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d Warning:
This symbol stands for 
precau-tions and measures 
which are essential in order to 
protect the rider or other 
persons from possibly severe 
or fatal injury.
e Attention:
Instructions and precautions 
specifically intended to prevent 
damage to the motorcycle.
 Disregarding 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. 
Important notes
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General information and 
controls
General view, left side ........... 4
General view, right side ......... 5
Cockpit ................................. 6
Telltale and warning lights ..... 7
Ignition switch and steering 
lock .................................... 8-9
Left handlebar fitting ........... 10
Right handlebar fitting ......... 11
Hazard warning flashers ...... 12
Seat/helmet holder .............. 13
Seats ............................. 14-15
System case .................. 16-18Safety check
Checklist ............................. 19
Engine oil ....................... 20-21
Fuel ................................ 22-23
Handlebar levers ............ 24-25
Brake system -
general........................... 26-27
Brake system - without
BMW Integral ABS ......... 28-30
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS ......... 31-34
Clutch ................................. 35
Lights ............................. 36-39
Shock-absorber 
adjustment .......................... 40
Suspension
spring preload ..................... 41
Wheels ........................... 42-43
Accessories and loads ... 44-45
Contents
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Your first journey ........... 46-47
Important notes ............. 48-49
Side stand ..................... 50-51
Centre stand ................. 52-53
Running in ..................... 54-55
Before you start ............. 56-57
Starting ......................... 58-59
Telltale and warning 
lights ............................. 60-61
Riding, gear shifts.......... 62-63
Brake system 
- general ........................ 64-65
Brake system - with 
BMW Integral ABS......... 66-72
BMW Integral ABS 
- Fault table ......................... 73Arrive safely
Reliability ........................74-75
Service worldwide ............... 76
Environmental protection .... 77
BMW rider's equipment ....... 78
BMW motorcycle 
equipment ........................... 79
Training means extra 
safety .................................. 80
Concluding thoughts ........... 81
Contents
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6
1Telltale and warning lights 
(
b 7)
2 Speedometer
3 Odometer
4 Trip meter
5 Trip meter reset knob
6 Rev. counter (
b 62) 7
Warning light, fuel level/with 
approx. 5 litres (1. 1 Imp. gal) 
in reserve  yellow 
m 
(
b 23, 60)
8 Warning light, engine oil 
pressure  red 
p (b 60)
9 Ignition switch and steering 
lock (
b 8)
( ) Figures in brackets bpage number 
for description
321
7
45
8
6
9
Cockpit
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1Telltale light, left turn indica-
tor repeater  green 
s 
2 Warning light, battery 
charge current  red 
r 
(
b 61)
3 Telltale light, high (main) 
beam  blue 
q
4Telltale light, neutral  green 
k (b 57)
5 Telltale light, right turn indi-
cator repeater  green 
t 
( ) Figures in brackets bpage number 
for description
6 Clock
Adjust by pressing with a 
ballpoint pen or similar 
object at 
point A(minutes) or 
point B (hours)
7 Warning light, general  red 
e (b 61)
8 Telltale light, Warning light 
ABS
l OE (b 61)
OEOptional extra
* depending on national-market speci- fication
12435
8*7B6A
Telltale and warning lights
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8
Vehicle keysYou will receive two master 
keys and one spare key.
The key number is on the 
accompanying plastic tag.
OAOptional accessories
OEOptional extra
L Note:
The ignition switch and steering 
lock, fuel filler cap and the hel-
met/seat lock are all operated 
with the same key. System 
cases
OA with locks for the same 
key can be ordered on request.
d Warning:
If the motorcycle is fitted with 
BMW Integral ABS
OE, only RE-
SIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION-
ALITY is available when the 
ignition is switched off (b 69)
Ignition switch and steering lock
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Ignition switch and steering lock
Key positions
d Warning:
Never turn the key to OFF or 
I while riding the 
motorcycle!
ON Operating position,
ignition, ligh ts and all 
electrical circuits 
switched on
R * Ignition and lights off, 
steering lock disengaged 
(handlebars can be turned 
freely to left or right)
* The key can be removed in these 
positions
• Turn the handlebars to full left lock.
e Attention:
Engage the steer ing lock with 
the handlebars in this position 
only.
OFF* Ignition and lights off,
steering locked
I**Parking light on,
steering locked
L Note:
Switch the parking light on 
only for limited periods. Note 
state of battery charge.
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5
4
2
3
1
d Warning:
To prevent air from entering 
the clutch system: 
• Do not turn the fitting on the  handlebar.
• Do not turn the handlebars 
in the clamping blocks.
1 Cold start choke lever 
(increased engine speed) 
(
b 59)
2 Hazard warning flashers 
switch (
b 12) 3
Horn button
4 Left turn indicator switch
•Press
– Turn indicators flash
To switch off:
• Press turn indicator cancel 
switch 9
5 Headlight
FHigh (main) beam
GLow (dipped) beam
FHeadlight flasher
Left handlebar fitting
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