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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual (US Model) G 650 Xmoto BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Vehicle Identification Number Ms./Mr. Phone number Color number First registration Registration number Retailer's address/phone number (company stamp)
  • Page 3 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from BMW and welcome you to the We wish you many miles of community of BMW riders. safe and enjoyable riding Familiarize yourself with your new motorcycle so that you BMW Motorrad.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ......7 ing lock ....28 Brake system with BMW Multifunction display ..28 2 Overviews .
  • Page 5 Service ....114 Threaded fasteners ..101 BMW Motorrad Service Chain ....70 Quality .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

    General instructions Overview......6 Abbreviations and symbols ..6 Equipment ..... . 7 Technical data .

  • Page 8: Overview

    Instruction to take ac- Optional accessories tion. Should you want to sell your BMW one day, please also re- BMW optional acces- Results of an action. sories can be pur- member to turn over the Rid- er's Manual to the new owner;...

  • Page 9: Equipment

    This Rider's Manual für Normung e. V. (DIN) and describes optional equipment comply with its tolerance reg- (OE) offered by BMW and se- ulations. Versions for individ- lected optional accessories ual countries may differ. (OA). This explains why the...

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ..General view, right side ..Underneath seat ....Left handlebar fitting .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Adjusting front compres- sion ( Adjuster, spring preload, rear ( Onboard socket Adjusting rear damping Coolant level indicator...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Seat lock ( Fill location for fuel Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( Adjustment of front re- bound ( ABS fuses under side panel Brake-fluid reservoir, rear...

  • Page 16: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Toolkit ( Rider's Manual (US Mod- Fuse box ( Oil dipstick and engine- oil fill location (...

  • Page 17: Left Handlebar Fitting

    Left handlebar fitting Headlight flasher button ABS button Turn indicators ( Horn button Light switch (...

  • Page 18: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency ON/OFF switch ( Starter button (...

  • Page 19: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Setting clock ( Resetting tripmeter Warning and indicator lights ( Multifunction display Selecting readings...

  • Page 20: Headlight

    Headlight Low and high-beam Parking lights...

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Multifunction display ... Warning and indicator lights . . . General warning indicators..ABS warning indicators ..

  • Page 22: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Warning and indicator Engine oil- pressure warning lights light ( General warning indicators Display Warnings are indicated by the corresponding warning lights. Speedometer Display of odometer, Indicator light, left turn clock or battery voltage indicator Indicator light, right turn indicator Indicator light, neutral Indicator light, high-beam...
  • Page 23 Overview of warning indicators Meaning Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up Engine oil pressure insufficient Lights up Coolant temperature too high...
  • Page 24 2.1 quarts ( 2 l) can be an insufficient engine Have the malfunction cor- Refueling ( oil level. rected as soon as possible Checking engine oil level by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized If oil level is too low: BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 25: Abs Warning Indica- Tors Oe

    If coolant level is too low: by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized Topping up coolant ( BMW Motorrad retailer. Radiator fan defective. If the radiator fan fails to run ABS warning with the coolant-temperature...
  • Page 26 Overview of warning indicators Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS deactivated ( Lights up ABS error (...
  • Page 27 ABS deactivated preferably an authorized ABS warning light lights BMW Motorrad retailer. The ABS system has been deactivated by the driver. with OE BMW Motorrad ABS: Switching on ABS function...

  • Page 29: Operation

    Seat ......Mirrors ......BMW Motorrad ABS ..

  • Page 30: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

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

  • Page 31: Resetting Tripmeter

    In this case, con- sult a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Each time the button is Hold down button 1. pressed, the display shows Tripmeter is reset. values starting with the...

  • Page 32: Battery Voltage

    Setting is also ended if speed is greater than zero. Battery voltage Hold down button 1. When desired hours have been set, wait briefly. Hours 3 are indicated. Minutes 4 are indicated. Press button 1. Press button 1. Hours increase by one each The battery voltage 1 is dis- time button is pressed.

  • Page 33: Emergency On/Off Switch

    Emergency ON/OFF the emergency ON/OFF Lights switch. switch Parking lights The parking lights switch on automatically when the igni- tion is switched on. The parking lights are a strain on the battery. Do not leave the ignition switched on longer than absolutely necessary.

  • Page 34: Headlight

    Adjusting headlight for consult a specialized RHD/LHD traffic workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad The motorcycle is equipped retailer. with a symmetrical low—beam headlight, and can therefore also be used without mod- ification in countries which...

  • Page 35: Turn Indicators

    Left—hand turn indicator is it should be carried out by a switched on. specialized workshop, prefer- Indicator light for left—hand ably an authorized BMW Mo- turn indicator flashes. torrad retailer. Press turn indicator button toward right. Right—hand turn indicator is switched on.

  • Page 36: Mirrors

    Installing seat Mirrors Adjusting mirrors Raise seat 2 at rear and re- lease key. Push seat 2 forward into Remove seat. mount 3. Move mirror into desired Place seat on a clean sur- Firmly press down on seat position by twisting. face with seat surface fac- at rear.

  • Page 37: Bmw Motorrad Abs Oe

    ABS warning light con- Mirror union nut tinues to light up. Switching on ABS 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) function BMW Motorrad Switchable ABS function When driving on a loose road Hold down ABS button 1. surface, it may be advisable ABS warning light to deactivate the ABS func- lights up;...

  • Page 38: Chassis Settings

    changes from being Chassis settings Spring preload continuously lit to flashing. Spring preload Adjusting spring preload Release ABS button with- for rear wheel The spring preload on the in five seconds after ABS rear wheel must be adapted warning light goes out. Your motorcycle's han- to the load of the motorcy- dling will suffer if you do...

  • Page 39: Damping

    road surfaces. When soft Spring-preload basic damping is set, the forks setting react correspondingly faster to rough roads. Turn adjustment wheel completely to "SOFT", Adjusting compression then turn 10 turns toward on telescopic forks "HARD" (Full tank of gas, Make sure ground is level with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) and firm and park the mo- torcycle.
  • Page 40 Adjusting rebound on telescopic forks Make sure ground is level and firm and park the mo- torcycle. To increase damping, turn To increase damping, turn adjusting screw in + direc- adjusting screw in + direc- tion with a screwdriver. tion with a screwdriver. To reduce damping, turn To reduce damping, turn adjusting screw in —...

  • Page 41: Tires

    Adjusting damping on To increase damping, turn Tires nut 1 in direction A. rear wheel Checking tire pressures To decrease damping, turn The motorcycle's han- Incorrect tire pressures nut 1 in direction B. dling will suffer if you do result in poorer handling not match the spring-preload of the motorcycle and can and damping-characteristic...
  • Page 42 Front tire pressure 26.1 psi (1.8 bar) (Single rider, with cold tire) 27.6 psi (1.9 bar) (Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire) Rear tire pressure 29 psi (2 bar) (Single rider, with cold tire) 29 psi (2 bar) (Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire) In case of insufficient tire...

  • Page 43: Riding

    Refueling ..... General brake system ..Brake system with BMW Motor- rad ABS...

  • Page 44: Safety Instructions

    Inhaling exhaust fumes of the year. Your authorized cle. therefore represents a BMW Motorrad retailer will be Do not exceed the gross health hazard and can even happy to advise you and has weight limit and observe the...

  • Page 45: Catalytic Converter

    Do not touch parts of the igni- protection of the catalytic idle unnecessarily. After start- converter. ing, ride off immediately. tion system when the engine is running. Risk of fire Tampering with the Catalytic converter control unit of the Temperatures at the exhaust electronic engine- are high.

  • Page 46: Checklist

    Checklist Starting Starting engine Use the following checklist Side stand to check important functions, You cannot start the motor- settings and wear limits be- cycle with the side stand ex- fore you ride off. tended and a gear engaged. Brakes The engine will switch itself off Front and rear brake fluid if you start it with the trans-...
  • Page 47 OE BMW Motorrad ABS: jump leads and a donor battery to start. Switch on ignition. Pre-ride check is Engine starts. performed. ( Consult the troubleshooting ABS self-diagnosis is per- chart if the engine refuses formed. ( to start. ( 100) Wait until coolant—tempera-...

  • Page 48: Running In

    The readiness for operation If an ABS fault is indicated sible. after the ABS self-diagnosis is of the BMW Motorrad ABS Exceeding the specified is checked by the self—diag- completed: engine speeds while run- nosis. Self—diagnosis is per-...

  • Page 49: Parking Your Motorcy

    Adhere to the specified en- After 300 — 750 miles essential if the tires are to achieve maximum grip. gine run—in speeds. (500 — 1,200 km), have the first inspection performed. New tires have not Do not exceed gear—de- achieved their full pendent top speeds during Brake pads adhesion yet.

  • Page 50: Cle

    Use your left foot to extend the handlebars to the left to Retract the side stand before set the steering lock. side stand fully. moving the vehicle. The side stand is de- Turn handlebars to full left Sit on motorcycle and use signed to support only or right lock position.

  • Page 51: General Brake System

    Fuel attacks plastic Refuel with quality listed be- General brake system surfaces, making them low at most until lower edge Descending mountain cloudy or unattractive. of filler neck is reached. passes Wipe off any fuel that gets on- Recommended fuel to plastic parts immediately.

  • Page 52: Brake System With Bmw Motor- Rad Abs

    Salt on brakes Dirt or mud on brakes Brake system with BMW Motorrad The full braking effect When the motorcycle can be delayed if the is ridden on loose sur- motorcycle is ridden on salt- faces or muddy roads, the...
  • Page 53 The which BMW Motorrad ABS road. At this point in time, the front brake muss be actuated permits must not be used as...
  • Page 54 In addition to problems on the over and even BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad ABS, unusual What are the design ABS is unable to counteract driving conditions can also characteristics of the their effects.
  • Page 55 How important is regular maintenance? Any technical system is always only as good as its maintenance condition. To ensure that the BMW Mo- torrad ABS is in an optimally maintained condition, it is vital that the specified inspection intervals be complied with.

  • Page 57: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ... Onboard socket ... .

  • Page 58: General Instructions

    Your authorized BMW Motor- granted. Tests conducted rad retailer is the right place by these instances cannot to go for genuine BMW parts make provision for all operat- and accessories,other BMW ing conditions experienced by —approved products, and ex-...
  • Page 59 Cable routing The cables from the onboard socket to the auxiliary device must be routed in such a way that they: Do not impede the rider Do not restrict or obstruct the steering angle and han- dling characteristics Cannot be trapped Improperly routed cables can impede the rider.

  • Page 61: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ... Battery ......Toolkit ......License-plate carrier .

  • Page 62: General Instructions

    Onboard-toolkit service Information on additional 2 Open—ended wrench, 8/10 maintenance and repair work is provided in the Repair Your BMW Motorrad retail- Adjusting chain tension Manual for your motorcycle er offers the onboard—toolk- on CD/DVD—ROM (RepROM), it service set for additional...

  • Page 63: Engine Oil

    BMW Allen screw 3 mm, replacing Engine oil Motorrad retailer. headlight bulb Checking engine oil level Allen key, 4 mm, removing The engine can seize if and installing fairings the oil level is low, and Allen screw 6 mm, adjusting this can lead to accidents.
  • Page 64 If oil level is below MIN mark: Topping up engine oil Remove cap from oil fill lo- cation 1 by turning counter- clockwise. If the oil level is above the MAX mark: Have oil level corrected by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 65: General Brake System

    To check the oil level, screw system performed by a spe- the oil dipstick in and then cialized workshop, preferably out again. by an authorized BMW Motor- Install cap of oil fill location. rad retailer. General brake system Checking brake...

  • Page 66: Brake Pads

    If no clear pressure points are perceptible: Have the brakes checked by a certified workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Brake pads Checking front brake pad Check the brake pad thick- thickness Front brake-pad wear ness with visual inspec-...
  • Page 67 Make sure ground is level and firm and park the mo- Wear indicators must be torcycle. clearly visible. If the wear indicating marks are no longer visible: Have brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 68: Brake Fluid

    MIN straight—ahead position. mark. (Brake-fluid reser- voir horizontal) If brake fluid level drops be- low permissible level: Have defect corrected as soon as possible by a spe- cialized workshop, prefer- ably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 69: Coolant

    A low fluid level in the wear. ably an authorized BMW brake reservoir can al- Motorrad retailer. low air to penetrate the brake system. This significantly re- Coolant duces braking efficiency.
  • Page 70 If coolant level is too high: edge of the center fairing Contact a specialized work- panel 4. shop, preferably an autho- rized BMW Motorrad retail- Open cap of coolant expan- sion tank 2.

  • Page 71: Clutch

    Clutch Adjusting clutch Tires Checking clutch lever Checking tire tread play depth The handling of your motorcycle can already change for the worse before the legally prescribed mini- mum tread depth is reached. Have tires replaced even be- fore the minimum tread depth Push back bellows 1.

  • Page 72: Rims

    A. replaced by a specialized workshop, preferably an Loosen quick—release axle Chain sag authorized BMW Motorrad nut 1. retailer. Loosen lock nuts 2 on left and right by turning coun- 1 in (25 mm) (Motorcy- terclockwise.

  • Page 73: Wheels

    3 on left Make sure ground is level Recommended tires and right. and firm and park the mo- For every size of tire, BMW Turning clockwise: chain torcycle. Motorrad has tested and tension is reduced. approved certain makes Turning counterclockwise: as roadworthy.
  • Page 74 Mask off parts of wheel rim Place motorcycle on suit- that could be scratched able auxiliary stand. when removing brake with OE BMW Motorrad ABS: caliper. Once the calipers have been removed, there is a risk of the brake pads be-...
  • Page 75 clamping on right—hand side. Pull out axle using a screw- driver. Do not remove grease on axle. Once the calipers have been removed, there is a risk of the brake pads be- Unscrew left—hand axle ing pressed together to the Remove left—hand spacer clamping screws 2.

  • Page 76: Installing Front Wheel

    Always have the tightening torques checked by a spe- cialized workshop, preferably Install left—hand spacer Insert axle 5 as far as possi- an authorized BMW Motorrad sleeve 6. ble. retailer. Tighten axle clamping The front wheel must be screw 4 with specified installed right way round torque.

  • Page 77: Removing Rear Wheel

    Front axle clamping 7 lb/ft (10 Nm) with OE BMW Motorrad ABS: Install the axis screw 3 with Install mounting screws 1 torque. with appropriate torque. Nut on front quick- Adapter plate on slider release axle tube 59 lb/ft (80 Nm)
  • Page 78 Remove screws 1. Remove quick—release axle Roll rear wheel as far for- nut 4. ward as possible and re- move chain 9 from chain Loosen lock nuts 5 on left sprocket. and right by turning coun- terclockwise. Roll rear wheel toward rear out of swinging arm.

  • Page 79: Installing Rear Wheel

    Always have the tightening torques checked by a spe- cialized workshop, preferably Roll rear wheel as far for- an authorized BMW Motorrad ward as possible and lay retailer. chain 9 on chain sprocket. Roll rear wheel into swing- ing arm while guiding brake disk between brake pads.

  • Page 80: Fuses

    If the fuses are frequently defective, have the elec- trical system checked by a specialized workshop, prefer- ably an authorized BMW Mo- torrad retailer. Removing seat ( Switch off ignition. Install quick—release axle Lay on cover 2. nut 4, however do not tight- Install 2 screws 1.
  • Page 81 Fuse assignment G Spare fuse (15 A or 10 A ABS fuse assignment with OE) H Spare fuse (7.5 A) Spare fuse (15 A) Installing fuses Replace defective fuse with fuse with required amper- age. Close fuse cover. Latch audibly engages. A ABS (OE) (10 A) ABS (30 A) Installing seat (...

  • Page 82: Lamps

    Lamps posits, in particular oil and grease, interfere with heat ra- General instructions diation from the bulb. Over- A defective bulb places heating and therefore short your safety at risk be- service life of the bulbs are cause it is easier for other the consequence.
  • Page 83 Take off headlight housing toward front and upward. Installing headlight housing Mount headlight housing. Align headlight housing so Mount fairing on left and that center of screw 3 is right, making sure that lug aligned with line 4. engages in mount 5. Tighten screw 3.
  • Page 84 Replacing low- beam and high- beam bulb Removing headlight ( Switch off ignition. Remove rubber cap 2. Remove bulb 4. Replace defective bulb. Bulb of low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 55...60 W Disconnect plug 1. Remove spring strap 3 from detents and fold up.
  • Page 85 Replacing parking light bulb If it is not standing firm- ly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Make sure that the motorcy- cle is steady on its stand. Make sure ground is level Install bulb 4. Install rubber cap 2.
  • Page 86 Replacing front and rear turn indicator bulbs If it is not standing firm- ly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Make sure that the motorcy- cle is steady on its stand. Make sure ground is level Pull the bulb 2 out of the Insert bulb 2 into socket 3.
  • Page 87 Replace defective bulb. Bulb of front turn indi- cators RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulb of rear turn indi- cators RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Pull glass on screw con- Insert inside end of lens into nection side out of mirror light housing and close.
  • Page 88 Replacing license plate light If it is not standing firm- ly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Make sure that the motorcy- cle is steady on its stand. Make sure ground is level Pull the bulb 2 out of the Insert bulb 2 into socket 3.

  • Page 89: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting with fully insulated crocodile clips at both ends. The wires leading to the Jump-starting with a onboard socket do not donor-battery voltage have a load-capacity rating higher than 12 V can damage adequate for jump-starting the motorcycle electronics. the engine. Excessively high The battery of the donor ve- current can lead to a cable hicle must have a voltage of...

  • Page 90: Battery

    before repeating attempt to Compliance with the points protect starter and support- below is important in order to ing battery. maximize battery life: Allow both engines to idle Keep the surface of the bat- for a few minutes before tery clean and dry disconnecting jump leads.
  • Page 91 motorcycle or connect a trick- terminals of the disconnected battery before returning it to le charger to the battery. battery. use. Charge connected battery Removing battery Charging connected via onboard socket (OE). battery Make sure ground is level Comply with operating in- and firm and park the mo- Charging the connect- structions of charger.
  • Page 92 Installing battery Insert battery 2 with nega- An incorrect disconnec- tive terminal first. tion sequence increase An incorrect installation the risk of short-circuiting. Hook in clamping strap 1. sequence increases the Always observe the proper Installing right fairing side risk of short-circuiting. sequence.
  • Page 93 Take off fairing side panel. Installing right fairing side panel Remove screw 1 at front Install screws 2. right. First insert fairing side panel into holder 4, then into hold- er 3. Install screw 1 at front right. Remove screws 2. Installing seat ( First pull fairing side panel out of holder 3, then toward...

  • Page 94: License-Plate Carrier

    License-plate carrier Installing license- plate carrier Removing license- plate carrier Make sure ground is level and firm and park the mo- torcycle. Disconnect connector 2. Unlock license—plate carrier with wire loop 3 and remove Thread in cable, insert li- while threading out connec- cense—plate carrier with tor 2 with cable.
  • Page 95 Install four screws 1. Close connector 2.

  • Page 97: Care

    Care Care products ....Washing your motorcycle ..Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts ......Paint care .

  • Page 98: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends Brake early until the brakes care products available at that you use BMW Insect Re- are dry or braked until dry. your authorized BMW Mo- mover to soften and wash off Warm water intensifies torrad retailer.

  • Page 99: Cleaning Sensitive Motor

    Plastics ensure that the fins are not Soften stubborn dirt and Clean plastic parts with water bent. dead insects by covering and BMW plastic care emul- the affected areas with a wet Rubber sion. This includes in particu- cloth. lar:...

  • Page 100: Protective Wax Coating

    BMW Motor- and, if necessary, the main Clean the motorcycle. rad recommends removing stand pivot with a suitable tar spots with BMW Tar Re- Install a charged battery. lubricant. mover. Then add a protective Before starting: Observe...

  • Page 101: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ..100 Threaded fasteners ... 101 Engine ..... . . 103 Riding specifications .

  • Page 102: Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start Possible cause Remedy Emergency ON/OFF switch activated. Emergency ON/OFF switch in operating posi- tion. Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract side stand ( 44). Gear engaged and clutch not operated. Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch ( 44).

  • Page 103: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Nut on front quick-release axle M20 x 1.25 59 lb/ft (80 Nm) Front axle clamping 7 lb/ft (10 Nm) Adapter plate on slider tube 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) Rear wheel Value Valid Nut on rear quick-release axle M20 x 1.25 59 lb/ft (80 Nm) Locknut of drive-chain tension-...
  • Page 104 Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror union nut 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) Mirror clamping screw on han- dlebar 15 lb/ft (21 Nm)

  • Page 105: Engine

    Engine Engine design Single-cylinder, four-stroke engine, DOHC control with bush roller-chain drive, 4 valves actuated by bucket tappets, compensat- ing shaft, liquid cooling for cylinders and cylinder head. Integrated water pump, 5- speed transmission and dry-sump lubrication Effective displacement 652 cc (652 cm Cylinder bore diameter 3.9 in (100 mm) Piston stroke...
  • Page 106 MAX Oil grades Mineral engine oils with the API classification SF to SH. BMW Motorrad does not recom- mend using oil additives, as these can wors- en the operation of the clutch. BMW Motor- rad recommends not using synthetic oils for the first 6,000 miles (10,000 km).

  • Page 107: Riding Specifications

    Riding specifications Top speed 104 mph (167 km/h) Clutch Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch Transmission Transmission design Claw-shifted 5-speed transmission Transmission gear ratios 1.946 (37:72 teeth), Primary gear ratio 2.750 (12:33 teeth), 1st gear 1.750 (16:28 teeth), 2nd gear 1.313 (16:21 teeth), 3rd gear 1.045 (22:23 teeth), 4th gear 0.875 (24:21 teeth), 5th gear...

  • Page 108: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive design Chain drive Rear suspension design 2-arm cast aluminum swinging arm Secondary gear ratio 2.9 (16:47 teeth) Running gear Front suspension design Upside-down telescopic forks Front-suspension spring travel 10.6 in (270 mm), On wheel Rear-wheel suspension design Directly linked central spring strut with coil pressure spring and single-tube gas-filled shock absorber...

  • Page 109: Brakes

    Brakes Front-wheel brake design Hydraulically operated single-rotor disk brake with 4-piston fixed calipers and floating brake disk Front brake-pad material Sintered metal Rear-wheel brake design Hydraulic single-rotor disk brake with 1-pis- ton floating caliper and fixed brake disk Rear brake lining material Organic Wheels and tires Front wheel design...
  • Page 110 Pirelli Diabolo, 160/60 R 17 (69H) You can obtain an overview of the current tire approvals from your au- thorized BMW motorcycle retailer or on the Internet at www.bmw- motorrad.com. Tire pressures Front tire pressure 26.1 psi (1.8 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 27.6 psi (1.9 bar), Driver with passenger and/...

  • Page 111: Electrical System

    Electrical system Capacity of onboard socket with OE BMW Motorrad ABS: Fuses "Minifuse" blade-type fuses with 7.5 A and 15 A with OE BMW Motorrad ABS: "Minifuse" blade-type fuses with 10 A, 20 A and 30 A Battery Battery designation...

  • Page 112: Frame

    Bulbs Bulb of low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 55...60 W Parking-light bulb W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb of front turn indicators RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulb of rear turn indicators RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulb of license plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W...

  • Page 113: Dimensions

    Dimensions Motorcycle length 85.8 in (2180 mm) Maximum height in normal-load position 46.6 in (1184 mm), Without mirrors 56.5 in (1435 mm), With mirrors Motorcycle width 35.7 in (907 mm), Across mirrors Driver's seat height 36.2 in (920 mm), Without driver at unladen weight Weights Unladen weight...

  • Page 115: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad Service ..114 BMW Motorrad Service Quali- ty ......114...

  • Page 116: Bmw Motorrad Service Quali

    You can contact your autho- outstanding quality of service. money in the long run. rized BMW Motorrad retailer To ensure that your BMW is for information on the proce- always in optimum condition, dures included in BMW ser- BMW Motorrad recommends...

  • Page 117: Bmw Motorrad Service Card

    BMW Motorrad must be performed after a certain time, others depend Service Network With all new BMW motorcy- on the distance covered by cles, the BMW Motorrad Ser- With its worldwide service the motorcycle. vice Card protects you in the...

  • Page 118: Maintenance Schedule

    (30 000 km, 50 000 the distance it has covered. km, 70 000 km etc.)) if this Your authorized BMW Motor- distance is covered within a rad retailer will be happy to year. supply a copy of the current...

  • Page 119: Confirmation Of Maintenance Work

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre- BMW Running- Delivery Check In Check Carried out properly in Carried out properly in accordance with work- accordance with work- shop specifications. shop specifications. Odometer reading Brake fluid changed Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature...
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  • Page 124: Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installed optional accessories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 125 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 126 Brake pads Coolant, 11 Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Checking level, 67 Check front, 64 ABS, 15 Check rear, 65 Topping up, 68 Fuses, 13 Running in, 47 Currentness of this manual, 7 Accessories Brakes General instructions, 56 Checking operation, 63 Damping, 36 Safety instructions, 49 Adjusting on rear wheel, 39...
  • Page 127 Headlight Replacing front turn Frame indicator bulb, 84 Adjusting for RHD/LHD Technical data, 110 traffic, 32 Replacing high- Front shock absorber beam bulb, 82 Headlight range, 32 system, 11, 37 Replacing license plate Headlight flasher, 15 Adjusting rebound, 38 light, 86 High-beam headlight, 15, 18 Fuel, 13 Replacing low-beam...
  • Page 128 Mirrors Spark plugs Rear shock absorber Adjusting, 34 Technical data, 109 system, 11 Motorcycle Spring preload, 36 Rear suspension preload, 11 Care, 95 Adjusting on rear wheel, 36 Rear- Cleaning, 95 Starter, 16 wheel drive General view of left side, 11 Starting, 44 Technical data, 106 General view of right...
  • Page 129 Standards, 7 Weights Transmission, 105 Technical data, 111 Weights, 111 Wheels Installing front wheel, 74 Wheels and tires, 107 Installing rear wheel, 77 Tires Air pressure, 4, 108 Removing front wheel, 71 Checking air pressure, 39 Removing rear wheel, 75 Checking tread depth, 69 Technical data, 107 Recommended tires, 71...

  • Page 130: Safety Defects

    Highway Traffic Safety Washington, DC 20590. between you, your Administration (NHTSA) You can also obtain other dealer, or BMW of in addition to notifying North America, LCC. information about motor BMW of North America, LLC. vehicle safety from...
  • Page 131 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions except- © 2006 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without writ- ten permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales.
  • Page 132 Rear tire pressure 29 psi (2 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 29 psi (2 bar), Driver with pas- senger and/or load, with cold tire *01477708197* BMW recommends *01477708197* Order No.: 01 47 7 708 197 10.2006, 1st Edition...

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