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Juli 2005 8:50 08

Maintenance Instructions
K 1200 LT

BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation

consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
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Please note

d Warning:
This symbol indicates pre-
cautions and measures which
are essential in protecting the
rider or other persons from
severe or fatal injury.

e Attention:
Instructions and precautions
specifically intended to prevent
damage to the motorcycle. Dis-
regarding them may render the
warranty invalid.

L Note:
Specific instructions on how to
operate, control, adjust or look
after items of equipment on the
motorcycle.
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Dear motorcycle enthusiast

1
1
Consequently, we advise you to
have service and maintenance

BMW Service
For safety reasons and to main- work carried out by your author-
tain the value of your motorcy- ised BMW motorcycle dealer's
cle, regular maintenance specially trained, expert per-
intervals have been laid down. sonnel, and confirmed by an
Always keep to the specified entry in the Maintenance
maintenance intervals. This is Instructions.
the only way to ensure that war- Authorised BMW motorcycle
ranty claims are not invalidated. dealers are supplied with the
The contents of the mainte- latest technical information and
nance schedules are subject to have the necessary technical
change, for reasons of safety, know-how and specially trained
due to modifications in, among staff.
other things, materials. Please do not hesitate to con-
Your authorised BMW motorcy- tact your authorised BMW
cle dealer can provide informa- motorcycle dealer on all mat-
tion on the currently specified ters concerning your motorcy-
Service, Inspection and Annual cle.
Service work needed. Authorised BMW motorcycle
dealers are fully informed about
Important: all aspects of your motorcycle
BMW refuses to accept liability and will gladly advise and assist
for damage or consequential you.
damage due to repairs or serv-
ice work carried out by other Best wishes,
than BMW-authorised work-
shops. BMW Motorrad
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Important safety information

1
2

Note, however, that BMW is

BMW Service

unable to accept liability for

spare parts and accessories
which it has not approved.

BMW cannot assess every sin-

gle product of outside origin in
order to decide whether it can
be used on or with a BMW vehi-
cle without constituting a safety
hazard.

For your own safety, use only Nor is approval by an official

genuine BMW spare parts and technical inspection authority,
accessories approved by or even the granting of a gen-
BMW. eral operating permit necessar-
ily a sufficient guarantee, since
If you choose genuine BMW these test procedures are not
accessories and spare parts always adequate.
that have been tested and
approved, you can be sure that Genuine BMW spare parts,
BMW has carried out the accessories and other products
appropriate tests to confirm which BMW has approved can
their suitability for use on your be obtained from all authorised
motorcycle. BMW accepts BMW motorcycle dealers,
product liability only for these together with expert advice on
products. their installation and use.
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Maintenance work

1
3

BMW Service
BMW Pre-delivery Check
Your authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer conducts the BMW pre-
delivery check before handing
over the motorcycle to you.

BMW Running-in Check

The BMW running-in check has
to be performed when the
motorcycle has covered
between 500 km and 1,200 km. Riders who cover long dis-
tances in a year might have to
BMW Service bring in their motorcycle for
The BMW service is carried annual service before the next
out once a year; the extent of scheduled date. It is to allow
servicing can vary, depending for these cases that a maximum
on the age of the motorcycle odometer reading is entered
and the distance it has covered. as well in the confirmation of
Your authorised BMW Motorrad service. Servicing has to
dealer confirms that the service be brought forward if this
work has been carried out and odometer reading is reached
enters the date when the next before the next scheduled date
service is due. for the annual service.
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Confirmation of maintenance work

BMW Pre-delivery Check

Completed

on

1
4
BMW Service

Stamp, Signature

BMW Running-in Check

Comleted

on

Odometer reading

Next service
at the latest

on
or, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature
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Confirmation of maintenance work

BMW Service
Completed

on

Odometer reading 1
Next Service 5
at the latest

BMW Service
on
or, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature

BMW Service
Completed

on

Odometer reading

Next service
at the latest

on
or, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature
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Confirmation of maintenance work

BMW Service
Completed

on

1 Odometer reading

6 Next Service
at the latest
BMW Service

on
or, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature

BMW Service
Completed

on

Odometer reading

Next service
at the latest

on
or, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature
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Confirmation of maintenance work

BMW Service
Completed

on

Odometer reading 1
Next Service 7
at the latest

BMW Service
on
or, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature

BMW Service
Completed

on

Odometer reading

Next service
at the latest

on
or, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature
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Confirmation of maintenance work

BMW Service
Completed

on

1 Odometer reading

8 Next Service
at the latest
BMW Service

on
or, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature

BMW Service
Completed

on

Odometer reading

Next service
at the latest

on
or, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature
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Confirmation of maintenance work

BMW Service
Completed

on

Odometer reading 1
Next Service 9
at the latest

BMW Service
on
or, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature

BMW Service
Completed

on

Odometer reading

Next service
at the latest

on
or, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature
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Confirmation of maintenance work

BMW Service
Completed

on

1 Odometer reading

10 Next Service
at the latest
BMW Service

on
or, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature

BMW Service
Completed

on

Odometer reading

Next service
at the latest

on
or, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature
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Confirmations of maintenance work

BMW Service
Completed

on

Odometer reading 1
Next Service 11
at the latest

BMW Service
on
or, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature

BMW Service
Completed

on

Odometer reading

Next service
at the latest

on
or, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature
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Confirmation of service

This table is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair

work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special
campaign (recall) work.

1 Item Odometer
reading
Date

12
BMW Service
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Confirmation of service

Item Odometer Date

reading

1
13

BMW Service
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General instructions

2
14
Maintenance and care

Your motorcycle is equipped

with a digital electronic engine
management system and a
high-power ignition system.

d Warning:
When the engine is running or
If you intend to perform the
maintenance and general care
work described in the following
the ignition is switched on, do section yourself, you must pos-
not touch electrically live sess the necessary knowledge
components, terminals or of technical matters and
wiring. mechanical skills.
– Risk of fatal accident Your motorcycle is built to high
Work on the electrical system technological standards. Special
only when the circuit has tools and purpose-designed
been interrupted (ignition and diagnosis and testing equip-
lights switched off). For great- ment, together with the appropri-
er safety, disconnect and in- ate knowledge, are needed to
sulate the negative battery keep your motorcycle in opti-
lead. mum working order.
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General instructions

2
15

Maintenance and care

Your authorised BMW motorcy-
cle dealer possesses the nec-
essary technical know-how and
employs company-trained staff.
They can make sure that your
motorcycle is always main-
tained in a fault-free technical
condition.
Remember: the safety and reli-
ability of your motorcycle are
the most important considera-
tions. BMW refuses to accept liability
You should therefore not for damage or consequential
attempt any complex repair or damage due to repairs or serv-
maintenance tasks. ice work carried out by other
Keep to the specified Inspection than BMW-authorised work-
and Service intervals. shops.
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General instructions

2
16
Maintenance and care

Technical modifications

d Warning:
The data stored in the control
unit of the electronic engine
management system is the
result of extensive experi-
mental and testing work.
Tampering with the control
unit of the engine manage-
ment system represents an
increased safety risk for the
rider.

L Note:
Manipulation of the control unit
of the electronic engine man-
agement system voids the war-
ranty and your motorcycle’s
operating permit.
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General instructions

2
17

Maintenance and care

There is only limited scope for

technical modifications to the
motorcycle.
Whenever you are planning Genuine BMW parts
such modifications, comply For reasons of safety, use only
with all legal requirements. The genuine BMW parts and acces-
motorcycle must not infringe sories.
your national road-vehicle con- Genuine BMW parts are identi-
struction and use regulations. cal with those fitted to your
Your authorised BMW motorcy- motorcycle as original equip-
cle dealer will gladly advise you ment.
on technical requirements, the BMW Motorrad refuses to
manufacturer’s recommenda- accept any liability whatsoever
tions and the overall benefit for other-make spare parts and
likely to be obtained. accessories.
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Troubleshooting chart

Fault: Engine does not start or is difficult to start

Possible cause Remedy See b Page
Wrong ignition key Wrong ignition key Rider’s Manual

2 position position b Chapter 1

Kill switch is off Move kill switch to Rider’s Manual
18
centre position b Chapter 3
Side stand extended Select neutral or Rider’s Manual
Maintenance and care

and gear engaged fold side stand and b Chapter 3

pull up clutch lever
Gear engaged, clutch Select neutral or pull Rider’s Manual
not disengaged clutch lever b Chapter 3
Reverser set to “R” Set reverser to “F” Rider's Manual
b Chapter 1
No fuel in tank Add fuel Rider's Manual
b Chapter 1

Fuel pump not Blown fuse 11 b 52

working
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Troubleshooting chart

Fault: Engine does not start or is difficult to start

Possible cause Remedy See b Page
Incorrect operation Rider’s Manual
of twistgrip b Chapter 3
2
Blocked air filter Replace
19
element
Defective spark plug Replace

Maintenance and care

Spark plug/leads or Dry
caps wet
Insufficient battery Recharge battery b 56
charge

L Note:
It is advisable to have other L Note:
faults – not described on pages You can obtain further technical
14...67 – attended to by a spe- information from the following
cialist workshop, preferably an publications:
authorised BMW motorcycle – Repair Manual
dealer. – Electrical Circuit Diagrams
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Removing the front wheel

3
2
20
Maintenance and care

• Place the motorcycle on its

main stand on a firm, flat
surface
Removing front mudguard

d Warning:
• Remove one securing screw
1 on each side
Make sure that the motorcy- • Remove two securing
cle is standing firmly and can- screws 2
not topple forward or to either • Carefully remove front
side. mudguard 3
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Removing the front wheel

2
21

Maintenance and care

4
5

Removing brake calipers • Push the brake pads back a

little by lightly rocking the

e Attention:
When removing, do not dam-
brake calipers
• Carefully lift off left and right
brake calipers 5
age brake lines, brake discs,

e
brake pads and the wheel rim
(mask off with tape if neces- Attention:
sary). In order to avoid damage to the
Do not scratch the rim when brake caliper and possible diffi-
forcing back the brake pads or culty when assembling: do not
removing the calipers (apply operate the handbrake lever or
masking tape if necessary). footbrake pedal with brake cali-
Do not damage the ABS sensor pers removed.
cable, the ABS sensor ring and
the ABS sensor.

• Remove two screws 4 for left

L Note:
Check the brake pads (b 35) and
and right brake calipers 5 have them replaced if necessary.
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Removing the front wheel

2
22
Maintenance and care

• Raise the front wheel with

front wheel stand, BMW spe-
cial tool No. 36 3 970, or a
suitable auxiliary stand, and
support if necessary

L Note:
Make sure that the auxiliary

d Warning:
stand is set to the correct width
and height.
Make sure that the motorcy-
cle is standing firmly and can- • Slacken axle clamp screws 7
not topple forward or to either on left and right
side. • Remove axle screw 6
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Removing the front wheel

A 2
8 23

Maintenance and care

9

10

• Insert a suitable screwdriver

through hole A in quick-
release axle 8
• Pull out quick-release axle 8
to the right, turning it slightly • Roll the front wheel forward
at the same time and out
• Remove bearing cap 9 and
spacing bushing 10
e
Attention:

L
When setting down the front
Note: wheel, take care not to damage
Mark the installed position on the brake discs and the ABS
the tyre or ABS sensor ring or sensor ring.
note the direction-of-rotation Keep dirt and moisture away
arrow if it is marked on the tyre. from the wheel bearings.
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Installing the front wheel

A
2 8
24 7
Maintenance and care

9 6

10

d Warning:
Make sure that the motorcy- L
Note:
cle is standing firmly and can- Note arrow on tyre indicating
not topple forward or to either correct direction of rotation.
side.
• Roll the front wheel in

e Attention:
between the fork stanchions
• Clean spacing bushing 10
Do not damage brake lines, and bearing cap 9 and insert
discs and pads when installing. them
Keep dirt and moisture away • Clean quick-release axle 8 ,
from the wheel bearings. grease it and insert it from the
Do not damage the ABS sensor right (raising the wheel slightly
cable, the ABS sensor ring and as necessary)
the ABS sensor. • Hand-tighten axle screw 6
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Installing the front wheel

2
25

Maintenance and care

• Hand-tighten axle clamp
screws 7 on left and right
• Remove front-wheel stand or
support from under the
motorcycle

e Attention:
Before tightening axle bolt 6,
axle clamp screws 7 and brake
caliper screws 4 the support

e
must be removed from under
the motorcycle. Attention:
Always have the tightening tor-
• Compress the front forks ques checked by a specialist
firmly several times workshop, preferably an au-
• Tighten axle bolt 6 to the thorised BMW motorcycle
specified tightening torque dealer.
(insert a screwdriver through
hole A in quick-release axle 8
and prevent it from turning) X
Tightening torque:
• Tighten axle clamp screws 7 Axle screw 6.................. 30 Nm
on left and right to their spec- Axle clamp
ified torque screws 7 ....................... 22 Nm
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Installing the front wheel

2
26
Maintenance and care

4
5

d Warning:
Motorcycle with BMW Inte-
gral ABS: Once assembly
work on the brake calipers
Installing brake calipers has been completed, the
• Carefully slip left and right brake lever has to be operat-
brake calipers 5 over the ed after the ignition has been
brake discs switched on and self-diagno-
• Using two screws 4 per cali- sis completed, in order to en-
per, secure left and right sure full operability.
brake calipers 5 and tighten
the securing screws to the
specified torque e Attention:
Always have the tightening tor-

X
ques checked by a specialist
Tightening torque: workshop, preferably an au-
Brake caliper thorised BMW motorcycle
screws 4 ....................... 30 Nm dealer.
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Installing the front wheel

3
2
27

Maintenance and care

1

Installing front mudguard

• Carefully position front
mudguard 3 at forks and fork
bridge
• Install two securing screws 2
to secure the mudguard to

L
the fork bridge
• Install one securing screw 1 Note:
to secure the mudguard to Carefully tighten securing
each fork leg screws 1 and 2
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Removing the rear wheel

2
28 2
Maintenance and care

1
2

d Warning:
Before removing the rear
wheel, take out the contents
of the topcase and the left
and right cases. Allow the ex-
haust system to cool down.
Do not sit on the motorcycle.

Removing number-plate
carrier
• Remove two securing screws
• Place the motorcycle on its 1 from number-plate carrier 2
main stand on a firm, flat • Lift number-plate carrier 2 out
surface of the bottom mounts on left
• Select 1st gear and right (arrow)
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Removing the rear wheel

2
29

3 4 5

7 6 Maintenance and care

e Attention: • Pull the rear wheel off the cen-

Do not damage brake lines, tring spigot and set it down
brake disc, brake pads and • Remove spacing washer 5
wheel when removing. from the wheel centring
Do not damage the ABS sensor spigot
cable, the ABS sensor ring and • Carefully roll the rear wheel
the ABS sensor. out to the rear

• Remove the four wheel

studs 3 with taper rings 4 e Attention:
• Remove central screw 7 with Protect the wheel hub contact
taper ring 6 face against dust and dirt.
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Installing the rear wheel

2
30
Maintenance and care

• Check that the wheel centring

spigot and the contact faces
of wheel hub and spacing
washer 5 are free of grease

e Attention:
• Roll the rear wheel into the
wheel arch from the rear
Use only wheel studs marked • Push spacing washer 5 onto
with length code “55”. the wheel centring spigot
Do not oil or grease. • Raise the rear wheel and
Do not damage the brake disc, locate it on the swinging arm
wheel rim and ABS sensor ring • Insert rear wheel into centring
when installing. hole
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2
31

3 4 5

7 6 Maintenance and care

e Attention:
Always have the tightening tor-
• Hand-tighten central screw 7 ques checked by a specialist
with taper ring 6 workshop, preferably an au-
• Hand-tighten four wheel thorised BMW motorcycle
studs 3 with taper rings 4 and dealer.
tighten to preload torque in

•
diagonally opposite sequence
Tighten central screw 6 to its X Tightening torque:
specified torque Preload torque
• Tighten the four wheel studs 4 Wheel studs 3 ............... 50 Nm
in diagonally opposite Final tightening torque
sequence to the specified Wheel studs 3 ............. 105 Nm
torque Central screw 7 ........... 105 Nm
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Removing the rear brake

1
2
32
2
Maintenance and care

e Attention:
Removing brake caliper
• Place the motorcycle on its
Do not damage brake lines, centre stand, making sure
brake disc, brake pads and that the surface is level and
wheel when removing. firm
Do not damage the ABS sensor • Remove fitted screw 1 and
cable, the ABS sensor ring and brake-caliper screw 2 for
the ABS sensor. brake caliper 3
Do not scratch the wheel when • Force the brake pads in by
forcing back the brake pads or rocking caliper 3 back and
removing the caliper (apply forth
masking tape if necessary). • Carefully remove brake
In order to avoid damage to the caliper 3
brake caliper and possible diffi-

L
culty when assembling: do not
operate the handbrake lever or Note:
footbrake pedal with the brake Check the brake pads (b 36) and
caliper removed. have them replaced if necessary.
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Installing the rear brake

2
33

Maintenance and care

3

Installing the brake caliper

e
• Carefully slip brake caliper 3
Attention: over the brake disc
Do not damage brake lines,

e
brake disc, brake pads or the
wheel when installing. Attention:
Do not damage the ABS sensor Make sure that bracket A for
cable, the ABS sensor ring and the brake line is correctly posi-
the ABS sensor. tioned.
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Installing the rear brake

A
2
34
2
1
Maintenance and care

X Tightening torque:
Fitted screw 1 ............... 40 Nm
Brake-caliper
screw 2 ......................... 40 Nm
• Tighten fitted screw 1 with
washer and brake-caliper
screw 2 with bracket A to d
Warning:
specified tightening torque Motorcycle with BMW Inte-
gral ABS: Once assembly

e
work on the brake calipers
Attention: has been completed, the
Always have the tightening tor- brake lever has to be operat-
ques checked by a specialist ed after the ignition has been
workshop, preferably an au- switched on and self-diagno-
thorised BMW motorcycle sis completed, in order to en-
dealer. sure full operability.
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Checking brake pads

1
2
2 35

Maintenance and care

Front brake

e Attention:
Have the brake pads replaced
before the minimum permitted • Visually inspect both brake
thickness is reached. pads and the brake caliper
and make sure that they all

L Note:
For your safety, we recommend
bear the same colour mark 2
• Visually check brake pad
thickness
having work on the brake sys-
Minimum pad thickness:
tem performed by a specialist
Wear indicating mark 1 must
workshop, preferably an au-
thorised BMW motorcycle be clearly visible on the pads.
dealer. – If the wear indicating mark is
no longer clearly visible:
• Place the motorcycle on its have the brake pads replaced
centre stand, making sure by a specialist workshop,
that the surface is level and preferably an authorised
firm BMW motorcycle dealer.
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Checking brake pads

2
36
A
Maintenance and care

Rear brake

e Attention:
Have the brake pads replaced
before the minimum permitted
thickness is reached. • Remove the brake caliper
(b 32)
• Check/measure brake pad
L Note:
For your safety, we recommend
thickness A without the pad
backplate
having work on the brake sys- Minimum pad thickness:
tem performed by a specialist 1.5 mm
workshop, preferably an au- • Before the linings wear to the
thorised BMW motorcycle minimum permissible thick-
dealer. ness:
have the brake pads replaced
• Place the motorcycle on its by a specialist workshop, pref-
centre stand, making sure erably an authorised BMW
that the surface is level and motorcycle dealer.
firm • Install the brake caliper (b 33)
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Notes on changing bulbs

2
37

Maintenance and care

d Warning:
Work on the electrical system
only when the circuit has
been interrupted (ignition and
lights switched off). For
greater safety, disconnect
and insulate the negative bat-
tery lead.
When the engine is running or
the ignition is switched on, do
Your motorcycle is equipped not touch electrically live
with a digital electronic engine components, terminals or
management system and a wiring.
high-power ignition system. – Risk of fatal accident
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Notes on changing bulbs

2
38
Maintenance and care

d Warning:
The xenon light available as
e Attention:
If any of these bulbs should fail,
an optional extra operates at you may have problems in see-
high voltage; failure to comply ing and being seen.
with correct repair proce- You should therefore always
dures could result in fatal carry spare bulbs on the motor-
injury. cycle.
Have all work on the xenon Make sure that the wiring har-
light system, including bulb ness is not damaged when the
changes, carried out by a rear lamp glass is fitted.
specialist workshop, prefera-
bly an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer. L
Note:
If necessary, use the torch

e Attention:
when removing and installing
bulbs.
Your motorcycle has one bulb Do not touch new bulbs with
each for low-beam and high- your fingers.
beam headlights, flashing turn Use a clean, dry cloth to hold
indicators and parking light, the bulbs when inserting them.
and also 2 bulbs for the brake Dirt deposits, in particular oil
light and 3 rear light bulbs. The and grease, interfere with heat
outer rear lights also act as radiation from the bulb. This
brake lights and the centre rear leads to overheating and short-
light as a number plate light. ens the bulb’s operating life.
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Changing bulbs

2
39

Maintenance and care

1
Xenon bulbs have a considera-
Xenon lightOE bly longer lifespan than conven-
tional incandescent bulbs.

d Warning:
However, if a xenon bulb fails:
• Lower the high-beam head-
The xenon light available as light by turning screw 1 coun-
an optional extra operates at ter-clockwise
high voltage; failure to comply • You can ride with the high-
with correct repair proce- beam headlight temporarily
dures could result in fatal lowered
injury. • Have the bulb replaced as
Have all work on the xenon soon as possible by a special-
light system, including bulb ist workshop, preferably an
changes, carried out by a authorised BMW Motorrad
specialist workshop, prefera- dealer.
bly an authorised • Have the high-beam headlight
BMW Motorrad dealer. set by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
OE Optional extra Motorrad dealer.
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Changing bulbs

2
40

1
Maintenance and care

L Note:
Do not touch the glass of new
bulbs with your fingers. Use a
clean, dry cloth to hold the
bulbs when inserting them.
Low-beam headlight
• Place the motorcycle on its

e Attention:
main stand on a firm, flat sur-
face
Switch off the ignition before • Push clip 1 down (arrow)
changing a bulb. • Remove cover 2
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B
3
2
41

Maintenance and care

4

• Insert cover 2 with wording

• Pull off plug housing 3 TOP facing upward
• Release spring clip 4 from • Pull clip 1 up until it engages
retainers A at top and bottom

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and swing the clip back
• Take out the H7 bulb Note:
• Insert a new H7 bulb Make sure that cover 2 is cor-
– Tab B must point upward rectly seated and that it forms a
• Engage spring clips 4 at top good seal.
and bottom in retainers A
• Seat plug housing 3 on bulb – Low-beam headlight:
connections H7 12 V 55 W
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1
2
42
2
Maintenance and care

High-beam headlight

e Attention: • Place the motorcycle on its

Switch off the ignition before main stand on a firm, flat sur-
changing a bulb. face
• Turn the bulb holder counter-

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clockwise and remove it
Note: • Disconnect bulb 1 from plug 2
Do not touch the glass of new • Installation is the reverse of
bulbs with your fingers. Use a the removal procedure
clean, dry cloth to hold the – High-beam headlight:
bulbs when inserting them. H9 12 V 65 W
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2
43

3 1

Maintenance and care

4
2

Illumination OE

e Attention:
Switch off the ignition before
• Pull protective cap 3 off bulb
housing
• Push bulb 4 into its socket,
changing a bulb. turn it counter-clockwise and
remove

L Note:
• Installation is the reverse of
the removal procedure
Do not touch the glass of new

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bulbs with your fingers. Use a
clean, dry cloth to hold the Note:
bulbs when inserting them. Check that the protective cap is
correctly seated
• Remove two screws 1 The procedure is the same for
• Pull bulb holder 2 down out of removing and installing the right
guard and left bulbs.

OE Optional extra – Illumination bulb: 12 V 6 W

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2
44
1
Maintenance and care

L Note:
Do not touch the glass of new
bulbs with your fingers. Use a
clean, dry cloth to hold the
bulbs when inserting them.

Front turn signal • Place the motorcycle on its

main stand on a firm, flat sur-

e Attention:
face
• Remove securing screw 1
Switch off the ignition before • Carefully remove flashing turn
changing a bulb. indicator cover 2
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2
45

Maintenance and care

4 3 2 1

• Turn bulb holder 4 counter-

clockwise to release
• Turn bulb 3 clockwise to
remove
• Engage new bulb 3 in bulb
holder 4 by turning the bulb • Carefully insert turn indicator
counter-clockwise cover 2 (arrow)
• Engage bulb holder 4 in turn- • Tighten retaining screw 1
indicator cover 2 by turning without using force
the bulb holder clockwise – Turn-indicator bulb: 12 V 21 W
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2 1 1
46

2
Maintenance and care

Removing and installing

rear light

e Attention:
Switch off the ignition before • Place the motorcycle on its
changing a bulb. main stand on a firm, flat sur-
face

L
• Open the left and right cases
Note: • Take out screw 1 at left and
Do not touch the glass of new right
bulbs with your fingers. Use a • Pull rear light glass 2 out to
clean, dry cloth to hold the the rear and set it down care-
bulbs when inserting them. fully
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2
47

Maintenance and care

• Installation is the reverse of

the removal procedure
L Note:

e Attention:
Insert left and right screws 1
parallel to the edge of the fairing
Do not damage the wiring har- and tighten without exerting un-
ness. due force.
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Changing bulbs

1 2 3 2 1
4

2
48
5
Maintenance and care

The procedure for changing the

bulbs for flashing turn
Rear light/brake light indicator 1, brake light 2 rear
Number-plate light light 2 and 3, and number-plate
Rear flashing turn light 3 is analogous
indicator • Remove the rear light (b 46)
• Turn bulb holder 4 clockwise

e Attention:
and remove
• Turn bulb 5 counter-clock-
Switch off the ignition before wise to release
changing a bulb. • Take out the bulb
• Installation is the reverse of

L
the removal procedure
Note: – Rear light/brake light/ number-
Do not touch the glass of new plate light:
bulbs with your fingers. Use a 12 V 21/5 W
clean, dry cloth to hold the – Rear turn indicator bulbs:
bulbs when inserting them. 12 V 21 W
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2
1 49

Maintenance and care

2

Cockpit lighting

e Attention:
Switch off the ignition before • Pry out the bulb housing from
changing a bulb. groove 1
• Press bulb 2 into its socket,

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turn it counter-clockwise and
Note: remove
Do not touch the glass of new • Installation is the reverse of
bulbs with your fingers. Use a the removal procedure
clean, dry cloth to hold the – Bulb for cockpit lighting:
bulbs when inserting them. 12 V 5 W
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2
50
2
Maintenance and care

Topcase lighting

e Attention:

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Switch off the ignition before
changing a bulb. Note:
Take care when prying out the

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bulb housing in order to avoid
Note: scratching the lid of the top-
Do not touch the glass of new case.
bulbs with your fingers. Use a
clean, dry cloth to hold the • Press bulb 2 into its socket,
bulbs when inserting them. turn it counter-clockwise and
remove
• Open the topcase (b Rider's • Installation is the reverse of
Manual, Chapter 2) the removal procedure
• Carefully pry out bulb – Bulb for cockpit lighting:
housing 1 12 V 5 W
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2 2
51

Maintenance and care

Parking light

e Attention:
Switch off the ignition before • Place the motorcycle on its
changing a bulb. main stand on a firm, flat sur-
face

L Note:
• Turn bulb holder 1 counter-
clockwise and pull it out of the
Do not touch the glass of new headlight housing
bulbs with your fingers. Use a • Pull bulb 2 out of the bulb
clean, dry cloth to hold the holder
bulbs when inserting them. • Insert the new bulb into the
The procedure for removing holder
and installing the right parking- • Installation is the reverse of
light bulb is analogous to that the removal procedure
for the left bulb. – Parking-light bulbs: 12 V 5 W
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Fuses

2
1

2
52
Maintenance and care

Fuse box 2
1 Cruise control
Equipment connected to systemOE ........................10 A
fuses 2 Not used
3 Diagnosis plug, injection
Fuse box 1
valves, fuel pump,
1 Relay for windscreen
oxygen sensor................10 A
adjustment, power
4 Horn, brake light,
sockets 1 and 2 ............ 15 A
anti-theft alarm systemOE
2 Engine electronics........ 10 A
with central lockingOE .....15 A
3 Fan ............................... 7.5 A
5 Seat heating..................7.5 A
4 Map-reading light, radio,
6 Terminal 15, instrument
interior light and socket
panel, control unit for
in topcase .................... 7.5 A
EHCS ...............................4 A
5 Low-beam headlight,
7 Terminal 30, instrument
tail light......................... 7.5 A
panel, control unit for
6 High-beam headlight,
EHCS ...............................4 A
multifunction switch left .. 7.5 A
8 Plug for optional-
7 Parking light,
accessory navigation........4 A
tail light with ABS ............ 4 A
8 Heated handlebar grips ... 4 A OE Optional extra
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Fuses

2
53

Replacing fuses • Squeeze clips 3 together and Maintenance and care

• Place the motorcycle on its remove the cover of the fuse
main stand on a firm, flat sur- box
face • Use the puller to remove the
• Open the front seat, blown fuse from its socket
(b Rider's Manual, Chapter 1) • Insert a new fuse of the cor-
rect rating

e Attention:
• Close the fuse box lid
• Close and lock the front seat,
Before changing a fuse, switch (b Rider's Manual, Chapter 1)
the ignition off.

L
Never attempt to repair a blown
fuse – risk of fire Note:
For this reason, always carry a It is advisable to have the elec-
number of spare fuses in the trical system checked by a spe-
toolkit. cialist workshop, preferably an
Use only fuses of the specified authorised BMW motorcycle
rating and type. dealer, if fuses blow frequently.
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Jump starting

2
54

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Maintenance and care

Note:
Do not use proprietary start-
assist sprays or other products
Jump starting to start the engine. If the motor-
cycle’s battery charge level is

e Attention:
Do not attempt to jump-start
low, you can start the engine of
your motorcycle with the aid of
another vehicle’s 12 V battery
the motorcycle using the on- and two jump leads. By the
board socket same token, you can jump start
Risk of fire another motorcycle. Use only
The wires leading to the power jump leads fitted with fully insu-
socket do not have a load-ca- lated crocodile clips at both
pacity rating adequate for jump- ends.
starting the engine.
• When jump-starting the

e
engine, do not disconnect the
Attention: battery from the on-board
If you switch on the ignition and electrical system
the telltale lights fail to light up,

d
the battery is completely flat. In
this case, do not attempt to Warning:
jump-start the motorcycle: re- Do not touch live compo-
charge the battery instead. nents of the ignition system
Risk of damaging the control while the engine is running
units. – Risk of fatal accident
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Jump starting

• Begin by connecting one end 2

of the red jump lead to the 55
positive terminal of the dis-
charged battery and the other

Maintenance and care

end to the positive terminal of
the donor battery
• Then connect one end of the
black jump lead to the nega-
tive terminal of the donor bat-
tery, and the other end to the
negative terminal of the dis-
charged battery
• Start the engine of the donor
vehicle and allow it to run for
the duration of the jump-start
procedure
• Start the engine of the vehicle
with the discharged battery in
the usual way; if the engine
refuses to start wait a few e Attention:
minutes before repeating the Make sure that the battery of
attempt the other vehicle has a voltage
• Allow both engines to idle for rating of 12 V
a few minutes before discon-
necting the jump leads
• Disconnect the jump lead e Attention:
from the negative terminals Make sure that there is no con-
first, then disconnect the sec- tact between the body parts of
ond jump lead from the posi- the two vehicles. Risk of short-
tive terminals. circuit
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Battery maintenance instructions

2
56
Maintenance and care

Your motorcycle is supplied

with a maintenance-free bat-
tery.

e Attention:
Compliance with the points
below is important in order to
maximise battery life:
– Keep the surface of the bat-
tery clean and dry
– Do not attempt to open the
battery
– Do not attempt to top up the

e
battery with water
– Use only electronically con- Attention:
trolled battery chargers with a Correct upkeep, recharging
limit voltage of 14.4 V to and storage will prolong the life
charge the battery. of the battery and are essential
– Do not turn the battery upside if warranty claims are to be con-
down. sidered.
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Battery maintenance instructions

2
57

Maintenance and care

– Batteries that are not in use
must be stored in a cool
place. Do not store a dis-
charged battery
Motorcycle out of use for a – If the battery is in storage for
lengthy period an extended period of time,
• The battery has to be charged recharge it at regular intervals
prior to lay-up periods of of approx. 4 months. If the
more than one month. battery is not disconnected
from the motorcycle's sys-

e Attention:
tems, recharge it every
2 months at the latest
If the battery is not disconnect- – Always fully recharge the bat-
ed, the on-board electronics tery before restoring it to use
(clock, etc.) will discharge the
battery. This can cause the bat- In case of doubt ask a special-
tery to run flat. If this happens, ist, preferably an authorised
warranty claims will not be ac- BMW motorcycle dealer, to pre-
cepted. pare the vehicle for laying up
Disconnect the earth cable and to undertake the necessary
from the battery prior to a lay- battery maintenance and stor-
up. age
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Battery

2
1
2
58
Maintenance and care

3 4

• Place the motorcycle on its

main stand on a firm, flat sur-
face
• Open the front seat, (b Rider's
Removing the battery Manual, Chapter 1)
• Disconnect negative battery

d Warning:
lead 1 and swing it away from
the negative post of the bat-
Do not damage fuel tank, wir- tery or insulate it
ing and hoses. • Open and remove the protec-
Before disconnecting the bat- tive cap 2 for the battery pos-
tery, switch off the ignition. itive terminal
To avoid short-circuits: • Disconnect battery positive
• Disconnect the negative bat- lead 3 and connection 4 for
tery lead (—) 1 first, the control unit of the reverser
• then the positive battery and swing them up out of the
lead (+) 3. cable guide
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Battery

2 6

1 2
59

Maintenance and care

5

Installing the battery

• Remove two screws 5 from

battery retainer 6 d Warning:
• Lift out battery retainer 6 Make sure that the brake hos-
• Lift out the battery es are correctly positioned.
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Battery

2 1

2
60

3 4
Maintenance and care

• Installation is the reverse of

the removal procedure
• Close the front seat,
(b Rider's Manual, Chapter 1)

L Note:

d Warning:
Disconnecting the battery de-
letes all entries (e.g. faults, set-
Before connecting the bat- tings) stored in the memory of
tery, switch off the ignition. the electronic engine manage-
To avoid short-circuits: ment system's control unit.
• Begin by connecting the Loss of settings can temporarily
battery positive cable (+) 3 impair the operating character-
and connection 4 for the istics when the engine is re-
control unit of the reverser started.
• Place the protective cap for
positive battery terminal 2 • Switch on the ignition
on the battery and close the • Fully open the throttle once or
cap twice
– Never install the battery – The electronic engine man-
without the protective cap agement system registers the
• Connect negative lead (—) 1 throttle-valve positions
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Aerial

2
61

Maintenance and care

Removing and installing

the aerial
• Using the special wrench turn
the aerial in direction A and

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remove
Note:
• Installation is the reverse of Using the special wrench, care-
the removal procedure. fully tighten the aerial.
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Cleaning/care

2
62
Maintenance and care

e
Attention:
Do not use aggressive or pene-
trating cleaning agents or sol-

L
vents, as they would cause
Note: damage to rubber and plastic
Regular cleaning, using the cor- parts.
rect methods, is an important Do not use a steam jet or high-
factor in maintaining the value pressure cleaning equipment.
of your motorcycle. High water pressure can dam-
It also ensures that safety-rele- age seals, the hydraulic brake
vant parts remain in full working system or the complete electri-
order. cal system.
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2
63

Maintenance and care

Washing the motorcycle • Clean the seat with water or a
• Place the motorcycle on its soapy water solution. Do not
main stand on a firm, flat sur- use solvents, cleaning prod-
face ucts or preserving agents.
• Apply a mild cleaning agent to • Remove tar splashes only
the wheels, engine block, with an approved cleaning
gearbox and swinging arm, in agent – rinse the affected area
accordance with the manu- thoroughly
facturer's instructions • Clean flies and other insects
• Thoroughly dry all wet sur- off the fork stanchions
faces • Treat painted and chrome-
• Clean/treat fairing elements plated surfaces regularly with
only with cleaning and care the approved care products
products from the BMW
Cleaning and Care Set
• Do not use solvents or clean- d Warning:
After cleaning and before
ing products on the instru-
ment cluster, switches or starting a journey, always test
windscreen the brakes.
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Cleaning/care

2
64
Maintenance and care

Removing road salt

• When the journey is over, Cleaning windscreen and
wash the motorcycle immedi- fins
ately with cold water • Remove dirt and dead insects
with a soft sponge and plenty
of water
L Note:
Do not use warm water – this ag-
gravates the effect of the salt. L
Note:
Soften stubborn dirt or insects
• Thoroughly dry the motorcy- by soaking with a wet kitchen
cle tissue.
• Apply a wax-based corrosion-
proofing product to chrome-
plated parts e
Attention:
Do not use detergent products.
• Coat/polish fairing elements
with a recommended wax Fuel or chemical solvents at-
after cleaning and drying tack the windscreen material.
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Cleaning/care

2
65

Maintenance and care

L Note:
The colour is indicated on the
label on the rear frame.
Touching up minor Have more extensive paint
damage damage repaired by your au-
• Minor damage caused by thorised BMW motorcycle
stones striking the painted dealer.
surface can be touched in
with a BMW paint pencil of the Care of exhaust silencer
correct colour • Changes in the appearance of
the silencers during operation

e Attention:
Comply with the manufacturer's
or as a result of environmental
influences can be treated with
a polish available from your
working instructions and safety authorised BMW motorcycle
precautions. dealer.
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Laying up

2
66
Maintenance and care

• Do not damage the fairing and

exhaust pipe when support-
Laying up ing the motorcycle.
• Clean the motorcycle Place the motorcycle with
(b 62-65) engine guard on a suitable
• Remove the battery support.
(b 56-59), note the mainte-

L
nance instructions (b 57)
• Spray the brake and clutch Note:
lever pivots and the main and Before laying the motorcycle up
side stand pivots with a suita- out of use, have the engine oil
ble lubricant and the oil filter element
• Coat bright metal/chrome- changed by your authorised
plated parts with an acid-free BMW motorcycle dealer.
grease (e.g. Vaseline) Work needed in conjunction
• Place the motorcycle on its with laying up or restoring to use
main stand in a dry room can often be combined with the
• Support the engine in such a Service or Inspection work per-
way that both wheels are formed when due by the author-
clear of the ground ised BMW motorcycle dealer.
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Restoring to use

2
67

Maintenance and care

Restoring to use
• If necessary, remove protec-
tive wax coating
• Clean the motorcycle (b 62)
• Install a charged battery • Check brakes (b Rider's
(b 59) Manual, Chapter 2)
• Check/correct tyre pressures • Run all safety checks
(b Rider's Manual, Chapter 2) (b Rider's Manual, Chapter 2)
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Engine

Type Water-cooled inline four-cylinder

engine, longitudinally installed, with
4 valves per cylinder, bucket-type
tappets, two chain-driven overhead
3 camshafts and wet sump lubrica-
68 tion.
Displacement 1,171 cm3
Technical Data

Max. nominal power output acc. to 95/1/EC

85 kW 72 kW
- at engine speed 8,000 rpm 8,000 rpm
Max. torque 119 Nm 118 Nm
- at engine speed 5,250 rpm 5,250 rpm
Permissible engine
speeds
Maximum 8,500 rpm
Idle speed 950 rpm
Bore/stroke 70.5/75 mm
Compression ratio 11.5 : 1
Fuel consumption to ISO 7118
at a constant speed of
90 km/h (55 mph) 4.3 l/100 km
at a constant speed of
120 km/h (75 mph) 5.7 l/100 km
Maximum oil
consumption 1 l/1,000 km
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Transmission

Clutch Single-plate dry clutch with over-

centre action diaphragm spring and
starter ring gear, mounted on
crankshaft.
Hydraulic actuation 3
Clutch plate dia. 180 mm 69
Gearbox Claw-shift with integral torsional

Technical Data
vibration damper,
5 forward gears and reverser.
Total spread of gear ratios 1st gear = 3.85
2nd gear = 3.098
3rd gear = 2.393
4th gear = 1.827
5th gear = 1.523
Reverse = 115.7
Secondary drive from By shaft protected within hollow
gearbox to rear wheel swinging arm of Paralever rear sus-
pension, with integral torsional
vibration damper and two universal
joints.
Rear wheel drive Crown wheel and pinion with Pal-
loid teeth, running in anti-friction
bearings; rear wheel directly flange-
mounted to rear of crown wheel.
Final drive ratio 1 : 2.62
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Frame and suspension

Frame Chill-cast load-bearing aluminium

frame, welded from 4 sections;
engine mounted on frame by silent-
bloc bushings to prevent the trans-
3 mission of vibration.
70 Location of type plate On rear frame on right
(b Rider’s Manual, Chapter 1)
Technical Data

Location of vehicle identifi- On rear frame, bottom right

cation number (VIN) (b Rider’s Manual, Chapter 1)
Front brake Hydraulically operated twin disc
brake with 4-piston fixed calipers,
angular wear compensation and
floating stainless-steel brake discs.
Sintered metal brake pads
Rear brake Hydraulic disc brake with four-pis-
ton fixed caliper, angular pad wear
compensation and floating stain-
less-steel brake disc.
Organic brake pads
Brake system BMW Integral ABS, fully integral
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Frame and suspension

Wheel location
Front Telelever, leading link with central
spring strut, pivoted centrally on
main frame;
anti-dive fork bridge 3
Rear Cast aluminium single swinging 71
arm with reaction link to compen-

Technical Data
sate for shaft drive effects (Para-
lever); swinging arm with off-
centre spring strut
Front suspension Gas-filled spring strut, no provi-
sion for adjustment
Spring travel (bump) 47 mm
Spring travel (rebound) 55 mm
Total travel 102 mm
Fixed tube diameter 35 mm
Rear suspension Gas-filled spring strut, hydraulic
spring preload steplessly adjusta-
ble by knob;
progressive damping
Spring travel (bump) 100 mm
Spring travel (rebound) 30 mm
Total travel 130 mm
Swinging arm length 552 mm
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Frame and suspension

Steering lock angle 2 x 32°

Front wheel castor
- in normal-load position 117 mm
3 Recommended minimum tyre tread depth
72 Front wheel 2 mm
Rear wheel 3 mm
Technical Data

d Warning:
Comply with local legal require-
ments concerning minimum
tread depth.
Tyre pressures (tyres cold)
One-up Front 2.50 bar
Rear 2.90 bar
Two-up Front 2.50 bar
Rear 2.90 bar
Two-up
+ luggage Front 2.50 bar
Rear 3.20 bar
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Frame and suspension

Wheels and tyres BMW cast-aluminium wheels with

5 double-spoke design,
low aspect-ratio tyres

3
L Note: 73
You can obtain detailed information
on approved tyre sizes and makes

Technical Data
from your authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer or by visiting
www.bmw-motorrad.com on the
Internet
Front wheel rim Angled rim shoulder and double
tyre retaining hump
Size and designation 3.50 x 17 MT H2
Tyre size 120/70 – 17
TUBELESS
Rear-wheel rim Angled rim shoulder and double
tyre retaining hump
Size and designation 5.00 x 17 MT H2
Tyre size 160/70 – 17
TUBELESS
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Fuels and lubricants

Engine oil
Proprietary HD oil, API classification SF, SG or SH; suffix letters
CD or CE are permitted; alternatively, proprietary HD oil of CCMC

3 classification G4 or G5; suffix PD2 is permitted.

SAE 20
74 SAE 30
SAE 40
SAE –20 –10 0 10 20 30
°C
Technical Data

–20 0 20 40 60 80
°F
SAE 20 W-50
SAE 15 W-50
SAE 15 W-40
SAE 10 W-40
SAE 10 W-30
SAE 10 W-X “Special Oils” (X≥40)
SAE 5 W-X “Special Oils” (X≥40)

The viscosity class depends on outside temperatures.

Temperatures above or below the limits quoted for the individ-
ual SAE classifications are permitted for brief periods only.
“Special Oils” are approved individually by BMW AG and availa-
ble from your authorised BMW motorcycle dealer.
All engine oils supplied by BMW are subject to regular BMW
quality assurance checks.
BMW does not approve the use of any upper-cylinder lubricants
or similar oil additives.
Capacities, engine
For filter change 3.75 l
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Fuels and lubricants

Gearbox oil Brand-name hypoid gear oil,

API class GL 5
Capacity
Gearbox 0.6 l
Add gearbox oil up to lower edge of
3
filler neck 75

Rear wheel drive 0.25 l

Technical Data
Viscosity class Castrol EPX 90 or SAE 90 API
Type of fuel Super (premium) unleaded fuel to
DIN 51 607 standard, minimum
octane number 95 (RON) or 85 (MON)
Fuel tank capacity 24 l

BMW recommends Castrol

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Fuels and lubricants

Bearing lubrication and Brand-name anti-friction bearing

lubricating points grease,
usable temperature range
–25 °C …+120 °C),
3 drip point 190 °C,
76 high corrosion protection, good
resistance to water and oxidation;
e.g. Shell Retinax EP2
Technical Data

Brake fluid DOT 4

We recommend BMW brake fluids

e Attention:
Use only new brake fluid to DOT 4
specification.
Battery 12 V 19 Ah gel battery, mainte-
nance-free
Spark plugs
Approved makes/types Bosch XR7 LDC
Electrode gap no adjustment necessary
Wear limit none – replace the spark plugs at
the specified intervals.
Fuses “Minifuse”
flat-socket fuses
Load ratings 4 A, 7.5 A, 10 A and 15 A
Headlight H7 low-beam headlight
H9 high-beam headlight
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Electrical system

Bulbs
Low-beam headlight H7 halogen bulb 12 V 55 W
High-beam headlight H9 halogen bulb 12 V 65 W
Parking light DIN 72 601 12 V 5 W 3
Standard designation W 10/5
77
Brake light/rear light/ DIN 72 601 12 V 21/5 W
number-plate light Standard designation P 25-2

Technical Data
Flashing turn indicators DIN 72 601 12 V 21 W
Standard designation P 25-1
Other warning lights, tell-
tale lights and instrument
lighting, ABS warning light LED lights
Generator
Nominal output 840 W
Starter motor
Nominal output 700 W
Power socket 12 V
for rider and passenger Provision for connecting additional
equipment – max. load 5 A, 60 W.
15 A fuse
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Dimensions and weights

Overall length 2,480 mm

Width
- across mirrors 1,080 mm
3 - across handlebars
78 (without handlebar weights) 826 mm
- across front footrests 708 mm
Technical Data

- across rear footrests 809 mm

Overall height ECE model
(windscreen lowered) 1,445 mm
Seat height,
at unladen weight 770/790 mm
(without rider) 2-position adjustment
Wheelbase
- at unladen weight 1,640 mm
Ground clearance
- at unladen weight 110 mm
- in normal-load position 90 mm
Unladen weight
(ready to ride, tank full) 387 kg
Gross weight limit 600 kg
Permissible wheel loads
Front 204 kg
Rear 402 kg
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Performance data

Top speed
acc. to type approval test more than 200 km/h (85 kW)
two-up 188 km/h (85 kW)
- for reverser 1.2 km/h 3
Power-weight ratio 79

ready for road + rider

Technical Data
(85 kg/187 lbs) 5.6 kg/kW
at gross weight limit 7.1 kg/kW
Ride-past noise level
to 97/24-9/EC 79 dB (A)
Coefficient of drag
cd x A,
rider upright,
windscreen lowered 0.513
cd x A,
rider upright,
windscreen raised 0.574
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A-D

A Bulbs
Accessories, genuine BMW Changing
parts, 17 Brake light, 48
Aerial Front turn indicators, 44

i Removing/installing, 61
Annual Inspection, notes, 3
High-beam headlight, 42
Low-beam headlight, 40
80 Parking light, 51
B
Rear light, 46
Battery
Xenon light, 39
Index

Charging, 56
Notes, 37
Installation, 59
Technical data, 77
Maintenance instructions, 57
Removal, 58 C
Safety instructions, 56 Capacity
Technical data, 76 Engine, 74
Warranty, 56 Gearbox, 75
BMW Integral ABS, 70 Castor, 72
Bore/stroke, 68 Cleaning plastic parts, 62
Brake calliper, installing Cleaning/care
Front wheel, 26 Cleaning windscreen and
Rear wheel, 33 fins, 64
Brake calliper, removing General notes, 62, 64
Front wheel, 21 Paintwork damage, 65
Rear wheel, 32 Road salt, 64
Brake pads, checking Silencer, 65
Front brake, 35 Washing, 63
Rear brake, 36 Clutch, 69
Brakes Colour code, 65
Brake fluid, 76 Compression ratio, 68
Minimum brake-pad Confirmation of maintenance
thickness, 35 work, 4
Technical data, 70
Wear indicating mark, 35 D
Dimensions, 78
Displacement, 68
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E-M

E Fuses
Electrical system, 77 Assignment, 52
Engine Ratings, 76
Troubleshooting chart, 18 Replacing, 53
Type, 68
Engine oil G i
Gearbox 81
Capacity, 74
Capacity, 75
Consumption, 68
Oil grades, 75
Technical data, 74

Index
Spread of gear ratios, 69
Viscosity, 74
Technical data, 69
Exhaust system, care
General instructions, 14
products, 65
Generator, 77
F Genuine BMW parts and
Frame, 70 accessories, 17
Frame number, 70 Ground clearance, 78
Front brake
Installation, 26 I
Idle speed, 68
Removal, 21
Inspection
Front mudguard
Notes, 3
Installation, 27
Removal, 20 J
Front wheel Jump starting, 54, 55
Installation, 24
Removal, 20 L
Laying up the motorcycle, 66
Technical data, 73
Front-wheel stand, 22, 25 M
Fuel Maximum, 68
Consumption, 68 Motorcycle
Type, 75 Laying up out of use, 66
Fuels and lubricants, 74 Restoring to use, 67
Motorcycle data, from page, 68
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N-T

N S
Nominal output, 68 Safety information, 2
Safety instructions, 14, 37
O Explanation, 86
Odometer change,
i confirmation, 13
Seat height, 78
Service, notes, 3
82 Oil capacity Spark plugs, 76
Engine, 74
Speed limitations, 68
Gearbox, 75
Starter motor, 77
Index

P Steam-jet/high-pressure cleaning
Paralever, 71 equipment, 62
Performance data, 79 Steering lock angle, 72
Permitted gross weight, 78 Suspension travel, 71
Power socket, 52, 77
Power-weight ratio, 79
T
Technical data, from page, 68
Products, approved, 2
Dimensions and weights, 78
R Electrical system, 77
Rear wheel Engine, 68
Installation, 30 Frame and suspension, 70
Removal, 28 Fuels and lubricants, 74
Technical data, 73 Performance, 79
Rear-wheel brake Transmission, 69
Installation, 33 Technical modifications, 15
Removal, 32 Telelever, 71
Rear-wheel drive Tightening torques
Technical data, 69 Brake calliper, front wheel, 26
Restoring motorcycle to use, 67 Brake calliper, rear wheel, 34
Reverser, 18, 79 Front wheel, 25
Ride-past noise level, 79 Rear wheel, 31
Rims, 73 Top speed, 79
Road salt, effect, 64 Torch, 38
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T-Z

Torque, engine, 68
Touching up paint damage, 65
Tread depth, 72
Troubleshooting chart, 18
Troubleshooting engine, 18
Type plate, 70
i
Tyres, 73 83
Approved tyre sizes, 73
Inflation pressure, 72

Index
Technical data, 73
Tread depth, 72

U
Unladen weight, 78

W
Weights, 78
Wheel loads, 78
Wheel location, 71
Wheel suspension, technical
data, 71
Wheelbase, 78
Wheels, Technical data, 73
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Motorcycle data/Dealer data

Motorcycle data

Model
i
84
Frame No.

Colour No.

First registered on

Registration No.

Dealer data

Person to contact for Service work

Ms./Mr.

Tel. No.

Dealer’s address with telephone No. (company stamp)

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Details described or illustrated

in this booklet may differ from The right to modify designs,
the motorcycle's actual specifi- equipment and accessories is
cation as purchased, the reserved.
accessories fitted or the Printing and other errors and
national-market specification. omissions excepted.
Please note that no claims will © 2007 BMW Motorrad
be entertained on the basis of Not to be reproduced either
such discrepancies. wholly or in part without written
Dimensions, weights, fuel con- permission from
sumption and performance BMW Motorrad,
data are quoted to the custom- After Sales.
ary tolerances. Printed in Germany
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