BMW K 1600 GT Wartungshandbuch

BMW MotorradRider's ManualK 1600 GTThe UltimateRiding Machine

18zGeneral instructions

Tyre pressuremonitoring RDCwith tyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OEFunctionA sensor integrated into eachtyre measures the air temperat-ure and the air pre

ference between the value in thetable and the RDC reading; whenthe air-line gauge shows 2.7 bar,the tyre is inflated to the correctpressure.Electronic

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AccessoriesAccessoriesGeneral instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102Navigation de

General instructionsBMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and accessoriesfor your motorcycle that are ap-proved by BMW for this purpose.Genuine BMW

sequently switch off the ignitionthe sockets are also switched offif the power drain caused by theirelectrical consumers is high. Ifthe power drain is

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

The options for using the naviga-tion device appear on the display.Page: You can page fromview to view; the choices aremain menu, map and on-boardcomp

Time and dateThe Navigator sends time anddate to the motorcycle. Accept-ance of these data for the read-ings on the instrument panel hasto be activate

Pull the release lever all theway up and open the lid of thecase.Closing casesPull release lever 2 all the wayup.Close the lid of the case andpress it

General viewsGeneral viewsGeneral view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Handlebar fitti

Push handle 3 down until itengages.Turn the key in the case lockto the LOCK position and re-move the key from the lock.Topcasewith topcaseOAOpening to

Removing topcaseSwitch off the ignition.Remove the front seat. ( 60).Remove screws 1.Pull the rear seat slightly for-ward and lift the seat slightly.D

Lift the topcase at the rear andremove it from the luggagecarrier.Installing topcaseIf applicable, empty the top-case and lift out the bottommat.Set t

Work the cable into position atpositions 6.Connect plug 1.Connect plug 2 of the seatheating.Slip the rear seat undermounts 3 and lower it intoposition

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MaintenanceMaintenanceGeneral instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Eng

General instructionsThe Maintenance chapter de-scribes straightforward proced-ures for checking and replacingcertain wear parts.Special tightening tor

and place the motorcycle on itscentre stand.Allow the engine to idle untilthe fan starts up, then allow itto idle one minute longer.Switch off the eng

also applies if the oil level is toohigh.Always make sure that the oillevel is correct.Top up the engine oil to thespecified level.Check the engine oi

Brake pads worn past theminimum permissible thick-ness can cause a reduction inbraking efficiency and undercertain circumstances they cancause damage

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certain circumstances they cancause damage to the brake sys-tem.In order to ensure the dependab-ility of the brake system, do notpermit the brake pads

an authorised BMW Motorraddealer.If the bottom edge of the blackdiaphragm in the brake-fluidreservoir is below the MAX mark:Check the front brake padt

authorised BMW Motorraddealer.CoolantChecking coolant levelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Allow the engi

Check the clutch fluid level inreservoir 1.Wear of the clutch causesthe fluid level in the clutchfluid reservoir to rise.Clutch-fluid level (visualins

WheelsTyre recommendationFor each size of tyre BMWMotorrad tests and classifiesas roadworthy certain makes.BMW Motorrad cannot assessthe suitability o

care not to damage the RDCsensor. Be sure to draw theattention of the authorised BMWMotorrad dealer or specialistworkshop to the fact that thewheel is

Force the brake pads 4 slightlyapart by rocking brake caliper 5back and forth against brakedisc 6.Carefully pull the brake calipersback and out until

Remove right-hand axle clamp-ing screw 2.Remove quick-release axle 3,while supporting the wheel.Roll the front wheel forward toremove.Installing front

Insert the ABS sensor into itsbore and install screw 1.Ease the brake calipers on tothe brake discs.Install securing screws 3 onleft and right and tig

Hold the front-wheel cover inposition and install bolts 1 onleft and right.Remove the rear wheelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the mo

General view, left side1 Clutch-fluid reservoir( 120)2 Fuel filler neck ( 87)3 Seat lock ( 60)4 Rear seat heating control(on rear seat) ( 57)5 Payload

Installing rear wheelPossible malfunctions whenABS and DTC systems in-tervene if non-standard wheelsare installed.See the information on the effectof

Place the motorcycle on itscentre stand or another auxiliarystand before lifting the frontwheel with the BMW Motorradfront-wheel stand.Use basic stand

Apply uniform pressure to pushthe front-wheel stand downand raise the motorcycle.Jump startingThe wires leading to thepower socket do not havea load-c

BulbsGeneral instructionsA warning appears in the multi-function display if a bulb is de-fective.A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk becauseit

with audio system with prepar-ation for navigation deviceOERemove screws 1.Work speaker unit 2 to the rearto remove.Disconnect plug 3.Turn covers 1 co

Install bulb 4, making sure thattab 5 is correctly positioned.Engage spring clip 3.Connect plug 2.Turn covers 1 clockwise to in-stall.with audio syste

Hold hand protector 3 in posi-tion and install screw 2.Switch off the ignition andwait until the windscreen hasmoved to its lowest position.Install sc

torcycle. Using this charger, youcan keep the battery chargedduring long periods of disuse,without having to disconnect thebattery from the motorcycle

Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger.Once the battery is fullycharged, disconnect thecharger's terminal clips fromthe battery t

Then connect battery negativelead 1.Install the front seat ( 60).Switch on the ignition.Set the time in Settings- Time and set the date inSettings - D

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-7 4 AMain relay, instrument pan-el, ignition switch-8 Not usedwith anti-theft alarm(DWA)OEorwith central lockingOE7.5 AAnti-theft alarmCentral lockin

CareCareCare products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Cleaning easily damaged compon-

Care productsBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use the cleaning andcare products you can obtainfrom your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer. The substancesin

Body panelsClean the trim panels with waterand BMW plastic care emulsion.Windscreens and headlightlenses made of plasticClean off dirt and insects wit

Protective wax coatingBMW Motorrad recommendsapplying only BMW car wax orproducts containing carnaubawax or synthetic wax.It is time to rewax the pain

Technical dataTechnical datatroubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145Engine . . . .

troubleshooting chartEngine does not start at all or is difficult to start.Possible cause RectificationSide stand Retract the side stand ( 82).Gear en

Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value ValidFront brake caliper to wheel car-rierM8 x 30 - 10.9 30 NmClamping screw for quick-re-lease axle to wheel carr

EngineEngine design transverse straight-six four-stroke engine with fourvalves per cylinder and two overhead camshafts;liquid cooling, electronic fuel

FuelRecommended fuel grade Super unleaded95 ROZ/RON89 AKIUsable fuel capacity approx. 24 lReserve fuel approx. 4 lEngine oilEngine oil, capacity 4.5 l

General view, right side1 Vehicle Identification Num-ber (above engine oil fillerneck)2 Power socket ( 102)3 Brake-fluid reservoir, front( 118)4 Coola

Clutchclutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bathTransmissiongearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox, integrated into en-gine blockGearbox trans

Rear-wheel driveType of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gearsType of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMWMotorrad ParaleverN

Rear wheelType of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMWMotorrad ParaleverType of rear suspension central suspension strut pivote

Wheels and tyresRecommended tyre sets You can obtain an up-to-date list of approvedtyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealeror on the Internet at

ElectricsElectrical rating of on-board socket max 10 A, All socketsBatterybattery type Gel batterybattery rated voltage 12 Vbattery rated capacity 19

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 alarmwith anti-theft alarm (DWA)OEAnti-theft alarmTime to active after activation 30 sAlarm duration 26 sActivation time between two alarms

FrameFrame type Cast light alloy weldment with bolt-on light-alloyrear frametype plate location Wheel carrier, front rightVIN location Frame side sect

WeightsUnladen weight 319 kg, DIN unladen weight, without cases, readyfor road, 90 % load of fuel, without optional extrasPermissible gross weight 540

ServiceServiceBMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . . . . . . 158BMW Motorrad service quality . . . . . 158BMW Motorrad mobility services -roadside assis

Handlebar fitting, left1 High-beam headlight andheadlight flasher ( 52)2 with auxiliary headlightOAOperation of the auxiliaryheadlights ( 53)3 Cruise

BMW Motorrad serviceAdvanced technology requiresspecially adapted methods ofmaintenance and repair.If maintenance and re-pair work is performed in-exp

contact the Mobile Service or-ganisation of BMW Motorrad.The specialists will provide thenecessary advice and assistance.You will find important count

Confirmation of maintenance workBMW Pre-deliveryCheckCompletedonStamp, signatureBMW Running-inCheckCompletedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the lates

BMW ServiceCompletedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the latestonor, if logged beforehand,Odometer readingStamp, signatureBMW ServiceCompletedonOdomet

BMW ServiceCompletedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the latestonor, if logged beforehand,Odometer readingStamp, signatureBMW ServiceCompletedonOdomet

BMW ServiceCompletedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the latestonor, if logged beforehand,Odometer readingStamp, signatureBMW ServiceCompletedonOdomet

BMW ServiceCompletedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the latestonor, if logged beforehand,Odometer readingStamp, signatureBMW ServiceCompletedonOdomet

Confirmation of serviceThe table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessoriesand, if appropriate,

Item OdometerreadingDate11166zService

AAbbreviations and symbols, 6ABSEngineering details, 93Self-diagnosis, 83Warnings, 36Ambient temperatureBlack ice warning, 36Anti-theft alarmOperation

8 Multi-controller and MENUbuttonOperation of the multifunc-tion display ( 46)with Dynamic TractionControl (DTC)OEControl for DTC ( 58)with Electronic

DDampingAdjuster, rear, 11Adjusting, 67DimensionsTechnical data, 155DTCControl, 14Engineering details, 96Self-diagnosis, 84switching on/off, 58Warning

HHandlebar fittingsGeneral view, left side, 14General view, right side, 16Hazard warning flashersControl, 14Operation, 55HeadlightAdjusting for traffi

OOdometer and tripmeters, 22Control, 14Operation, 51Resetting, 52Select the readings, 51On-board computerAmbient temperature, 24Control, 14Oil level,

TTechnical dataBattery, 152Brakes, 150Bulbs, 152Clutch, 148Dimensions, 155Electrics, 152Engine, 146Engine oil, 147Frame, 155Fuel, 147Rear-wheel drive,

WindscreenAdjusting, 61Control, 1412172zIndex

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

Certifications Tire Pressure Control TPC FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4 IC: 2546A-BC54MA4 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210

Handlebar fitting, right1 with central lockingOEOperation of the centrallocking system ( 69)2 Selection of the ride mode( 59)3 Emergency off switch (k

Details described or illustratedin this booklet may differ fromthe motorcycle's actual specifica-tion as purchased, the accessor-ies fitted or th

The most important data for a filling-station stop can be found in the following chart:FuelRecommended fuel grade Super unleaded95 ROZ/RON89 AKIUsable

Underneath the seat1 Rider's Manual2 Fuses ( 137)3 Battery ( 134)4 Toolkit ( 114)5 Seat-height adjustment( 61)217zGeneral views

Motorcycle data/dealership detailsMotorcycle dataModelVehicle identification numberColour codeDate of first registrationRegistration numberDealership

Instrument panel1 Speedometer2 Trimmerwith preparation for nav-igation deviceOERelease for navigation slot3 Warning and telltale lights( 27)4 with pre

apted automatically to suit ambi-ent brightness.219zGeneral views

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Status indicatorsStatus indicatorsMultifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Meaning of symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Range .

Multifunction display1 Ride mode ( 59)2 Coolant temperature3 Area for warnings ( 28)4 Menu area ( 46)with audio system withpreparation for navigationd

8 Total distance covered9 Clock ( 49)10 Fuel level11 Gear indicator; "N" indic-ates neutralMeaning of symbolsMeanings of the symbols at posi

with Electronic Suspension Ad-justment (ESA)OE5 Damping6 Vehicle loadRangeThe range readout indic-ates how far you can ridewith the fuel remaining in

The tyre-pressure readings arebased on a reference tyre tem-perature of 20 °C. The fronttyre pressure is on the left 1;the reading on the right 2 is t

If the countdown to the nextservice is less than one month,service-due date 1 appears onthe display.If the motorcycle covers long dis-tances in the co

Warning and telltalelights1 ABS warning light ( 36)2 with Dynamic TractionControl (DTC)OEDTC warning light ( 37)3 Telltale light of the left turnindic

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

11 Telltale light of cruise con-trol ( 63)12 General warning light, incombination with warningsin the display ( 28)WarningsMode of presentationWarning

Warnings, overviewWarning light Status indicators MeaningLights up yellow Appears on the dis-playElectronic immobiliser active ( 33)Lights up Fuel-lev

Warning light Status indicators MeaningLights up yellow Appears on the dis-playOn-board system voltage critical ( 35)Lights up yellow Appears on the d

Warning light Status indicators MeaningLights upDTC switched off ( 37)Lights upDTC fault ( 37)Flashes red + tyre pressure inredTyre pressure outside p

Warning light Status indicators MeaningAppears on the dis-playHeadlight aiming changed ( 40)Appears on the dis-playAnti-theft alarm battery weak ( 41)

Electronic immobiliseractiveGeneral warning light showsyellow.Key appears on the display.Possible cause:The key being used is not au-thorised for star

Possible cause:The engine control unit has dia-gnosed a fault.The engine is running inemergency operating mode.Unusual engine response is apossibility

Battery is not being charged. Ifyou continue to ride the motor-cycle the on-board electronicswill drain the battery.Possible cause:Alternator or alter

workshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.Front light failureGeneral warning light showsyellow.Bulb symbol with arrowpointing to the fro

Possible cause:The ABS control unit has detec-ted a fault. The ABS function isnot available.You can continue to ride themotorcycle, but make due pro-v

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

on situations that can lead to aDTC fault ( 97).Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Mo

the symptoms. Under thesecircumstances:Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.Possible cause:Wir

Possible cause:The integral battery in the tyre-pressure sensor has lost a sig-nificant proportion of its originalcapacity. There is no assuranceof ho

Anti-theft alarm batteryweakwith anti-theft alarm (DWA)OEThe anti-theft alarm bat-tery symbol appears on thedisplay.This error message appearsonly bri

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OperationOperationIgnition switch/steering lock . . . . . . . . . 44Electronic immobiliser EWS. . . . . . . . . 45Multifunction display . . . . . . .

Ignition switch/steeringlockKeysYou receive two master keys andone spare key. Please consultthe information on the electronicimmobiliser (EWS) if a ke

a level surface with the handle-bars turned to the left than withthe handlebars turned to theright.On level ground, always turn thehandlebars to the l

Multifunction displaySelecting menuPress button 2 to step throughthe sequence of menus, startingwith the Info menu. Each timeyou press button 2 you ca

An arrow 1 at the top or bottomof the display indicates that thereare other items in this menuthat you can view by turningthe multi-controller in the

Securing motorcycle fortransportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 886 Engineering details. . . . . 91Ride mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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.Press multi-controller 1 to theleft to return to the next highestmenu; press MENU button 2 toretu

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

Operating stopwatchCall up the Info menu andselect Stopwatch.With the stopwatch stopped,push multi-controller 1 to theright to start the stopwatch.The

Automatic trip meter (Trip A,resets automatically eight hoursafter ignition OFF)Resetting tripmeterSwitch on the ignition.Select the desired tripmeter

Immediately after switching offthe ignition, push button 1 tothe left and hold it in this po-sition until the parking lightscome on.Switch the ignitio

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

Push button 1 to the left toswitch on the left flashing turnindicators.Push button 1 to the right toswitch on the right flashing turnindicators.Centre

a Engine switched offb Normal operating position(run)Grip heatingOperating grip heatingStart the engine.Grip heating can be activ-ated only when the e

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

switch back to stage one as soonas the seat is warm.2 Switch centred: Heating off.3 One-dot section of switchpressed: 50 % heating power.4 Two-dot sec

Ride modeSetting riding modeSwitch on the ignition.Press button 1.See the section entitled"Engineering details"for more information on theva

Front seatRemoving front seatUse the ignition key to unlockseat lock 1 and lift the rear ofthe front seat.Disconnect plug 2 of the seatheating and rem

Lower the rear of the front seatand engage the seat in thelatching mechanism.Adjusting front-seatheightRemove the front seat. ( 60).Pull latch 1 to th

Press top section of button 1to raise the windscreen.Press bottom section of but-ton 1 to lower the windscreen.Switch off the ignition.The windscreen

Cruise-control systemSwitching on cruisecontrolSlide switch 1 to the right.Button 2 is operational.Saving road speedBriefly push button 2 forward.Crui

DeceleratingBriefly push button 2 back.Speed is reduced by approx.1 km/h each time you push thebutton.Push button 2 back and hold itin this position.T

Stowage compartmentsOperating the stowagecompartmentUse the ignition key to openor close lock 1 of the stowagecompartment.To open the lid, push the un

The adjusting screw is easi-er to turn if you push theclutch lever forward.The anti-hopping functionof the clutch can cause theclutch lever to pulsate

accordingly when the motorcycleis lightly loaded.Adjusting spring preloadfor rear wheelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle

General instructionsGeneral instructionsOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . .

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

Adjusting suspensionStart the engine.You can adjust the damp-ing characteristic while themotorcycle is on the move.Call up the ESA menu.The possible s

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

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

Switch off the ignition.Activation takes approximately30 seconds to complete.Turn indicators flash twice.Confirmation tone soundstwice (if programmed)

Confirmation tone soundstwice (if programmed).Anti-theft alarm is active.To deactivate the motionsensor (for example if youare about to transport them

when the ignition is switched on.The anti-theft alarm telltale lightthen signals the reason for thealarm for one minute.The meanings of the flash code

Automatic - On: Anti-theft alarm is activated auto-matically when the ignition isswitched off.Automatic - Off: Anti-theft alarm has to be activatedwit

OverviewChapter 2 of this Rider's Manu-al will provide you with an initialoverview of your motorcycle. Allmaintenance and repair work onthe motor

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RidingRidingSafety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82Starting . .

Safety instructionsRider's equipmentDo not ride without the correctclothing. Always wear:HelmetMotorcycling jacket andtrousersGlovesBootsThis app

Risk of poisoningExhaust fumes contain carbonmonoxide, which is colourlessand odourless but highly toxic.Inhaling the exhaust fumestherefore represent

ChecklistUse the following checklist tocheck important functions, set-tings and wear limits before youride off.BrakesBrake-fluid levels, front and rea

Pre-ride checkThe instrument panel runs a testof the 'General' warning lightwhen the ignition is switched on:this is the "Pre-Ride-Chec

You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that neither the ABSfunction nor the integral brak-ing function is available.Have the fault rectified asquickly

Running-in speed<5000 min-1(Odometerreading 0...300 km)<6000 min-1(Odometerreading 300...1000 km)no full throttle (Odometerreading 0...1000 km)D

Descending mountainpassesThere is a danger of thebrakes fading if you useonly the rear brakes when des-cending mountain passes. Underextreme condition

On a gradient, the motorcycleshould always face uphill; se-lect 1st gear.Centre standSwitch off the engine.If the ground is soft or un-even, there is

ESA Electronic SuspensionAdjustmentElectronic SuspensionAdjustment.RDCTyre pressure monitoring(ReifenDruck-Control)EquipmentWhen you ordered your BMWm

onto the road surface. This couldcause a fall.Do not overfill the fuel tank.Leaded fuel will destroy thecatalytic converter.Use only unleaded fuel.Ref

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

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Engineering detailsEngineering detailsRide mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Brake system with BMW MotorradIntegral ABS . . .

Ride modeSelectionThis section has yet to befinalised!Three riding modes enable themotorcycle's characteristics toadapt to the prevailing weather

DYNAMICSPORT is the standard mode.Power increase and engine re-sponse are the same as in ROADmode. Response to rider input,however, is considerably mo

of friction, the longer the brakingdistance.If the rider increases brakingpressure to the extent that brak-ing force exceeds the maxim-um transferrabl

Rear wheel liftEven under severe braking, ahigh level of tyre grip can meanthat the front wheel does notlock up until very late, if at all.Consequentl

What significancedevolves on regularmaintenance?Invariably, a technical sys-tem cannot perform beyondthe abilities dictated by its levelof maintenance

ating the BMW Motorrad DTCsystem for these circumstances.Even DTC is constrainedby the laws of physics. In-variably, the rider bears respons-ibility f