BMW R 1250RS Installation and maintenance manual

Rider's manual
R 1250 RS
BMW Motorrad

Vehicle data/dealership details
Vehicle data
Model
Vehicle Identification Number
Colour code
Date of first registration
Registration number
Dealership details
Person to contact in Service department
Ms/Mr
Phone number
Dealership address/phone number (com-
pany stamp)

Welcome to BMW
We congratulate you on
your choice of a vehicle from
BMW Motorrad and welcome
you to the community of BMW
riders. Familiarise yourself with
your new vehicle so that you can
ride it safely and confidently in all
traffic situations.
About this Rider's Manual
Please read this Rider's Manual
carefully before starting to use
your new BMW. It contains im-
portant information on how to
operate the controls and how to
make the best possible use of all
your BMW'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.
This record of the maintenance
work you have had performed on
your vehicle is a precondition for
generous treatment of goodwill
claims.
If the time comes to sell your
BMW, please remember to hand
over this Rider's Manual to the
new owner. It is an important
part of the vehicle.
Suggestions and criticism
If you have questions concern-
ing your vehicle, your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly
provide advice and assistance.
We hope you will enjoy riding
your BMW and that all your jour-
neys will be pleasant and safe
BMW Motorrad.
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Table of Contents
1 General instructions ... . 5
Overview..................... 6
Abbreviations and
symbols...................... 6
Equipment ................... 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Currentness.................. 8
Additional sources of informa-
tion........................... 8
Certificates and operating li-
cences ....................... 8
Data memory................. 8
Intelligent emergency call
system ...................... 12
2 General views .. .. .. .. .. . 17
General view, left side . . . . . . . 19
General view, right side . . . . . 21
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . 22
Multifunction switch, left . . . . 23
Multifunction switch,
right......................... 25
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 27
Indicator and warning
lights ........................ 28
TFT display in Pure Ride
view......................... 30
TFT display in view
menu........................ 32
Warnings.................... 33
4 Operation................ 63
Ignition switch/steering
lock ......................... 64
Ignition with Key-
less Ride .................... 66
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) ...................... 70
Intelligent emergency
call .......................... 71
Lights ....................... 73
Day run lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Hazard warning lights sys-
tem ......................... 77
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)........................ 78
Traction control (ASC/
DTC)........................ 80
Electronic Suspension Ad-
justment (DESA) . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Riding mode ................ 84
PRO riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Cruise-control system . . . . . . . 87
Hill Start Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Anti-theft alarm (DWA) . . . . . . 93
Tyre pressure monitoring
(RDC) ....................... 95
Heated handlebar grips . . . . . 96
Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . 96
5 TFT display ... .. .. .. .. .. 99
General instructions . . . . . . . 100
Principle................... 101
Pure Ride view . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
General settings . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Bluetooth.................. 110
My vehicle ................ 114
Navigation................. 117
Media ..................... 119
Phone..................... 119

Display software
version .................... 120
Display licence informa-
tion........................ 120
6 Adjustment . .. .. .. .. .. . 121
Mirrors .................... 122
Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Headlight.................. 123
Clutch..................... 124
Gearshift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Brakes .................... 126
Footrests.................. 127
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Damping .................. 130
7 Riding.................. 131
Safety information . . . . . . . . . 132
Comply with checklist . . . . . 134
Always before riding
off: ........................ 134
At every third refuelling
stop....................... 135
Starting.................... 135
Runningin ................ 137
Shifting gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Brakes .................... 139
Parking your motor-
cycle ...................... 141
Refuelling ................. 142
Securing motorcycle for
transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
8 Engineering
details ................. 149
General instructions . . . . . . . 150
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)...................... 150
Traction control (ASC/
DTC)...................... 153
Dynamic ESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Dynamic Brake Control . . . . 157
Tyre pressure control
(RDC) ..................... 158
Shift assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Hill Start Control . . . . . . . . . . 161
ShiftCam.................. 163
9 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 165
General instructions . . . . . . . 166
Tool kit.................... 166
Service tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 167
Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 168
Engine oil ................. 169
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Clutch..................... 175
Coolant.................... 175
Tyres...................... 176
Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Wheels.................... 177
Silencer ................... 184
Lighting ................... 186
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Battery .................... 190
Fuses ..................... 194
Diagnostic connector . . . . . . 195
10 Accessories .. .. .. .. . 197
General instructions . . . . . . . 198
Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Cases ..................... 199
Topcase................... 201
Navigation system . . . . . . . . . 204
11 Care .................. 211
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . 212
Cleaning easily damaged
components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

Care of paintwork . . . . . . . . . 214
Vehicle preservation . . . . . . . 214
Laying up the motor-
cycle ...................... 214
Restoring motorcycle to
use........................ 215
12 Technical data . . . . . . 217
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 218
Screw connections . . . . . . . . 220
Fuel....................... 223
Engine oil ................. 224
Engine .................... 224
Clutch..................... 225
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 226
Frame..................... 227
Chassis and
suspension................ 227
Brakes .................... 228
Wheels and tyres. . . . . . . . . . 228
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 230
Anti-theft alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Weights ................... 233
Riding specifications . . . . . . 233
13 Service ............... 235
BMW Motorrad Service . . . 236
BMW Motorrad Service
history..................... 236
BMW Motorrad Mobility
services ................... 237
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 237
BMW Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Maintenance schedule . . . . 241
Maintenance confirma-
tions....................... 242
Service confirmations . . . . . 256
14 Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Certificate for electronic
immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Certificate for Key-
less Ride .................. 262
Certificate for tyre pressure
control (RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Certificate for TFT instru-
ment cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
15 Index ................. 268

General instructions
Overview ............................ 6
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment........................... 7
Technicaldata....................... 7
Currentness ......................... 8
Additional sources of information . . . . 8
Certificates and operating
licences.............................. 8
Datamemory ........................ 8
Intelligent emergency call
system.............................. 12
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Overview
An important aspect of this
Rider's Manual is that it can
be used for quick and easy
reference. Consulting the
extensive index at the end of this
Rider's Manual is the fastest way
to find information on a particular
topic or item. To first read an
overview of your motorcycle,
please go to the “Overview”
section. All maintenance and
servicing work on the motorcycle
is documented in the “Service”
section. This record of the
maintenance work you have
had performed on your vehicle
is a precondition for generous
treatment of goodwill claims.
When the time comes to sell
your BMW, please remember
to hand over this Rider's Manual;
it is an important part of the mo-
torcycle.
Abbreviations and
symbols
CAUTION Low-risk hazard.
Non-avoidance can lead to
slight or moderate injury.
WARNING Medium-risk
hazard. Non-avoidance can
lead to fatal or severe injury.
DANGER High-risk haz-
ard. Non-avoidance leads
to fatal or severe injury.
ATTENTION Special
notes and precautionary
measures. Non-compliance can
lead to damage to the vehicle or
accessory and, consequently, to
voiding of the warranty.
NOTICE Specific instruc-
tions on how to operate,
control, adjust or look after items
of equipment on the vehicle.
Indicates the end of an
item of information.
Instruction.
Result of an activity.
Reference to a page with
more detailed informa-
tion.
Indicates the end of a
passage relating to spe-
cific accessories or items
of equipment.
Tightening torque.
Technical data.
NV National-market version.
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OE Optional extras.
The vehicles are as-
sembled complete with
all the BMW Motorrad
optional extras originally
ordered.
OA Optional accessories.
You can obtain
BMW Motorrad
optional accessories
through your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer;
optional accessories
have to be retrofitted to
the vehicle.
ABS Anti-lock brake system.
ASC Automatic Stability Con-
trol.
D-
ESA
Electronic chassis and
suspension adjustment.
DTC Dynamic Traction Con-
trol (optional extra only
in combination with Pro
riding modes).
DWA Anti-theft alarm (Dieb-
stahlwarnanlage).
EWS Electronic immobiliser.
RDC Tyre pressure monitor-
ing.
Equipment
When purchasing your BMW mo-
torcycle, you chose a model with
individual equipment. This rider's
manual describes optional equip-
ment (OE) and selected optional
accessories (OA) provided by
BMW. Please make allowance
for the fact that some equip-
ment specifications may be de-
scribed that you have not selec-
ted. Equally, country-specific de-
viations to the motorcycle shown
are also possible.
If your motorcycle has equipment
that is not described, you will find
the relevant description in a sep-
arate manual.
Technical data
All dimensions, weights and
power outputs in the rider's
manual refer to the German
standard DIN (Deutsches Institut
für Normung e. V.) and comply
with its specified tolerances.
Technical data and specifications
in this rider's manual serve as
reference points. The vehicle-
specific data may deviate from
these, for example as a result of
selected optional equipment,
the national-market version or
country-specific measuring
procedures. Detailed values
can be taken from the vehicle
registration documents and
signs on the vehicle, or can be
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obtained from your authorised
BMW Motorrad Retailer or
another qualified service partner
or specialist workshop. The
specifications in the vehicle
documents always have priority
over the information provided in
this rider's manual.
Currentness
The high safety and quality level
of BMW motorcycles is ensured
by constant further development
in the areas of design, equipment
and accessories. This may res-
ult in deviations between these
operating instructions and your
motorcycle. Also, mistakes can-
not be completely excluded by
BMW Motorrad. Please therefore
understand that we do not ac-
cept any liability for claims arising
from incorrect information, draw-
ings and descriptions.
Additional sources of
information
BMW Motorrad Retailer
Your BMW Motorrad Retailer will
be happy to answer any ques-
tions you may have.
Internet
The rider's manual for your
vehicle, operating and installation
instructions for any accessories
and general information on
BMW Motorrad, for example
relating to technology, are
available at www.bmw-
motorrad.com/service.
Certificates and
operating licences
The certificates for the vehicle
and the official operating licences
for any accessories are available
at www.bmw-motorrad.com/
certification.
Data memory
General
Control units are installed in the
vehicle. Control units process
data that they receive, for ex-
ample, from vehicle sensors, or
that they generate themselves or
exchange between each other.
Some control units are required
for the vehicle to function safely
or provide assistance during rid-
ing, for example assistance sys-
tems. In addition, control units
enable comfort or infotainment
functions.
Information on data that has
been stored or exchanged can
be obtained from the manufac-
turer of the vehicle, for example
via a separate booklet.
Personal reference
Each vehicle is identified with a
clear vehicle identification num-
ber. Depending on the country,
the vehicle identification num-
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