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General information and 
controls
Model overview ..................... 4
Optional extras/accessories .. 5
General view, left side ........... 6 
General view, right side ......... 7 
Safety elements .................... 8 
Cockpit ................................. 9 
Instrument cluster ............... 10 
Telltale and warning lights ... 11 
Odometer ............................ 12 
Clock .................................. 13 
Ignition switch and 
steering lock ................ 14 - 15
Switch array ........................ 16 
Hazard warning flashers ...... 17 
Left handlebar fitting ........... 18 
Right handlebar fitting ......... 19 
Wiper and washer system ... 20 
Front fairing panel ............... 21
Seat .................................... 22 
Backrest.............................. 23 
Stowage compartment ........ 25 
Rear seat ............................ 26 
Luggage rack ...................... 27 Safety check
Checklist ............................. 28 
Coolant ............................... 29 
Engine oil ..................... 30 - 31
Fuel .............................. 32 - 33
Brakes ......................... 34 - 38
Windscreen wiper ............... 39 
Lights ........................... 40 - 43
Washer system ............ 44 - 45
Tyres and rims ............. 46 - 47
Accessories and 
loads ............................ 48 - 49
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Your first trip ................ 50 - 51
Important notes ........... 52 - 54
Easy lift mechanism ..... 55 - 61
Running in ................... 62 - 63
Seat belt ...................... 64 - 69
Before you start ................... 70 
Starting ............................... 71 
Telltale and warning
lights ........................... 72 - 73
Riding .......................... 74 - 75
Passenger ..........................  76
Brakes ................................. 77 
Anti-lock brake 
system (ABS) ............... 78 - 82Arrive safely
Reliability ......................83 - 84
BMW Service .....................  85
Environmental protection ...  86
BMW accessories ..............  87
Training means extra 
safety .................................  88
Concluding thoughts ..........  89
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Optional extras/accessories
**** ( bRider's Manual, optional accessories)
Basic
Family
’s Friend
Executive
Fun audio system with active speakers****
On-board computer❒❒❒
Cellphone holder
Stowage-compartment attachment kit
Luggage rack
Topcase❒❒❒
Large stowage compartment
Lid and lock for small stowage compartment❒❒❒
Luggage net
Rear-passenger package❒❒❒
Map-reading light
Removable hardtop
Heating package
ABS
Alarm system****
Hazard warning flashers
Running-board rubbing strips❒❒❒
Standard
Optional extras, can be ordered ex-works
❒Optional accessories for retrofitting
  
     
        
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General view, left side
1Front fairing panel (b21)
2 Filler neck windscreen 
washer (
b44)
3 Seat (
b22),
– Fuel filler cap (
b32)
–Type plate
– Vehicle identification  number
4 Map-reading light* 5
Shoulder seat belt (
b68)
6 Seat lock (
b22)
7 Seat belt buckle, left (
b68)
8 Service cover*** left
*Optional extra
*** (Service and Technical Booklet,  bChapter 2)
( ) Figure in brackets
bpage number
for description
678
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1Speedometer
2 Trip meter/odometer (
b12)
3 Telltale and warning lights 
(
b11)
4 Fuel gauge
5 Adjusting button (
b13)
– Clock - minutes
6 Clock 7
Adjusting button for:
–Trip meter/odometer 
(
b12)
– Resetting the trip meter 
(
b12)
– Clock - hours (
b13)
( ) Figure in bracketsbpage number for 
description
Instrument panel
657
3142
  
     
        
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1Flashing turn indicator 
repeater, left,  green 
s 
2 “Seat belt ” telltale light,  red 
1 (b66)
3 Telltale light, high-beam 
headlight,  blue 
q 
4 Warning light, engine oil 
pressure,  red 
p 
5Warning light, coolant 
temperature,  red 
\b (b29)
– lights up for approx. 5 sec 
after ignition is switched 
on 6
Warning light, fuel 
level/approx. 2.5 litres
(4.4 Imp. pints) remaining in 
tank, orange 
m (b32)
7 Flashing turn indicator 
repeater, right,  green 
t 
8 Warning lights, ABS check, 
red  
l (b78)
9 Warning lights, ABS check, 
red  
l (b78)
( ) Figure in bracketsbpage number for 
description
Telltale and warning lights
  
     
        
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Key positions
ONOperating position,
ignition and all electrical cir-
cuits switched on
R ° Ignition off, 
steering lock released 
(handlebar can be turned 
freely to right or left)
d Warning:
Never turn the key to the R 
position while riding. OFF°
 Ignition off, steering lock 
engaged
 Turn the key to the R  posi-
tion and press briefly
 Turn the handlebar all the 
way to the right and turn 
the key to the OFF posi-
tion
 Move the handlebar until 
the steering lock engages
I° Parking light on,
steering lock engaged
\f Note:
Switch the parking light on only 
for limited periods. Note state of 
battery charge!
° The key can be removed in these 
positions
Ignition switch and steering lock
  
     
        
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1Large, lockable stowage 
compartment* with 12 V 
power socket
2 Switch 
C, hazard warning 
flashers* (
b17)
* Optional extra
( ) Figure in brackets
bpage number for 
description
3 Switch for heating package* 
E = heatable grips
 = handgrip and seat 
heating
4 Switch 
K for  “headlight ” ON
Switch array 
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