BMW R 1250 RT - Owner'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 result in deviations between these operating instructions and your motorcycle. Also, mistakes cannot be completely excluded by BMW Motorrad. Please therefore understand that we do not accept any liability for claims arising from incorrect information, drawings and descriptions.

Additional sources of information

Your BMW Motorrad Retailer will be happy to answer any questions 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 example, 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 riding, for example assistance systems.

In addition, control units enable comfort or infotainment functions.

Information on data that has been stored or exchanged can be obtained from the manufacturer of the vehicle, for example via a separate booklet.

Personal reference

Each vehicle is identified with a clear vehicle identification number.

Depending on the country, the vehicle identification number, the number plate and the corresponding authorities can be referenced to ascertain the vehicle owner. There are also other ways to use data obtained from the vehicle to trace the rider or vehicle owner, for example using the ConnectedDrive user account.

Data protection rights

In accordance with applicable data protection laws, vehicle users have certain rights in relation to the manufacturer of the vehicle or in relation to companies which collect or process personal data.

Vehicle users have the right to obtain full information at no cost from persons or entities storing personal data of the vehicle user.

These entities may include:

• Manufacturer of the vehicle
• Qualified service partners
• Specialist workshops
• Service providers

Vehicle users have the right to request information on what personal data has been stored, for what purpose the data is used, and where the data comes from.

To obtain this information, proof of ownership or use is required.

The right to information also includes information about data that has been shared with other companies or entities.

The website of the vehicle manufacturer contains the applicable data protection information. This data protection information includes information on the right to have data deleted or corrected.

The manufacturer of the vehicle also provides their contact details and those of the data protection officer on their website.

The vehicle owner can also request that a BMW Motorrad Retailer or another qualified service partner or specialist workshop read out the data that is stored in the vehicle for a charge.

The vehicle data is read out using the legally prescribed socket for on-board diagnosis (OBD) in the vehicle.

Legal requirements for the disclosure of data

As part of its legal responsibilities, the manufacturer of the vehicle is obligated to make its stored data available to the relevant authorities. This data is provided in the required scope in individual cases, for example to clarify a criminal offence.

In the context of applicable laws, public agencies are entitled in individual cases to read out data from the vehicle themselves.

Operating data in the vehicle

Control units process data to operate the vehicle.

This includes, for example:

• Status reports of the vehicle and its individual components, for example wheel revolutions, wheel speed, deceleration
• Environmental conditions, for example temperature

The data is only processed in the vehicle itself and is generally non-permanent. The data is not stored beyond the operating period.

Electronic components, for example control units, contain components for storing technical information.

Information can be temporarily or permanently stored on the vehicle condition, component loads, incidents or errors.

This information is generally used to document the condition of a component, a module, a system or the surrounding area, for example:

• Operating conditions of system components, for example filling levels, tyre pressure
• Malfunctions and faults in important system components, for example light and brakes
• Response of the vehicle in special riding situations, for example engagement of the driving dynamics systems
• Information on incidents resulting in damage to the vehicle

The data is necessary for the provision of control unit functions.

Furthermore, the data is used to detect and rectify malfunctions and to enable the vehicle manufacturer to optimise vehicle functions.

The vast majority of this data is non-permanent and is only processed in the vehicle itself. Only a small amount of the data is stored in incident or fault memories as required by events.

If services are accessed, for example repairs, service processes, warranty cases and quality assurance measures, this technical information can be read out of the vehicle together with the vehicle identification number.

The information can be read out by a BMW Motorrad Retailer or another qualified service partner or specialist workshop. The legally stipulated socket for onboard diagnosis (OBD) in the vehicle is used to read out the data.

The data is obtained, processed and used by the relevant parts of the retailer network. The data is used to document the technical conditions of the vehicle, to help with error localization, to comply with warranty obligations and to improve quality.

In addition, the manufacturer has various product monitoring obligations arising from product liability legislation. To meet these obligations, the vehicle manufacturer requires technical data from the vehicle. The data from the vehicle can also be used to check warranty claims from the customer.

Error and incident memories in the vehicle can be reset during servicing or repair work by a BMW Motorrad Retailer or another qualified service partner or specialist workshop.

Data input and data transfer in the vehicle

General

Depending on the equipment, comfort and customised settings can be stored in the vehicle and can be changed or reset at any time.

This includes, for example:

• Settings of the windscreen position
• Chassis and suspension settings

If required, data can be entered in the entertainment and communication system of the vehicle, for example using a smartphone.

Depending on the individual equipment, this includes:

• Multimedia data, such as music for playback
• Contacts data for use in connection with a communication system or an integrated navigation system
• Entered destinations
• Data on the use of internet services. This data can be stored locally in the vehicle or is located on a device that is connected to the vehicle, for example smartphone, USB stick, MP3 player. If this data is stored in the vehicle, the data can be deleted at any time.

This data is transferred to third parties only if personally requested within the context of using online services. This depends on the selected settings when using the services.

Incorporation of mobile end devices

Depending on the equipment, mobile end devices connected to the vehicle, for example smartphones, can be controlled using the operating elements of the vehicle.

The image and sound of the mobile end device can then be output via the multimedia system.

At the same time, specific information is transferred to the mobile end device. Depending on the type of integration, this includes, for example, position data and additional general vehicle information.

This enables optimal use of the selected apps, for example navigation or music playback.

The type of additional data processing is determined by the provider of the respective app.

The scope of the possible settings depends on the corresponding app and the operating system of the mobile end device.

Services

General

If the vehicle has a wireless connection, this enables the exchange of data between the vehicle and other systems. The wireless connection is enabled by the vehicle's own transmitter and receiver unit or using personally integrated mobile end devices, for example smartphones. Online functions can be used using this wireless connection. These include online services and apps that are provided by the vehicle manufacturer or by other providers.

Services of the vehicle manufacturer

For online services of the vehicle manufacturer, the individual functions are described at suitable points, for example rider's manual, website of the manufacturer. At the same time, information is also provided on the relevant data protection law.

Personal data may be used to provide online services. Data is exchanged using a secure connection, for example with the IT systems provided by the vehicle manufacturer.

Obtaining, processing and using personal data outside of the normal provision of services requires legal permission, contractual agreement or consent. It is also possible to have the entire data connection activated or deactivated.

Statutory functions are excluded from this.

Services from other providers

When using online services from other providers, these services are subject to the responsibility and the data protection and operating conditions of the individual provider. The vehicle manufacturer has no influence on the content that is exchanged in this instance. Information on the type, scope and purpose of the data capture and use of personal data as part of the services of third parties can be ascertained from the individual provider.

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