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227Status indicators
Without the ABS func-
tion, the wheels could 
lock under braking.
Brake carefully and safely. 
Avoid braking sharply.c
• Have the fault remedied as 
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably 
an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer.
General warning light 
lights up red. 
ABS warning light flashes 
4 times per second.
Only residual braking function 
(
b 71)
 still available in at least 
one brake circuit.
You can continue to ride. 
However, bear in mind that 
neither the ABS function nor 
the braking power assistance 
is available.Without the ABS func-
tion, the wheels could 
lock under braking; without 
braking power assistance, 
considerably greater force is 
required to brake.
Brake carefully and safely. 
Avoid braking sharply.c
• Have the fault remedied as 
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably 
an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer.
General warning light 
flashes red once per 
second. 
ABS warning light flashes 
once per second.
Fluid level in BMW Integral 
ABS too low.This means the fluid level 
for a wheel brake circuit 
cannot be read from the 
brake-fluid reservoirs.c
Among other things, the trig-
ger for this warning indicator 
can be extremely worn brake 
pads. 
Worn brake pads can 
considerably lengthen 
the braking distance. 
Brake carefully and safely. 
Avoid braking sharply.c
Worn brake pads can 
damage the brake discs.
Brake carefully and safely. 
Avoid braking sharply.c 
     
        
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Riding458
RidingABS starting-off testThe ABS warning light is 
shown in one of the following 
three variants depending on 
the country:
ABS warning light flashes 
once per second. 
After starting off, the BMW 
Integral ABS checks the ABS 
sensors. The ABS warning 
light then goes out and the 
BMW Integral ABS is active.
Running in• During the running-in period, 
ride in frequently changing 
load and engine speed 
ranges.
• Choose hilly routes with a 
large number of corners, but 
avoid motorways where 
possible.
Exceeding the running-in 
speeds increases engine 
wear.
Adhere to the guide values 
described below.cUp to 1,000 km distance 
ridden• Engine speed max. 
7,000 rpm.
• No full-load acceleration.
• At full load, avoid low engine 
speeds. • After 500 – 1,200 km be 
sure to have the first 
inspection carried out.
Brake padsNew brake pads must "bed 
down" and therefore do not 
achieve their optimum friction 
levels during the first 500 km. 
The reduction in braking effi-
ciency can be compensated 
for by exerting greater pres-
sure on the brake lever. 
New brake pads can 
considerably lengthen 
the braking distance. 
Brake carefully and safely. 
Avoid braking sharply.c 
     
        
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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