of this Rider’s Manual if you want to find a particular topic or item of information.

1 General instructions …. 4

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Abbreviations and

symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Actuality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2 General views ………… 6

General view, left side . . . . . . . . 7 General view, right side . . . . . . 9 Multifunction switch, left . . . . 10 Multifunction switch,

right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . 13

3 Status indicators ……. 14

Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 14 Meaning of symbols. . . . . . . . . 15 Warning and telltale

lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . 17 Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Ambient temperature. . . . . . . . 18 Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

4 Operation……………. 30

Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Electronic immobiliser

EWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 35 Emergency off switch (kill switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Heated handlebar grips . . . . . 36 Automatic Stability Control

ASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

5 Riding ……………….. 46

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 46 Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Parking your motorcycle . . . . 53 Refuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Fuel grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Secure motorcycle for transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

6 Engineering details….. 57

Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral

ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad

ASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Tyre pressure monitoring

RDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

7 Accessories …………. 63

General instructions . . . . . . . . . 63 Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Topcase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

8 Maintenance ………… 69

General instructions . . . . . . . . . 69 Toolkit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

9 Care …………………. 98

Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Washing motorcycle. . . . . . . . . 98 Cleaning easily damaged components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Protective wax coating . . . . 100 Laying up motorcycle . . . . . 100 Restoring motorcycle to

use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

10 Technical data …… 101

Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 101 Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 102 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 108 Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Wheels and tyres. . . . . . . . . . 111 Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Riding specifications . . . . . . 116

11 Service …………… 117

BMW Motorrad Service . . . 117 BMW Motorrad Mobility services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 117 Confirmation of mainten-

ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Confirmation of service . . . . 124

12 Appendix…………. 126

Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

13 Index …………….. 128

General view, left side

1Clutch-fluid reservoir ( 76)

2Fuel filler neck ( 54)

3Power socket ( 63)

4Adjuster for damping characteristic ( 41)

5Engine oil level indicator ( 70)

General view, right side

1Seat lock ( 44)

2Engine-oil filler neck ( 71)

3Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( 74)

4Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) (on steering-head bearing)

Multifunction switch, left

1Selecting readings ( 32)

2with Automatic Stability Control (ASC)OE

Operating ASC ( 37)

3with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA)OE

Operating ESA ( 42)

4Horn

5Flashing turn indicators, left ( 34)

Hazard warning flashers ( 35)

6High-beam headlight and

headlight flasher ( 34)

Multifunction switch, right

1Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( 36)

2Starter button ( 49)

3with heated handlebar gripsOE

Heated handlebar grips ( 36)

4Cancel button, flashing turn indicators ( 34) Pushbutton, cancel hazard warning flashers ( 35)

5Flashing turn indicators, right ( 34)

Hazard warning flashers ( 35)

Instrument panel

1Speedometer

2Warning and telltale lights ( 16)

3Rev. counter

4Ambient-light brightness sensor (for adapting the brightness of the instrument lighting)

with anti-theft alarmOE Anti-theft alarm telltale light (see the instructions for use for the anti-theft alarm)

5Operation of the clock ( 32)

6Multifunction display ( 14)

7Control for the odometer ( 32)

Underneath the seat

1Battery ( 94)

2Brake-fluid reservoir, rear ( 75)

3Rider’s Manual Toolkit

4Table of tyre pressures

5Payload table

6Adjuster, spring preload ( 40)

Multifunction display

Symbols

explaining the reading shown in the values area ( 15)

9Gear indicator

The gear engaged or N for neutral appears on the display.

Warning and telltale lights

1Telltale light for left turn indicators

2General warning light, in combination with warnings in the display ( 19)

3Telltale light for neutral

4High-beam headlight telltale light

5Telltale light for right turn indicators

6ABS warning light ( 25)

7with Automatic Stability Control (ASC)OE

ASC warning light ( 25)

8Warning light for fuel down to reserve ( 23)

9Warning light for battery charge current ( 24)

Possible cause:

The integral battery in the tyrepressure sensor has lost a significant proportion of its original capacity. There is no assurance of how long the tyre pressure control system can remain operational.

Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.