BMW Motorrad Rider's Manual - S 1000 XR - Maintenance and care record

Oct 29, 2026

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BMW Motorrad Rider's Manual for the S 1000 XR provides rider guidance for operating controls safely and making full use of technical features. It includes registration and vehicle data fields, dealership contact information, and instructions to read the manual before use. The document explains maintenance and care requirements, emphasizes handing over the manual when selling the motorcycle, and outlines sections covering operation, indicators, riding systems, adjustment, engineering details, maintenance, accessories, care, and technical data.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages237

Reading Time9 h 57 min

AccessFree to download

1 General instructions

Overview

Abbreviations and symbols

Equipment

Technical data

Actuality

2 General views

General view, left side

General view, right side

Underneath the seat

Multifunction switch, left

Multifunction switch, right

Instrument panel

3 Status indicators

Indicator and warning lights

Multifunction display

ABS Pro indicator

Warnings

4 Operation

Ignition switch/steering lock

Emergency off switch (killswitch)

Lights

Daytime riding light

Hazard warning lights system

Turn indicators

Multifunction display

Anti-theft alarm (DWA)

Clock

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Automatic Stability Control (ASC)

Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)

Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA)

Riding mode

Cruise-control system

Heated handlebar grips

Seat

5 Adjustment

Mirrors

Headlight

Windscreen

Brakes

Spring preload

Damping

6 Riding

Safety instructions

Comply with checklist

Starting

Running in

Shifting gear

Brakes

Parking your motorcycle

Refuelling

Securing motorcycle for transportation

7 On the race track

SETUP MENU

SETUP EQUIPMENT

LAPTIMER

RACE INFO

SETUP RACETRACK

8 Engineering details

General instructions

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)

Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA)

Riding mode

Deactivatable suspension and running-gear control systems

Shift assistant Pro

9 Maintenance

General instructions

Toolkit

Engine oil

Brake system

Clutch

Coolant

Tyres

Light source

Trim panel components

Jump-starting

Battery

Fuses

Diagnostic connector

Chain

10 Accessories

General instructions

Power sockets

Cases

Topcase

Navigation system

Socket for optional accessories

11 Care

Care products

Washing the vehicle

Cleaning easily damaged components

Paint

Preserving paintwork

Laying up the motorcycle

Restoring motorcycle to use

12 Technical data

Troubleshooting chart

Threaded fasteners

Fuel

BMW Motorrad bmw‑[motorrad.com](motorrad.com) The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual S 1000 XR 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 (company 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 important 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 information 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 handover this Rider's Manual to the new owner. It is an important part of the vehicle. Suggestions and criticism If you have questions concerning 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. 01 40 8 388 251 * 01408388251* * 01408388251* Table of Contents 1 General instructions .... 5 Overview ..................... 6 Abbreviations and symbols ...................... 6 Equipment ................... 7 Technical data ............... 7 Actuality ...................... 7 2 General views ............ 9 General view, left side ....... 11 General view, right side ..... 13 Underneath the seat ........ 14 Multifunction switch, left .... 15 Multifunction switch, right ......................... 17 Instrument panel ............ 18 3 Status indicators ....... 19 Indicator and warning lights ........................ 20 Multifunction display ........ 21 ABS Pro indicator ........... 22 Warnings .................... 22 4 Operation................ 37 Ignition switch/steering lock ......................... 38 Emergency off switch (killswitch) ...................... 40 Lights ....................... 40 Daytime riding light .......... 42 Hazard warning lights system ......................... 45 Turn indicators .............. 46 Multifunction display ........ 47 Anti-theft alarm (DWA) ...... 50 Clock ........................ 52 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ........................ 52 Automatic Stability Control (ASC) ....................... 53 Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) ....................... 54 Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) .............. 55 Riding mode ................ 56 Cruise-control system ....... 59 Heated handlebar grips ..... 61 Seat ......................... 62 5 Adjustment .............. 63 Mirrors ...................... 64 Headlight .................... 64 Windscreen ................. 65 Brakes ...................... 66 Spring preload .............. 66 Damping .................... 68 6 Riding .................... 71 Safety instructions .......... 72 Comply with checklist ....... 75 Starting ...................... 75 Running in .................. 79 Shifting gear ................ 80 Brakes ...................... 82 Parking your motorcycle .... 84 Refuelling ................... 85 Securing motorcycle for transportation ............... 87 7 On the race track ....... 89 SETUP MENU .............. 90 SETUP EQUIPMENT ....... 94 LAPTIMER .................. 97 RACE INFO ............... 102 SETUP RACETR

FAQs

What is the purpose of the maintenance work record in the manual?

It serves as a prerequisite for generous handling of goodwill claims.

What should you do with the Rider's Manual if you sell the motorcycle?

Hand it over to the new owner, since it is an important part of the vehicle.

Who can you contact if you have questions about your vehicle?

Your authorized BMW Motorrad dealer provides advice and assistance.

Oct 29, 2026

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