Rider's Manual (US Model)

C 600 Sport

BMW Motorrad

The Ultimate
Riding Machine
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Motorcycle data Retailer Data

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Vehicle identification number Ms./Mr.

Color number Phone number

First registration

Registration number Retailer's address/phone number (com-

pany stamp)
Welcome to BMW We hope that you enjoy your
BMW Maxi-Scooter and wish you
We congratulate you on your a safe and pleasant journey.
choice of a Maxi-Scooter from
BMW and welcome you to the BMW Motorrad.
community of BMW riders.
Please read this Rider's Manual
carefully before starting to use
your new Maxi-Scooter. It con-
tains important information on
operation that enables you to
make the best possible use of all
your Scooter's technical features.
In addition, it contains informa-
tion on maintenance and care to
help you maintain your vehicle's
reliability and safety, as well as its
value.
If you have any questions con-
cerning the Maxi-Scooter com-
munication system, your autho-
rized BMW Motorrad retailer is
always happy to provide you with
advice and assistance.
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Table of Contents
You can also consult the index at 3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 19 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
the end of this Rider's Manual if Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 20 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
you want to find a particular topic Warning and indicator Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
or item of information. lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Storage compartments . . . . . . 46
1 General instructions . . . . 5 Service display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Distance covered since the Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Abbreviations and fuel reached the reserve Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Ambient temperature. . . . . . . . 23 5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Tire inflation pressures . . . . . . 23 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 52
Notice concerning current sta- Oil level indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
tus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Warning indicators . . . . . . . . . . 24 Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
2 Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
General view, left side . . . . . . . 11 Steering and ignition Breaking in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
General view, right side . . . . . 13 lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Multifunction switch, left . . . . 14 Time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Scooter Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Multifunction switch, Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Securing vehicle for trans-
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 42
Emergency-off switch (kill
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Heated handlebar grips . . . . . 43
Seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6 Technology in Fairings and Panels . . . . . . . 100 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 9 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Brake system with BMW Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Riding specifications . . . . . . 118
Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Washing your vehicle . . . . . . 104 11 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Tire Pressure Control TPC/ Cleaning sensitive vehicle Reporting safety
RDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 121
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 68 Protective wax coating . . . . 106 BMW Motorrad Mobility
Onboard sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Scooter Storage . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Scooter Returning to Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 121
Scooter lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Confirmation of mainte-
8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 10 Technical data . . . . . . 107 nance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 74 Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 108 Confirmation of service . . . . 128
Standard tool kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 109 12 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Rims and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
BMW Motorrad front wheel Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 112
stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . 114
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 115
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
General instructions
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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5
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

General instructions
Notice concerning current status . . . . 7

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 Overview Special information on op- OE Optional equipment
1 Chapter 2 of this Rider's Man-
erating and inspecting your BMW Motorrad optional
motorcycle as well as mainte- extras are already com-
6 ual will provide you with an initial
nance and adjustment proce- pletely installed during
overview of your Maxi-Scooter.
dures. motorcycle production.
All maintenance and repair work
carried out on your vehicle will Indicates the end of an
OA Optional accessory
be documented in Chapter 11. item of information.
BMW optional acces-
General instructions

Proof of the maintenance work sories can be purchased

performed is a prerequisite for Instruction.
and installed at your au-
generous treatment of claims. thorized BMW Motorrad
Result of an activity.
When the time comes to sell retailer.
your Scooter, please remember Reference to a page with
to hand over this Rider's Manual; more detailed informa- ABS Anti-Lock Brake System.
it is an important part of your ve- tion.
hicle. TPC/ Tire Pressure Control
Indicates the end of ac- RDC (TPC).
Abbreviations and cessory or equipment-
z EWS Electronic immobilizer.
symbols dependent information.
Indicates warnings that Tightening torque. DWA Anti-theft alarm.
must be complied with for
reasons of your safety and the
safety of others, and to protect Technical data.
your motorcycle against damage.
Equipment
When you ordered your Maxi-
Scooter, you chose various items
of custom equipment. This Rid-
er's Manual describes optional
equipment (OE) offered by BMW
and selected optional accessories
(OA). This explains why the man-
ual may also contain descriptions
of equipment which you have not
ordered. Please note, too, that
your vehicle might not be exactly
as illustrated in this manual on
account of country-specific differ-
ences.
If your Scooter is equipped with
options or accessories not de-
scribed in this Rider's Manual,
then this equipment is described
in separate operating instructions.
Technical data data, illustrations or descriptions
All dimensions, weights and out-
in this manual. 1
puts in the Rider's Manual refer 7
to the Deutsches Institut für Nor-
mung e. V. (DIN) and comply with
its tolerance regulations. Ver-
sions for individual countries may
General instructions
differ.
Notice concerning
current status
The high safety and quality
standards of BMW Scooters
are maintained by constant
development work on designs,
equipment and accessories.
Because of this, your vehicle z
may differ from the information
supplied in the Rider's Manual. In
addition, BMW Motorrad cannot
guarantee the total absence
of errors. We hope you will
appreciate that no claims can be
entertained on the basis of the
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General instructions
Overviews
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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9
General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Overviews
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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2

Overviews
General view, left side
1 Brake-fluid reservoir for 2
rear brake ( 81) 11
2 Fuel fill location (under
cover) ( 58)
3 Adjusting spring preload
( 47)

Overviews
4 Engine oil fill location and
oil dipstick (under step
plate) ( 74)

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2

Overviews
General view, right side
1 Brake-fluid reservoir for 2
front brake ( 80) 13
2 Battery (under fairing side
panel) ( 98)
Fuses (under fairing side
panel) ( 90)

Overviews
3 Vehicle Identification Num-
ber (on right frame tube)
4 Coolant level indicator
(through cutout in fairing
side panel) ( 81) z
5 Coolant expansion tank
(under step plate support)
( 82)
6 with seat heating OE
Operating passenger seat
heater ( 44)
 Multifunction switch,
2 left
14 1 Operation of high-beam
headlight and headlight
flasher ( 41)
2 Using hazard warning
flashers ( 42)
Overviews

3 Turn indicators ( 42)

4 Horn
5 INFO, operation of onboard
computer ( 40)
z 6 TRIP, operation of odome-
ter ( 40)
Multifunction switch,
right 2
1 with heated handlebar 15
grips OE
Heated hand grip ( 43)
2 with seat heating OE
Operation of seat heating

Overviews
( 44)
3 Emergency-off switch (kill
switch) ( 43)
4 Starter button ( 54)
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 Cockpit
2 1 Speedometer
16 2 Multifunction display
( 20)
3 Windshield adjustment
( 46)
4 Storage compartment
Overviews

( 46)
Type plate (in storage
compartment)
5 Tank cover release (inte-
z grated in steering and igni-
tion lock) ( 58)
6 Seat release (integrated in
steering and ignition lock)
( 49)
7 Storage compartment
( 46)
Outlet (in the storage com-
partment) ( 68)
Underneath seat
1 Rider's Manual (US Model) 2
2 Onboard tool kit ( 74) 17
3 Payload table
4 Tire inflation pressure table
5 Release of rear storage
compartment (BMW Flex-

Overviews
case) ( 47)

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Overviews
Status indicators
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3
19
Warning and indicator lamps . . . . . . . . 21
Service display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Distance covered since the fuel

Status indicators
reached the reserve level . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Ambient temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Oil level indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Warning indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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 Multifunction display
3 1 Fuel fill level indicator
20 2 with seat heating OE
Display of set seat heating
level ( 44)
3 Text field for warnings
( 24)
Status indicators

4 Warning symbols ( 24)

5 Odometer ( 40)
Service display ( 22)
Display of mileage driven
since reaching reserve
quantity ( 23)
6 Cargo area opened
( 47)
z 7 Tachometer
8 Onboard computer dis-
plays ( 40)
9 Clock ( 39)
10 with heated handlebar
grips OE
Display of set heated han-
dlebar grip level ( 43)
Warning and indicator
lamps 3
1 Indicator lamp for left turn 21
indicator
2 General warning light
( 24)
3 Anti-theft alarm indicator

Status indicators
light (see anti-theft alarm
operating instructions)
4 Indicator lamp for right turn
indicator
5 ABS warning lamp ( 30)
6 Fuel-reserve warning lamp
( 29)
7 Warning light for engine z
electronics ( 29)
8 Headlight high beam indi-
cator lamp
 Service display display. The "Service" message
3 is displayed continuously.

22 If the service display

appears more than a month
before the service date, the
stored date must be adjusted
in the instrument cluster. This
situation can occur if the battery
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was disconnected.
If the vehicle covers high annual
mileages then shorter service in-
If the time remaining until the
tervals may be required. When
next service will elapse within
the odometer reading for the re-
one month, the service date 1
calculated early service falls to
appears briefly following the pre-
within 621 miles (1000 km), the
ride check. In this example the
z display means "July, 2013."
remaining miles (kilometers) 2
are counted down in 62-mile
(100-km) increments and briefly
displayed following the pre-ride
check.

When a service date

elapses without service, the
universal warning lamp lights up
in yellow, appearing together with
the date and mileage (kilometer)
Distance covered since
the fuel reached the
reserve level
After reaching the fuel reserve
quantity, the kilometers covered
since this point in time are indi-
cated 1 with the 2 symbol. This
odometer is reset and no longer
appears as soon as the tank is
refueled to a level higher than the
reserve level.
Ambient temperature
When ambient temper-
atures drop below 37°F
(3°C) the temperature display
responds by flashing a warning
indicating possible ice formation
on the road surface. The display
automatically switches from any
other mode to the temperature
reading when the temperature
drops below this threshold for
the first time.
Tire inflation pressures
with Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC) OE
3
23
Status indicators
The displayed tire inflation pres-
sures refer to a tire temperature
of 68 °F (20 °C). The figure on
the left side 1 indicates the front
tire's inflation pressure, while the
figure on the right 2 shows the
inflation pressure in the rear tire. z
Immediately after switching on
the ignition, "--:--" is dis-
played, as the transfer of the in-
flation pressure values does not
begin until a speed of 19 mph
(30 km/h) is exceeded for the first
time.
 If the general warning
3 light 4 flashes red and if
the symbol 3 is also displayed,
24 then a warning indicator is
concerned. The upper arrow
next to the tire symbol indicates
a problem at the front wheel,
and the lower arrow indicates a
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problem at the rear wheel.
Additional information on the
BMW Motorrad Tire Pressure
Monitor is provided starting on
page ( 64).
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Oil level indicator The possible displays at posi-
tion 2 mean:
OK: Oil level correct.
CHECK: Check oil level during
next refueling stop.
---: No measurement possible
(above-mentioned conditions not
met).
If the oil level is too low,
the corresponding warning
The oil level indicator 1 provides symbol is displayed.
information on the oil level in the
engine. It can only be displayed
when the vehicle is stopped. Warning indicators
The conditions for the oil level
Warnings are displayed with the
indicator are as follows:
corresponding warning lamps.
Engine at operating tempera-
ture.
Engine idling for at least ten
seconds.
Side-stand retracted.
Scooter is positioned vertically.
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Status indicators
Warnings for which no separate
warning lamp is provided are sig-
naled by the universal warning
lamp 1 and are accompanied by
a warning notice such as 2 or the
warning symbol 3 in the multi-
function display. The universal z
warning lamp lights up in either
red or yellow depending on the
urgency of the warning.
If several warnings are active, all
corresponding warning lamps and
warning symbol are displayed;
warnings appear alternately.
The following page contains a list
of potential warnings.
 3 Overview of warning indicators
26
Warning light Displays Meaning
Lights up yellow EWS! is indicated Electronic immobilizer is active ( 29)

Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 29)

Status indicators

appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode

play ( 29)

Lights up yellow appears on the dis- Engine oil level too low ( 29)
play

OIL CHECK is
z indicated
Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed
( 30)

Lights up ABS error ( 30)

Lights up yellow + LAMP! is dis- Tail light defective ( 30)

played
Warning light Displays Meaning
Lights up yellow + LAMP! is dis- Headlight bulb defective ( 30)
3
played 27

Lights up yellow + LAMP! is dis- Taillight and headlight bulb defective

played ( 31)

Lights up yellow appears on the dis- Rear storage compartment opened

Status indicators
play ( 31)

appears on the dis- Ice warning ( 31)

play

Flashes red appears on the dis- Front tire inflation pressure is outside
play approved range ( 31)

The critical tire z

inflation pressure
flashes
Flashes red appears on the dis- Rear tire inflation pressure is outside ap-
play proved range ( 32)

The critical tire

inflation pressure
flashes
 Warning light Displays Meaning
3 Flashes red appears on the dis- Tire inflation pressure of both tires is
28 play outside approved range ( 33)

tire inflation pres-

sures flash
"--" or "--:-- " Transmission error ( 33)
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is indicated

Lights up yellow appears on the dis- Sensor defective or system error

play ( 34)

"--" or "--:-- "

is indicated
Lights up yellow RDC! is indicated Battery of tire-inflation pressure sensor
z weak ( 34)

DWA! is indicated Anti-theft alarm battery low charge

( 35)

Lights up yellow DWA! is indicated Anti-theft alarm battery discharged

( 35)
Electronic immobilizer is
active
General warning light shows
yellow.
EWS! is indicated.
Possible cause:
The key being used is not autho-
rized for starting, or communica-
tion between the key and engine
electronics is disrupted.
Remove other ignition keys
located on the ignition key.
Use the reserve key.
Have the defective key re-
placed, preferably by an autho-
rized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Fuel down to reserve
Fuel reserve symbol lights
up.
Fuel shortage can lead to
engine misfires. This can
result in unexpected engine de-
activation (accident hazard) and
damage to the catalytic con-
verter.
Do not drive to the extent that
the fuel tank is completely
empty.
Possible cause:
At the most, the fuel tank still
contains the reserve fuel quantity.
Fuel reserve
Approx. 3.2 quarts (Approx.
3 l)
Refueling ( 58).
Engine in emergency-
operation mode
Engine symbol appears on
the display.
The engine is in the emer-
gency operating mode. Un-
usual engine response is a possi-
bility.
Adapt your style of riding accord-
ingly. Avoid accelerating sharply
and overtaking. 3
Possible cause:
29
The engine control unit has di-
agnosed a fault. In exceptional
cases, the engine stops and can
no longer be started. Otherwise,
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the engine runs in the emer-
gency operating mode.
Continued driving is possible,
however the accustomed en-
gine performance may not be
available.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at a spe-
cialist service facility, preferably z
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Engine oil level too low
General warning light shows
yellow.
Oil level symbol appears on
the display.
 OIL CHECK is indicated.
3 Possible cause:
The electronic oil level sensor
30
has detected a low engine oil
level. Check the engine-oil level
with the dipstick the next time
you stop to refuel:
Checking engine oil level
Status indicators
( 74).
If oil level is too low:
Top up engine oil.
ABS self-diagnosis not
completed
ABS warning lamp flashes.
z additional information on situa-
Possible cause:
The self-diagnosis routine was
not completed; the ABS func-
tion is not available. The Scooter
must reach a speed of at least
3.1 mph (5 km/h) before the
ABS self-diagnosis routine can
be completed.
Ride off slowly. It must be
noted that the ABS function
is not available until the self-
diagnosis has been completed.
ABS error
ABS warning lamp lights
up.
Possible cause:
The ABS control unit has de-
tected an error. The ABS func-
tion is not available.
Continued driving is possible
while taking the failed ABS
function into account. Observe
tions which can lead to an ABS
error ( 63).
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at a spe-
cialist service facility, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Tail light defective
General warning light shows
yellow.
+ LAMP! is displayed.
Possible cause:
Taillight defective
The diode taillight must be re-
placed. Please contact a spe-
cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Headlight bulb defective
General warning light shows
yellow.
+ LAMP! is displayed.
A defective bulb places
your safety at risk because
it is easier for other users to not
see the Scooter.
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry a
complete set of spare bulbs if
possible.
Possible cause:
Low-beam headlight or high-
beam headlight defective.
Replacing low-beam and high-
beam bulb ( 91).
Possible cause:
Parking light defective.
Replacing parking light bulb
( 92).
Taillight and headlight
bulb defective
General warning light shows
yellow.
+ LAMP! is displayed.
Possible cause:
The taillight and a headlight bulb
are defective.
See the fault descriptions
above.
Rear storage
compartment opened
General warning light shows
yellow.
The storage compartment
is displayed.
Possible cause:
The storage compartment under
the seat is opened.
Accident hazard due to
open storage compartment
while riding!
If this warning appears while rid-
ing, stop as soon as possible and
check the locking of the storage
compartment.
Do not ride with an open storage
compartment!
Close storage compartment.
Ice warning
Ice crystal symbol appears
on the display.
Possible cause:
The ambient temperature mea- 3
sured at the vehicle is lower than
31
37 °F (3 °C).
The ice warning does not
mean that there is no risk
of black ice forming at measured
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temperatures above 37 °F (3 °C).
At low outside temperatures,
black ice must especially be ex-
pected on bridges and in shady
road areas.
Think well ahead when driving.
Front tire inflation
pressure is outside z
approved range
with Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC) OE
General warning light
flashes red.
Tire symbol with arrow
pointing upward is dis-
played.
 The critical tire-inflation pressure
3 flashes.
Possible cause:
32
The measured front tire inflation
pressure is outside the permissi-
ble tolerance.
Check tire for damage and
drivability.
Status indicators
If it is still possible to drive with
tire:
Incorrect tire inflation pres-
sure result in poorer han-
dling of the Scooter.
Always adapt your driving style
to the incorrect tire inflation
z pressure.
Correct tire inflation pressure at
next opportunity.
Before adjusting the tire in-
flation pressure, observe
the information on temperature
compensation and on inflation
pressure adjustment in the chap-
ter "Technology in detail".
Have the tire checked for dam-
age by a specialized workshop,
preferably an authorized BMW
Motorrad retailer.
If you are unsure about the driv-
ability of the tire:
Do not continue driving.
Inform roadside service.
Rear tire inflation
pressure is outside
approved range
with Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC) OE
General warning light
flashes red.
Tire symbol with arrow
pointing downward is dis-
played.
The critical tire-inflation pressure
flashes.
Possible cause:
The measured rear tire inflation
pressure is outside the permissi-
ble tolerance.
Check tire for damage and
drivability.
If it is still possible to drive with
tire:
Incorrect tire inflation pres-
sure result in poorer han-
dling of the Scooter.
Always adapt your driving style
to the incorrect tire inflation
pressure.
Correct tire inflation pressure at
next opportunity.
Before adjusting the tire in-
flation pressure, observe
the information on temperature
compensation and on inflation
pressure adjustment in the chap-
ter "Technology in detail".
Have the tire checked for dam-
age by a specialized workshop,
 preferably an authorized BMW
Motorrad retailer.
If you are unsure about the driv-
ability of the tire:
Do not continue driving.
Inform roadside service.
Tire inflation pressure
of both tires is outside
approved range
with Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC) OE
General warning light
flashes red.
Tire symbol with arrows
pointing upward and down-
ward is displayed.
Tire inflation pressures flash.
Possible cause:
The measured tire inflation pres-
sure of both tires is outside the
permissible tolerance.
Check tire for damage and
drivability.
Are the tires still suitable for driv-
ing:
Incorrect tire inflation pres-
sure result in poorer han-
dling of the Scooter.
Always adapt your driving style
to the incorrect tire inflation
pressure.
Correct tire inflation pressure at
next opportunity.
Before adjusting the tire in-
flation pressure, observe
the information on temperature
compensation and on inflation
pressure adjustment in the chap-
ter "Technology in detail".
Have the tire checked for dam-
age by a specialized workshop,
preferably an authorized BMW
Motorrad retailer.
If you are unsure about the driv-
ability of the tires:
Do not continue driving.
Inform roadside service. 3
Transmission error 33
with Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC) OE
"--" or "--:-- " is indicated.
Status indicators
Possible cause:
The vehicle's speed has not ex-
ceeded the threshold of approx.
19 mph (30 km/h). The TPC/
RDC sensors do not send their
signal until after this speed has
been exceeded for the first time
( 64).
Watch TPC/RDC display at
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higher speed. A permanent
fault has not occurred until the
general warning light also lights
up. In this case:
Have fault eliminated by a spe-
cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
 Possible cause:
3 There is a fault in the radio con-
nection to the TPC/RDC sensors.
34
Possible causes are radio sys-
tems in the surrounding area,
which interfere with the connec-
tion between the TPC/RDC con-
trol unit and the sensors.
Status indicators
Watch the TPC/RDC display in
another environment. A per-
manent fault has not occurred
until the general warning light
also lights up. In this case:
Have fault eliminated by a spe-
cialized workshop, preferably
z an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Sensor defective or
system error
with Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC) OE
General warning light shows
yellow.
Tire symbol appears on the
display.
"--" or "--:-- " is indicated.
Possible cause:
Wheels without installed TPC/
RDC sensors are mounted.
Retrofit wheel set with TPC/
RDC sensors.
Possible cause:
One or two TPC/RDC sensors
have failed.
Have fault eliminated by a spe-
cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Possible cause:
A system fault has occurred.
Have fault eliminated by a spe-
cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Battery of tire-inflation
pressure sensor weak
with Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC) OE
General warning light shows
yellow.
RDC! is indicated.
This error message is only
displayed for a short time
following the pre-ride check.
Possible cause:
The battery of the tire inflation
pressure sensor no longer has
its full capacity. The operation of
the tire inflation pressure control
is only ensured for a limited time.
Contact a specialized work-
shop, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Anti-theft alarm battery
low charge
with anti-theft alarm OE
DWA! is indicated.
This error message is only
displayed for a short time
General warning light shows
yellow. 3
DWA! is indicated. 35
This error message is only
displayed for a short time
following the pre-ride check.
Possible cause:

Status indicators
following the pre-ride check.
Possible cause: The anti-theft alarm battery has
no capacity. The operation of
The anti-theft alarm battery no
the anti-theft alarm is no longer
longer has its full capacity. The
ensured with the vehicle battery
operation of the anti-theft alarm
disconnected.
is only ensured for a limited time
Contact a specialized work-
with the vehicle battery discon-
shop, preferably an authorized
nected.
BMW Motorrad retailer. z
Contact a specialized work-
shop, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.

Anti-theft alarm battery

discharged
with anti-theft alarm OE
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3

Status indicators
Operation
Steering and ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
4
37
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Operation
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Emergency-off switch (kill z
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Heated handlebar grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
 Steering and ignition
4 lock
38 Keys
You receive two ignition keys.
with Topcase OA
A Topcase with a lock for the
Operation
same key can be ordered on re-
quest. Please contact a specialist
service facility for this purpose,
preferably an authorized BMW
z Motorrad retailer.
Switching on ignition
Turn key to position ON.
Parking lights and all function Locking handlebars
circuits switched on. Turn handlebars to left.
Engine can be started.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 54)
ABS self-diagnosis in progress.
( 55)
Switching off ignition
Turn key to position 3 while
moving handlebars slightly.
Ignition, lights and all electrical
circuits switched off.
Handlebars locked.
Left-hand storage compart-
Turn key to position OFF. ment locked.
Light is switched off, parking Key can now be removed.
lamps and lighting for the rear
storage compartment stay lit
up for a little while.
Handlebars not locked.
Key can now be removed.
Time and date Set flashing value with but-
Setting time
tons 1 (TRIP) and 2 (INFO). 4
Press and hold button 1 (TRIP)
Switch off engine and switch until display no longer flashes. 39
on ignition. Setting is completed.
Setting can be ended after each
step:
Do not press buttons until dis-

Operation
play no longer flashes.
The settings made up until Press button 2 (INFO) repeat-
now will be applied. edly until date 3 is displayed.
Setting time and date The indicated sequence of z
day, month and year may
Switch off engine and switch
vary depending on the country.
on ignition.
Press button 1 (TRIP) repeat- Press and hold button 2 (INFO)
Date and time are set di-
edly until total mileage 3 is until first value of date 3 to be
rectly after each other.
shown. set flashes.
Press and hold button 1 (TRIP) Set flashing values with but-
until first value of clock 4 to be tons 1 (TRIP) and 2 (INFO).
set flashes. Press and hold button 2 (INFO)
Set flashing value with but- each time until next value
tons 1 (TRIP) and 2 (INFO). flashes.
Press and hold button 1 (TRIP) After time has been set, press
each time until next value and hold button 2 (INFO) until
flashes. display no longer flashes.
 Setting is completed.
4 Setting can be ended after each
step:
40
Do not press buttons until dis-
play no longer flashes.
The settings made up until
now will be applied.
Operation
Display
Selecting display readings
Switch on ignition.
z
Press button 1 (TRIP) to select
The following data can be dis-
display in area 3.
played:
The following data can be dis-
played:
Total distance covered
Tripmeter 1 (Trip 1)
Tripmeter 2 (Trip 2)
Auto tripmeter (Trip A), is
automatically reset when at
least five seconds pass after
switching off the ignition and
the date has changed.
after reaching reserve quantity:
distance driven since then
Press button 2 (INFO) to select
the display in area 4.
Ambient temperature (TEMP)
Average speed (ØSPEED)
Average consumption
(ØFUEL)
Current consumption (FUEL)
Date (Date)
Oil level indicator (OIL)
with Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC) OE
Tire inflation pressures (option)
(TPM/RDC)
Resetting tripmeter
Switch on ignition.
Select desired odometer.
Press the button 1 and
continue to hold it until the
 odometer in the sector 3
resets.
Resetting average data
Switch on ignition.
Select average fuel consump-
tion or average speed.
Press and hold button 2 (INFO)
until displayed value in area 4
has been reset.
Lights Headlight high beam and
Low-beam headlight and flasher 4
parking light 41
The parking lights come on au-
tomatically when the ignition is
switched on.
After switching off the ignition,
Operation
the parking lamps remain lit for a
short time.
The parking lights are a
strain on the battery. Do
not leave the ignition switched
Press switch 1 toward front to z
switch on high beams.
on longer than absolutely
necessary. Pull switch 1 rearward to oper-
ate headlight flasher.
The low-beam headlight switches
Parking light
on automatically when the engine
is switched on. Switch off ignition.

4 ers place a strain on the
42
Operation
Immediately after switching
off the ignition push the but-
z ton 1 to the left and maintain
pressure until the parking lights
come on.
Switch ignition on and then
off again to switch off parking
lights.
Turn indicators
Operating turn indicator
Switch on ignition.
Press button 1 toward left to
switch on left-hand turn indica-
tors.
Press button 1 toward right
to switch on right-hand turn
indicator.
Press button 1 into center po-
sition to switch off turn indica-
tors.
Hazard warning
flashers
Operating hazard warning
flashers
Switch on ignition.
The hazard warning flash-
battery. Do not use the hazard
warning flashers for longer than
absolutely necessary.
If a turn indicator button is
pressed with the ignition
switched on, the flashing function
replaces the emergency flashing
function as long as the button is
pressed. If the turn indicator but-
ton is released, the emergency
flasher function becomes active
again.
Press button 1 to switch on
hazard warning flashers.
 Ignition can be switched off.
Switch on ignition and press
button 1 again to switch off
hazard warning flashers.
Emergency-off switch
(kill switch)
1 Emergency-off switch (kill
switch)
Operating the emergency
ON/OFF switch when riding
can cause the rear wheel to lock
and thus cause a fall.
Do not operate the emergency
ON/OFF switch when riding.
The engine can be switched
off easily and quickly using the
emergency kill switch.
a Engine switched off
b Operating position
Heated handlebar grips
with heated handlebar grips OE
Operating heated
handlebar grips
Start engine.
The heated hand grips op-
tion can only be activated
when the engine is running.
4
43
Operation
Press button 1 repeatedly un-
til desired heating level 2 is
shown. z
The handlebar grips can be
heated manually at two levels
or automatically. The second
manual level is used for fast
heat-up of the grips; then the
switch should be switched back
to the first level. The following
displays are available:
Heating output is automat-
ically controlled in depen-
dence on outside temperature,
speed and engine speed.
 100 % heating output 100 % heating output
4
44 50 % heating output 50 % heating output

Seat heating Operating passenger seat

heater
with seat heating OE
Operation

Start engine.
Operating driver's seat Seat heating can be acti-
Press button 1 repeatedly un-
heater til desired heating level 2 is vated only when the engine
Start engine. shown. is running.
z
Seat heating can be acti- The driver's seat can be heated
vated only when the engine at two manual levels or automat-
is running. ically. The second manual level
is used for fast heat-up of the
seat; then the switch should be
switched back to the first level.
The following displays are avail-
able:

Heating output is automat-

ically controlled in depen- Press button 1 on side with
dence on outside temperature, two dots to switch on high
speed and engine speed. heating output (HIGH).
 Press button 1 on side with
one dot to switch on low heat-
ing output (LOW).
Move button 1 into center po-
sition to switch off seat heater.
The set level 2 is shown in the
display. The second level is used
for fast heat-up of the seat; then
the switch should be switched
back to the first level. The fol-
lowing displays are available:
50 % heating output
100 % heating output
Brakes
Adjusting handbrake lever
Changing the position of
the brake-fluid reservoir can
allow air to penetrate the brake
system.
Do not reposition the handlebar
controls on the handlebars or the
handlebars in their mounts.
Adjusting the handbrake
lever while driving can lead
to accidents.
Only adjust the handbrake lever
when the Scooter is stationary.
4
45
Operation
Turn adjusting screw 1 of left-
hand brake lever or adjusting
screw 2 of right-hand brake
z
lever into desired position.
The adjusting screw can
be turned more easily if
you press the handbrake lever
forward when doing so.
Adjustment options:
from Position 1: largest dis-
tance between handlebar grip
and brake lever
up to Position 5: smallest dis-
tance between handlebar grip
and brake lever
 Mirrors Windshield
4 Adjusting mirrors Adjusting windshield
46
Operation
z Move mirror into desired posi- Loosen clamping screws 1 on
tion by applying light pressure left and right until windshield
at edge. can be easily adjusted.
Move windshield into desired
position A, B or C.
Make sure that the windshield
adjustment is identical on the
left and right.
Tighten clamping screws on
left and right.
Storage compartments
Operating front storage
compartments
To open a storage compart-
ment, pull corresponding re-
lease lever 1 downward.
To close a storage compart-
ment, press corresponding
door into locking device.
The left-hand storage com-
partment is locked together
with the steering lock.
Operating rear storage The bottom 2 lowers.
compartment (BMW The vehicle cannot be started 4
Flexcase) with the bottom lowered.
47
Open seat.
The lighting of the storage
compartment is switched
on when the ignition is switched

Operation
on.
After switching off the ignition,
To close storage compartment,
the storage compartment lighting
empty storage compartment
remains lit for a short time.
and pull bottom upward into z
locking device by lever 3.
To store two helmets in the Close seat.
storage compartment, position
the helmets as shown in the Spring preload
picture.
Setting
It is essential to set the spring
preload of the rear suspension
to suit the load carried by the
Scooter. Increase spring preload
Pull release lever 1 toward when the vehicle is heavily
front to enlarge storage com- loaded and reduce spring preload
partment, e.g. for holding mo- accordingly when the vehicle is
torcycle helmets. lightly loaded.
 Adjusting spring preload
4 at rear wheel
48 Make sure ground is level and
firm and place Scooter on its
center stand.
Operation
z sure results in poorer hand-
If you want to increase the
spring preload, turn adjusting
ring 1 with the tools from the
onboard toolkit in direction A.
If you want to decrease the
spring preload, turn adjusting
ring 1 with the tools from the
onboard toolkit in direction B.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
Increase from lowest preload
by 4 notches (Full tank
of gas, with rider 187 lbs
(85 kg))
Tires
Checking tire pressure
Incorrect tire inflation pres-
ing characteristics of the Scoot-
ers and reduces the life of the
tires.
Ensure proper tire inflation
pressure.
At high road speeds, tire
valves installed perpen-
dicular to the wheel rim have a
tendency to open as a result of
centrifugal force.
In order to avoid a sudden loss of
tire inflation pressure, fit a valve
cap with rubber sealing ring to
the rear tire and make sure that
the cap is screwed on firmly.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park scooter.
Check tire pressures against
data below.
Tire pressure, front
34.8 psi (2.4 bar) (With tire
cold)
Tire pressure, rear
36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (Single
rider, with cold tires)
42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (Driver with
passenger and/or load, with
cold tire)
If tire pressure is too low:
Correct tire pressure.
Headlight Seat
Adjusting headlight for Operating seat
4
RHD/LHD traffic Switch off ignition. 49
This vehicle's headlight features
a symmetrical low beam. No
special adjustments or proce-
dures are required prior to op-

Operation
erating the vehicle in a country
where traffic travels on the side
If seat is jammed, press down
of the road opposite to that of
at rear and then raise at rear.
your home country (left-hand
To close, press seat into lock- z
drive to right-hand drive or vice
ing device at rear.
versa).
Press ignition key downward
Headlight range and and then turn clockwise.
spring preload
The headlight range generally
remains constant due to the ad-
justment of the spring preload to
the loading state.
If you are unsure whether the
headlight range is correct,
consult a specialized workshop,
preferably an authorized BMW
Motorrad retailer.
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50
4

Operation
Riding
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5
51
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Riding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Riding
Breaking in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 z
Scooter Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Securing vehicle for transport . . . . . . . 59
 Safety instructions
5 Rider's equipment
52 Do not ride without the correct
clothing. Always wear:
Helmet
Rider's suit
Gloves
Riding
Boots
This applies even to short jour-
z sure
neys, and to every season of
the year. Your authorized BMW
Motorrad retailer will be happy to
advise you and has the correct
clothing for every purpose.
Loading
Overloading and imbal-
anced loads can adversely
affect the scooter's handling.
Do not exceed the gross weight
limit and observe the loading
information.
Adjust spring preload and tire
inflation pressure for current
gross vehicle weight.
with luggage carrier OA
Comply with maximum payload
of luggage rack.
Payload of luggage rack
max 20 lbs (max 9 kg)
with Topcase OA
Observe maximum payload and
permissible top speed of Top-
case.
Payload of Topcase
max 11 lbs (max 5 kg)
Speed limit for driving
with Topcase
max 81 mph (max 130 km/
h)
Speed
If you ride at high speed, always
bear in mind that various bound-
ary conditions can adversely af-
fect the handling of your scooter:
Settings of spring-strut and
shock absorber system
Imbalanced load
Loose clothing
Insufficient tire inflation pres-
Poor tire tread
Etc.
Risk of poisoning
Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which is colorless and
odorless but highly toxic.
Inhaling exhaust fumes
therefore represents a
health hazard and can even
cause loss of consciousness with
fatal consequences.
Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Do not run the engine in closed
rooms.
Burn hazard
Engine and exhaust system
become very hot when the
vehicle is in use. There is a risk
of burn injuries by contact with
hot surfaces, particularly at the
muffler.
When you park the scooter make
sure that no-one comes into
contact with the engine and ex-
haust system.
Catalytic converter
If misfiring causes unburned fuel
to enter the catalytic converter,
there is a danger of overheating
and damage.
For this reason, observe the fol-
lowing points:
Do not run the fuel tank dry
Do not run the engine with the
spark-plug cap removed
Stop the engine immediately if
it misfires
Use unleaded fuel only
Comply with all specified main-
tenance intervals.
Unburned fuel will destroy
the catalytic converter.
Note the points listed for protec-
tion of the catalytic converter.
Danger of overheating
Cooling would be inade-
quate if the engine were al-
lowed to idle for a lengthy period
with the motorcycle at a stand-
still: overheating would result. In
extreme cases, the motorcycle
could catch fire.
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily. After starting, ride
off immediately.
Modifications
Modifications of the 5
Scooter (e.g. engine
53
management system, throttle
valves, clutch) can cause damage
to the affected components and
failure of safety-related functions.
Riding
Damage caused in this way is
not covered by the warranty.
Do not make any modifications.
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Checklist
Use the following checklist to
check important functions, set-
tings and wear limits before you
ride off:
Brakes
Brake fluid levels for front and
rear brake
Spring preload
Tread depth and tire pressure
Secure luggage attachment
At regular intervals:
 Engine oil level (every time you Vehicle cannot be started
5 refuel) with side stand extended. If
Brake pad wear (during every side stand is extended with en-
54 third stop for refueling) gine running, engine stops.
Engine starts.
Starting Consult the troubleshooting
Starting engine chart if the engine refuses to
Riding
Switch on ignition. start. ( 108)
Pre-ride check is performed.
Pre-ride check
z ( 54)
After the ignition is switched on,
ABS self-diagnosis in progress.
( 55) the instrument cluster conducts
a test of the pointer instruments
Operate brake.
and the warning and indicator
lights, i.e. the "Pre-Ride-Check".
This test routine stops if the en-
gine is started before it is com-
pleted.
Phase 1
The speedometer pointer is
moved up to the end stop. The
indicator and warning lights are
switched on.
Press starter button 1.
Phase 2
The speedometer pointer is
moved back. The switched-on
indicator and warning lights are
switched off.
If the pointer has not been
moved, or if one of the warning
and indicator lights has not been
switched on:
If it was not possible to
switch on the warning
lights, possible malfunctions
cannot be indicated.
Watch all warning and indicator
lights on the display.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at a spe-
cialist service facility, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
ABS self-diagnosis
The readiness for operation
of the BMW Motorrad ABS is
checked by the self-diagnosis.
The self-diagnosis routine runs
automatically when you switch on
the ignition. To check the wheel
sensors, the Scooter must be
driven a few yards.
Phase 1
Check on system components
monitored by diagnostic sys-
tem while vehicle is parked.
ABS warning lamp flashes.
Phase 2
Checking wheel sensors while
starting off.
ABS warning lamp flashes.
ABS self-diagnosis
completed
The ABS warning lamp goes
out.
If an ABS error is indicated fol-
lowing completion of the ABS
self-diagnosis routine:
It remains possible to continue
riding. It must be noted that
the ABS function is not avail-
able.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at a spe-
cialist service facility, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Riding
At engine speeds below the
starting speed of approx.
2000 rpm, the centrifugal clutch
opens and the .Scooter is idling.
It the engine speed is increased
above the starting speed, the
clutch closes and the Scooter
starts off.Scooter 5
In the range from approx. 55
31 mph (50 km/h) to approx.
68 mph (110 km/h), the engine
operates at a constant speed
in the range of the maximum
Riding
torque. The change in the speed
is achieved by adjusting the gear
ratio in the steplessly adjustable z
transmission. This only slightly
changes the engine noise in this
speed range.
Initial speeds above approx.
110 km/h are achieved by
increasing the engine speed.
Breaking in
Engine
Drive in frequently changing
load ranges prior to your first
inspection.
Try to do most of your rid-
ing during this initial period on
 twisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid-
5 ing highways if possible.
Have the first inspection carried
56 out after 300 - 750 mls (500 -
1,200 km).
Brake pads
New brake pads must be run in
Riding
before they achieve their opti-
mum friction force. This initial
z reduction in braking efficiency
can be compensated for by ex-
erting greater pressure on the
brake levers.
New brake pads can extend
stopping distance by a sig-
nificant margin.
Brake early.
Tires
New tires have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened by
riding in a restrained manner at
various heel angles until the tires
are run in. This running in proce-
dure is essential if the tires are to
achieve maximum grip.
New tires do not provide
full tire traction. Accident
hazards exist in particular on wet
roads and at extreme angles.
Always think well ahead and
avoid extreme angles.
Brakes
How do you achieve
the shortest stopping
distances?
During braking the load distri-
bution changes dynamically be-
tween the front and the rear
wheel. The heavier you brake,
the greater the weight transfer
to the front wheel. Increases in
the load at an individual wheel
are accompanied by a rise in the
effective braking force that the
wheel can provide.
To achieve the shortest possi-
ble braking distance, the front
brake must be applied quickly
and with increasing force. This
procedure provides ideal exploita-
tion of the extra weight trans-
fer to the front wheel. With the
"forced braking" often practiced
in which the brake pressure is
generated as quickly as possible
and with great force, the dynamic
load distribution cannot follow
the increased deceleration and
the braking force cannot be com-
pletely transferred to the road
surface. The front wheel can lock
up.
Locking up of the front wheel is
prevented by the BMW Motorrad
ABS.
Descending mountain
passes
There is a danger of the
brakes fading if you use
only the rear brakes when
descending mountain passes.
Under extreme conditions, the
brakes could overheat and suffer
severe damage.
Use both front and rear brakes,
and make use of the engine's
braking effect as well.
Wet, soiled brakes
Moisture and dirt on the brake
disks and the brake pads result in
a decrease in the braking action.
Delayed or poorer braking action
must be expected in the follow-
ing situations:
When driving in the rain and
through puddles.
After washing the vehicle.
When driving on roads spread
with salt.
After working on the brakes
due to oil or grease residues.
When driving on soiled roads
or offroad.
Poor braking action due to
moisture and dirt.
Brake until brakes are dry or
clean; clean if necessary.
Brake early until the full braking
action is available again.
Scooter Parking
Side stand
Switch off engine.
If the ground is soft or un-
even, there is no guaran-
tee that the motorcycle will rest
firmly on the stand.
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.
Extend side stand and park
Scooter.
The parking brake prevents the
vehicle from rolling.
The side stand is designed
to support only the weight
of the Scooter.
Do not lean or sit on the Scooter
with the side stand extended. 5
If the slope of the road permits, 57
turn the handlebars to the left.
Center stand
Switch off engine.
Riding
If the ground is soft or un-
even, there is no guaran-
tee that the motorcycle will rest z
firmly on the stand.
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.
Excessive movements
could result in the center
stand retracting, and the vehicle
would topple as a result.
Do not sit on the Scooter while it
is resting on the center stand.
Extend center stand and jack
up Scooter.
 Refueling
5 Fuel is highly flammable.
58 Fire at the fuel tank can
result in fire and explosion.
Do not smoke. Never bring a
naked flame near the fuel tank.
Fuel attacks plastic sur-
Riding
faces, making them cloudy
or unattractive.
z Immediately wipe off plastic parts
after contact with fuel.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place Scooter on its
center stand.
Press ignition key downward in Open fuel filler cap 2.
center position and then turn
Fuel expands when ex-
counterclockwise. posed to heat. When the
tank is overfilled, fuel can escape
and get onto the road. This re-
sults in a danger of falling.
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
Leaded fuel will destroy the
catalytic converter.
Use only unleaded fuel.
Refuel with quality listed below
at most until lower edge of filler
In case of jamming, press tank neck is reached.
cover 1 toward rear and then
fold open toward front.
 When refueling after run- Securing vehicle for
ning on reserve, make sure transport 5
that you top up the tank to a
level above reserve, as other- Protect all component surfaces 59
wise the sensor will not be able against which straps are routed
to register the new level and the against scratching. For exam-
fuel warning lamp will not be ple, use adhesive tape or soft
switched off. cloths.

Riding
Recommended fuel qual-
Close fuel filler cap 2.
ity z
Super unleaded (E10)
89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON)
89 AKI

Usable fuel quantity

Approx. 4.2 gal (Approx. The Scooter can tip away

16 l) to the side and fall over.
Secure the Scooter against tip-
Fuel reserve Press tank cover 1 into locking
ping away to the side.
device.
Push vehicle onto transport
Approx. 3.2 quarts (Approx. surface, and do not place on
3 l) side stand or center stand.
 against its springs with the sus-
5 pension compressed as much
as possible.
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Components can be dam- Lay strap at rear right around

z retaining pin of muffler and ten-
aged.
Do not pinch components, e.g. sion.
brake lines or wiring harnesses.
Lay straps at front over lower
fork bridge on both sides and
tension.

Lay strap at rear left around

spring strut mount and tension.
Tension all straps evenly; the
vehicle should be pulled down
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Brake system with BMW Motorrad
6
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 61

Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC . . . . 64

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 Brake system with
6 BMW Motorrad ABS
62 How does ABS work?
The maximum braking force that
can be transferred to the road
surface is partially dependent on
the friction coefficient of the road
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surface. Gravel, ice, snow and
wet roads offer a considerably
poorer friction coefficient than a
dry, clean asphalt surface. The
poorer the friction coefficient of
the road surface is, the longer
the braking distance will be.
If the maximum transferrable
braking force is exceeded when
z the driver increases the brake
pressure, the wheels begin to
lock and driving stability is lost,
and a fall can result. Before this
situation occurs, ABS intervenes
and adjusts the brake pressure
to the maximum transferrable
braking force. This enables the
wheels to continue to turn and
maintains driving stability regard- Lifting off rear wheel
less of the road surface condi- Even during severe braking, a
tion. high level of tire grip can mean
that the front wheel does not
What happens when
lock up until very late, if at all.
rough roads are Consequently, ABS does not
encountered? intervene until very late, if at
Bumpy or rough roads can briefly all. Under these circumstances
lead to a loss of contact between the rear wheel can lift off the
the tires and the road surface, ground, and the outcome can be
until the transferable braking a high-siding situation in which
force is reduced to zero. If brak- the Scooter can flip over.
ing is carried out in this situa-
Heavy braking can lead to
tion, ABS must reduce the brake
the rear wheel lifting off the
pressure to ensure driving sta-
ground.
bility when restoring contact to
When braking, bear in mind
the road. At this point in time,
that the ABS control cannot
the BMW Motorrad ABS must
always be relied on to prevent
assume extremely low friction co-
the rear wheel from lifting off the
efficients (gravel, ice, snow) so
ground.
that the running wheels turn in
every imaginable case and the
driving stability is ensured. After
detecting the actual conditions,
the system adjusts the optimum
brake pressure.
What are the design
characteristics of the
BMW Motorrad ABS?
The BMW Motorrad ABS en-
sures driving stability on any sur-
face within the limits of driving
physics. The system is not op-
timized for special requirements
resulting under extreme weather
conditions offroad or on the race-
track.
Special situations
To detect the tendency of the
wheels to lock up, the speeds
of the front and rear wheel are
compared. If implausible values
are detected over a longer period
of time, the ABS function is de-
activated for safety reasons and
an ABS fault is indicated. The
condition for a fault message is
the completed self-diagnosis.
In addition to problems on the
BMW Motorrad ABS, unusual
driving conditions can also lead
to a fault message.
Unusual driving conditions:
Driving on the rear wheel
(wheely) for a longer period.
Rear wheel spinning in place
with front brake pulled (burn
out).
Locked-up rear wheel for a
longer period of time, e.g.
when riding downhill offroad.
Should a fault message result
due to one of the driving condi-
tions described above, the ABS
function can be reactivated by
switching the ignition off and
then on again.
How important is regular
maintenance?
Any technical system is al-
ways only as good as its
maintenance condition.
To ensure that the BMW Motor-
rad ABS is in an optimally main-
tained condition, it is vital that the
specified inspection intervals be 6
complied with.
63
Reserves for safety
But remember: the potentially
shorter braking distances which
BMW Motorrad ABS permits
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must not be used as an excuse
for careless riding. ABS is pri-
marily a means of ensuring a
safety margin in genuine emer-
gencies.
Take care when cornering. When
you apply the brakes on a corner,
the vehicle's weight and momen-
tum take over and even BMW
Motorrad ABS is unable to coun- z
teract their effects.
 Tire Pressure Control
6 TPC/RDC
64 with Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC) OE
Function
A sensor is located in each tire,
Technology in detail
which measures the air temper-
ature and the inflation pressure
inside the tire and sends these
values to the control unit.
The sensors are equipped with
a centrifugal controller, which
does not enable the transmis-
sion of the measured values un-
til a speed of approx. 18 mph
z (30 km/h) is reached. Before ini-
tial reception of the tire inflation
pressure, -- is shown in the dis-
play for each tire. The sensors
continue to transmit the mea-
sured values for approx. 15 min-
utes after the vehicle comes to a
stop.
The control unit can manage four
sensors, and as a result two sets
of wheels with TPC/RDC sen-
sors can be driven. If a TPC/RDC
control unit is installed, however
the wheels have no sensors, then
an error message is output.
Temperature
compensation
The tire inflation pressure is tem-
perature dependent, i.e. it in-
creases or decreases together
with the tire temperature. The
tire temperature is dependent on
the ambient temperature and on
the driving style and duration.
The tire inflation pressures are
shown temperature-compen-
sated in the multifunction display;
they refer to a tire temperature
of 68 °F (20 °C). No temperature
compensation takes place in the
inflation pressure testers at filling
stations, i.e. the measured tire in-
flation pressure is dependent on
the tire temperature. As a result,
the values displayed there do
not match the values shown in
the multifunction display in most
cases.
Adjusting inflation
pressure
Compare the TPC/RDC value in
the multifunction display with the
value on the back cover of the
Rider's Manual. The difference
between the two values must be
compensated with the air pres-
sure tester at the filling station.
Example: according to the
Rider's Manual, the tire inflation
pressure is to be 36 psi (2.5 bar),
however 33 psi (2.3 bar) is
shown in the multifunction
display; the tires are underinflated
by 3 psi (0.2 bar).
The tester at the filling station
indicates 34.8 psi (2.4 bar). This
value must be increased by 3 psi
(0.2 bar) to 37.8 psi (2.6 bar) in
order to produce the correct tire
inflation pressure. 6
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66
6

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Accessories
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
7
67
Onboard sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Scooter lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Accessories
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 General instructions
7 BMW Motorrad recommends the
68 use of parts and accessories for
your vehicle that are approved by
BMW for this purpose.
Your authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer is the right place to go
Accessories
for genuine BMW parts and ac-
cessories,other BMW approved
products, and expert advice on
their installation and use.
These parts and products have
been tested by BMW for safety,
z quently, they are not sufficient in
function and suitability. BMW
accepts product liability for these
products.
Conversely, BMW is unable to
accept any liability whatsoever
for parts and accessories which it
has not approved.
Observe the information on the
importance of tire sizes for the
ABS anti-lock brake system
( 84).
BMW Motorrad cannot ex-
amine or test each product
of outside origin to ensure that
it can be used on or in connec-
tion with BMW Scooters without
constituting a safety hazard. Nor
is this guarantee provided when
the official approval of a specific
country has been granted. Tests
conducted by these instances
cannot make provision for all op-
erating conditions experienced
by BMW Scooters and, conse-
some circumstances.
Use only parts and accessories
approved by BMW for your
Scooter.
Whenever you are planning mod-
ifications, comply with all the le-
gal requirements. The vehicle
must not infringe on national
road-vehicle construction and
use regulations of your country.
Onboard sockets
Information on using onboard
sockets:
Operating electrical acces-
sories
The battery capacity is not moni-
tored while one or more onboard
sockets are being used. If addi-
tional devices are operated over
a longer period of time without
the engine running, the battery
may be completely discharged.
The ability of the Scooter to start
is then not ensured.
Cable routing
The cables from the onboard
sockets to the auxiliary devices
must be routed in such a way
that they:
Do not impede the rider
Do not restrict the steering an-
gle and the driving characteris-
tics
Cannot be trapped
Topcase Open Topcase lid.
with Topcase OA Closing the Topcase
7
69
Opening the Topcase

Accessories
Press Topcase lock toward
front.
Topcase handle 2 pops up.
Make sure that Topcase han-
dle 2 is extended.
z
Turn key in Topcase lock 1 to
Close Topcase lid and press
OPEN position.
into locking device. Ensure that
no luggage is trapped between
lid and case.
Close Topcase handle 2.
Turn key in Topcase lock into
CLOSE position and remove if
necessary.
Pull release lever behind
cover 3 toward rear.
Topcase lid opens.
 Removing Topcase Mounting the Topcase
7
70

Accessories

Turn key in Topcase lock to

Turn key in Topcase lock 1 to
OPEN position.
z
Press Topcase lock toward
front.
Topcase handle 2 pops up.
RELEASE position.
Pull release lever 4 toward
rear while simultaneously lifting
Topcase by carrying handle.
Remove Topcase from Top-
case carrier toward rear.
Make sure that the Topcase
handle 2 is extended and that
the key is in the Topcase lock
in the RELEASE position.
Insert Topcase in Topcase car-
rier at front.
Pull release lever 4 toward rear
while simultaneously inserting
Topcase in Topcase carrier at
rear.
Close Topcase handle 2.
Turn key in Topcase lock into
CLOSE position and remove if
necessary.
Scooter lock Lock Scooter lock and remove
with Scooter lock OA
key. 7
71
Locking vehicle

Accessories
Turn handlebars toward left
and guide Scooter lock to end
of handlebars.
As an alternative, the Scooter
can be connected to a solid ob- z
Thread rear end piece 1 of ject, e.g. to a post.
Scooter lock into rear mount To do this, lay Scooter lock
from below. around post and pull chain
Then turn end piece toward through end piece 1. Then
front. connect first chain link 2 to
handlebars as described above.

Slide first chain link 2 onto

handlebar mount 3 and lay on
locking piece 4.
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Maintenance
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
8
73
Standard tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Maintenance
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Rims and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
BMW Motorrad front wheel z
stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Fairings and Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
 General instructions
8 The 'Maintenance' chapter de-
74 scribes work involving the check-
ing and replacement of wear
parts that can be performed with
a minimum of effort.
If special tightening torques are
Maintenance
to be taken into account for
assembly, these are listed. An
overview of all required tightening
torques is contained in the
chapter "Technical Data".
Information on additional main-
z tenance and repair work is pro-
vided in the Repair Manual for
your vehicle on DVD, which you
can obtain from your authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Special tools and thorough spe-
cialized knowledge are required
to carry out some of the work
described here. If you are in
doubt, consult a certified work-
shop, preferably your authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Standard tool kit 4 Open-ended wrench
Wrench size: 8/10 mm
Removing battery
( 99).
5 Reversible screwdriver in-
sert
with Phillips and Torx T25
blade
Remove body panels.
Replacing rear turn indi-
cator bulbs ( 95).
1 Hook wrench Removing battery
Adjusting spring preload ( 99).
at rear wheel ( 48).
2 Torx wrench T30
Engine oil
Checking engine oil level
Checking engine oil level
( 74).
Topping up coolant After longer Scooter im-
( 82). mobilization periods, en-
3 Spare fuses with gripper gine oil can collect in the oil pan;
Miniature fuses: 4 A, this must be pumped into the oil
7.5 A, 10 A and 15 A tank before the reading is taken.
Replace the fuses. Here, the engine oil must be at
operating temperature. Checking
the oil level with the engine cold
or after a short trip leads to mis-
interpretations and therefore to ing so, watch locking lugs at
incorrect oil fill quantities. position 2 8
To ensure that the display of the
engine oil level is correct, only Extend side stand. 75
check the oil level after a longer
trip.
Make sure ground is level and

Maintenance
firm and place Scooter on its
center stand.
Let the engine run in neutral Remove screw 2 and screw 3.
for one minute. Remove step plate.
Switch off ignition.
Wipe area around oil filler loca-
tion clean. z
Lift step plate support and re-
move screw 1.

Remove screws 1.
Pull cover outward at lower
side and remove. While do- Remove oil dipstick 1.
 Install oil dipstick.
8
76

Maintenance

Clean measuring range 2 of oil

Specified level of engine
dipstick with a dray cloth.
oil Position step plate.
Position oil dipstick on oil filler
opening, but do not screw in. Install screw 2 and screw 3.
between MIN and MAX
z Remove oil dipstick and read marking (Engine at operat-
oil level. ing temperature)

If oil level is below MIN mark:

Add engine oil up to specified
level.

If oil level is above MAX mark:

Have oil level corrected by
a specialized workshop,
preferably an authorized BMW Install step plate support and
Motorrad retailer. screw 1.

Mount cover at positions 2 and
engage.
Install screws 1.
Brake system der the stand is level and firm
Checking brake operation
when doing so. 8
Actuate right-hand brake lever. 77
Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible.
Actuate left-hand brake lever.
Pressure point must be clearly
Maintenance
perceptible.
To check parking brake, extend
side stand and push Scooter
back and worth.
It must not be possible to push Check the brake pad thickness
the Scooter with visual inspection. View- z
If no clear resistance points can ing direction: left and right be-
be felt or if the Scooter can be tween wheel and front suspen-
pushed: sion toward brake pads 1.
Have the brakes checked at
a specialist service facility,
preferably an authorized BMW
Motorrad retailer.
Checking front brake pad
thickness
Park the Scooter while always
checking that the ground un-
 reliability of the brake system,
8 make sure that the brake pads
are not worn beyond their mini-
78 mum thickness.
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist service facility,
preferably an authorized BMW
Maintenance

Motorrad retailer.

Checking rear brake pad Check the brake pad thickness

Front brake-pad wear thickness with visual inspection. Viewing
limit
Park the Scooter while always direction: from lower right to-
min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm) checking that the ground un- ward brake pads 1.
z (Only friction material der the stand is level and firm
without carrier plate. Wear when doing so.
markings (grooves) must be
clearly visible.)
If the wear indicators are no
longer clearly visible:
Dropping below the mini-
mum pad thickness leads
to reduced braking performance
and may result in damage to the
brakes.
In order to ensure the operating
 make sure that the brake pads direction: from right toward
are not worn beyond their mini- brake pads 1. 8
mum thickness.
79
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist service facility,
preferably an authorized BMW
Motorrad retailer.

Checking brake pad
thickness of parking brake
Rear brake-pad wear
limit
min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
(Only friction material with-
out carrier plate.)
If the wear indicating marks are
no longer visible:
Dropping below the mini-
mum pad thickness leads
to reduced braking performance
and may result in damage to the
brakes.
In order to ensure the operating
reliability of the brake system,
Maintenance
Park the Scooter while always
checking that the ground un-
Brake-pad wear limit of
der the stand is level and firm
parking brake z
when doing so.
min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
(Wear markings (grooves)
must be clearly visible.)
If brake pads have dropped be-
low minimum pad thickness:
If the pad thickness drops
below the minimum thick-
ness, then braking performance
is reduced and the Scooter may
Check the brake pad thickness
with visual inspection. Viewing
 move despite the side stand be-
8 ing extended..
To prevent the Scooter from
80 falling over, do not drop below
the minimum pad thickness.
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist service facility,
Maintenance

preferably an authorized BMW

Motorrad retailer.
Checking brake fluid level
of front brake
A low fluid level in the
z brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.
Check brake fluid level
regularly.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place Scooter on its
center stand.
Read off brake fluid level at
Front brake fluid level
sight glass 1 of right-hand
brake-fluid reservoir.
The brake fluid level in the Brake fluid, DOT4
brake-fluid reservoir drops The brake fluid level must
due to brake pad wear. not fall below the MIN mark.
(Brake-fluid reservoir hori-
zontal)
If brake fluid level falls below the
approved level:
Have the defect corrected as
soon as possible by a special-
ist service facility, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.
Checking brake fluid level The brake fluid level in the ist service facility, preferably an
for rear brake brake-fluid reservoir drops authorized BMW Motorrad re- 8
due to brake pad wear. tailer.
A low fluid level in the 81
brake reservoir can allow air
Coolant
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking Checking coolant level
efficiency. Make sure ground is level and

Maintenance
Check brake fluid level firm and place Scooter on its
regularly. center stand.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place Scooter on its
center stand.
Rear brake fluid level z

Brake fluid, DOT4

The brake fluid level must
not fall below the MIN mark.
(Brake-fluid reservoir hori-
Read off coolant level on ex-
zontal)
pansion tank through open-
ing 1 below right-hand step
If brake fluid level falls below the
Read off brake fluid level at plate.
approved level:
sight glass 1 of left-hand Have the defect corrected as
brake-fluid reservoir. soon as possible by a special-
 Topping up coolant
8
82

Maintenance

Open cap 2 of coolant expan-

Setpoint setting for
Remove screws 1. sion tank and add coolant up
coolant in expansion tank
Take off step plate support. to specified level.
between MIN and MAX Checking coolant level ( 81).
z marking (With cold engine) Close cap of coolant expansion
tank.
If coolant level drops below ap-
proved level:
Add coolant.

Open cover 1 and remove.

 Rims and tires
Checking rims
Park the Scooter while always
checking that the ground un-
der the stand is level and firm
when doing so.
Visually inspect rims for de-
fects.
Have damaged rims checked
Close cover 1.
and, if necessary, replaced
by a specialist service facility,
preferably an authorized BMW
Motorrad retailer.
Checking tire tread depth
The handling of your
Scooter can already change
for the worse before the legally
prescribed minimum tread depth
is reached.
Mount step plate support.
Have tires replaced even be-
Install screws 1.
fore the minimum tread depth
is reached.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place Scooter on its 8
center stand.
Measure tire tread depth in 83
main tread grooves with wear
indicators.
Tread wear marks are
integrated into the main
Maintenance
grooves on every tire. If the tire
tread has worn down to the
level of the marks, the tire is
completely worn. The locations
of the marks are indicated on
z
the edge of the tire, e.g. by the
letters TI, TWI or by an arrow.
When the minimum tread depth
is reached:
Replace the worn tires.
Wheels
Tire recommendation
For every size of tire, BMW
Motorrad has tested and
approved certain makes as
roadworthy. BMW Motorrad
 cannot evaluate the suitability of
8 other tires, and can therefore
take no responsibility for their
84 driving safety.
BMW Motorrad recommends
only using the tires tested and
approved by BMW Motorrad.
Extensive information is available
Maintenance
at your authorized BMW Motor-
rad retailer or on the Internet at
www.bmw-motorrad.com.
Affect of wheel size on
z ABS
The wheel sizes play a major role
with the ABS system. Especially
the diameter and width of the
wheels are stored in the control
unit as the basis for all necessary
calculations. A change in these
sizes due to conversion to oth-
ers than the wheels installed as
standard equipment can seriously
affect the control comfort of the
system.
The sensor wheels required for
wheel speed detection must also
match the system installed and
may not be replaced.
If you want to equip your Scooter
with different wheels, please
speak to a specialized workshop,
and preferably a BMW Motorrad
retailer. In some cases the data
stored in the control unit can be
adapted to the new wheel sizes.
Removing front wheel
Remove screws 1 and 2 on
left and right and take off front
wheel cover toward front.
Remove screw 1 and extract
the ABS sensor from its
socket.
Mask off area of wheel rim that
could be scratched in process
of removing brake calipers.
Once the calipers have
been removed, there is
a risk of the brake pads being
pressed together to the extent
that they cannot be slipped back
over the brake disk on reassem-
bly.
Do not operate the handbrake
lever when the brake calipers
have been removed.
Remove screws 2 of brake
calipers on left and right.
Push brake pads 3 apart
slightly by turning the brake
caliper 4 back and forth against
the brake rotor 5.
Carefully pull brake calipers
back to remove them from the
brake rotors.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place Scooter on its
center stand.
Raise front of Scooter until
front wheel can turn freely.
BMW Motorrad recommends
the BMW Motorrad front-wheel
stand for lifting the Scooter.
Mounting front wheel stand
( 89).
Unscrew right-hand axle clamp-
ing screws 1.
Remove quick-release axle 2
while supporting wheel.
Roll front wheel forward to re-
move.
Installing front wheel
Malfunctions may occur
during control interventions
by ABS if a wheel other than the
standard wheel is installed.
Please see the information on
the effect of wheel sizes on the 8
ABS system at the beginning of
this chapter. 85
Threaded fasteners not
tightened to the specified
torque can work loose or their
Maintenance
threads can suffer damage.
Always have the tightening
torques checked by a specialized
workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
z
The front wheel must be
installed right way round to
rotate in the correct direction.
Observe the direction of rota-
tion arrows on the tires or on the
rim.
Roll front wheel into front
wheel guide.
 The cable of the wheel
8 Clamping screws (quick-
release axle) in tele-
speed sensor could chafe
through if it comes into contact
86 scopic forks
with the brake disk.
6 lb/ft (8 Nm) Make sure that sensor cable is
Remove front wheel stand. routed correctly.
Insert ABS sensor in its socket
Slide the brake calipers onto
Maintenance

and install screw 1.

the rotors.
Remove adhesive tape from
Lift front wheel and install wheel rim.
quick-release axle 2 with Press handbrake lever firmly
torque. a number of times until resis-
tance point is noticeable.
z Quick-release axle in axle
mount

22 lb/ft (30 Nm)

Tighten axle clamping screws 1
to appropriate torque.
Clamping screws (quick- Install screws 2 on left and
release axle) in tele- right with appropriate torque.
scopic forks Brake caliper on fork leg
Tightening sequence:
Mount front wheel cover and
Tighten evenly and
21 lb/ft (28 Nm) install screws 1 and 2 on right
alternately
and left.
Removing rear wheel
Make sure ground is level and 8
firm and place Scooter on its 87
center stand.

Maintenance
Turn end muffler out. Remove five screws 1 on rear
wheel, holding wheel as you do
Engage first gear or extend so.
side stand to activate parking Lower rear wheel to the ground
brake. and roll out toward rear. z
Danger of burns from the
hot exhaust system. Installing rear wheel
Do not touch the exhaust sys- Malfunctions may occur
tem. If necessary, do not con- during control interventions
tinue work until the exhaust sys- by ABS if a wheel other than the
tem has cooled down. standard wheel is installed.
Please see the information on
Remove screw 1 while bracing
the effect of wheel sizes on the
nut on back.
ABS system at the beginning of
Slacken screw 2.
this chapter.
 Threaded fasteners not
8 tightened to the specified
Rear wheel on output
shaft
torque can work loose or their
88 threads can suffer damage. Tightening sequence: diago-
Always have the tightening nally
torques checked by a specialized
44 lb/ft (60 Nm)
workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad
Maintenance

retailer.
Roll and mount rear wheel onto Install screw 1 with appropriate
rear wheel support. torque while bracing nut on
back.

z Muffler on bracket

15 lb/ft (20 Nm)

Turn end muffler into start- Tighten screw 2 to specified
ing position and align so that torque.
screwdriver handle of onboard
toolkit fits between rear wheel End muffler on front
and muffler. muffler
Fit five screws 1 and tighten
diagonally with specified 14 lb/ft (19 Nm)
torque.
BMW Motorrad front
wheel stand
Mounting front wheel
stand
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place Scooter on its
center stand.
Use basic stand with tool
number (83 30 0 402 241) in
combination with front-wheel
adapter (83 30 0 402 242).
Install rubber buffer 1 on left
and right in lower position.
8
89
Maintenance
Loosen adjusting screws 2 on Align two mounts 3 on left and
left and right. right so that front suspension
Push mounts 3 on left and rests securely on them.
right far enough apart that front Tighten adjusting screws 2 on
suspension fits between them. left and right. z
Use locating pins 4 on left and
right to set front wheel stand to
desired height.
Center front wheel stand rela-
tive to front wheel and push it
against front axle.
 Fuses
8 Removing fuse
90 If defective fuses are
bridged, this results in a
danger of short-circuit and thus a
danger of fire.
Replace defective fuses with new
Maintenance
To open fuse box, press to-
gether locking lever 3 and re-
move fuse cover.
If the fuses blow frequently,
have the electrical system
checked by an authorized spe-
cialized workshop, preferably a
BMW Motorrad retailer.

fuses.
If the Scooter is raised too
far at the front, the center
stand lifts off the ground and the
Scooter can tilt to the side.
z When raising the vehicle, make
sure that the center stand re-
mains on the ground. Adjust the
height of the front wheel stand if
necessary.
Press down front wheel stand
evenly to raise Scooter.
Ensure Scooter is standing se-
curely.
Switch off ignition. Installing fuse
Removing right-hand side
panel.
Replace defective fuse with
fuse with required amperage.
An overview of the fuse as-
Pull defective fuse out of fuse
signment and the required
box 1 or out of fuse holder 2
amperages is provided in the
with tool from onboard toolkit.
chapter "Technical Data". The
numbers in the graphic match
the fuse numbers.
Close fuse cover.
Locking device audibly en-
gages.
Installing side panel ( 101).
Lamps
Replacing low-beam and
high-beam bulb
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place Scooter on its
center stand.
Switch off ignition.
Remove right-hand side panel
to replace low-beam bulb.
Remove left-hand side panel to
replace high-beam bulb.
To replace high-beam bulb,
remove cover 1 and to re-
place low-beam bulb, remove
cover 2.
Disconnect plug 3.
8
91
Maintenance
Remove spring strap 4 from
detents and fold up.
Remove bulb 5.
Replace defective bulb. z
Bulbs for low-beam
headlight
H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulb for high-beam
headlight
H7 / 12 V / 55 W
To avoid contamination on the
bulb's glass surface, never
touch or hold the bulb any-
 where other than on its metal Replacing parking light
8 socket base. bulb
92 Make sure ground is level and
firm and place Scooter on its
center stand.
Switch off ignition.
Remove right-hand side panel
Maintenance

to replace right-hand parking-

light bulb.
Attach the plug 3. Remove left-hand side panel to
replace left parking-light bulb.

Insert bulb 5 while ensuring

z that the lug 6 is in the correct
position.
Install spring straps 4 in locks.

Install cover 1 or cover 2.

Installing side panel ( 101). Disconnect plug connection
of bulb to be replaced and re-
move bulb holder 1 by turning
counterclockwise.

Remove bulb 2 from bulb
holder.
Replace defective bulb.
Bulb for parking light
W5W / 12 V / 5 W
To prevent contaminants from
being deposited on the new
bulb's glass surface, always use
a clean, dry cloth to hold it.
Replacing front turn
indicator bulbs 8
93
Maintenance
Insert bulb 2 in bulb socket.
Remove screw 1.
Unscrew screws 2 and pull z
out body-bound rivet using a
screwdriver.
Carefully pull radiator cover in-
ward until turn indicator bulb
can be reached.
Install bulb socket 1 by turning
clockwise and close connector.
Installing side panel ( 101).
 Replace defective bulb.
8 Bulbs for flashing turn
94 indicators, front

PY21W / 12 V / 21 W
with LED turn indicators OE
LED / 12 V
Maintenance

To avoid contamination on the

Turn bulb holder 1 counter-
clockwise to remove it from
bulb housing.
z
bulb's glass surface, never Install bulb socket 1 in lamp
touch or hold the bulb any- housing by turning clockwise.
where other than on its metal
socket base.

Move radiator cover into cor-

Remove turn indicator bulb 2 rect position.
from socket by turning it coun- Install turn indicator bulb 2 in Mount body-bound rivets and
terclockwise. socket by turning clockwise. press in screws 2.
Install screw 1.
Replacing rear turn Replace defective bulb.
indicator bulbs Bulbs for flashing turn 8
Make sure ground is level and indicators, rear 95
firm and place Scooter on its
center stand. RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
Switch off ignition. with LED turn indicators OE
LED / 12 V

Pull glass out of lamp housing.
Maintenance
To prevent contaminants from
being deposited on the new
bulb's glass surface, always use
a clean, dry cloth to hold it.

Remove screw 1.

Remove bulb 2 from

light housing by turning it
counterclockwise. Press bulb 2 into socket and
install by turning clockwise.
 Replacing license plate
8 light
96 Make sure ground is level and
firm and place Scooter on its
center stand.
Switch off ignition.
Maintenance

Mount glass in lamp housing. Pull bulb out of socket.

Replace defective bulb.

Bulb for license-plate
z light

W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Pull bulb socket 1 out of lamp To prevent contaminants from
housing. being deposited on the new
bulb's glass surface, always use
a clean, dry cloth to hold it.
Install screw 1.
 Jump-starting
The wires leading to the
power socket do not have
a load-capacity rating adequate
for jump-starting the Scooter.
Excessively high current can lead
to a cable fire or damage to the
vehicle electronics.
Do not use the onboard socket
Mount bulb in socket.
to jump-start the engine of the
Scooter.
A short-circuit can result
if the crocodile clips of
the jump leads are accidentally
brought into contact with the
motorcycle.
Use only jump leads fitted with
fully insulated crocodile clips at
both ends.
Jump-starting with a donor-
Insert bulb socket 1 into lamp
battery voltage higher than
housing.
12 V can damage the motorcycle
electronics.
The battery of the donor vehicle
must have a voltage of 12 V.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place Scooter on its 8
center stand.
97
Removing right-hand side
panel.
Begin by connecting one end
of red jumper cable to positive
terminal of your vehicle and
Maintenance
other end to positive battery
terminal of other vehicle.
Begin by connecting one end
of black jumper cable to neg-
ative terminal of your vehicle
with a suitable grounding point z
or to negative battery terminal
of other vehicle.
Allow the engine on the sup-
port vehicle to run while jump-
starting.
Start engine of vehicle with dis-
charged battery in usual way; if
engine refuses to start, wait a
few minutes before repeating
attempt to protect starter and
supporting battery.
 Allow both engines to run for
8 several minutes before discon-
necting jumper cables.
98 First disconnect jumper ca-
ble from negative terminal or
ground support point, then
from positive terminal or bat-
tery support point.
Maintenance
To start the engine, do not
use start sprays or similar
items.
Installing side panel ( 101).
z Battery
Maintenance instructions
Correct upkeep, recharging and
storage will prolong the life of
the battery and are essential for
recognition of warranty claims.
Compliance with the points be-
low is important in order to maxi-
mize battery life:
Keep the surface of the battery
clean and dry
Be sure to read and comply
with the instructions for charg-
ing the battery on the following
pages
Do not turn the battery upside
down
If the battery is not discon-
nected, the onboard elec-
tronics (clock etc.) will drain the
battery. This can cause the bat-
tery to run flat. If this happens,
warranty claims will not be ac-
cepted.
During driving breaks of more
than 4 weeks, a trickle-charger
should be connected to the
battery.
Charging connected
battery
Charging the connected
battery directly at the bat-
tery terminals can damage the
motorcycle electronics.
To charge the battery via the
battery terminals, disconnect the
battery first.
If you switch on the igni-
tion and the multifunction
display and indicator lights fail
to light up, the battery is com-
pletely flat (battery voltage be-
low 9 V). Attempting to charge a
completely flat battery via the on-
board socket can cause damage
to the motorcycle's electronics.
Always charge a completely
drained battery directly at the
terminals of the disconnected
battery.
Only charge connected battery
via onboard socket.
Comply with operating instruc-
tions of charger.
Charging disconnected Removing right-hand side Installing battery
battery panel. Place battery in battery com- 8
Charge battery using a suitable partment with positive terminal 99
charger. on left-hand side.
Comply with operating instruc-
tions of charger.
Once battery is fully charged,

Maintenance
disconnect charger's terminal
clips from battery terminals.
In the case of longer peri-
ods when the motorcycle is
not being used, the battery must
An incorrect disconnection
be recharged regularly. See the
sequence increase the risk z
instructions for caring for your
of short-circuiting. Push retaining strap over bat-
battery. Always fully recharge
Always observe the proper tery and install screw 3.
the battery before returning it to
sequence.
use. An incorrect installation se-
Remove negative cable 1 first. quence increases the risk
Removing battery Then remove positive cable 2. of short-circuiting.
Switch off ignition. Remove screw 3 and take off Always observe the proper
with anti-theft alarm OE retaining hoop. sequence.
Switch off anti-theft alarm if Remove battery from holder. First install positive cable 2.
necessary.
Then install negative cable 1.
Installing side panel ( 101).
 Setting time and date ( 39).
8
Fairings and Panels
100
Removing side panel
Maintenance

Remove screw 2. Pull side panel at upper edge

Open storage compartment 3. out of mounts at positions 5.
Tilt side panel outward while
pulling out of mount at posi-
z tion 6.
Remove screw 1.
Then lift side panel somewhat
This description is provided and remove.
based on the right-hand
side panel, however also applies
in the same way to the left side
panel.

Remove screw 4 in storage

compartment.
Installing side panel
8
101

Maintenance
Install screw 4 in storage com- Install screw 1.
Insert side panel in mounts 7. partment.
Close storage compartment.
This description is provided
based on the right-hand z
side panel, however also applies
in the same way to the left side
panel.
Tilt side panel upward while at
first pressing it into mount 6
and then into mounts 5.

Install screw 2.
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8

Maintenance
102
Care
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
9
103
Washing your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Cleaning sensitive vehicle parts . . . . 104
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Care
Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
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Scooter Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Scooter Returning to use . . . . . . . . . . 106
 Care products
9 BMW Motorrad recommends
104 that you use cleaning and
care products available at your
authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer. BMW CareProducts
have been materials tested,
Care
laboratory tested, and field tested
and provide optimum care and
z protection for the materials used
in your vehicle.
The use of unsuitable
cleaning and care products
can damage motorcycle
components.
For cleaning, do not use any sol-
vents such as nitro-thinners, cold
cleaning agents, fuel or similar,
and do not use cleaning agents
that contain alcohol.
Washing your vehicle
BMW Motorrad recommends
that you use BMW Insect Re-
mover to soften and wash off
insects and stubborn dirt from
painted parts before washing the
vehicle.
To prevent stains, do not wash
the vehicle immediately after it
has been exposed to bright sun-
light and do not wash it in the
sun.
Make sure that the vehicle is
washed frequently, especially
during the winter months.
To remove road salt, clean the
Scooter with cold water immedi-
ately after every trip.
After washing the Scooter,
after driving through water
or in the rain, braking can be de-
layed due to damp brake disks
and brake pads.
Brake early until the brake disks
and pads are dry.
Warm water intensifies the
effect of salt.
Only use cold water to remove
road salt.
The high water pressure
of high-pressure cleaners
(steam cleaners) can damage
seals, the hydraulic brake sys-
tem, the electrical system and
the seat.
Do not use a steam jet or high-
pressure cleaning equipment.
Cleaning sensitive
vehicle parts
Plastics
If plastic parts are cleaned
using unsuitable cleaning
agents, the surfaces can be dam-
aged.
Do not use cleaning agents that
contain alcohol, solvents or abra-
sives to clean plastic parts.
'Insect sponges' or sponges with
hard surfaces can also lead to
scratches.
Fairings and panels
Clean body panels with water
and BMW plastic cleaner.
Windshields and headlight
lenses are manufactured in
plastic
Clean off dirt and insects with a
soft sponge and plenty of water.
Soften stubborn dirt and
dead insects by covering
the affected areas with a wet
cloth.
Chrome
Especially in the case of road
salt, carefully clean chrome parts
with plenty of water and BMW
auto shampoo. Use chrome pol-
ish for additional treatment.
Radiator
Clean the radiator regularly to
prevent overheating of the en-
gine due to inadequate cooling.
For example, use a garden hose
with low water pressure.
Cooling fins can be bent
easily.
When cleaning the radiator, en-
sure that the fins are not bent.
Rubber
Treat rubber components with
water or BMW rubber protection
coating agent.
Using silicone sprays for
the care of rubber seals can
cause damage.
Do not use silicone sprays or
care products that contain
silicone.
Paint care
Washing the vehicle regularly will 9
help counteract the long-term ef- 105
fects of substances that damage
the paint, especially if your ve-
hicle is ridden in areas with high
air pollution or natural sources of
Care
dirt, e.g. tree resin or pollen.
However, remove particularly ag-
gressive materials immediately;
z
otherwise changes in the paint or
discoloration can occur. These
include spilled fuel, oil, grease,
brake fluid as well as bird drop-
pings. BMW Car Polish or BMW
Paint Cleaner are recommended
for this.
Contamination of the paint finish
is particularly easy to see after
the vehicle has been washed.
Remove this type of soiling with
cleaning naphtha or spirit on a
clean cloth or cotton ball. BMW
Motorrad recommends remov-
ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re-
mover. Then add a protective
 wax coating to the paint at these Scooter Returning to
9 locations.
use
106 Protective wax coating Remove the protective wax
coating.
To preserve the finish of your
Clean the Scooter.
vehicle, BMW Motorrad recom-
Install a charged battery.
mends using BMW Car Wax or
agents that contain carnauba or Before starting: Observe
Care

synthetic waxes. checklist.

z A sure sign that the paint must
be protected, is the fact that wa-
ter no longer pearls up on it.

Scooter Storage
Clean the Scooter.
Removing battery ( 99).
Spray brake lever, side-stand
and center stand mount with a
suitable lubricant.
Coat bare metal and chrome-
plated parts with an acid-free
grease (e.g., Vaseline).
Park vehicle in a dry room, rais-
ing it to remove weight from
both wheels.
Technical data
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
10
107
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Technical data
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
z
Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
 Troubleshooting chart
10 Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start
108 Possible cause Remedy
Side stand extended. Retract side stand.
Starting without actuating brake Actuate a brake lever during starting.
Storage compartment open Close storage compartment.
Technical data

No fuel in tank Refueling ( 58).

Battery drained Charge battery.

z
Threaded fasteners
Front wheel Value Valid
10
109
Quick-release axle in axle mount
M18 x 1.5 22 lb/ft (30 Nm)
Clamping screws (quick-release
axle) in telescopic forks

Technical data
M6 x 30 Tighten evenly and alternately
6 lb/ft (8 Nm)
Brake caliper on fork leg
M8 x 32 21 lb/ft (28 Nm)
Rear wheel Value Valid z
Rear wheel on output shaft
M10 x 1.25 x 40 diagonally
44 lb/ft (60 Nm)
Muffler on bracket
M8 x 30 15 lb/ft (20 Nm)
End muffler on front muffler
M8 x 30 14 lb/ft (19 Nm)
 Engine
10 Engine design Two-cylinder, four-stroke engine, DOHC control, 4
110 bucket tappet operated valves, two countershafts,
liquid cooling, dry-sump lubrication
Displacement 647 cc (647 cm3)
Cylinder bore 3.1 in (79 mm)
Technical data

Piston stroke 2.6 in (66 mm)

Compression ratio 11,6:1
Rated output 60 hp (44 kW), at engine speed: 7500 min-1
Torque 49 lb/ft (66 Nm), at engine speed: 6000 min-1
Maximum engine speed max 8500 min-1
z
Fuel
Recommended fuel quality Super unleaded (max. 10 % of ethanol) (E10)
10
111
89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON)
89 AKI
Usable fuel quantity Approx. 4.2 gal (Approx. 16 l)
Fuel reserve Approx. 3.2 quarts (Approx. 3 l)

Technical data
BMW recommends the use of BP fuel

Engine oil
Engine oil capacity Approx. 3.3 quarts (Approx. 3.1 l), with filter
change z
Products recommended by BMW Motorrad
BMW Motorrad High Performance Oil SAE 15W-50, API SJ / JASO MA2

BMW recommends
 Clutch
10 Clutch design Centrifugal clutch
112
Transmission
Transmission design CVT (Continously Variable Transmission)
Primary gear ratio 1:1,06
Technical data

Gear ratio of secondary transmission 1:2,72

Gear ratio of CVT transmission 1: 10,7...4,6

Rear-wheel drive

z Type of final drive Chain drive in oil bath

Number of teeth of rear-wheel drive (Pinion/ 16 / 27
sprocket)
Secondary gear ratio 1,688
Running gear
Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic forks
10
113
Spring travel, front 4.5 in (115 mm), On wheel
Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminum single swinging arm
Type of rear suspension Directly linked spring strut with adjustable spring
preload

Technical data
Spring travel, rear 4.5 in (115 mm), On wheel

Brakes
Type of front brake Hydraulically actuated two-rotor disk brake with 2-
piston floating calipers
Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal z
Type of rear brake Hydraulically disk brake with 2-piston floating
caliper, Service brake
Cable-operated disk brake with 1-piston floating
caliper, Parking brake
Brake-pad material, rear Organic
 Wheels and tires
10 Recommended tire combinations
114
Front wheel
Technical data
Front wheel design
Front-wheel rim size
Front tire designation
Rear wheel
Rear wheel design
z Rear-wheel rim size
Rear tire designation
Tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure, front
Tire pressure, rear
You can obtain an overview of the current tire
approvals from your authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer or on the Internet at www.bmw-motor-
rad.com.
Cast aluminum, MT H2
3.50" x 15"
120/70 R15
Cast aluminum, MT H2
4.50" x 15"
160/60 R 15
34.8 psi (2.4 bar), With tire cold
36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider, with cold tires
42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with passenger and/or
load, with cold tire
Electrical system
Battery
10
115
Battery design AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery.
Battery voltage 12 V
Battery capacity 11.2 Ah
Spark plugs

Technical data
Electrode gap of spark plug 0.03±0.01 in (0.8±0.1 mm)
Bulbs
Bulbs for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W z
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front PY21W / 12 V / 21 W
with LED turn indicators OE LED / 12 V
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
with LED turn indicators OE LED / 12 V
Bulb for taillight/brake light LED / 12 V
Bulb for license-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W
10 Fuses
Fuse carrier 30 A, Fuse 9: control unit for instrument cluster/
116 ignition switch
30 A, Fuse 10: control unit for anti-lock brake
system (ABS)
Fuse box 15 A, Fuse 1: DME main relay
10 A, Fuse 2: control unit for Digital Motor Elec-
Technical data

tronics (DME)
4 A, Fuse 3: control unit for anti-theft alarm
(DWA)/Tire Pressure Control (TPC)
4 A, Fuse 4: brake-light switch for front brake/rear
brake/connector of optional accessories
7.5 A, Fuse 5: fan
z 7.5 A, Fuse 6: onboard socket(s)
4 A, Fuse 7: license plate light
4 A, Fuse 8: control unit for Digital Motor Elec-
tronics (DME)/anti-lock brake system (ABS)/instru-
ment cluster
Frame
Frame design Steel bridge frame with screwed-on side panels of
10
cast light alloy 117
Location of the vehicle identification number Front right frame tube
Location of type plate Storage compartment front right

Technical data
Dimensions
Motorcycle length 84.8 in (2155 mm)
Motorcycle height 54.3 in (1378 mm), Across windshield at DIN un-
laden weight
Motorcycle width 34.5 in (877 mm), Across mirrors
Driver's seat height 30.7 in (780 mm), Without driver z
Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 69.7 in (1770 mm), Without driver
 Weights
10 Unladen weight 547 lbs (248 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for
118 road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE
Permissible gross weight 981 lbs (445 kg)
Maximum payload 434 lbs (197 kg)
Technical data

Riding specifications
Top speed 109 mph (175 km/h)

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Service
Reporting safety defects . . . . . . . . . . . 120
11
119
BMW Motorrad Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
BMW Motorrad Mobility
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Service
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Confirmation of maintenance
work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 z
Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
 Reporting safety defects
11 If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause
120 injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Ad-
ministration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
Service

However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your
dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC.
z To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-
4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administra-
tor, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain
other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
BMW Motorrad Service
With its worldwide service net-
work, BMW Motorrad can at-
tend to you and your Scooter
in over 100 countries around the
globe. The BMW Motorrad retail-
ers have the technical information
and expertise needed to conduct
reliable service and repairs cov-
ering every aspect of your BMW
Scooter.
You can find the nearest BMW
Motorrad retailer by visiting our
Internet site at "www.bmw-
motorrad.com".
If this maintenance and re-
pair work is performed inex-
pertly, there is a danger of dam-
age and associated safety risks.
BMW Motorrad recommends
having corresponding work on
your Scooter carried out by a
specialized workshop, preferably
by an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
To ensure that your BMW
Scooter consistently remains in
optimal condition BMW Motorrad
urges you to observe the
recommended service intervals
for your Scooter.
Have all maintenance and repair
work confirmed in the "Service"
chapter in this manual. For gen-
erous treatment of claims sub-
mitted after the warranty period
has expired (goodwill), evidence
of regular maintenance is essen-
tial.
You can obtain information on
the contents of the BMW Ser-
vices from your BMW Motorrad
retailer.
BMW Motorrad Mobility
Services
The BMW Motorrad Mobility Ser-
vices furnish you and your new
BMW motorcycle with extra se-
curity by offering a wide array of
assistance services in the event
of a breakdown (Mobile Service, 11
breakdown assistance, vehicle re-
121
covery and retrieval, etc.).
Contact your authorized BMW
Motorrad retailer for additional
information on available mobility-
maintenance services.
Service
Maintenance work
BMW Pre-Delivery Check z
The BMW pre-delivery check is
carried out by your authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer before it
turns over the vehicle to you.
BMW Running-in Check
The BMW running-in check
must be carried out between
300 mls (500 km) and 750 mls
(1200 km).
 BMW Service
11 BMW Service is carried out once
122 a year. The scope of the ser-
vices performed may be depen-
dent on the vehicle owner and
the mileage driven. Your BMW
Motorrad retailer confirms that
the service has been performed
Service

and enters the date for the next

service.
z For drivers who drive long dis-
tances annually, it may be neces-
sary to come in for service before
the entered date. In this case a
corresponding maximum odome-
ter reading will also be entered in
the confirmation of service. If this
odometer reading is reached be-
fore the next service date, service
must be performed sooner.
Confirmation of maintenance work
11
BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-in
123
Check Check
Conducted Conducted

on on

Service
Odometer reading

Next service
at the latest z
on
or, if reached sooner,

Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature

11 BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
124
on on on

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Next service Next service Next service

Service

at the latest at the latest at the latest

on on on
z or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature

BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
11
125
on on on

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Next service Next service Next service

Service
at the latest at the latest at the latest

on on on
or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, z
Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature

11 BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
126
on on on

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Next service Next service Next service

Service

at the latest at the latest at the latest

on on on
z or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature

BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
11
127
on on on

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Next service Next service Next service

Service
at the latest at the latest at the latest

on on on
or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, z
Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature

 Confirmation of service
11 The table is intended as proof of maintenance and repair work, the installed optional accessories and any
128 special campaign (recall) work carried out.
Work carried out Odometer Date
Service reading

z
Work carried out Odometer Date
reading 11
129

Service
z
 A Removing, 99 Clutch
12 Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Technical data, 115 Technical data, 112
ABS Brake fluid Confirmation of maintenance
130 Self-diagnosis, 55 Checking fill level of front work, 123
Technology in detail, 62 brake, 80 Coolant
Warning indicators, 30 Checking fill level of rear Checking level, 81
Accessories brake, 81 Fill level indicator, 13
General instructions, 68 Front brake reservoir, 13 Fill location, 13
Index

Ambient temperature Rear brake reservoir, 11 Topping up, 82

Display, 23
z Brake pads Currentness of this manual, 7
Ice warning, 31 Checking front, 77
Anti-theft alarm Checking parking brake, 79 D
Indicator lamp, 21 Date
Checking rear, 78 Adjusting, 39
Warning indicator, 35
Running in, 56 Dimensions
Average values
Brakes Technical data, 117
Resetting, 41 Adjusting handlebar lever, 45
Checking operation, 77 E
B
Safety instructions, 56 Electrical system
Battery
Technical data, 113 Technical data, 115
Charging connected battery, 98
Emergency ON/OFF switch, 15
Charging disconnected
C Operating, 43
battery, 99
Checklist, 53
Installing, 99
Clock
Maintenance instructions, 98 Adjusting, 39
Position on vehicle, 13
Engine Fuel reserve Indicator lights
Starting, 54 Mileage covered, 23 Overview, 21 12
Technical data, 110 Warning indicator, 29 Instrument cluster
131
Warning for electronic engine Fuses Overview, 16
management, 29 Position on vehicle, 13
Replacing, 90 J
Engine oil
Technical data, 116 Jump-starting, 97
Checking level, 74

Index
Fill location, 11 K
H
Oil dipstick, 11 Hazard warning flashers Keys, 38
Oil level indicator, 24 Control, 14
z
Technical data, 111 L
Operating, 42 Lamps
Topping up, 74 Headlight Replacing front turn indicator
Warning for engine oil level, 29 Headlight range, 49 bulbs, 93
Equipment, 7 RHD/LHD traffic, 49 Replacing high-beam bulb, 91
Heated handlebar grips Replacing license plate light, 96
F
Frame Operating, 43 Replacing low-beam bulb, 91
Technical data, 117 Horn, 14 Replacing parking light bulb, 92
Front wheel stand Replacing rear turn indicator
Mounting, 89 I
Ignition bulbs, 95
Fuel Technical data, 115
Fill location, 11 Switching off, 38
Switching on, 38 Warning for bulb failure, 30
Refueling, 58
Immobilizer Lights
Tank release, 16 Control, 14
Warning indicator, 29
Technical data, 111 Headlight low beam, 41
 Operating headlight flasher, 41 Onboard socket R
12 Operating headlight high Information on use, 68 Rear-wheel drive
Technical data, 112
beams, 41 Position on vehicle, 16
132 Refueling, 58
Operating parking light, 41 Onboard toolkit
Contents, 74 Rider's Manual (US Model)
Parking lights, 41
Position on vehicle, 17 Position on vehicle, 17
Luggage
Overview of warning Running gear
Loading information, 52
indicators, 26 Technical data, 113
Index

M Overviews Running in, 55

Maintenance Cockpit, 16
z S
General instructions, 74 Left side of vehicle, 11
Maintenance intervals, 121 Left-hand multifunction Safety instructions
Mirrors switch, 14 About brakes, 56
Adjusting, 46 Multifunction display, 20 On riding, 52
Mobility Services, 121 Right side of vehicle, 13 Scooter
Multifunction display Care, 103
Right-hand multifunction
Overview, 20 Cleaning, 103
switch, 15
Selecting display readings, 40 Parking, 57
Underneath seat, 17
Multifunction switch Returning to use, 106
Warning and indicator
General view, left, 14 lamps, 21 Securing with straps, 59
General view, right, 15 Storage, 106
P Seat
O Pre-ride check, 54 Operating, 49
Odometer and tripmeters Release, 16
Resetting, 40 Seat heating
Operating, 44
Service, 121 Clutch, 112 Running in, 56
Reporting safety defects, 120 Dimensions, 117 Technical data, 114 12
Service display, 22 Electrical system, 115 Topcase 133
Spark plugs Engine, 110 Operating, 69
Technical data, 115 Engine oil, 111 Torques, 109
Speedometer, 16 Frame, 117 Transmission
Spring preload Fuel, 111 Technical data, 112
Troubleshooting chart, 108

Index
Adjusting, 47 Rear-wheel drive, 112
Adjustment element, 11 Running gear, 113 Turn indicators
Starting, 54 Spark plugs, 115
Control, 14 z
Control, 15 Operating, 42
Standards, 7
Steering lock Type plate
Tires, 114
Locking, 38 Position on vehicle, 16
Transmission, 112
Storage compartment Weights, 118 V
Operating, 46 Wheels, 114 Vehicle Identification Number
Position on vehicle, 16 Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC Position on vehicle, 13
Rear release, 17 Display, 23
Switching off, 57 Technology in detail, 64 W
Warning indicators
Tires
T Checking tire inflation ABS, 30
Tachometer, 20 pressure, 48 Anti-theft alarm system, 35
Technical data Checking tire tread depth, 83 Bulb defective, 30
Battery, 115 Display, 24
Inflation pressure table, 17
Brakes, 113 Electronic engine
Inflation pressures, 114
Bulbs, 115 management, 29
Recommendations, 83
 Engine oil level, 29
12 Fuel reserve, 29
134 Ice warning, 31
Immobilizer, 29
Warning lamps
Overview, 21
Weights
Index

Payload table, 17
Technical data, 118
z Wheels
Installing front wheel, 85
Installing rear wheel, 87
Removing front wheel, 84
Removing rear wheel, 87
Size change, 84
Technical data, 114
Windshield
Adjustment elements, 16
Operating, 46
Details described or illustrated
in this booklet may differ from
the motorcycle's actual specifi-
cation as purchased, the acces-
sories fitted or the national-mar-
ket specification. No claims will
be entertained as a result of such
discrepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel con-
sumption and performance data
are quoted to the customary tol-
erances.
The right to modify designs,
equipment and accessories is
reserved.
Errors and omissions excepted.

© 2012 BMW Motorrad

Not to be reproduced either
wholly or in part without written
permission from BMW Motorrad,
After Sales.
Printed in Germany.
Important data for refueling
Fuel
Recommended fuel quality
Usable fuel quantity
Fuel reserve
Tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure, front
Tire pressure, rear
BMW recommends
Order No.: 01 41 8 532 197
07.2012, 2nd Edition
Super unleaded (max. 10 % of ethanol) (E10)
89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON)
89 AKI
Approx. 4.2 gal (Approx. 16 l)
Approx. 3.2 quarts (Approx. 3 l)
34.8 psi (2.4 bar), With tire cold
36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider, with cold tires
42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with
cold tire
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