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Introductioni2
Table of contentsUse the index (
b 149) to find a
certain topic quickly.
Welcome to BMW ........... 1
General information ......... 4
Overview .......................... 7
General view, left side ..... 9
General view,
right side ....................... 11
Left handlebar
controls ......................... 12
Right handlebar
controls ......................... 13
Instrument cluster ......... 14
Headlights ..................... 15
Status indicators ........... 17
Multifunction display....... 18
Warning and telltale
lights .............................. 18
Warning indicators ......... 19
ABS warning
indicators ...................... 25Operation ....................... 29
Ignition switch and
steering lock .................. 30
Electronic immobiliser ... 31
Hazard warning
flashers.......................... 32
Tripmaster ..................... 33
Kill switch ...................... 34
Grip heating
OE
............... 35
Clock ............................. 35
Handlebar levers ........... 36
Lights ............................ 37
Turn indicators .............. 39
Seat............................... 40
Helmet holder ................ 41
Luggage loops .............. 42
Mirrors .......................... 43
Spring preload .............. 43
Shock absorbers ........... 44
ESA
OE
........................... 45
Wheels .......................... 47
Riding ............................. 49
Safety instructions ......... 50
Safety check.................. 52Making your first trip ...... 52
Before you start ............. 53
Starting .......................... 56
Riding ............................ 58
Running in ..................... 58
Shifting gear .................. 59
Placing the motorcycle
on its side stand ............ 61
Taking the motorcycle
off the side stand ........... 63
Placing the motorcycle
on the centre stand
OA
.... 65
Pushing the motorcycle
off the centre stand
OA
.... 67
Fuel................................ 67
Brake system ................. 68
Accessories ................... 73
General instructions ....... 74
Power socket ................. 74
Luggage system ............ 77
Breakdown assistance
kit for tubeless tyres ...... 82
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111Overview
General view, right
side1Toolkit (
b 85) under
the seat
2Display for engine oil level
(
b 86)
3Filler aperture
Engine oil (
b 87), under
seat
4Filler aperture, fuel tank
(
b 67)
5Battery compartment
(b 115)
6Front brake-fluid reservoir
(
b 91)
7Type plate on rear cross
pipe
8Vehicle identification
number on front right side
panel
9Rear brake-fluid reservoir
(b 92)
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Overview114
Instrument cluster1Rev. counter
2Speedometer
3Warning and telltale
lights (
b 18)
4Multifunction display
(
b 18)
5Telltale light DWA
OE and
sensor for instrument
cluster lighting
6Clock adjustment (b 35)
The instrument cluster
lighting is equipped with
an automatic day and night
switchover.c
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217Status indicators
Multifunction display..................... 18
Warning and telltale lights............ 18
Warning indicators ........................ 19
ABS warning indicators .............. 25
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Status indicators218
Multifunction display 1Fuel gauge
2Display area for warning
symbols
3Gear indicator
4Coolant temperature
display
5Tripmaster display (
b 33)
6Clock
Fuel capacity
The horizontal bars indi-
cate the level in the fuel
tank. If only four bars are dis-
played, the reserve fuel has
been reached.
Gear indicator
The gear indicator dis-
plays the engaged gear.
If no gear is engaged, the gear
indicator displays 0; the ’neu-
tral’ telltale light also lights up.
Coolant temperature
The horizontal bars indi-
cate the level of the
coolant temperature.
Warning and telltale
lightsThe warning and telltale lights
are shown in one of the follow-
ing three variants depending
on the country:
Telltale light, left turn
indicator
Telltale light, high-beam
headlight
Warning light, general
Telltale light, neutral
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219Status indicators
ABS warning light,
national-market
specification 1
ABS warning light,
national-market
specification 2
ABS warning light,
national-market
specification 3
Telltale light, right turn
indicator
Warning indicatorsWarnings are displayed by
means of symbols in the multi-
function display. In some
cases, an additional general
warning light lights up red or
yellow. A number of warnings
may be issued simultaneously.
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Status indicators222
Electronic immobiliser
(EWS)
EWS symbol is
displayed.
The key being used is not
authorised for starting, or
communication between the
key and engine electronics is
disrupted.
• Remove any other vehicle
keys located near the igni-
tion key (
b 30)
.
• Use the replacement key.
• It is best to have the defec-
tive key replaced by an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer (
b 32).
Fuel reserve
General warning light
lights up yellow.
Fuel reserve symbol is
displayed and flashes
10 times.The fuel tank contains a fuel
reserve of a maximum of
4 litres. The Tripmaster indi-
cates the estimated residual
operating range (
b 34).
Lack of fuel could result
in the engine cutting out
unexpectedly and this could
therefore cause a dangerous
road situation.
Do not run the fuel tank dry.c
A lack of fuel could result
in misfiring and this in
turn could damage the catalyt-
ic converter.
Do not run the fuel tank dry.c
•Refuel.
Coolant temperature
General warning light
lights up red.
Coolant temperature
indicator flashes 10 times.
Coolant temperature too high.
Continuing to ride when
the engine is overheated
could result in engine damage.
It is essential that the
measures given below are
observed.c
• Check coolant level, top up if
necessary.
• If possible, ride in the part-
load range to cool down the
engine.
• In traffic jams, switch off the
engine, but keep the ignition
on so that the radiator fan
continues to operate.
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223Status indicators
Engine electronics
General warning light
lights up yellow.
Engine electronics
symbol is displayed.
Fault in the engine electronics.
In exceptional cases, the
engine stops and can no
longer be started. Otherwise,
the engine runs in emergency
operating mode.
You can continue to ride, but
bear in mind that the usual
engine output is not available.
• Have the fault remedied as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer.
Engine oil pressure
General warning light lights
up red.
Engine oil pressure symbol
is displayed.
Insufficient engine oil pressure.
The "engine oil pressure" warn-
ing indicates that there is no oil
pressure or that the oil pressure
in the lubricating oil circuit is too
low; under no circumstances is it
to be regarded as fulfilling the
function of an oil gauge. Once
the oil pressure has built up
1 – 2 seconds after the engine
start, the warning indicator must
go out.
If the "engine oil pressure" warn-
ing is displayed while the motor-
cycle is being ridden, take
account of the traffic situation
and:• Disengage the gear.
• Press the kill switch.
•Bring the motorcycle safely
to a halt.
• Check the engine oil level.
Alongside an insufficient
engine oil level, other
problems in the engine can
lead to the "engine oil pres-
sure" warning. Continuing to
ride in these cases can cause
engine damage.
If the "engine oil pressure"
warning is issued, do not con-
tinue to ride, even though the
engine oil level might be
correct.c
• Have the fault remedied by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.