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i3Introduction
6 Maintenance  .............  87
Toolkit ..........................  89
Engine oil  .....................  89
Coolant ........................  92
Brakes ..........................  93
Clutch ..........................  96
Wheels .........................  98
Front-wheel stand  ......  107
Rear wheel stand  .......  108
Bulbs ..........................  109
Jump starting  .............  115
Battery .......................  116
Spray guard ................  120
7 Care  .........................  121
Cleaning and care  ......  122
Laying up  ...................  124
Restoring to use  .........  125
8 Technical data  ........  127
Threaded fasteners  ....  128
Tyre pressures  ...........  130
Engine ........................  131
Power transmission  ....  132
Frame and suspension   133
Wheels and tyres  ........  135Fuel and lubricants  .....  136
Electrical system .........  138
Dimensions and 
weights .......................  140
Riding specifications  ..  141
9 Service  ..................... 143
BMW Motorrad 
service ........................  144
Confirmation of 
maintenance work  ......  147
Confirmation of 
service ........................  151
i Index  ......................... 155 
         
        
        
     
        
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i5Introduction
Custom equipmentWhen you ordered your BMW 
motorcycle, you chose various 
items of custom equipment. 
This Rider’s Manual describes 
optional extras (OE) offered by 
BMW and selected optional 
accessories (OA). This 
explains why the manual may 
also contain descriptions of 
equipment which you have not 
ordered. Country-specific 
deviations from the motorcycle 
illustrated are also possible.
If your BMW contains equip-
ment which is not described in 
this Rider’s Manual, this will be 
described in separate operat-
ing instructions.
Technical dataAll dimensions, weights and 
power ratings stated in the 
Rider’s Manual are quoted to 
the standards and comply with 
the tolerance requirements of 
the Deutsche Institut für Nor-
mung e. V. (DIN). Versions for 
individual countries may differ.CurrencyThe high safety and quality 
standards of BMW motorcy-
cles are maintained by con-
stant development work on 
designs, equipment and 
accessories. Because of this, 
your motorcycle may differ 
from the information supplied 
in the Rider's Manual. Nor can 
errors and omissions be 
entirely ruled out. We hope 
you will appreciate that noclaims can be entertained on 
the basis of the data, illustra-
tions or descriptions in this 
manual.
BMW Service Advanced technology requires 
specially adapted methods of 
maintenance and repair.
Incorrectly executed 
maintenance and repair 
work could result in subse-
quent damage and the safety 
risks associated with this. 
BMW recommends that you 
have the necessary work on 
your motorcycle performed ei-
ther by an authorised BMW 
motorcycle dealer or by a 
workshop that operates to 
BMW specifications and 
employs suitably trained 
personnel. c 
         
        
        
     
        
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351Operation
» Starting with the current setting, the settings are 
displayed in the following 
sequence:
– One-up riding
– One-up riding with luggage
– Two-up riding 
(with luggage)
Spring preload is adjusted to 
the setting shown on the dis-
play if you do not press 
button 1 within one second. 
The display flashes while 
adjustment is in progress.
WheelsChecking tyre pressures
Incorrect tyre pressures 
adversely affect the han-
dling of the motorcycle and 
can lead to accidents.
Always keep the tyres inflated 
to the correct pressures. c
Incorrect tyre pressures 
result in accelerated tyre 
wear.
Always keep the tyres inflated 
to the correct pressures. c
The correct tyre pressures are 
listed in the Technical Data 
(
b
130). At high road speeds, tyre 
valves have a tendency 
to open as a result of centrifu-
gal force. To prevent sudden deflation, 
use a metal valve cap with rub-
ber sealing ring on the rear 
wheel and tighten it securely.
c  
         
        
        
     
        
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Technical data
Threaded fasteners  ....................  128
Tyre pressures  ............................  130
Engine .........................................  131
Power transmission  ...................  132
Frame and suspension  ..............  133
Wheels and tyres  ........................  135
Fuel and lubricants  ....................  136
Electrical system  ........................  138
Dimensions and weights  ...........  140
Riding specifications  .................  141Technical data 
         
        
        
     
        
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Technical data8128
Threaded fasteners
 
ActivityType of threaded fastener Tightening 
torqueFront wheel
Mudguard Internal TORX
® T25 (1)
hand-tight
Wheel-guide cover Internal TORX® T25 (1)hand-tight
Brake caliper Internal TORX® T4530 Nm
Axle clamping screw Internal TORX® T4019 Nm
Quick-release axle Allen screw w/f 22 50 Nm
Rear wheel
Clip cover Internal TORX® T25 (1)hand-tight
End silencer to footrest Internal TORX® T4516 Nm
Clamp on
end silencer Internal TORX® T45
35 Nm
Rear wheel Internal TORX® T5060 Nm
Lamp housing
Brake and rear light Phillips screw, large (1) hand-tight
Front turn indicators Phillips screw, small (1) hand-tight
Rear turn indicators Phillips screw, small (1) hand-tight 
         
        
        
     
        
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8129
Technical data
Threaded fasteners(1)  in the toolkitActivityType of threaded fastener Tightening 
torqueBattery
Battery compartment lid Internal TORX
® T25 (1)
hand-tight
Battery-terminal clamps External hexagon w/f 10 or
slotted head screw, large (1) hand-tight
Securing bracket Internal TORX® T20hand-tight
Splash guard
Splash guard Phillips screw, large (1) hand-tight 
         
        
        
     
        
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Technical data8130
Tyre pressuresTyre pressures measured when tyres are cold.
Accessories and loads Front Rear
One-up 2.5 bar 2.9 bar
One-up with luggage 2.5 bar 2.9 bar
Two-up (with luggage) 2.5 bar 2.9 bar 
         
        
        
     
        
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Technical data
Engine   Engine 
Type 4-cylinder in-line engine, transversely mounted, tilted 55
o
Displacement 1,157 cc
Bore/stroke 79/59  mm
Compression ratio 13.0 : 1 
Power rating
Maximum rated output 
- at engine speed 120 kW
10,250 rpm
Torque
Max. torque  
- at engine speed  127
8,250 rpm
Engine speeds
Engine speed, maximum
Idle speed 11,000 rpm
1,150 +
 50 rpm
Consumption  
Fuel consumption at constant 90 km/h  4.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption at constant 120 km/h  5.5 l/100 km
Maximum oil consumption 1 l/1,000 km