BMW K 1600 GT Service Manual Page 1

Rider's Manual (US Model)K 1600 GTBMW MotorradThe UltimateRiding Machine

18zGeneral instructions

698zTechnology in detail

AccessoriesGeneral instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Onboard power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . 100Navigation device . . . . . . . . .

General instructionsBMW Motorrad cannot ex-amine or test each productof outside origin to ensure that itcan be used on or in connectionwith BMW motorc

Operating electrical acces-soriesYou can start using electrical ac-cessories connected to an on-board socket only when the ig-nition is switched on. I

Check that the navigation de-vice is secure in the cradle.Press cover 7 to push cradlewith navigation device into theslot until it snaps into position

Operating navigationdeviceIf applicable, switch on the nav-igation device.Call up the Navigationmenu.The options for using the naviga-tion device appe

ure for residual range possiblewith the fuel remaining in the fueltank to the Navigator, so it is nolonger necessary to enter thisvalue.Time and dateT

Pull the release lever all theway up and open the lid of thecase.Closing casePull release lever 2 all the wayup.Close case lid and press down.Ensure t

Insert case in brackets 4.Press handle 3 down until itengages.Turn key in case lock intoLOCK position and remove.TopcaseOpen the topcasewith topcaseOA

Pull release lever 2 all the wayup.Close topcase lid and hold itdown. Ensure that no lug-gage is trapped between lidand case.The topcase can also becl

OverviewsGeneral view, left side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Multifunction switch, left . . .

Installing passenger seatConnect plug 2 of the seatheating.Slip the rear seat undermounts 3 and lower it intoposition.Install screws 1.Removing topcas

Push slide latch 2 toward theoutside and hold it in this posi-tion.Turn rotary latch 3 in the direc-tion indicated by the RELEASEarrow.Release warning

while pressing down on theback edge of the topcase.Release warning 4 is no longervisible.If the release warning is still vis-ible the topcase is not c

MaintenanceGeneral instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Onboard tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Engine oil . . . . . . .

General instructionsThe 'Maintenance' chapter de-scribes work involving the check-ing and replacement of wearparts that can be performed wit

engine oil level is correct, onlycheck the oil level with the en-gine at operating temperature.Make sure ground is level andfirm and place motorcycle

If oil level is above MAX mark:Have fluid level corrected by anauthorized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.Install oil dipstick.

between wheel and front sus-pension toward brake pads 1.Front brake-pad wearlimitmin 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)(Only friction materialwithout carrier plate.

Rear brake-pad wearlimitmin 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)(Only friction material with-out carrier plate. Do notpermit wear to progressto the point at which the

Front brake fluid levelBrake fluid, DOT4The brake fluid level mustnot fall below the MIN mark.(Brake fluid reservoir hor-izontal, motorcycle stand-ing

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Rear brake fluid levelBrake fluid, DOT4The brake fluid level mustnot fall below the MIN mark.(Brake-fluid reservoir hori-zontal, motorcycle standingup

ClutchCheck clutch functionPull back the clutch lever.Pressure point must be clearlyperceptible.If no clear pressure point can befelt:Have the clutch

fore the minimum tread depthis reached.Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Measure tire tread depth inmain tread grooves with wearin

If tires are inexpertly re-moved, the RDC sensorsmay be damaged.Inform the authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer or thespecialist service facility on thefac

Once the calipers havebeen removed, there isa risk of the brake pads beingpressed together to the extentthat they cannot be slipped backover the brake

The left clamping devicefixes the threaded bush inplace in the front suspension.A poorly aligned threaded bushresults in incorrect spacing be-tween th

Quick-release axle inthreaded bush (wheelcarrier)37 lb/ft (50 Nm)Tighten the right-hand axleclamping screw 2 with thespecified torque.Clamping screw f

Install front wheel cover and fitscrews 1 on right and left.Removing rear wheelMake sure ground is level andfirm and place motorcycle oncenter stand.R

than the standard wheel is in-stalled.Please see the information onthe effect of wheel sizes on thechassis control systems ABSand DTC at the beginning

center stand or an auxiliarystand before lifting it with theBMW Motorrad front wheelstand.Use basic stand with partnumber (83 30 0 402 241) incombinat

General view, left side1 Clutch fluid reservoir( 119)2 Fuel filler opening ( 85)3 Seat lock ( 58)4 Rear seat heating control(on rear seat) ( 55)5 Payl

Jump-startingThe wires leading to thepower socket do not havea load-capacity rating adequatefor jump-starting the engine. Ex-cessively high current ca

in the same way on the rightside.Turn slipstream deflector 1 out.Remove screw 2 and workside cover 3 to the rear andremove.Remove screw 1.Switch on th

Turn covers 1 counterclock-wise to remove.Disconnect plug 2.Release spring clip 3 at leftand right and swing it up.Remove bulb 4.Replace defective bul

Turn covers 1 clockwise to in-stall.with US audio system with nav-igation preparationOEClose plug connection 3.Seat the speaker unit inmount 4.Install

Hold side cover 3 in positionand install screw 2.Align slipstream deflector 1.Replace additional LEDheadlightwith additional LEDheadlightOEwith LED au

BMW Motorrad has devel-oped a trickle-charger spe-cially designed for compatibilitywith the electronics of your mo-torcycle. Using this charger, youca

Once the battery is fullycharged, disconnect thecharger's terminal clips fromthe battery terminals.In the case of longer peri-ods when the motorc

Installing driver's seat ( 58).Switch on ignition.Set the time in Settings- Time and set the date inSettings - Date.FusesReplacing fusesSwitch of

-8 Not in usewith anti-theft alarmOEorwith central lockingOE7.5 AAnti-theft alarm systemCentral locking8136zMaintenance

CareCare products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138Washing your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138Cleaning sensitive vehicle parts .

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Care productsBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use cleaning andcare products available at yourauthorized BMW Motorradretailer. BMW CareProductshave been

contain alcohol, solvents or abra-sives to clean plastic parts.'Insect sponges' or sponges withhard surfaces can also lead toscratches.Fairi

wax coating to the paint at theselocations.Storing motorcycleClean the motorcycle.Remove battery ( 134).Spray brake and clutch lever,and main and side

Technical dataTroubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143Engine . . . . . . . . . . . .

Troubleshooting chartEngine does not start at all or is very difficult to start.Possible cause RemedySide stand is extended Retract side stand.Gear en

Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value ValidFront brake caliper on wheelcarrierM8 x 30 - 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm)Clamping screw for quick-re-lease axle to w

EngineEngine design Transverse straight-six four-stroke engine withfour valves per cylinder and two overheadcamshafts; liquid cooling, electronic fuel

FuelRecommended fuel quality Super unleaded, (max. 10 % ethanol, E10)89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON)89 AKIUsable fuel quantity Approx. 7 gal (Approx. 26.5 l)Reser

ClutchClutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutchTransmissionTransmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed transmission integrated inengine housingTransmissio

Rear-wheel driveType of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gearsType of rear suspension Cast-aluminum single swing arm with BMWMotorrad paraleverNumbe

General view, right side1 Vehicle Identification Num-ber (above engine oil fillerneck)2 Onboard power socket( 100)3 Brake-fluid reservoir, front( 116)

Rear wheelType of rear suspension Cast-aluminum single swing arm with BMWMotorrad paraleverType of rear suspension Central suspension strut pivoted to

Wheels and tiresRecommended tire combinations You can obtain an overview of the current tireapprovals from your authorized BMW Motorradretailer or on

Electrical systemElectrical rating of onboard sockets max 10 A, all onboard sockets togetherBatteryBattery design Gel batteryBattery voltage 12 VBatte

FusesFuse carrier 1 30 A, Engine electronicsFuse carrier 2 40 A, Slot left: Vehicle electronics40 A, Slot right: Vehicle electronics, ESAFuse box not

Anti-theft alarm systemwith anti-theft alarmOEAnti-theft alarmActivation time during commissioning 30 sAlarm duration 26 sActivation time between two

FrameFrame design Cast light alloy - welded design with screwed-onlight alloy rear frameLocation of type plate Wheel carrier, front rightLocation of t

WeightsUnladen weight 732 lbs (332 kg), DIN unladen weight, with cases,ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, without OEPermissible gross weight 1190 lbs

ServiceReporting safety defects . . . . . . . . . . . 156BMW Motorrad Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 157BMW Motorrad MobilityServices . . . . . . . .

Reporting safety defectsIf you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could causeinjury or death, you should immediately

BMW Motorrad ServiceWith its worldwide service net-work, BMW Motorrad can attendto you and your motorcycle inover 100 countries around theglobe. BMW M

Multifunction switch,left1 Headlight high beam andflasher ( 50)2 with additional LEDheadlightOEwith LED auxiliary head-lightOAOperating auxiliary head

BMW ServiceBMW Service is carried out oncea year. The scope of the ser-vices performed may be de-pendent on the vehicle ownerand the mileage driven. Y

Confirmation of maintenance workBMW Pre-DeliveryCheckConductedonStamp, SignatureBMW Running-inCheckConductedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the lates

BMW ServiceConductedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the latestonor, if reached sooner,Odometer readingStamp, SignatureBMW ServiceConductedonOdometer

BMW ServiceConductedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the latestonor, if reached sooner,Odometer readingStamp, SignatureBMW ServiceConductedonOdometer

BMW ServiceConductedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the latestonor, if reached sooner,Odometer readingStamp, SignatureBMW ServiceConductedonOdometer

BMW ServiceConductedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the latestonor, if reached sooner,Odometer readingStamp, SignatureBMW ServiceConductedonOdometer

Confirmation of serviceThe table is intended as proof of maintenance and repair work, the installed optional accessories and anyspecial campaign (reca

Work carried out OdometerreadingDate11165zService

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AppendixCertificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168RDC certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17212167zAppendix

8 Multi-Controller and MENUbuttonOperating the multifunctiondisplay ( 44)with Dynamic TractionControl (DTC)OEUsing DTC ( 56)with Electronic Suspen-sio

Certifications Remote Control for central locking system Česky Meta System S.p.A. tímto prohlašuje, že tento PF240009 je ve shodě se základními p

Certifications Ελληνική ΜΕ ΣΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΤ΢Α Meta System S.p.A. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΣΙ PF240009 ΢ΤΜΜΟΡΥΩΝΕΣΑΙ ΠΡΟ΢ ΣΙ΢ ΟΤ΢ΙΩΔΕΙ΢ ΑΠΑΙΣΗ΢ΕΙ΢ ΚΑΙ ΣΙ΢ ΛΟΙΠΕ΢ ΢ΦΕΣΙΚΕ΢ Δ

Certifications Slovensko Meta System S.p.A. izjavlja, da je ta PF240009 v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive

Declaration Of Conformity R&TTE Declaration Of Conformity (DoC) 0470 We: Meta System S.p.A. with the address: Via Majakovskij 10 b/c/d/e

Certification Tire Pressure Control (TPC) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard

AAbbreviations and symbols, 6ABSSelf-diagnosis, 81Technology in detail, 91Warning indicators, 34AccessoriesGeneral instructions, 100Additional headlig

ClutchAdjusting handlebar lever, 63Checking fluid level, 119Checking operation, 119Fluid reservoir, 11Technical data, 146Confirmation of maintenancewo

FuelFill location, 11Refueling, 85Technical data, 145Fuel reserveRange, 22Warning indicator, 31FusesPosition on motorcycle, 17Replacing, 135Technical

MotorcycleCare, 137Cleaning, 137Lashing down with straps, 86Parking, 84Returning to use, 140Storage, 140Multifunction display, 18Control, 14Meaning of

Service, 157Reporting safety defects, 156Warning indicator, 39Service display, 24Spark plugsTechnical data, 150Speedometer, 18Spring preloadAdjusting,

Multifunction switch,right1 with central lockingOEOperation of the centrallocking system ( 67)2 Selection of the ride mode( 57)3 Emergency ON/OFFswitc

WWarning indicatorsABS, 34Anti-theft alarm, 38Battery charge current, 32Bulb defective, 33Central locking, 39Coolant temperature, 31Display, 26DTC, 35

The descriptions and illustrationsin this manual may vary fromyour own motorcycle's actualequipment, depending upon itsequipment level and access

The most important data for a filling station stop can be found in the following chart:FuelRecommended fuel quality Super unleaded, (max. 10 % ethanol

Underneath seat1 Rider's Manual (US Model)2 Fuses ( 135)3 Battery ( 132)4 Standard tool kit ( 112)5 Seat-height adjustment( 59)217zOverviews

Motorcycle/Dealer DataMotorcycle dataModelVehicle identification numberColor numberInitial registrationLicense plateDealer DataContact in ServiceMs./M

Instrument cluster1 Speedometer2 - with preparation for navi-gation device (OE)Release for navigation slot3 Warning and indicatorlamps ( 25)4 with pre

DisplaysMultifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Meaning of symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Multifunction display1 Riding mode ( 57)2 Coolant temperature3 Area for warnings ( 26)4 Menu area ( 44)with US audio systemwith navigation prepara-tio

10 Fuel level11 Gear indicator, "N" isshown for NeutralMeaning of symbolsMeanings of the symbols at posi-tion 1:Average consumption1 and 2 s

2 Rear-seat heating ON3 Heated handlebar gripsswitched on4 Front-seat heating ONwith Electronic Suspension Ad-justment (ESA)OE5 Damping6 Vehicle loadR

by temporarily reverting to -- asthe display reading.If the ambient temperaturedrops below 37 °F (3 °C),this warning of possible icing-up appears. The

Engine at operating tempera-ture.Engine idling for at least tenseconds.Side stand retracted.Motorcycle is vertical.The readings mean:OK: Oil level cor

Warning and indicatorlamps1 ABS warning lamp ( 34)2 with Dynamic TractionControl (DTC)OEDTC warning lamp ( 35)3 Telltale light of the left turnindicat

10 with additional LEDheadlightOEwith LED auxiliary head-lightOATelltale light for the auxil-iary headlights ( 51)11 Indicator light of cruise-control

Overview of warning indicatorsWarning and indicatorlampsWarning symbols in thedisplayMeaningLights up yellow appears on the dis-playElectronic immobil

Welcome to BMWWe congratulate you on yourchoice of a motorcycle fromBMW and welcome you to thecommunity of BMW riders.Familiarize yourself with your n

Warning and indicatorlampsWarning symbols in thedisplayMeaningLights up yellow appears on the dis-playOnboard system voltage critical ( 33)Lights up y

Warning and indicatorlampsWarning symbols in thedisplayMeaningFlashes slowlyDTC self-diagnosis not completed( 35)Lights upDTC deactivated ( 35)Lights

Warning and indicatorlampsWarning symbols in thedisplayMeaningFlashes yellow appears on the dis-playBeam-throw adjustment of the low-beamheadlight res

Electronic immobilizer isactiveGeneral warning light showsyellow.Key appears on the display.Possible cause:The key being used is not autho-rized for s

Engine faultThe engine symbol lightsup.Possible cause:The engine control unit has diag-nosed a fault.The engine is in the emer-gency operating mode. U

engine or ABS. This can result indangerous driving situations.Do not continue riding.The battery is not being charged.If you continue driving, the veh

Possible cause:Rear light, brake light or rearflashing turn indicator defective.The LED tail light must be re-placed.Please contact a specializedworks

ABS self-diagnosis routine canbe completed.Ride off slowly. It must benoted that the ABS functionis not available until the self-diagnosis has been co

DTC errorwith Dynamic Traction Control(DTC)OEDTC warning light lights up.Possible cause:The DTC control unit has de-tected an error. The DTC func-tion

Possible cause:There is a fault in the radio con-nection to the TPC/RDC sensors.Possible causes are radio sys-tems in the surrounding area,which inter

Table of ContentsYou can also consult the index atthe end of this Rider's Manual ifyou want to find a particular topicor item of information.1 Ge

Light direction of the low-beam headlight not knownGeneral warning light showsred.Headlight with questionmark appears on the dis-play.Illumination of

Contact an authorized servicefacility, preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad dealer.Anti-theft alarm batterydrainedwith anti-theft alarmOEGeneral warni

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OperationSteering and ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . 42EWS Electronic immobilizer . . . . . . . . . 43Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . .

Steering and ignitionlockKeysYou are provided with 2 ignitionkeys. Should you lose your keys,refer to the information regard-ing the electronic immobi

Switching on ignitionTurn key to position 1.Parking lamps and all functioncircuits switched on.Engine can be started.Pre-Ride Check in progress.( 81)A

Replacement and spare keys areonly available through an autho-rized BMW Motorrad dealer. Thekeys are part of an integrated se-curity system, so the re

An arrow 1 on the upper or loweredge of the display indicates thatby turning the Multi-Controllerin the corresponding direction,you can access additio

Selecting from a list:A circle 2 beside each selectableitem means that the items arepart of a selection list. A circlewith a dot indicates the item th

Exiting menuArrow 3 appears when you are ina submenu.By pressing the Multi-Controller 1 to the left, you jumpback to the next-higher menu; bypressing

5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 78Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Start

Language: Display lan-guage (German, English, Span-ish, Italian, French, Dutch, Por-tuguese)Time format -12 h / 24 h: Clock in 12-hour format (12 h) o

Date: Current dateOil level: Engine-oil levelOff: No readingResetting average dataCall up the Info menu andselect the average value youwant to reset.P

OdometerSelect odometerSwitch on ignition.Press button 1 to selectodometer 2 of your choice.The following counters can bedisplayed:Tripmeter 1 (Trip 1

The high-beam headlightcan also be switched onwhen the engine is not running.Parking lightSwitch off ignition.Immediately after switchingoff the ignit

Press button 1 to switch onthe additional LED headlights.The telltale light shows.If this warning symbol ap-pears it tells you that theon-board system

Press button 1 toward left toswitch on left-hand turn indica-tor.Press button 1 toward rightto switch on right-hand turnindicator.Press button 1 into

Do not operate the emergencyON/OFF switch when riding.The engine can be switchedoff easily and quickly using theemergency ON/OFF switch.a Engine switc

Seat heating can be acti-vated only when the engineis running.Call up the Seat heatingmenu.The front seat has five-stageheating. Stage five is for hea

be switched back to the firstlevel.2 Switch in middle position:Heating off.3 Switch in one-dot position:50 % heating output.4 Switch in two-dot positi

Riding modeSetting driving modeSwitch on ignition.Press button 1.Details on the selectabledriving modes are providedin the chapter "Technology in

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154Performance data . . . . . . . . . 15411 Service . . . .

Driver's seatRemove rider's seatUse the ignition key to unlockseat lock 1 and lift the rear ofthe front seat.Disconnect plug 2 of the seathe

Lower the rear of the front seatand engage the seat in thelatching mechanism.Adjusting front-seatheightRemove rider's seat ( 58).Pull latch 1 to

Press button 1 at top to raisewindshield.Press button 1 at bottom tolower windshield.Switch off ignition.The windscreen automaticallymoves to the bott

Cruise controlSwitching on cruisecontrolPush switch 1 to right.Button 2 is operational.Setting road speedBriefly press button 2 forward.The cruise con

Decreasing speedBriefly press button 2 back-ward.Speed is decreased by 0.6mph (1 km/h) each time but-ton is pressed.Press button 2 back and hold.The m

Storage compartmentsOperating storagecompartmentUse the ignition key to openor close lock 1 of the stowagecompartment.To open the lid, push the un-loc

press the clutch lever forwardwhen doing so.BrakesAdjusting handbrake leverChanging the position ofthe brake-fluid reservoir canallow air to penetrate

Adjusting spring preloadat rear wheelMake sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Adjusting the spring preloadwhile the motorcycle is be-ing

If you want a harder dampingcharacteristic, use the tool fromthe onboard toolkit to turn ad-justing screw 1 in the directionindicated by the H arrow.I

Adjusting the suspensionStart engine.The damping can be ad-justed while the motorcycleis being ridden.Call up the ESA menu.The possible settings for t

General instructionsOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6Equipment . . . .

Alternatively: Press button 1on the remote control.The stowage compartmentin the left side panel and thecases are locked.with preparation for US audio

First turn the key in the top-case lock 45° past the LOCKposition, then turn it to the dotposition and press in the lockbarrel.The release lever pops

Step through the following pro-cedure with each remote con-trol in turn:Press and hold down buttons 1and 2 until LED 3 stops flash-ing.LED 3 flashes f

Replacing battery ofremote controlIf you press a button on the re-mote control and the LED doesnot show or lights up only briefly:Replace the battery

Customizing anti-theft alarmsettings ( 74).Switch off ignition.Activation takes 30 seconds tocomplete.Turn indicators are illuminatedtwice.Confirmatio

Confirmation tone soundstwice (if programmed).Anti-theft alarm system is acti-vated.To deactivate the motion sen-sor (for example if you areabout to t

when the ignition is switched on.The anti-theft alarm system indi-cator lamp then signals the rea-son for the alarm for one minute.The meanings of the

The following settings are avail-able:Automatic - On: Anti-theft alarm system is activatedautomatically when the ignitionis switched off.Automatic - O

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RidingSafety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Starting . . . . .

OverviewChapter 2 of this Rider's Man-ual will provide you with an initialoverview of your motorcycle. Allmaintenance and repair work car-ried ou

Safety instructionsRider's EquipmentDo not ride without the correctclothing! Always wear:HelmetRider's suitGlovesBootsThis applies even to s

Risk of poisoningExhaust fumes contain carbonmonoxide, which is colorless andodorless but highly toxic.Inhaling exhaust fumestherefore represents ahea

BrakesFront and rear brake fluid levelsClutch functionClutch fluid levelShock absorber setting andspring preloadTread depth and tire inflationpressure

Pre-Ride CheckThe instrument cluster runs atest of the 'General' warning lightwhen the ignition is switched on:this is the "Pre-Ride-Ch

Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible at an au-thorized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.DTC self-diagnosiswith Dyna

Engine run-in speed<6000 min-1(Odometerreading 186...621 miles(300...1000 km))no full throttle (Odome-ter reading 0...621 miles(0...1000 km))Have f

Descending mountainpassesThere is a danger of thebrakes fading if you useonly the rear brakes whendescending mountain passes.Under extreme conditions,

under the stand is level andfirm.Excessive movementscould result in the centerstand retracting, and the vehiclecould topple as a result.Do not sit on

Fuel expands when ex-posed to heat. When thetank is overfilled, fuel can escapeand get onto the road. This re-sults in a danger of falling.Do not over

The ball joint and the brakelines can suffer damage.Take care not to damagecomponents.Pass the straps on left andright through the suspensionand strap

EquipmentWhen you ordered your BMWmotorcycle, you chose variousitems of custom equipment. ThisRider's Manual describes optionalequipment (OE) off

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Technology in detailRiding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Brake system with BMW MotorradIntegral ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Riding modeSelectionThree riding modes enable themotorcycle's characteristics toadapt to the prevailing weatherconditions, the road and traffic,a

DTC system intervention is evenlater, which means that even ondry asphalt drifting is possibleunder sharp acceleration whencornering.SwitchoverA mode

situation occurs, ABS intervenesand adjusts the brake pressureto the maximum transferrablebraking force. This enables thewheels to continue to turn an

What are the designcharacteristics of theBMW Motorrad IntegralABS?The BMW Motorrad Integral ABSensures driving stability on anysurface within the limi

Engine managementwith BMW MotorradDTCwith Dynamic Traction Control(DTC)OEHow does DTC work?The BMW Motorrad DTC com-pares the wheel speeds of thefront

condition for a fault code is thecompleted self-diagnosis.The BMW Motorrad DTC canissue an error message underthe exceptional riding conditionsoutline

The tire inflation pressures areshown temperature-compen-sated in the multifunction display;they refer to a tire temperatureof 68 °F (20 °C). No tempe

It is possible to electricallychange the spring ratethrough the combination of aconventional coil spring with aplastic element (Elastogran), thelatera