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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual G 650 GS BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Handlebar fitting, left Headlight flasher High-beam headlight Horn Switch for turn indicators...
  • Page 3 Motorcycle data/dealership details Motorcycle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service department Vehicle identification number Ms/Mr Colour code Phone number Date of first registration Dealership address/phone number (com- Registration number pany stamp)
  • Page 4 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2010 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 5 20 °C Tyre pressure, rear 2.1 bar, one-up, at tyre temperature: 20 °C 2.3 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, at tyre temperat- ure: 20 °C BMW recommends *01418522191* Order No.: 01 41 8 522 191 *01418522191* 04.2010, 2nd edition...
  • Page 6 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We hope that you will enjoy rid- BMW and welcome you to the ing your BMW and that all your community of BMW riders. journeys will be pleasant and Familiarise yourself with your new safe.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    2 General views ... . 9 General instructions ..58 BMW Motorrad ABS ..33 General view, left side ..11 Power sockets .
  • Page 8 11 Service ....119 Paint care ....103 BMW Motorrad service ..120 Protective wax coating ..104 BMW Motorrad service Laying up motorcycle .

  • Page 10: Overview

    General instructions Overview ......6 Abbreviations and symbols ..6 Equipment .

  • Page 11: Abbreviations And Symbols

    This must comply with for reas- Rider's Manual describes option- ons of your safety and the safety al extras (OE) offered by BMW Item of technical data. of others, and to protect your and selected optional accessor- motorcycle against damage.
  • Page 12 If your BMW was supplied with Because of this, your motorcycle equipment not described in may differ from the information this Rider's Manual, you will supplied in the Rider's Manual.
  • Page 14 General views General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Underneath the seat .

  • Page 16: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Battery (underneath centre trim panel) ( Oil dipstick and engine-oil filler neck ( Seat lock ( Power socket ( Coolant-level indicator...

  • Page 18: Underneath The Seat

    General view, right side Fuel filler neck ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front Type plate (on right frame tube) VIN (on steering-head bearing, right) Air filter (underneath side panel) ( Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, rear suspension Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Tyre pressures table (on rear wheel swinging arm)

  • Page 19: Instrument Panel

    Underneath the seat Fuse box ( Toolkit Payload table Tray for Rider's Manual...

  • Page 20: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Instrument panel Speedometer Telltale lights ( Rev. counter Operation of the clock Clock Operating the odometer Odometer and tripmeters...

  • Page 21: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Grip heating ( Starter button (...

  • Page 22: Handlebar Fitting, Centre

    Handlebar fitting, centre Operating the ABS Hazard warning flashers...

  • Page 23: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Status indicators ....20 Standard warnings ....20 ABS warnings .

  • Page 24: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Standard warnings Telltale lights Mode of presentation Turn indicators Warnings are indicated by warn- ing lights 1. High-beam headlight The possible warnings are listed Idle on the next page.

  • Page 25: Warnings, Overview

    Warnings, overview Warning light Status indicators Meaning shows Fuel down to reserve ( shows Insufficient engine oil pressure ( shows Coolant temperature too high (...
  • Page 26 The insufficient oil pres- specialist workshop, preferably unexpectedly. sure warning does not fulfil an authorised BMW Motorrad the function of an oil gauge. The Do not run the fuel tank dry. dealer. only way of checking whether...

  • Page 27: Abs Warnings

    Coolant level too low. fault rectified as soon as pos- Checking coolant level ( 72). sible by a specialist workshop, If the coolant level is too low: preferably an authorised BMW Topping up coolant ( 73). Motorrad dealer. Possible cause: ABS warnings Radiator fan defective.
  • Page 28 Warnings, overview Warning light Status indicators Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ABS deactivated ( Lights up ABS fault (...

  • Page 29: Self-Diagnosis Not Completed

    Have the fault rectified as available until self-diagnosis has quickly as possible by a completed. specialist workshop, preferably ABS deactivated an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. ABS warning light shows. Possible cause: The rider has switched off the ABS system. Activating ABS function...

  • Page 31: Operation

    Grip heating......33 BMW Motorrad ABS ....33 Clutch .

  • Page 32: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    ABS self-diagnosis is be opened with this key as well. without parking lights performed. ( Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW If the motorcycle is on the Motorrad dealer. side stand, the surface of the ground will determine wheth- er it is better to turn the handle- bars to the left or right.

  • Page 33: Clock

    the handlebars turned to the Engaging steering lock right. with parking lights On level ground, always turn the If the motorcycle is on the handlebars to the left to set the side stand, the surface of steering lock. the ground will determine wheth- Turn the handlebars to the full er it is better to turn the handle- left or right lock position.

  • Page 34: Odometer And Tripmeters

    Either repeatedly press or hold Repeatedly press button 1 until Press and hold down button 1 down button 1 until the hours the value you want appears in until the tripmeter reading is number is correct. panel 2. reset. Either repeatedly press or Each time the button is pressed Lights hold down button 2 until the...

  • Page 35: Turn Indicators

    Low-beam headlight Press rear section of switch 1 to switch off the high-beam The low-beam headlight switches headlight. on automatically when the igni- tion is switched on. Headlight flasher The low-beam headlight places a strain on the bat- tery. Do not switch the ignition on for longer than absolutely necessary.

  • Page 36: Emergency Off Switch

    Emergency off switch The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the (kill switch) battery. Do not use the hazard warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary. Normal operating position (run) Engine switched off. Emergency off switch (kill You cannot start the engine switch) unless the kill switch is in the run position.

  • Page 37: Grip Heating

    100% heating power Release button 1 within two heating the grips quickly: it is ad- seconds. visable to switch back to stage BMW Motorrad ABS ABS warning light remains one as soon as the grips are warm. Deactivating ABS function...

  • Page 38: Clutch

    Activating ABS function If you switch the ignition off The adjusting screw is easi- then on again and the ABS er to turn if you push the light comes back on, there is a clutch lever forward. fault in the ABS. Adjustment options: From position 1: smallest span Clutch...

  • Page 39: Spring Preload

    Adjusting mirror arm Spring preload Adjustment for rear suspension It is essential to set spring pre- load of the rear suspension to suit the load carried by the mo- torcycle. Increase spring preload when the motorcycle is heavily loaded and reduce spring preload Your motorcycle's hand- accordingly when the motorcycle ling will suffer if you do not...

  • Page 40: Damping

    strut can make to absorb sur- If you want to reduce spring face irregularities is damped. preload, turn knob 1 in the dir- ection indicated by the SOFT When you choose a soft setting arrow. the spring strut responds all the more rapidly to surface irregularit- Basic setting of spring ies.

  • Page 41: Tyres

    Incorrect tyre pressures im- 2.1 bar (two-up and/or with ingly by a specialist workshop, pair the motorcycle's hand- luggage, at tyre temperature preferably an authorised BMW ling characteristics and increase 20 °C) Motorrad dealer. the rate of tyre wear. Always check that the tyre pres-...

  • Page 42: Seat

    This adjustment should be car- shop, preferably an au- ried out by a specialist workshop, thorised BMW Motorrad deal- preferably an authorised BMW er, if you are unsure whether Motorrad dealer. the headlight basic setting is correct.
  • Page 43 Installing seat Pull release lever 3 up while Install cover 2. pushing down on the seat at Lock stowage-compartment Engage mounts 4 of the seat the rear. lock 1 with the ignition key. in holders 5 on left and right. Raise the seat at the rear and Lower the seat into position release the release lever.

  • Page 45: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....42 Checklist ......44 Starting .

  • Page 46: Safety Instructions

    Maximum permissible side. neys, and to every season of speed for riding with the Note the maximum permissible the year. Your authorised BMW tank rucksack fitted to the mo- payload and the speed limit Motorrad dealer will be glad to torcycle...

  • Page 47: Catalytic Converter

    Catalytic converter Risk of overheating Settings of the spring-strut and shock-absorber system If misfiring causes unburned fuel Cooling would be Imbalanced load to enter the catalytic converter, inadequate if the engine Loose clothing there is a danger of overheating were allowed to idle for a lengthy Insufficient tyre pressure and damage.

  • Page 48: Checklist

    Checklist Starting Starting engine Side stand Use the following checklist to check important functions, set- You cannot start the motorcycle tings and wear limits before you with the side stand extended and ride off. a gear engaged. The engine will Brakes switch itself off if you start it with Brake-fluid levels, front and rear...
  • Page 49 ( 106) completed The ABS warning light goes ABS self-diagnosis out. BMW Motorrad ABS performs self-diagnosis to ensure its op- Press starter button 2. erability. Self-diagnosis is per- formed automatically when you switch on the ignition. The mo-...

  • Page 50: Running In

    New tyres have a smooth sur- Running-in speed an authorised BMW Motorrad face. This must be roughened by dealer. riding in a restrained manner at various heel angles until the tyres...

  • Page 51: Off-Roading

    Engine damage due to After off-roading quently on unsurfaced tracks or clogged air filter element. BMW Motorrad recommends poor roads. If you ride in dusty terrain check checking the following after riding Check the thickness of the brake...
  • Page 52 Riding in the rain or through BMW Motorrad ABS prevents without the wheel locking. puddles of water. the front wheel from locking up. To optimise stopping distance, After the motorcycle has been Descending mountain apply the front brakes rapidly and washed.

  • Page 53: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Parking your On a gradient, the motorcycle Extend the centre stand and should always face uphill; se- lift the motorcycle onto the motorcycle lect 1st gear. stand. Side stand Centre stand Refuelling Switch off the engine. with centre stand If the ground is soft or un- Fuel is highly flammable.

  • Page 54: Securing Motorcycle For Transporta

    motorcycle are adequately pro- Leaded fuel will destroy the Recommended fuel tected against scratching. Use catalytic converter. grade adhesive tape or soft cloths, for Use only unleaded fuel. example, for this purpose. Regular, unleaded Make sure the ground is level 91 ROZ/RON and firm and place the motor- 87 AKI...
  • Page 55 At the rear, secure the straps Risk of damaging compon- to the rear footrests on both ents. sides and tighten the straps. Take care not to trap Tighten all the straps uniformly; components such as brake lines the motorcycle's suspension or wires.

  • Page 57: Engineering Details

    Engineering details Brake system with BMW Motorrad ABS ....... . 54...

  • Page 58: Brake System With Bmw

    At this instant the BMW Severe braking can cause start to lock and the motorcycle Motorrad ABS must assume an the rear wheel to lift off the loses its directional stability;...

  • Page 59: Motorrad Abs

    The system is not op- of maintenance. Rear wheel rotating with the timised for special requirements In order to ensure that the BMW motorcycle held stationary by that apply under extreme com- Motorrad ABS is always main- applying the front brake (burn-...
  • Page 60 BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to counteract their effects.

  • Page 61: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....58 Power sockets ..... . 58 Case .

  • Page 62: General Instructions

    Operating electrical for your motorcycle that are ap- nection with BMW motorcycles accessories proved by BMW for this purpose. without constituting a safety haz- Electrically powered accessories Genuine BMW parts and ac- ard. Country-specific official au-...

  • Page 63: Case

    Case with case Opening cases Push yellow button 4 down Close case lid 5. and at the same time pull the The lid engages with an aud- lid of the case out. ible click. Closing the carry handle Closing cases while the case lock is in Turn key 1 in the case lock to Turn the lock with the key until...
  • Page 64 tion of travel and remove the Close and lock all four latching key from the lock. levers 1. Close the case. Adjusting case volume Remove the cases Open the case and remove all its contents. Pull red release lever 4 up. Latching flap 5 pops up.

  • Page 65: Topcase

    topcase Installing cases Turn the case toward the mo- torcycle, pushing the mount with topcase on the case all the way onto mushroom head 7. Opening topcase Fully open latching flap 5, if ne- cessary pulling up red release lever 4. If applicable, unlock topcase Push latching flap 5 down as lock 1.
  • Page 66 Close the topcase Removing topcase Installing topcase Close the lid of the topcase If applicable, unlock topcase Push the topcase with and hold it down. lock 1. guides 3 forward onto the adapter plate until seated. Push locking lever 2 down. Push locking lever 2 fully down.
  • Page 67 Push locking lever 2 up, mak- ing sure that the lever engages the adapter plate at position 4. The locking lever engages with an audible click. If applicable, lock topcase lock 1.

  • Page 69: Maintenance

    Wheels ......76 BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand ....... 83...

  • Page 70: Notes

    In order to ensure that the en- Torx bit, T25 authorised BMW Motorrad deal- gine oil level is read correctly, Torx wrench, T45 check the oil level only after a lengthy trip.
  • Page 71 Top up the engine oil ( 68). If the oil level is above the MAX mark: Have the oil level corrected by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Remove oil dipstick 1.

  • Page 72: Brake System

    Have the brakes checked by a pendability of the brake system. specialist workshop, preferably Under these circumstances have an authorised BMW Motorrad the brake system checked by a dealer. Remove oil dipstick 1. specialist workshop, preferably...
  • Page 73 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, Visually inspect the brake pads preferably an authorised BMW Brake disc thickness, to ascertain their thickness. Motorrad dealer. front Viewing direction: Between the Checking rear brake pad spokes toward brake caliper 1.

  • Page 74: Brake Fluid

    Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Visually inspect the brake pads Brake-pad wear limit, Brake fluid to ascertain their thickness.
  • Page 75 If the brake fluid level drops be- low the permitted level: Wear of the brake pads Have the defect rectified as causes the brake fluid level quickly as possible by a spe- in the reservoir to sink. cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 76: Coolant

    Check the coolant level in ex- fluid reservoir horizontal) pansion tank 1. If the brake fluid level drops be- low the permitted level: Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 77: Clutch

    Clutch Checking clutch-lever play Open cap 1 of the coolant ex- Coolant, specified level pansion tank and top up the coolant to the specified level. Checking coolant level ( 72). between MIN and MAX Pull the clutch lever until resist- Close the cap of the coolant marks on the expansion tank ance is perceptible.

  • Page 78: Tyres

    Measure the tyre tread depth Checking clutch-lever play specialist workshop, preferably in the main tread grooves with 73). an authorised BMW Motorrad wear marks. Repeat the steps in this pro- dealer. Tyres have wear indicators cedure until clutch play is set integrated into the main correctly.

  • Page 79: Chain

    Have the spokes checked by a chain up and down and meas- Wipe off excess lubricant. specialist workshop, preferably ure difference a. an authorised BMW Motorrad Checking chain sag Chain deflection dealer. Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- Chain cycle on its stand.

  • Page 80: Wheels

    Slacken quick-release axle nut 1, counter-holding at the Tyre recommendation left-hand side if necessary. For each size of tyre BMW Use adjusting screws 2 on left Motorrad tests and classifies and right to adjust chain sag. as roadworthy certain makes.

  • Page 81: Removing Front Wheel

    BMW Motorrad recommends motorcycle's system and con- using only tyres tested by BMW Motorrad. sequently cannot be changed. You can obtain detailed informa- If you decide that you would like to fit non-standard wheels to...

  • Page 82: Installing Front Wheel

    The front wheel must be installed right way round to rotate in the correct direction. Note the direction-of-rotation ar- rows on the tyre or the wheel rim. Roll the front wheel into posi- tion between the forks, making sure that the brake disc passes Release axle clamping screw 2.

  • Page 83: Removing Rear Wheel

    Fastener, quick-release axle, front 45 Nm Remove the front-wheel stand. Apply the front brake and firmly compress the front forks sever- al times Tighten axle clamping screw 2 Insert the ABS sensor into its Remove two screws 1. to the specified torque. bore and install screw 1.
  • Page 84 torcycle on a suitable auxiliary stand. with centre stand Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its centre stand. Remove axle nut 2, counter- Push the rear wheel as far for- holding at the left-hand side if ward as possible and disen- necessary.
  • Page 85 Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Remove quick-release axle 5, Lift the rear wheel and work supporting the rear wheel as quick-release axle 5 through you do so.
  • Page 86 Roll the rear wheel as far for- Seat the speed sensor in the Hold the rear-wheel cover ward as possible and loop the holder and install screw 1 of in position and install three chain over sprocket 4. the speed sensor. screws 2.

  • Page 87: Bmw Motorrad Front-Wheel

    BMW Motorrad front- wheel with the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand. wheel stand Use the front-wheel stand with Install the front-wheel the number (0 402 240). stand without centre stand Place the motorcycle on a suit- able auxiliary stand. with centre stand...

  • Page 88: Fuses

    Always replace defective fuses ised BMW Motorrad dealer. with new fuses of the correct amperage rating. Installing fuse Switch off the ignition. If the front of the motor- Remove the seat ( 38).

  • Page 89: Bulbs

    nical data". The figures in the The types of bulb fitted to Make sure the ground is level graphic correspond to the fuse your motorcycle are listed and firm and place the motor- numbers. in the section entitled "Technical cycle on its stand. data".
  • Page 90 The rubber cap encloses and forms a seal around the wiring for the parking light. Consequently, the rubber cap cannot be removed. Install bulb 4, making sure that Install rubber cap 2. tab 5 is correctly positioned. Turn retaining ring 3 counter- clockwise to release and re- move the ring.
  • Page 91 Replacing parking-light bulb If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported. Remove rubber cap 2. Pull parking-light socket 3 out Make sure the ground is level of the headlight housing.
  • Page 92 Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Insert parking-light socket 3 Connect plug 1. into the headlight housing. Replacing turn indicator bulbs, front and rear If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations Insert the bulb into the bulb described below.
  • Page 93 Remove screw 1. Press bulb 2 into its socket Press bulb 2 into its socket and turn it counter-clockwise to and turn it clockwise to install. remove. Replace the defective bulb. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front R10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear Pull the glass out of the reflect-...
  • Page 94 Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for tail light/brake light P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W Install screw 1. Remove two screws 1 and re- move the rear-light glass. Replacing rear-light and brake-light bulb If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations Press bulb 2 into its socket...

  • Page 95: Air Filter

    Hold the rear-light glass in pos- Remove two screws 1. Remove air filter element 6. ition and install two screws 1. Pull out connecting flange 2. Disconnect intake air pipe 3 Air filter from the air filter housing and remove it from mount 4. Replacing air-filter element Removing right side panel...

  • Page 96: Jump Starting

    Install two screws 1. Install the right side panel 97). Jump starting The wires leading to the power socket do not have a load-capacity rating adequate for jump-starting the engine. Ex- Connect plug 5. Seat the intake air pipe in cessively high current can lead guides 7 of the air filter to a cable fire or damage to the...

  • Page 97: Battery

    tion point and the other end Jump-starting with a donor- ground point first, then dis- to the positive terminal of the battery voltage higher than connect the second jump lead 12 V can damage the vehicle donor vehicle's battery. from the positive terminal and electronics.
  • Page 98 Charging battery when ging the battery on the follow- fore recharging it with a charger ing pages connected directly to the battery disconnected posts. Do not turn the battery upside Charge the battery using a down If you switch on the igni- suitable charger.
  • Page 99 Checking battery-acid Lift the battery up and out; work it slightly back and forth level if it is difficult to remove. Check the acid level regularly at intervals of approximately Install the battery three months. Remove the battery ( 94). Push back cover 1 of the bat- tery's positive terminal.

  • Page 100: Body Panels

    Body panels Removing right side panel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Disconnect plug 2. Specified level, battery Remove the seat ( 38). fluid distilled water Between MIN and MAX marks Remove four screws 1 and re- move the flashing turn indicator...
  • Page 101 Installing right side panel Slacken screw 4. Install two screws 3. Installing seat ( 39). Seat the side panel in the centre trim panel at points 6 and push it into mount 5. Pull the side panel out of the mount at position 5, then work Connect plug 2.
  • Page 102 Hold the flashing turn indicator Remove four screws 1 and re- Remove two screws 3. with side panel in position and move the flashing turn indicator Remove oil filler cap 4. install four screws 1. with the side panel. Removing left side panel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand.
  • Page 103 Installing left side panel Pull the side panel out of the Tighten screw 5. mount at position 6, then work Lower the side panel over the the side panel up and clear of oil filler neck from above. In the motorcycle. In this process, this process, take care not to take care not to damage rubber damage rubber boot 7.
  • Page 104 Remove the centre trim Installing centre trim panel panel Removing right side panel 96). Removing left side panel 98). Connect plug 2. Hold the centre trim panel in position and install two screws 1. Install the left side panel 99). Remove two screws 1 and re- Install the right side panel move the centre trim panel.

  • Page 105: Care

    Care Care products ..... 102 Washing motorcycle ....102 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 106: Care Products

    Washing motorcycle until the brake discs and brake Glass cover of the instrument BMW Motorrad recommends pads have dried out. cluster that you use BMW insect re- Black, unpainted parts mover to soften and wash off insects and stubborn dirt on...

  • Page 107: Paint Care

    BMW rubber-care Chrome include spilt fuel, oil, grease, products. brake fluid and bird droppings. Use plenty of water and BMW Using silicone sprays for We recommend BMW vehicle shampoo to clean chrome, par- the care of rubber seals can...

  • Page 108: Protective Wax Coating

    "puddles" on BMW Motorrad dealer. Com- the surface, instead of forming bine work for laying up/restoring beads. to use with a BMW service or inspection. Laying up motorcycle Restoring motorcycle Clean the motorcycle. to use Remove the battery.

  • Page 109: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 106 Riding specifications ....118 Threaded fasteners ....107 Engine .

  • Page 110: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Emergency off switch (kill switch) Kill switch in operating position (run). Side stand Retract the side stand ( 44). Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged. Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 44).

  • Page 111: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Fastener, quick-release axle, front M16 x 1.5 - 10.9 45 Nm Clamp, front quick-release axle M8 x 20 23 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Fastener, quick-release axle, rear M16 x 1.5 100 Nm Tensioning screws for drive chain M8 x 70 10 Nm...
  • Page 112 Mirror arm Value Valid Clamping screw, mirror to handlebar fitting 21 Nm...

  • Page 113: Engine

    Engine Engine design Single-cylinder four-stroke, double overhead cam- shafts driven by roller chain, 4 valves operated by bucket tappets, balancing shaft, liquid-cooled cyl- inder and cylinder head, integral water pump, 5- speed gearbox and dry sump lubrication. Displacement 652 cm Cylinder bore 100 mm Piston stroke...

  • Page 114: Fuel

    2.3 l, Total capacity (with filter change) 1.7 l, Oil tank - prefilling 0.6 l, Oil tank - topping up of products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally admissible viscosity classes Castrol GPS SAE 10W-40, API SG / JASO MA ~-20 °C SAE 10W-40, API SF / SG / SH ~-20 °C, Operation in winter...

  • Page 115: Clutch

    Oil grades BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil addit- ives, because they can have a detrimental effect on clutch operation. Please do not hesitate to contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you have any questions relating the choice of a suitable engine oil for your motorcycle.

  • Page 116: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Chain drive Type of rear suspension Box-section two-arm fork Secondary transmission ratio 2,938 Running gear Type of front suspension Telescopic forks Spring travel, front 170 mm, At wheel Type of rear suspension Central spring strut pivoted to lever system with coil spring and single-tube gas-filled shock ab- sorber;...

  • Page 117: Brakes

    Brake-pad material, rear Organic material Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets You can obtain an up-to-date list of approved tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com". Front wheel Front wheel, type Spoked wheel Front wheel rim size 2.50"...

  • Page 118: Electrics

    Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 1.9 bar, one-up, at tyre temperature: 20 °C 2.1 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, at tyre tem- perature: 20 °C Tyre pressure, rear 2.1 bar, one-up, at tyre temperature: 20 °C 2.3 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, at tyre tem- perature: 20 °C Electrics Battery...
  • Page 119 Lighting Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 55 W / 60 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for tail light/brake light P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front R10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear...

  • Page 120: Frame

    Current rating of fuse 5 (for high-beam headlight) 7.5 A Current rating of fuse 6 (for instrument panel, 7.5 A flashing turn indicators, hazard warning flashers, brake light and optional accessories) Current rating of fuse 7 (for rear light and parking light) Current rating of fuse 8 (for heated handlebar grips)

  • Page 121: Dimensions

    Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2175 mm Height of motorcycle 1265 mm, Full load of fuel, with rider: 85 kg Width of motorcycle 910 mm, Across mirrors Front-seat height 780 mm, Without rider at unladen weight with lowered suspension 750 mm, Without rider at unladen weight with high seat 820 mm, Without rider at unladen weight Weights...

  • Page 122: Riding Specifications

    Riding specifications Top speed >170 km/h with power reduction 145 km/h...

  • Page 123: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad service ... . 120 BMW Motorrad service quality ..120 BMW Motorrad mobility services - roadside assistance ....120 BMW Motorrad service network .

  • Page 124: Bmw Motorrad Service

    To ensure that your BMW is al- BMW Motorrad mobility ably an authorised BMW Motor- ways in optimum condition, BMW rad dealer.

  • Page 125: Network

    BMW Motorrad has an extens- ive after-sales service network in BMW Service place to look after you and your The BMW Service is carried out motorcycle in more than 100 once a year; the extent of servi- countries. In Germany alone, you...

  • Page 126: Confirmation Of Mainten

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Completed Completed Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, signature Stamp, signature...
  • Page 127 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 128 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 129 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 130 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...

  • Page 131: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 132 Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 133 Replacing rear light bulb, 90 Installation, 95 Coolant Replacing side-light bulb, 87 Maintenance instructions, 93 Checking fluid level, 72 Replacing turn indicator Removal, 94 Fore-and-aft tilt indicator, 11 bulb, 88 Stowage, 11 Topping up, 73 Technical data, 115 BMW Motorrad service, 120...
  • Page 134 Coolant temperature Frame Handlebar fitting, centre Warning, 22 Technical data, 116 Overview, 18 Front-wheel stand, 83 Handlebar fitting, left Damping Fuel Overview, 16 Filler neck, 13 Adjuster, rear, 13 Handlebar fitting, right Refuelling, 49 Adjusting, 36 Overview, 17 Technical data, 110 Dimensions, 117 Hazard warning flashers Warning, 22...
  • Page 135 Ignition Luggage Rear-wheel drive Switching off, 28 Instructions for loading, 42 Technical data, 112 Switching on, 28 Refuelling, 49 Ignition switch, 28 Maintenance Restoring to use, 104 Instrument cluster Notes, 66 Rev. counter, 15 Overview, 15 Maintenance intervals, 121 Rider's Manual Mirrors Stowage, 14 Adjusting, 34...
  • Page 136 Spring preload Spark plugs, 114 Tyres Adjuster, rear, 13 BMW recommendations, 113 Standards, 7 Adjusting, 35 Inflation pressure, 37 Transmission, 111 Standards, 7 Pressures, 114 Tyres, 113 Recommendations, 76 Starter, 17 Weights, 117 Starting, 44 Running in, 46 Wheels, 113...

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