i5Introduction
ESA Electronic Suspension
Adjustment.
DWA Anti-theft alarm system.
ABS Anti-lock braking system.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
Normung 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 no
claims can be entertained on
the basis of the data, illustra-
tions or descriptions in this
manual.
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Technical data
Dimensions and weightsDimensions
Maximum length 2,214 mm
Maximum width 858 mm
Maximum height (without rider) 1,220 mm
Seat height 820 mm
Wheelbase in normal-load position 1,572 mm
Ground clearance in normal-load position 120 mm
Weights
DIN unladen weight 248 kg
Permissible gross weight 450 kg
Maximum payload 202 kg
Permissible wheel loads
Front 160 kg
Rear 290 kg
Indexi152
Luggage
Safety information, 50
Strapping, 42MMotorcycle equipment, 5
Multifunction display, 14NNeutral, telltale light, 18PParking light, 38
Bulb, 15
Replacing the bulb, 108
Parking your motorcycle, 61, 65
Power socket,9,74,136
Pre-ride check, 53RRear light, replacing the
bulb, 108
Rear shock absorber
adjustment, 9Rear spring preload
adjustment, 9
Rear wheel stand, 104
Replacement keys, 32
Resetting the odometer, 34
Residual braking function, 71
Residual range, 34
Restoring to use, 121
Rev. counter, 14
Rider’s equipment, 6
Running in
Brake pads, 58
General information, 58
SSafety check before a
journey, 52
Safety instructions, 50
Seat
Installing, 41
Lock, 9
Placing down, 40
Removing, 40Securing the steering lock, 31
Sensor for instrument cluster
lighting, 14
Shifting gear, 59
Side stand
Folding in, 63
Position on starting, 55
Unfolding, 61
Spark plugs, technical data, 135
Speed
Safety information, 50
Technical data, 138
Speedometer, 14
Splash guard, 116
Starter, 13
Starting, 56
Symbols, 4
TTechnical data
Bolt connections, 124
Dimensions and weights, 137
Electrical system, 135
Engine, 127
9
Details described or illustrated
in this booklet may differ from
the motorcycle’s actual speci-
fication as purchased, the
accessories fitted or the
national-market specification.
No claims will be entertained
as a result of such discrepan-
cies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel
consumption and perform-
ance data are quoted to the
customary tolerances.The right to modify designs,
equipment and accessories is
reserved.
Errors and omissions
excepted.
© 2004 BMW Motorrad
Not to be reproduced either
wholly or in part without written
permission from BMW
Motorrad, After Sales.
Printed in Germany
