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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Rider's Manual G 650 Xmoto...
  • Page 3 Motorcycle data/dealership details Motorcycle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service department Ms/Mr Vehicle identification number 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. © 2007 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 5 1.8 bar, one-up, tyre cold 1.9 bar, two-up and/or with lug- gage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold BMW recommends *01407706800* Order No. 01 41 7 706 801 05.2007, 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

    Rider's Manual if Ignition switch and steering Brake system with BMW Mo- you want to find a particular topic lock ......28 torrad ABS .
  • Page 8 11 Service ....115 Cleaning easily damaged BMW Motorrad service ..116 components ....98 BMW Motorrad service Paint care .

  • Page 10: General Instructions

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

  • Page 11: Overview

    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: Technical Data

    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 views General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ....13 Underneath the seat .

  • Page 16: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, front suspen- sion (compression stage) Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Power socket Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, rear suspension Coolant-level indicator...

  • Page 18: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Seat lock ( Fuel filler neck ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, front suspension (rebound stage) ( ABS fuses, behind the side panel ( Brake-fluid reservoir, rear...

  • Page 19: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Toolkit ( Rider's Manual Fuse box ( Oil dipstick and engine-oil filler neck (...

  • Page 20: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Handlebar fitting, left Headlight flasher Operating the ABS Switch for flashing turn in- dicators ( Horn High-beam headlight...

  • Page 21: Handlebar Fitting, Right

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

  • Page 22: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Set the clock ( Reset the tripmeter ( Telltale lights ( Multifunction display Select readings (...

  • Page 23: Headlight

    Headlight Low-beam and high-beam headlights Side light...

  • Page 24: Status Indicators

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

  • Page 25: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Telltale lights Standard warnings Multifunction display Mode of presentation Flashing turn indicators, left Flashing turn indicators, Warnings are indicated by warn- Speedometer right ing lights 1. Odometer, clock or battery Idle The possible warnings are listed voltage ( High-beam headlight on the next page.
  • Page 26 Warnings, overview Meaning Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up Insufficient engine oil pressure ( Lights up Coolant temperature too high (...
  • Page 27 Lack of fuel can result in The oil pressure in the lube-oil an authorised BMW Motorrad the engine misfiring and system is too low. Stop immedi- dealer. cutting out unexpectedly. Mis-...

  • Page 28: Abs Warnings Oe

    Mode of presentation ature warning light shows: Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Possible cause: Insufficient cool- ing. If possible, ride in the part-load range to cool down the engine.
  • Page 29 Warnings, overview Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ABS deactivated ( Lights up ABS fault (...
  • Page 30 Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a ABS deactivated specialist workshop, preferably ABS warning light shows. an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. The rider has switched off the ABS system. with OE BMW Motorrad ABS: Activate the ABS function...

  • Page 32: Operation

    Turn indicators ..... . . 32 Emergency off switch (kill switch) ..32 BMW Motorrad ABS ....33 Mirrors .

  • Page 33: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Ignition switch and Locking handlebars Pre-ride check is performed. steering lock Keys with OE BMW Motorrad ABS: You receive one master key and Turn the key to position 1. one spare key. ABS self-diagnosis is Ignition switch and steering lock,...

  • Page 34: Resetting Tripmeter

    Under these circumstances consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. The display starts with the cur- Press and hold down button 1. rent value and each time the but- The tripmeter is reset to zero.

  • Page 35: Lights

    The procedure is also termin- ated if speed is greater than zero. Battery voltage Press and hold down button 1. When the hours reading is cor- rect wait briefly. Hours reading 3 shows. Minutes reading 4 shows. Press button 1. Press button 1.
  • Page 36 High-beam headlight The side lights place Headlight flasher a strain on the battery. Do not switch the ignition on for longer than absolutely necessary. Low-beam headlight The low-beam headlight switches on automatically when the igni- tion is switched on. The low-beam headlight Push full-beam headlight Press headlight flasher but- places a strain on the bat-...

  • Page 37: Turn Indicators

    Turn indicators Push the turn-indicator button Do not operate the kill switch forward. when riding. Operating flashing turn Flashing turn indicators The emergency off switch is a indicators switched off. kill switch for switching off the Turn indicator telltale light is engine quickly and easily.

  • Page 38: Bmw Motorrad Abs Oe

    BMW Motorrad ABS ABS warning light remains switching the ignition off and then on again. Deactivating ABS function If you switch the ignition off Switch on the ignition, or bring Activating ABS function then on again and the ABS the motorcycle to a stop.

  • 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

    Damping Adjusting rebound stage Allow the silencer to cool. for front wheel Adjust spring preload by turn- Adjustment for front ing knob 1. Make sure the ground is level suspension and firm and place the motor- If you want to increase spring You can fine-tune the suspension cycle on its stand.
  • Page 41 Adjusting compression adjusting screw in the + direc- tion. stage for front wheel If you want softer damping, use a screwdriver to turn the ad- justing screw in the - direction. Compression stage, basic setting, front Turn adjusting screw as far as it will go in the "+"...

  • Page 42: Tyres

    Tyres When you choose a soft setting Adjust damping by turning the spring strut responds all the nut 1. Checking tyre pressures more rapidly to surface irregularit- If you want to increase damp- Make sure the ground is level ies. ing, turn nut 1 in direction A.

  • Page 43: Headlight

    Consult a specialist work- Correct tyre pressure. ment should be carried out by a shop, preferably an au- specialist workshop, preferably an thorised BMW Motorrad deal- Headlight authorised BMW Motorrad deal- er, if you are unsure whether the headlight basic setting is Adjusting headlight for correct.
  • Page 44 Place the seat, upholstered The seat engages with an aud- side down, on a clean surface. ible click. Check that the seat is secure. Installing seat Use the ignition key to turn seat lock 1 counter-clockwise and hold it in this position. If too much pressure is ap- plied in the forward direc- tion, there is a danger that the...

  • Page 46: Riding

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

  • Page 47: Safety Instructions

    Do not exceed the permissible fatal consequences. year. Your authorised BMW Mo- gross weight and be sure to Do not inhale exhaust fumes. torrad dealer will be glad to ad-...

  • Page 48: Catalytic Converter

    Tampering with the Catalytic converter Risk of fire control unit of the If misfiring causes unburned fuel Temperatures at the exhaust are electronic engine- to enter the catalytic converter, high. there is a danger of overheating management system Flammable materials (e.g. and damage.

  • Page 49: 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 50 OE BMW Motorrad ABS: The engine starts. Consult the troubleshooting Switch on the ignition. chart below if the engine re- Pre-ride check is performed. fuses to start. ( 102) ABS self-diagnosis is Pre-ride check performed. ( The instrument cluster runs a...

  • Page 51: Running In

    Some malfunctions cannot an authorised BMW Motorrad ABS warning light flashes. be indicated if one of the dealer. warning lights fails to show. Make sure that all the warning...

  • Page 52: Brakes

    Brakes Keep to the specified engine km. You can compensate for speeds for running in. this initial reduction in braking How can stopping efficiency by exerting greater During the running-in phase, distance be minimised? pressure on the levers. do not exceed the speed limits Each time the brakes are applied, New brake pads can ex- specified for the various gears.
  • Page 53 Wet brakes the rider's full force applied to Oil or grease on brakes the brake levers; under these cir- After the motorcycle has Oil and grease on the brake cumstances the dynamic shift been washed, ridden discs and pads considerably in load distribution cannot keep through water or ridden in diminish braking efficiency.

  • Page 54: Parking Your Motorcycle

    pads more frequently and replace motorcycle with the side stand On a gradient, the motor- the brake pads in good time. extended. cycle should always face uphill; select 1st gear. Slowly lean the motorcycle to Parking your the side until its weight is taken Lock the steering lock.

  • Page 55: Refuelling

    Refuelling Make sure the ground is level Recommended fuel and firm and place the motor- grade Fuel is highly flammable. A cycle on its stand. naked flame close to the 95 ROZ/RON (Super un- fuel tank can cause a fire or ex- leaded) plosion.

  • Page 56: Engineering Details

    Engineering details Brake system with BMW Motorrad ......52...

  • Page 57: Brake System With Bmw Mo

    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 58: 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 59 BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to counteract their effects.

  • Page 60: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....56 Power socket ..... 56 Luggage .

  • Page 61: General Instructions

    Tests conducted by for your motorcycle that are ap- these instances cannot make proved by BMW for this purpose. provision for all operating con- Genuine BMW parts and ac- ditions experienced by BMW mo-...

  • Page 62: Luggage

    Cable routing Set spring preload, damping characteristic and tyre pres- The cables from the power sock- sures to suit total weight. et to the auxiliary device must be Note the maximum permissible routed in such a way that they: payload of the luggage carrier. Do not impede the rider Do not restrict or obstruct the Loading luggage carrier...

  • Page 64: Maintenance

    Wheels ......71 BMW Motorrad auxiliary stand ..77 BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand .

  • Page 65: Notes

    DVD/CD-ROM (RepROM) for 2 Open-ended spanner, w/f 7 4 mm Allen key your motorcycle, which is avail- 8/10 Removing and installing body able from your authorised BMW Adjusting chain tension panels Motorrad dealer. 3 Open-ended spanner, w/f 8 6 mm Allen key...

  • Page 66: Engine Oil

    Replacing turn indicator bulbs Removing and installing wheels On-board toolkit service 4 Electric torch LED bulb Your authorised BMW Motor- 5 3x socket rad dealer can provide the on- Adjusting chain tension board toolkit service kit that you will need if you are considering 6 Adapter undertaking more extensive work.
  • Page 67 Checking the oil level with the Turn the oil dipstick clockwise engine cold or after no more than to install. a short ride will lead to misinter- Remove the oil dipstick and pretation; this in turn, means that check the oil level. the engine will be operated with the incorrect quantity of oil.

  • Page 68: Brake System

    Dependability of the brake Have the oil level corrected by system a specialist workshop, prefer- A fully functional brake system is ably an authorised BMW Mo- a basic requirement for the road torrad dealer. safety of your motorcycle. Topping up engine oil...

  • Page 69: Brake Pads

    Have the brakes checked by a brake-pad thickness can cause specialist workshop, preferably Brake disc thickness, a reduction in braking efficiency an authorised BMW Motorrad front and under certain circumstances dealer. they can cause damage to the min 1 mm (Friction pad only, Brake pads brake system.

  • Page 70: Brake Fluid

    BMW ility of the brake system, do not If the wear indicating marks are Motorrad dealer. permit the brake pads to wear no longer visible: past the minimum permissible Have the brake pads replaced Checking rear brake pad brake-pad thickness.
  • Page 71 1. Have the defect rectified as in the reservoir to sink. Wear of the brake pads quickly as possible by a spe- causes the brake fluid level cialist workshop, preferably in the reservoir to sink. an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 72: Coolant

    Seek the advice of a specialist If the brake fluid level drops be- workshop, preferably an author- low the permitted level: ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad...

  • Page 73: Clutch

    Topping up coolant Clutch Top up the coolant to the spe- cified level. Checking clutch-lever Close the cap of the expansion play tank for coolant. Pull cover of radiator cap 1 for- ward to remove. Pull the clutch lever until resist- Seat the cover of the radiator ance is perceptible.

  • Page 74: Tyres

    Tyres have wear indicators an authorised BMW Motorrad integrated into the main Push back boot 1. dealer. tread grooves. The tyre is worn Slacken locknut 2.

  • Page 75: Adjusting Chain Tension

    Adjusting chain tension Turning screws counter-clock- wise: increases chain tension. Make sure the ground is level Check the chain tension and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Make sure that scale read- ings 4 are the same on left and right.

  • Page 76: Wheels

    Checking chain wear Make sure the ground is level Recommended tyres and firm and place the motor- For each size of tyre BMW Mo- cycle on its stand. torrad tests and classifies as roadworthy certain makes. BMW Motorrad cannot assess the suit- ability or provide any guarantee of road safety for other tyres.
  • Page 77 Use a suitable auxiliary stand to with OE BMW Motorrad ABS: lift the front wheel. BMW Mo- When removing the left brake torrad recommends the BMW caliper, take care not to dam- Motorrad front wheel stand.

  • Page 78: Installing Front Wheel

    the clamp on the right-hand side. Use a screwdriver to remove the axle. Do not remove the grease from the axle. Remove right spacer sleeve 7. Install left spacer sleeve 6. The front wheel must be Installing front wheel installed right way round to rotate in the correct direction.
  • Page 79 Remove the front-wheel stand. Front-axle retainer 10 Nm Insert axle 5 until seated. with OE BMW Motorrad ABS: Threaded fasteners not tightened to the specified torque can work loose or their threads can suffer damage. Always have the security of the...

  • Page 80: Removing Rear Wheel

    Removing rear wheel Ease the brake caliper onto the brake disc. Place the motorcycle on a suit- able auxiliary stand. BMW Mo- torrad recommends the BMW Motorrad auxiliary stand. Install the auxiliary stand Remove screw 2 of the speed sensor and remove speed sensor 3 from the holder.

  • Page 81: Installing Rear Wheel

    Slacken locknuts 5 on left and The sprocket and the right by turning them counter- spacer sleeves on left clockwise. and right are loose fits in the wheel. Make sure that these Back off adjusting screws 6 parts are not damaged or lost on left and right by turning them removal.

  • Page 82: Bmw Motorrad Auxiliary Stand

    Adjust the chain tension Remove the auxiliary stand. BMW Motorrad auxiliary stand Installing auxiliary stand Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- Install adjusting plate 7. Seat the speed sensor in the cycle on its stand.
  • Page 83 With the lifting lever to the left, On the left-hand side, slip Bring the motorcycle to the slip the auxiliary stand into po- stud 1 half-way into mount 2. upright position, so that the sition underneath the motor- auxiliary stand is lying flat on cycle, between the side stand the ground.

  • Page 84: Stand

    Place the motorcycle on its centre stand or another auxiliary stand before lifting the front wheel with the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand. Place the motorcycle on an auxiliary stand; BMW Motorrad In order to ensure stability, the...

  • Page 85: Fuses

    Fuses Removing fuse Risk of fire if an attempt is made to jumper defective fuse. Always replace defective fuses with new fuses of the correct amperage rating. Switch off the ignition. Align the two adapters 2 so If the front of the motor- that the front forks are securely Remove the seat ( cycle is raised too far the...
  • Page 86 (15 A) workshop, preferably an author- Check the fuse-assignment G Spare fuse (15 A or 10 A ised BMW Motorrad dealer. diagram and pull the defective for optional extra) fuse up and out of the fuse Fuse assignment H Spare fuse (7.5 A)

  • Page 87: Bulbs

    Bulbs Fuse assignment, ABS grease, interfere with heat radi- ation from the bulb. This leads Notes to overheating and shortens the A defective bulb places bulb's operating life. your safety at risk because Removing headlight it is easier for other users to oversee the motorcycle.
  • Page 88 Remove screws 2 on left and Disconnect plug 1. Disengage spring clip 3 from right and remove screw 3. the latches and swing it up. Ease the headlight housing for- ward and up to remove. Replacing low-beam and high-beam headlight bulb Switch off the ignition.
  • Page 89 Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 55...60 W Close spring retainer 3 and Connect plug 1. engage it in the catches. Install the headlight housing Installing headlight housing Install bulb 4. Install the headlight housing. Install rubber cap 2.
  • Page 90 Install screws 2 on left and Adjust the headlight in such a Install the left and right pan- right and install screw 3, but way that the centre of screw 3 els, making sure that the lug of do not tighten the screws at is aligned with line 4.
  • Page 91 Replacing parking-light Bulb for parking light bulb If it is not standing firmly, W5W / 12 V / 5 W the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported.
  • Page 92 Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Insert bulb socket 1 into the Pull the glass out of the reflect- headlight housing. or housing at the threaded- fastener side. Install the headlight housing Remove screw 1.

  • Page 93: Led Rear Light

    Under these cir- cumstances consult a specialist RY10W / 12 V / 10 W workshop, preferably an author- Bulbs for flashing turn ised BMW Motorrad dealer. indicators, rear Replacing number-plate RY10W / 12 V / 10 W light bulbs...

  • Page 94: Jump Starting

    Bulb for number-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Pull bulb holder 1 out of the Seat bulb holder 1 in the light light carrier. carrier. Jump starting The wires leading to the Insert bulb 2 into socket 3. power socket do not have a load-capacity rating adequate for jump-starting the engine.
  • Page 95 Touching live parts of the When jump-starting the engine, ignition system with the do not disconnect the battery engine running can cause electric from the on-board electrical system. shock. Do not touch parts of the igni- tion system when the engine is running.

  • Page 96: Battery

    attempt in order to protect the Compliance with the points be- Charging battery when starter motor and the donor low is important in order to max- connected battery. imise battery life: Charging the connected Allow both engines to idle for a Keep the surface of the battery battery directly at the bat- few minutes before disconnect-...

  • Page 97: Removing Battery

    Removing battery Charge via the power socket (OE), with the battery connec- Remove the right side panel ted to the motorcycle's on- board electrical system. Comply with the operating in- structions of the charger. Charging battery when disconnected Charge the battery using a Disconnection in the wrong suitable charger.

  • Page 98: Installing Battery

    Installing battery Install battery 2, negative ter- Remove screw 1 at the front minal first. right. Installation in the wrong Engage retaining strap 1. sequence increases the risk Install the right side panel of short-circuits. Always proceed in the correct Set the clock ( sequence.

  • Page 99: Number-Plate Carrier

    Number-plate carrier the rear to disengage it from holder 4. Removing number-plate Remove the side panel. carrier Installing right side panel Install screws 2. Remove four screws 1. Begin by seating the side pan- el in holder 4, then seat it in holder 3.
  • Page 100 Release the number-plate car- rier with wire loop 3 and re- move, working plug 2 with the cable free. Installing number-plate carrier Install four screws 1. Manoeuvre the cable into po- sition, hold the number-plate carrier in position and push it Pin 4 engages with an audible Connect plug 2.

  • Page 102: Care

    Care Care products ..... . . 98 Washing motorcycle ....98 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 103: Care Products

    Washing motorcycle until the brakes have dried out. Black, unpainted parts BMW Motorrad recommends Warm water intensifies the that you use BMW insect re- If plastic parts are cleaned effect of salt. mover to soften and wash off using unsuitable cleaning...

  • Page 104: Paint Care

    Treat rubber components with We recommend BMW vehicle produce scratches. water or BMW rubber-care polish or BMW paint cleaner for products. Soften stubborn dirt and this purpose. insects by covering the af- Using silicone sprays for Marks on the paintwork are par- fected areas with a wet cloth.

  • Page 105: Protective Wax Coating

    BMW Motorrad dealer. Com- It is time to rewax the paint- bine work for laying up/restoring work when water "puddles" on to use with a BMW service or the surface, instead of forming inspection. beads. Restoring motorcycle...

  • Page 106: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 102 Riding specifications ....113 Threaded fasteners ....103 Engine .

  • Page 107: Troubleshooting Chart

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

  • Page 108: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Nut on quick-release axle, front M20 x 1.25 80 Nm Front-axle retainer 10 Nm Adapter plate to slider tube 50 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Nut on quick-release axle, rear M20 x 1.25 80 Nm Locknut of the final-drive chain tensioning screw 25 Nm...
  • Page 109 Mirror arm Value Valid Clamping screw, mirror to handlebar fitting 21 Nm...

  • Page 110: 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 111: Fuel

    BMW Motorrad recommends not using synthetic oils for the first 10,000 km. 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 112: Clutch

    Permissible viscosity classes SAE 10 W-40 -20 °C, Operation at low temperatures SAE 15 W-40 -10 °C Clutch Clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath Transmission Gearbox type claw-shift 5-speed gearbox Gearbox transmission ratios 1.946 (37:72 teeth), Primary transmission ratio 2.750 (12:33 teeth), 1st gear 1.750 (16:28 teeth), 2nd gear 1.313 (16:21 teeth), 3rd gear...

  • Page 113: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Chain drive Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast-aluminium swinging arm Secondary transmission ratio 2.9 (16:47 teeth) Running gear Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork Spring travel, front 270 mm, At wheel Type of rear suspension Directly pivot-mounted central spring strut with coil spring and single-tube gas-filled shock ab- sorber...

  • Page 114: Brakes

    Front: Pirelli Diabolo, 120/70 R 17 (58H) to press (As at: 26.03.2007) Rear: Pirelli Diabolo, 160/60 R 17 (69H) 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...

  • Page 115: Electrics

    2 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Electrics Electrical rating of on-board socket with OE BMW Motorrad ABS: Fuses Plug-in "Minifuses" with ratings of 7.5 A and 15 A with OE BMW Motorrad ABS: Plug-in "Minifuses"...
  • Page 116 Battery Battery, manufacturer and designation ETZ 10 S Battery type AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery Battery rated voltage 12 V Battery rated capacity 10 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK DR8 EB Electrode gap of spark plug 0.6...0.7 mm, When new max 0.9 mm, Wear limit Lighting...

  • Page 117: Frame

    Frame Frame type Bridge-type steel frame, load-bearing drive unit and bolt-on rear frame Type plate location Front frame, right VIN location Front frame, right Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2180 mm Height of motorcycle max 1184 mm, without mirrors max 1435 mm, with mirrors Width of motorcycle 907 mm, Across mirrors Front-seat height...

  • Page 118: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 159 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 335 kg Maximum payload 176 kg Riding specifications Top speed 167 km/h...

  • Page 120: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad service ... . 116 BMW Motorrad service quality ..116 BMW Motorrad Service Card: on- the-spot breakdown assistance ..116 BMW Motorrad service network .

  • Page 121: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad is a byword by a specialist workshop, prefer- for excellent quality of service. BMW Motorrad Service ably an authorised BMW Motor- To ensure that your BMW is al- rad dealer. Card: on-the-spot ways in optimum condition, BMW Your authorised BMW Motorrad...

  • Page 122: Bmw Motorrad Service Network

    BMW Service place to look after you and your motorcycle in more than 100 The BMW Service is carried out countries. In Germany alone, you once a year; the extent of servi- have the best possible access...

  • Page 123: Confirmation Of Mainten

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Completed Completed Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, signature Stamp, signature...
  • Page 124 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest on at the latest on at the latest on or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 125 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest on at the latest on at the latest on or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 126 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest on at the latest on at the latest on or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • 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 on at the latest on at the latest on or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...

  • Page 128: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 129 Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 130 Replacing rear light, 88 Coolant temperature Technical data, 111 Replacing side-light bulb, 86 Warning, 22 Voltmeter, 20, 30 Replacing turn indicator BMW Motorrad service, 116 bulb, 87 BMW Motorrad Service Damping Technical data, 111 Card, 116 Adjusting, 11, 13, 35...
  • Page 131 Display Fuel Handlebar fitting, right Filler neck, 13 Overview, 20 Overview, 16 Refuelling, 50 Selecting readings, 17, 28 Headlight Technical data, 4, 106 Beam throw, 38 Warning, 22 Driving on right/driving on Electrics Fuses, 14, 80 left, 38 Technical data, 110 ABS, 81 General views, 18 Emergency off switch (kill...
  • Page 132 Motorcycle Rider's Manual Jump starting, 89 Stowage, 14 Care, 97 Running gear Laying up, 100 Technical data, 108 Overview, 11, 13 Keys, 28 Running in, 46 Parking, 49 Restoring to use, 100 Laying up, 100 Multifunction display Safety instructions, 42 Lights See display, 17 Seat...
  • Page 133 75 Dimensions, 112 Telltale light, 20 Technical data, 109 Electrics, 110 Tyres Engine, 105 BMW recommendations, 71, Engine oil, 106 Checking tread depth, 69 Frame, 112 Checking tyre pressures, 37 Fuel, 4, 106 Running in, 47 Rear-wheel drive, 108...

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