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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual G 650 GS BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 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 3: Table Of Contents

    Extra switch ....18 BMW Motorrad ABS ..33 General instructions ..60 Clutch .
  • Page 4 Notes ..... . . 68 BMW Motorrad service ..120 use ......104 Toolkit.

  • Page 6: General Instructions

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

  • Page 7: 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 8: 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 10: General Views

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

  • Page 12: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Battery (underneath centre trim panel) ( Engine-oil filler neck and oil dipstick ( Seat release (in stowage compartment) ( Tyre pressures table (on rear wheel swinging arm) Power socket ( Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) (...

  • Page 14: General View, Right Side

    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, spring preload Adjuster for damping char- acteristic ( Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Label, chain tension (on rear wheel swinging arm)

  • Page 15: Underneath The Seat

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

  • Page 16: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel Multifunction display Redline warning ( Speedometer Warning and telltale lights Anti-theft alarm status LED (see the instructions for use for the anti-theft alarm) Operation of the clock Control for the odometer...

  • Page 17: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Handlebar fitting, left Headlight flasher with BMW Motorrad Operating the ABS Switch for turn indicators Horn High-beam headlight...

  • Page 18: Handlebar Fitting, Right

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

  • Page 19: Extra Switch

    Extra switch Hazard warning flashers with heated handlebar grips Grip heating (...

  • Page 20: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Multifunction display ....20 Warning and telltale lights ... 21 Kilometres travelled after fuel down to reserve .

  • Page 21: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Symbol for kilometres trav- elled after fuel down to reserve ( Symbol for trip meter (Trip 1 or Trip 2) ( Readout area for tripmeter and kilometres travelled after fuel down to reserve Redline marker for engine Rev. counter Clock Symbol for setting time Total distance travelled...

  • Page 22: Warning And Telltale Lights

    Warning and telltale lights Telltale light for turn indic- ators Warning light for fuel down to reserve ( Telltale light for neutral with BMW Motorrad ABS warning light ( Coolant warning light High-beam headlight tell- tale light...

  • Page 23: Kilometres Travelled After Fuel

    Kilometres travelled after fuel down to reserve The reading shows the kilometres travelled since the fuel level dropped to reserve. This counter is reset and the reading disappears as soon as refuelling brings the total quantity of fuel in the tank back above the reserve level.
  • Page 24 Warnings, overview Warning light Status indicators Meaning Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up Coolant temperature too high ( Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS deactivated ( Lights up ABS fault (...
  • Page 25 Fuel down to reserve Coolant temperature too an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. high Warning light for fuel down to reserve shows. Warning light for coolant Possible cause: temperature shows. Lack of fuel can result in Insufficient cooling. the engine misfiring and...

  • Page 26: Abs Fault

    Possible cause: ABS fault The ABS function is not with BMW Motorrad ABS available, because self- ABS warning light shows. diagnosis did not complete. The motorcycle has to move forward a few metres for the wheel Possible cause: sensors to be tested.

  • Page 28: Operation

    Grip heating......32 BMW Motorrad ABS ....33 Clutch .

  • Page 29: Ignition Switch/Steering Lock

    Engaging steering lock Pre-ride check is performed. Consult a specialist workshop, with parking lights preferably an authorised BMW with BMW Motorrad ABS Motorrad dealer. If the motorcycle is on the ABS self-diagnosis is side stand, the surface of performed.

  • Page 30: Clock

    the handlebars turned to the Engaging steering lock Clock right. without parking lights Setting clock On level ground, always turn the Engaging steering lock with Attempting to set the clock handlebars to the left to set the parking lights ( 28).

  • Page 31: Reading

    Repeatedly press the button until the hours number is cor- rect. Hold down the button until the minutes number flashes. Repeatedly press the button until the minutes number is correct. Hold down the button until the minutes number stops flashing. Press button 1 to select the Press and hold down button 1 This completes the process.

  • Page 32: Turn Indicators

    Low-beam headlight Headlight flasher The low-beam headlight switches on automatically when the igni- tion is switched on. The low-beam headlight places a strain on the bat- tery. Do not switch the ignition on for longer than absolutely necessary. Push button 1 to the left to High-beam headlight switch on the left flashing turn Press button 1.

  • Page 33: 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. Switch in normal position: run position Switch actuated: engine Emergency off switch (kill switched off switch) You cannot start the engine...

  • Page 34: Bmw Motorrad Abs

    ABS warning light remains BMW Motorrad ABS The handlebar-grip heat- ing places a strain on the with BMW Motorrad ABS The ABS function is deactiv- battery. Do not switch on the ated. Deactivating ABS function grip heating unless the engine is running.

  • Page 35: 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 36: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Push the protective cap over the threaded fastener. Adjust the mirrors 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.

  • Page 37: Damping

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

  • Page 38: Tyres

    dicular to the rim with valve caps Rebound stage, basic complete with rubber seals and setting, rear make sure the valve caps are screwed firmly on to the valves. Turn the bottom adjusting screw as far as it will go in Make sure the ground is level the clockwise direction and and firm and place the motor-...

  • Page 39: Headlight

    Consult a specialist work- driving on right/driving on Seat shop, preferably an au- left thorised BMW Motorrad dealer, Remove the seat If the motorcycle is ridden in a if you are unsure whether the Make sure the ground is level...
  • Page 40 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 42: Riding

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

  • Page 43: Safety Instructions

    Vario cases the year. Your authorised BMW involve risk. When riding over Ensure that the case volumes Motorrad dealer will be glad to kerbs and similar obstacles, bear on the left and right are equal.

  • Page 44: Catalytic Converter

    stated on the label inside the Speed Do not run the engine in an en- case. closed space. If you ride at high speed, always bear in mind that various bound- with topcase Catalytic converter ary conditions can adversely af- Note the maximum permissible If misfiring causes unburned fuel fect the handling of your motor-...

  • Page 45: Checklist

    Risk of overheating Checklist Starting Cooling would be Side stand Use the following checklist to inadequate if the engine check important functions, set- You cannot start the motorcycle were allowed to idle for a lengthy tings and wear limits before you with the side stand extended and period with the motorcycle at ride off.

  • Page 46: Starting Engine

    Starting engine with BMW Motorrad ABS ABS self-diagnosis is performed. ( Wait until the warning light for the coolant temperature stops flashing. The idle actuator is posi- tioned after you switch on the ignition. The coolant-tem- Press starter button 2.
  • Page 47 Phase 3 ABS self-diagnosis The engine starts. Consult the troubleshooting All lights and all the segments in with BMW Motorrad ABS chart below if the engine re- the display switch off. BMW Motorrad ABS performs fuses to start. ( 106)

  • Page 48: Running In

    Do not omit the first inspection specialist workshop, preferably Tyres do not have their full after 500 - 1200 km. an authorised BMW Motorrad grip when new and there dealer. Brake pads is a risk of accidents at extreme angles of heel.

  • Page 49: Speed

    Apply the brakes in good time Rims engine speed. until the brakes have been BMW Motorrad recommends cleaned. Off-roading checking the rims for damage The brake pads will wear after off-roading. After off-roading...

  • Page 50: Brakes

    Delayed braking action or poor is shifted to the front wheel. The braking efficiency must be BMW Motorrad ABS prevents higher the wheel load, the more reckoned with in the following the front wheel from locking up.

  • Page 51: Parking Your Motorcycle

    tee that the motorcycle will rest Riding on salted or gritted If the ground is soft or un- roads. firmly on the stand. even, there is no guaran- tee that the motorcycle will rest After work has been carried on Always check that the ground under the stand is level and firmly on the stand.
  • Page 52 Fuel expands when hot. tank past the bottom edge of Fuel escaping from an the filler neck. overfilled tank could make its way When refuelling after run- onto the road surface. This could ning on reserve, make sure cause a fall. that you top up the tank to a Do not overfill the fuel tank.

  • Page 53: Secure The Motorcycle For Transport

    Reserve fuel approx. 4 l Press the fuel tank cap down firmly to close. Remove the key and close the protective cap. Secure the motorcycle The motorcycle can topple Risk of damaging compon- and fall on its side. ents. for transportation Make sure that the motorcycle Take care not to trap Make sure that all components...
  • Page 54 At the rear, secure the straps to the rear footrests on both sides and tighten the straps. Tighten all the straps uniformly; the motorcycle's suspension should be compressed as tightly as possible front and rear.

  • Page 56: Engineering Details

    Engineering details Brake system with BMW Motorrad ABS ....... . 56...

  • Page 57: Brake System With Bmw

    At this instant the BMW um transferrable limit, the wheels Severe braking can cause start to lock and the motorcycle...

  • 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 ....60 Power sockets ..... . 60 Case .

  • Page 61: General Instructions

    Ratings for your motorcycle that are ap- or in connection with BMW Do not attempt to connect a load proved by BMW for this purpose. motorcycles without constituting that would exceed the maximum Genuine BMW parts and ac- a safety hazard. Country-specific...

  • Page 62: Case

    Case with Vario cases Opening cases Push yellow button 4 down Close the case lid. 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 63 tion of travel and remove the Close and engage latching key from the lock. levers 1 on left and right. 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 64: 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 65 Close the topcase Removing topcase Installing topcase Close the lid of the topcase If applicable, unlock topcase Push the topcase with lock 1. guides 3 forward onto the and hold it down. adapter plate until seated. Push locking lever 2 fully down. Push locking lever 2 down.
  • Page 66 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 68: Maintenance

    Wheels ......78 BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand ....... 84 Fuses .

  • Page 69: Notes

    If you are in doubt consult a spe- and place the motorcycle on its star-head tip cialist workshop, preferably your centre stand. Torx bit, T25 authorised BMW Motorrad deal- Allow the engine to idle until Torx wrench, T45 the fan starts up, then allow the...
  • Page 70 If the oil level is below the MIN check the oil level. mark: Top up the engine oil ( 70). If the oil level is above the MAX mark: Have the oil level corrected by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 71: Brake System

    Top up the engine oil an authorised BMW Motorrad Top up the engine oil to the specified level. dealer. Make sure the ground is level Checking engine oil level and firm and place the motor- Check the front brake pad 68).
  • Page 72 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Visually inspect the brake pads Brake-pad wear limit, Motorrad dealer. to ascertain their thickness. front...
  • Page 73 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Check the brake-fluid Check the brake fluid level in Brake-pad wear limit, level, front brakes front reservoir 1.
  • Page 74 MIN mark. (Brake- cycle on its centre stand. fluid reservoir horizontal) 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 75: Coolant

    Have the defect rectified as Do not touch hot engine quickly as possible by a spe- components. cialist workshop, preferably Check the coolant level in the an authorised BMW Motorrad expansion tank through slit dealer. provided by GS logo 1.

  • Page 76: Clutch

    Clutch Adjusting clutch-lever play Checking clutch-lever play Open cap 1 of the coolant ex- pansion tank and top up the coolant to the specified level. Push back boot 1. Check the coolant level ( 74). Slacken nut 2. Pull the clutch lever until resist- Close the cap of the coolant To increase clutch play: turn ance is perceptible.

  • Page 77: Rims And Tyres

    BMW Motorrad The locations of the marks are dusty or dirty conditions. dealer. indicated on the edge of the tyre, e.g.
  • Page 78 Checking chain sag Chain deflection Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. 35...45 mm (Motorcycle with no weight applied, supported Turn the rear wheel until it reaches the position with the on its centre stand) lowest amount of chain sag.

  • Page 79: Wheels

    Any change in these influencing variables, caused for Tyre recommendation example by a switch to wheels For each size of tyre BMW other than those installed ex- Motorrad tests and classifies works, can have serious effects as roadworthy certain makes.
  • Page 80 BMW Motorrad ABS portant to consult a specialist workshop beforehand, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. In some cases, the data programmed into the control unit can be changed to suit the new wheel sizes.

  • Page 81: Installing Front Wheel

    Slip spacing bushings 5 and 4 and 5 from the wheel hub. onto the wheel hub. Installing front wheel with BMW Motorrad ABS Raise the front wheel, insert axle 3 and tighten to specified When installing the front wheel, Threaded fasteners not torque.

  • Page 82: Removing Rear Wheel

    19 Nm with BMW Motorrad ABS Remove screws 2 and 3 and remove the rear-wheel cover. Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the mo- torcycle on a suitable auxiliary Remove two screws 1.
  • Page 83 Slacken adjusting screws 3 on left and right by turning them counter-clockwise. Remove screw 1 and remove Remove quick-release axle 5, the wheel-speed sensor from supporting the rear wheel as its holder. you do so. Roll the rear wheel back until Push the rear wheel as far for- it is clear of the swinging arm, ward as possible and disen-...
  • Page 84 Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Lift the rear wheel and work Roll the rear wheel as far for- quick-release axle 5 through...

  • Page 85: Bmw Motorrad Front-Wheel

    Adjusting chain sag ( 77). Place the motorcycle on an aux- without centre stand iliary stand before lifting the front wheel with the BMW Motorrad Remove the auxiliary stand. front-wheel stand. Place the motorcycle on a suit- able auxiliary stand.
  • Page 86 bination with front-wheel ad- apter (83 30 0 402 242). Install rubber buffers 4 in the Apply uniform pressure to push top positions on left and right. the front-wheel stand down and raise the motorcycle. Slacken adjusting screws 1. with centre stand Push the two adapters 2 apart until the front forks fit between If the motorcycle is raised...

  • Page 87: Fuses

    The latch engages with an Risk of fire if an attempt is workshop, preferably an author- audible click. made to jumper defective ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Installing seat ( 39). fuse. Always replace defective fuses Install the fuse...
  • Page 88 The types of bulb fitted to your motorcycle are listed in the section entitled "Technical data". Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with your fingers. Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the bulbs when handling them. Dirt deposits, in particular oil and grease, interfere with heat radi- Remove screw 1 and work the Disconnect plug 1, counter-...
  • Page 89 Disengage spring clip 3 from Install bulb 4, making sure that Connect plug 1. the latches and swing it up. tab 5 is correctly positioned. Remove bulb 4. Engage spring clip 3. Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 55 W / 60 W Seat the instrument panel in...

  • Page 90: Replacing Parking-Light

    Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Install screw 1. Pull bulb socket 1 out of the headlight housing. Replacing parking-light bulb Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- Insert the bulb into the bulb cycle on its stand.
  • Page 91 Insert bulb socket 1 into the Remove screw 1. Turn bulb 2 counter-clockwise headlight housing. and remove it from the bulb housing. Replacing turn indicator Replace the defective bulb. bulbs, front and rear Make sure the ground is level Bulbs for flashing turn and firm and place the motor- indicators, front cycle on its stand.
  • Page 92 Turn bulb 2 clockwise to install Install screw 1. Remove two screws 1 and re- it in the bulb housing. 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 described below.

  • Page 93: Air Filter

    Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for tail light/brake light P25-2 / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W Hold the rear-light glass in pos- Remove two screws 1. ition and install two screws 1. Pull out connecting flange 2. Disconnect intake air pipe 3 Air filter from the air filter housing, re-...
  • Page 94 Disconnect plug 5. Insert cleaned or new air filter Seat the intake air pipe in element 6. mount 4. Remove air filter element 6. Connect plug 5. Seat the intake air pipe in guides 7 of the air filter housing. Take care not to...

  • Page 95: Jump Starting

    bend the rubber seals of the air Do not use the on-board socket filter element out of shape. to jump-start the engine of the motorcycle. A short-circuit can res- ult if the crocodile clips of the jump leads are accident- ally brought into contact with the motorcycle.

  • Page 96: Battery

    Battery Run the engine of the donor If the motorcycle is to be out of vehicle during jump-starting. use for more than four weeks, Maintenance instructions disconnect the battery or con- Start the engine of the vehicle Correct upkeep, recharging and nect a suitable trickle charger to with the discharged battery storage will prolong the life of...

  • Page 97: Removing Battery

    If a battery has discharged to the The battery has to be re- extent that it is completely flat, it charged at regular intervals has to be disconnected from the in the course of a lengthy period on-board circuits and charged of disuse.
  • Page 98 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. Removing battery ( 96). Specified level, battery acid Between MIN and MAX marks...

  • Page 99: Body Panels

    Body panels Installing centre trim Install screws 1 on left and right. panel Remove the centre trim Installing seat ( 39). panel Remove the right side Make sure the ground is level panel and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Make sure the ground is level Remove the seat ( 38).
  • Page 100 Removing left side panel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Remove the centre trim panel 98). Remove screw 3. Install short screw 3. Pull the side panel at 4 out of the mount and remove.
  • Page 101 Installing left side panel Remove screw 3. Install screws 1 and 2. Pull the side panel at 4 out of Installing centre trim panel Slip the side panel behind top the mount and remove. 98). section of fairing 5, then seat it in mount 4.

  • Page 102: Care

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

  • Page 103: Care Products

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

  • Page 104: 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 105: 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 Removing battery ( 96).

  • Page 106: Technical Data

    Technical data troubleshooting chart ....106 Riding specifications ....117 Threaded fasteners ....107 Engine .

  • Page 107: Troubleshooting Chart

    troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start. Possible cause Rectification 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 the clutch lever ( 44).

  • Page 108: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Quick-release axle in telescopic forks M16 x 1.5 45 Nm Clamp, front quick-release axle M8 x 20 19 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Nut on quick-release axle (rear wheel) M16 x 1.5 100 Nm Tensioning screws for drive chain M8 x 70...
  • Page 109 Mirror arm Value Valid Clamping piece (mirror) to clamping block M10 x 1.25 30 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 coolant 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 10000 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

    Clutch clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath Transmission gearbox type Claw-shift 5-speed gearbox, integrated into en- gine block Gearbox transmission ratios 1.946 (72:37 teeth), Primary transmission ratio 2.750 (33:12 teeth), 1st gear 1.750 (28:16 teeth), 2nd gear 1.313 (21:16 teeth), 3rd gear 1.045 (23:22 teeth), 4th gear 0.875 (21:24 teeth), 5th gear...

  • Page 113: 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 with lowered suspension 140 mm, At wheel Type of rear suspension Box-section two-arm fork Spring travel, rear...

  • Page 114: 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 Cast aluminium, MT H2 front wheel rim size 2.50"...

  • Page 115: Electrics

    Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, Tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, two-up and with luggage, tyre cold Electrics Battery battery type Lead-acid battery battery rated voltage 12 V battery rated capacity 12 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK DR 8 EB...
  • Page 116 Fuses Current rating of fuse 1 (for engine electronics) 15 A Current rating of fuse 2 (for instrument panel, haz- 10 A ard warning flashers, on-board socket, optional accessories and diagnosis plug) Current rating of fuse 3 (for horn and headlight 7.5 A flasher) Current rating of fuse 4 (for low-beam headlight)

  • Page 117: Frame

    Frame Frame type Tubular sectional-steel bridge-type frame with bolt-on rear frame type plate location Main frame, top right VIN location Steering head, right Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2165 mm Height of motorcycle 1390 mm, without rider at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle 920 mm, Across mirrors Front-seat height...

  • Page 118: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 193 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 380 kg Maximum payload max 188 kg Riding specifications Top speed 170 km/h with power reduction 145 km/h...

  • Page 120: Service

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

  • Page 121: 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 122: 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 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 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 at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, 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 at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, 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 at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, 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 at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, 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 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 bulb, 91 Position on the motorcycle, 11 work, 122 Replacing side-light bulb, 89 Removal, 96 Coolant Replacing turn indicator BMW Motorrad service, 120 Checking fill level, 74 bulb, 90 Fill-level indicator, 11 Technical data, 114 Topping up, 74...
  • Page 131 Coolant temperature Grip heating Frame Warning, 24 Operation, 32 Technical data, 116 Front-wheel stand Installing, 84 Damping Handlebar fitting, left Fuel Adjuster, 13 Overview, 16 Filler neck, 13 Handlebar fitting, right Adjusting, 36 Refuelling, 50 Overview, 17 Dimensions, 116 Technical data, 110 Hazard warning flashers Warning, 24 Control, 18...
  • Page 132 Luggage Ignition Parking, 50 Instructions for loading and Switching off, 28 Power socket securing objects, 42 Notes on use, 60 Switching on, 28 Position on the motorcycle, 11 Instrument panel Maintenance Pre-ride check, 46 Overview, 15 Notes, 68 Maintenance intervals, 121 Rear-wheel drive Jump starting, 94 Mirrors...
  • Page 133 Service, 120 Rear-wheel drive, 112 Tyres Side light BMW recommendations, 113 Running gear, 112 Switching on, 30 Checking inflation pressure, 37 Spark plugs, 114 Spark plugs Pressures, 114 Standards, 7 Technical data, 114 Recommendations, 78 Transmission, 111 Speedometer, 15 Running in, 47...
  • Page 134 Motorcycle data/dealership details Motorcycle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service department Ms/Mr Vehicle identification number Phone number Colour code Date of first registration Dealership address/phone number (com- Registration number pany stamp)
  • Page 135 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 136 4 l Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, Tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, two-up and with luggage, tyre cold BMW recommends Order No.: 01 41 8 522 231 11.2010, 1st edition...

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