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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 Ms./Mr. Vehicle Identification Number Color number Phone number First registration Retailer's address/phone number (compa- Registration number ny stamp)
  • Page 3 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We wish you many miles of safe BMW and welcome you to the and enjoyable riding community of BMW riders. Familiarize yourself with your new BMW Motorrad.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Rider's Manual to find Ignition switch and steering Brake system with BMW Mo- a specific topic. lock ......28 torrad ABS .
  • Page 5 11 Service ....113 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle BMW Motorrad Service ..114 parts ......96 BMW Motorrad Service Paint care .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manu- motorcycle as well as mainte- sembled complete with al will provide you with an initial nance and adjustment proce- all the BMW optional ex- overview of your motorcycle. All dures. tras originally ordered. maintenance and repair work car-...

  • Page 9: Technical Data

    Rider's Manual. In addition, BMW Motorrad cannot guarantee If your BMW is equipped with the total absence of errors. We options or accessories not de- hope you will appreciate that no scribed in this Rider's Manual,...

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ....13 Underneath seat .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Adjustment of front damp- ing (compression) ( Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Onboard socket Adjustment of rear damping Coolant level indicator...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Seat lock ( Fuel filler opening ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front Adjustment of front damp- ing (rebound) ( ABS fuses, under side panel Brake-fluid reservoir, rear...

  • Page 16: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Onboard toolkit ( Rider's Manual (US Model) Fuse box ( Oil dipstick and engine-oil filler opening (...

  • Page 17: Left Handlebar Fitting

    Left handlebar fitting Headlight flasher ABS operation Turn indicator switch Horn High-beam headlight...

  • Page 18: Handlebar Fitting, Right

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

  • Page 19: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Setting clock ( Resetting tripmeter ( Indicator lights ( Multifunction display Selecting readings (...

  • Page 20: Headlight

    Headlight Low and high-beam Parking lights...

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Status indicators ..... 20 Standard warning indicators ..20 ABS warning indicators .

  • Page 22: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Indicator lights Standard warning indicators Multifunction display Display Turn indicators, left Turn indicators, right Speedometer Idling Odometer, clock or battery Warnings are indicated by the High-beam headlight voltage ( warning lights 1. The possible warnings are listed on the next page.
  • 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 A fuel shortage can lead to The oil pressure in the lubricating an authorized BMW Motorrad misfiring and to the engine oil circuit is too low. If the warn- retailer. dying unexpectedly. Misfiring can...

  • Page 25: Abs Warning Indicators Oe

    Display Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible by a spe- cialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Possible cause: Insufficient cool- ing. If possible, continue driving in the part-load range to cool down the engine.
  • Page 26 Overview of warning indicators Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ABS deactivated ( Lights up ABS error (...
  • Page 27 ABS deactivated cialized workshop, preferably ABS warning light lights up. an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. The ABS system has been deac- tivated by the driver. With OE BMW Motorrad ABS: Switching on ABS function...

  • Page 29: Operation

    Turn indicators ..... . . 32 Emergency ON/OFF switch ..32 BMW Motorrad ABS ....33 Mirrors .

  • Page 30: 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 key to position 1. one spare key. In addition to the points named Ignition key and steering lock,...

  • Page 31: Resetting Tripmeter

    In this case, consult a specialized work- shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Each time the button is pressed, Hold down button 1. the display shows values start- Tripmeter is reset. ing with the current value in the...

  • Page 32: Battery Voltage

    Battery voltage Hold down button 1. When desired hours have been set, wait briefly. Hours 3 are indicated. The battery voltage 1 is dis- Minutes 4 are indicated. Press button 1. played together with the battery Press button 1. Hours increase by one each symbol 2.

  • Page 33: Lights

    Driving range with fuel on longer than absolutely High-beam headlight is necessary. switched on. reserve Push high-beam switch 1 Low-beam headlight downward. The low-beam headlights switch High-beam headlight is on automatically when the igni- switched off. tion is switched on. Headlight flasher The low-beam headlight is a strain on the battery.

  • Page 34: Turn Indicators

    Turn indicators Press turn indicator button to- The engine can be switched ward front. off easily and quickly using the Operating turn indicators emergency ON/OFF switch. Turn indicator is switched off. Turn indicator lights in indicator light panel are off. Emergency ON/OFF switch Press turn indicator button 1...

  • Page 35: Bmw Motorrad Abs Oe

    BMW Motorrad ABS Switching on ABS If the ABS light continues to light up after switching function Switching off ABS the ignition off and then on again, function an ABS fault has occurred. Switch on ignition or bring mo- Mirrors torcycle to a stop.

  • Page 36: Spring Preload

    Adjusting mirror arm Spring preload Adjustment on rear wheel It is essential to set spring preload of the rear suspension to suit the load carried by the motorcycle. Increase spring preload when the motorcycle is heavily loaded and reduce spring preload accordingly when the Your motorcycle's han- motorcycle is lightly loaded.

  • Page 37: Damping

    Adjust spring preload with compression the damping during handwheel 1. compression. The stiffer the damping, the To increase spring preload, turn handwheel in direction greater the compensating movement of the forks is HARD. damped when riding on rough To decrease spring preload, road surfaces.
  • Page 38 Adjustment on rear wheel To reduce damping, turn ad- justing screw in - direction with The damping must be adjust- a screwdriver. ed to the spring preload and the road conditions. Rebound stage, basic An increase in spring preload re- setting, front quires firmer damping, a reduc- tion in spring preload requires...

  • Page 39: Tires

    Incorrect tire inflation pres- sure results in poorer hand- ing characteristics of the motor- cycle and reduces the life of the tires. Ensure proper tire inflation pressure. At high road speeds, tire valves have a tendency to open as a result of centrifugal There is a risk of injury Rebound stage, basic force.

  • Page 40: Headlight

    Adjusting headlight for carried out by a specialized work- workshop, preferably an autho- RHD/LHD traffic shop, preferably an authorized rized BMW Motorrad retailer. BMW Motorrad retailer. The motorcycle is equipped with a symmetrical low-beam head- Seat light, and can therefore also be...
  • Page 41 Place seat on a clean surface The seat can be heard to lock with seat surface facing down- into place. ward. Check firm seating of seat. Installing seat Turn seat lock 1 counterclock- wise with ignition key and hold. If too much pressure is ap- plied in the forward direc- tion, there is a danger that the motorcycle will be pushed off its...

  • Page 43: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....42 Checklist ......43 Starting .

  • Page 44: Safety Instructions

    Do not run the engine in closed neys, and to every season of the information. rooms. year. Your authorized BMW Mo- torrad retailer will be happy to Alcohol and drugs High voltage advise you and has the correct Even small amounts of al- clothing for every purpose.

  • Page 45: Checklist

    Catalytic converter Tampering with control Flammable materials (e.g. hay, leaves, grass, clothing unit of electronic engine- If misfiring causes unburned fuel and luggage, etc.) could ignite management system to enter the catalytic converter, if allowed to come into contact there is a danger of overheating Tampering with the engine with the hot exhaust pipe.

  • Page 46: Starting

    Firm seating of cases and lug- Pre-ride check is performed. gage Starting engine At regular intervals: With OE BMW Motorrad ABS: Engine oil level (every time you Switch on ignition. refuel) Pre-ride check is performed. Brake pad wear (during every...
  • Page 47 32 °F (0 °C), for a short time. The readiness for operation actuate the clutch after switching of the BMW Motorrad ABS is Phase 2 on the ignition. checked by the self-diagnosis. The tire parameters stored in the...

  • Page 48: Running In

    Do not exceed gear-dependent driven a few yards. as soon as possible by a spe- top speeds during break-in pe- Phase 1 cialized workshop, preferably riod. an authorized BMW Motorrad Checking the diagnosable Top speeds during retailer. system components while break-in period stopped.

  • Page 49: Brakes

    Brake pads accidents when driving at ed as quickly as possible and extreme angles. with great force, the dynamic New brake pads must "bed load distribution cannot follow Avoid extreme angles. down" and therefore do not the increased deceleration and achieve their optimum friction Brakes the braking force cannot be com-...

  • Page 50: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Wet brakes Parking your the brake disks and brake pads are free of oil and grease. motorcycle After washing the motor- cycle, after driving through Placing on side stand Dirt or mud on brakes water or in the rain, braking can If the ground is soft or un- When the motorcycle is be delayed due to damp brake...

  • Page 51: Refueling

    Remove from side stand by the stand and dismount to Fuel expands when ex- the left. posed to heat. When the Unlock steering lock. tank is overfilled, fuel can escape If the motorcycle is on the From left, grip handlebars with and get onto the rear wheel.
  • Page 52 Reserve fuel quantity 2.1 quarts ( 2 l) Mount fuel tank cap. Close fuel tank cap with igni- tion key by turning clockwise. Open fuel tank cap 1 with ig- nition key by turning counter- clockwise. Remove fuel tank cap. Refuel with quality listed below at most until lower edge of filler neck is reached.

  • Page 53: Technology In Detail

    Technology in detail Brake system with BMW Motorrad ......52...

  • Page 54: Brake System With Bmw Mo- Torrad Abs Oe

    At this point in time, the ABS control cannot be relied the driver increases the brake the BMW Motorrad ABS must on in all circumstances to prevent pressure, the wheels begin to assume extremely low friction co-...
  • Page 55 Rear wheel spinning in place face within the limits of driving To ensure that the BMW Motor- with front brake pulled (burn physics. The system is not op- rad ABS is in an optimally main- out).
  • Page 56 BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to counteract their effects.

  • Page 57: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....56 Onboard socket ....56 Luggage .

  • Page 58: General Instructions

    Tests for your motorcycle that are ap- conducted by these instances proved by BMW for this purpose. cannot make provision for all op- Your authorized BMW Motorrad erating conditions experienced by...

  • Page 59: Luggage

    Cable routing Adjust setting of spring preload, damping characteristic The cables from the onboard and tire pressure to suit total socket to the auxiliary device weight. must be routed in such a way Comply with maximum payload that they: of luggage rack. Do not impede the rider Do not restrict or obstruct the Loading luggage rack...

  • Page 61: Maintenance

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

  • Page 62: Information

    1 Fuse clip motorcycle on DVD/CD-ROM Replacing fuses 6 3 mm socket-head (RepROM), which you can ob- Replacing headlight bulb tain from your authorized BMW 2 Open-ended wrench, 8/10 Motorrad retailer. 7 4 mm socket-head Adjusting chain tension Removing and installing body...

  • Page 63: Engine Oil

    Replacing turn indicator bulbs 5 3x Socket wrench Onboard-toolkit service Adjusting chain tension 6 Adapter Your BMW Motorrad retailer of- 1 Pull-out tool holder Mounting for 1/4" bits fers the onboard-toolkit service Holding of all tools with adapter 9x12 mm and 3/8" jointed set for additional work.
  • Page 64 Checking the oil level with the Remove oil dipstick and read engine cold or after a short trip off oil level. leads to misinterpretations and therefore to incorrect oil fill quan- tities. To ensure that the display of the engine oil level is correct, only check the oil level after a longer trip.

  • Page 65: Brake System

    BMW Mo- workshop, preferably by an au- torrad retailer. thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Topping up engine oil Incorrect working practices endanger the reliability of Both too little and too the brakes. much engine oil can lead to Have all work on the brake sys- engine damage.

  • Page 66: Brake Pads

    Make sure ground is level and brake caliper. preferably an authorized BMW firm and park motorcycle. Motorrad retailer. Checking rear brake pad thickness Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle.

  • Page 67: Brake Fluid

    Have brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop, prefer- A low fluid level in the ably an authorized BMW Mo- brake reservoir can allow air torrad retailer. to penetrate the brake system. This significantly reduces braking Brake fluid efficiency.
  • Page 68 The brake fluid level in the soon as possible by a special- soon as possible by a special- brake-fluid reservoir drops ized workshop, preferably an ized workshop, preferably an due to brake pad wear. authorized BMW Motorrad re- authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer. tailer.

  • Page 69: Coolant

    If coolant level is too low: Add coolant. Check coolant level on scale 1 of coolant expansion tank. If coolant level is too high: Contact a specialized work- shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Open cap of coolant expansion tank 2.

  • Page 70: Clutch

    Clutch Adjusting clutch lever Pour in coolant up to specified level. play Checking clutch lever play Close cap of coolant expansion tank. Push back bellows 1. Pull clutch lever until resistance Loosen lock nut 2. is felt. Adjust clutch lever play to set- Measure clutch lever play A.

  • Page 71: Tires

    Tires have wear indicators ably an authorized BMW Mo- integrated into the main torrad retailer. tread grooves. If the tire tread has worn down to the level of...

  • Page 72: Adjusting Chain Tension

    Tighten lock nuts 2 on left and Chain sag right by turning clockwise. Locknut of drive-chain 1...1.2 in (25...30 mm) (Mo- tensioning screw torcycle standing on side stand) 18 lb/ft (25 Nm) 1.2...1.4 in (30...35 mm) Tighten quick-release axle (Rear wheel rebounded) nut 1 with specified torque.

  • Page 73: Wheels

    Recommended tires over the brake disk on reassem- For every size of tire, BMW Mo- bly. torrad has tested and approved Do not operate the handbrake certain makes as roadworthy.
  • Page 74 With OE BMW Motorrad ABS: have been removed. Carefully pull brake caliper back and out until clear of brake disks. With OE BMW Motorrad ABS: When pulling off left brake caliper, make sure that ABS sensor cable is not damaged.

  • Page 75: Installing Front Wheel

    Press axle 5 inward from left until it protrudes from clamping on right-hand side. Pull out axle using a screwdriv- Do not remove grease on axle. Remove right-hand spacer Install left-hand spacer sleeve 7. sleeve 6. The front wheel must be Installing front wheel installed right way round to rotate in the correct direction.
  • Page 76 7 lb/ft (10 Nm) Front axle clamping Remove front wheel stand. 7 lb/ft (10 Nm) With OE BMW Motorrad ABS: Insert axle 5 as far as possible. Threaded fasteners not tightened to the specified torque can work loose or their threads can suffer damage.

  • Page 77: Removing Rear Wheel

    BMW Motor- rad auxiliary stand. Mounting auxiliary stand Install mounting screws 1 with Remove screw 3 of speed sen- appropriate torque. sor and take speed sensor out of holder. Adapter plate on slider tube Remove screws 1 and pull cov- 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) er 2 downward somewhat.

  • Page 78: Installing Rear Wheel

    Loosen lock nuts 5 on left and The chain sprocket and right by turning counterclock- the spacer sleeves on the wise. left and right are loosely inserted in the wheel. When removing, Loosen adjusting screws 6 on make sure that these parts are left and right by turning clock- not damaged or lost.

  • Page 79: Bmw Motorrad Auxiliary Stand

    Remove auxiliary stand. BMW Motorrad auxiliary stand Mounting auxiliary stand Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Use auxiliary stand with number (001631) and H-adapter with Insert adjusting plate 7. Mount speed sensor in holder number (001639).

  • Page 80: Stand

    Press lifting lever to floor. BMW Motorrad front wheel stand Mounting front wheel stand The BMW Motorrad front wheel stand is not designed for holding motorcycles without a center or other auxiliary stands. A Pull bolt 3 as far as possible motorcycle standing on the front into mount 4 on right side.
  • Page 81 Push two mounts 2 far enough before lifting it with the BMW apart that front forks fit be- Motorrad front wheel stand. tween them. Use locating pins 3 to set front Place motorcycle on an auxil- wheel stand to desired height.

  • Page 82: Fuses

    (7.5 A) There is a danger of fire ized workshop, preferably an au- Starter relay, turn indicators, if defective fuses are by- thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. diagnosis plug (15 A) passed. G Spare fuse (15 A or 10 A Fuse assignment...

  • Page 83: Lamps

    Information ized workshop, preferably an au- Overheating and therefore short A defective bulb places thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. service life of the bulbs are the your safety at risk because consequence. ABS fuse assignment it is easier for other users to oversee the motorcycle.
  • Page 84 Take off headlight housing to- ward front and upward. Replacing low-beam and high-beam bulb Switch off ignition. Removing headlight housing Remove screws 1 on left and Remove rubber cap 2. right. Remove left and right-hand side panel. Disconnect plug 1. Remove spring strap 3 from detents and fold up.
  • Page 85 Remove bulb 4. Install bulb 4. Install rubber cap 2. Replace defective bulb. Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 55...60 W Fold closed spring strap 3 and Connect plug 1. insert in detents. Installing headlight housing...
  • Page 86 Installing headlight housing Mount headlight housing. Align headlight housing so that Mount fairing on left and right, center of screw 3 is aligned making sure that lug engages with line 4. in mount 5. Tighten screw 3. Install screws 2 on left and right and screw 3, however do not tighten yet.

  • Page 87: Replacing Parking Light

    Replacing parking light bulb If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Make sure that the motorcycle is steady on its stand. Make sure ground is level and Pull the bulb 2 out of the sock- Insert bulb 2 into socket 3.
  • Page 88 Replacing front and rear Bulbs for flashing turn turn indicator bulbs indicators, front If it is not standing firmly, RY10W / 12 V / 10 W the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations Bulbs for flashing turn described below.
  • Page 89 Diode rear light If more than three diodes of the rear light have failed, it must be replaced. In this case, consult a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Replacing license-plate bulb Insert inside end of lens into Pull bulb socket 1 out of bulb light housing and close.

  • Page 90: Jump-Starting

    Touching live parts of the Bulb for license-plate ignition system with the light engine running can cause electric shock. W5W / 12 V / 5 W Do not touch parts of the igni- tion system when the engine is running. A short-circuit can result if the crocodile clips of Insert bulb socket 1 into bulb...

  • Page 91: Battery

    from the onboard electrical sys- Allow both engines to idle for a tem. few minutes before disconnect- ing jump leads. First disconnect jumper ca- bles from negative terminal and from grounding point re- spectively, then from positive terminal 3. To start the engine, do not use start sprays or similar Begin by connecting one end items.
  • Page 92 Charging connected Charging disconnected Keep the surface of the battery clean and dry battery battery Do not open the battery Charge battery using a suitable Charging the connected Do not top up with water charger. battery directly at the bat- Be sure to read and comply Comply with operating instruc- tery terminals can damage the...
  • Page 93 Always observe the proper Then install negative battery sequence. cable 4. Remove battery ground wire 4 first. Then remove positive battery cable 3. Installing battery Unhook clamping strap 1. Pull out battery 2. Insert battery 2 with negative terminal first. Hook in clamping strap 1.

  • Page 94: License-Plate Carrier

    Installing right fairing side panel Remove screw 1 at front right. Install screw 1 at front right. Installing seat ( First insert fairing side panel in- License-plate carrier to holder 4, then into holder 3. Removing license-plate carrier Remove screws 2. First pull fairing side panel out of holder 3, then toward rear out of holder 4.
  • Page 95 Installing license-plate carrier Disconnect connector 2. Install four screws 1. Unlock license-plate carrier with wire loop 3 and remove Thread in cable, position while threading out connec- license-plate carrier and press tor 2 with cable. upward. Pin 4 audibly engages. Close connector 2.

  • Page 97: Care

    Care Care products ..... . . 96 Washing your motorcycle ... . 96 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .

  • Page 98: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends effect of salt. products available at your au- that you use BMW Insect Re- Only use cold water to remove thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. mover to soften and wash off road salt.

  • Page 99: Paint Care

    Use chrome pol- Remove this type of soiling with ish for additional treatment. cleaning naphtha or spirit on a clean cloth or cotton ball. BMW Motorrad recommends remov- ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re-...

  • Page 100: Protective Wax Coating

    To preserve the finish of your the engine oil and the oil filter element changed by a special- motorcycle, BMW Motorrad rec- ommends using BMW Car Wax ist workshop, preferably an au- or agents that contain carnauba thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 101: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 100 Riding specifications ....112 Threaded fasteners ....101 Engine .

  • Page 102: Troubleshooting 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 position. 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 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, compensating shaft, liquid cooling for cylinders and cylinder head. Integrated water pump, 5-speed transmission and dry-sump lubri- cation Displacement 652 cc (652 cm Cylinder bore 3.9 in (100 mm) Piston stroke...

  • Page 106: Fuel

    Engine oil 15W-40 Oil grades Mineral engine oils with the API classification SF to SH. BMW Motorrad does not recommend us- ing oil additives, as these can worsen the opera- tion of the clutch. BMW Motorrad recommends not using synthetic oils for the first 6,000 miles (10,000 km).

  • Page 107: Clutch

    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 Type of final drive Chain drive Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast aluminum swinging arm Secondary gear ratio 2.9 (16:47 teeth) Running gear Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic forks Spring travel, front 10.6 in (270 mm), On wheel Type of rear suspension Directly linked central spring strut with coil pres- sure spring and single-tube gas-filled shock ab-...

  • Page 109: Brakes

    (As at: 01.06.2007) rear: Pirelli Diabolo, 160/60 R 17 (69H) You can obtain an overview of the current tire approvals from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at www.bmw-motor- rad.com. Front wheel Front wheel design...
  • Page 110 Rear wheel Rear wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2 Rear-wheel rim size 4.50" x 17" Rear tire designation 160/60 -17 Tire pressures Tire pressure, front 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 Tire pressure, rear 29 psi (2 bar), Single rider, with cold tire...

  • Page 111: Electrical System

    Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard socket With OE BMW Motorrad ABS Or With OA Onboard socket: 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...

  • Page 112: Frame

    Bulbs Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 55...60 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulb for license-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W...

  • Page 113: Dimensions

    Dimensions Motorcycle length 85.8 in (2180 mm) Motorcycle height 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 35.4 in (900 mm), Without driver at unladen weight Weights Unladen weight...

  • Page 114: Riding Specifications

    Riding specifications Top speed 104 mph (167 km/h)

  • Page 115: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad Service ... . 114 BMW Motorrad Service Quality ..114 BMW Motorrad Service Card - On- the-spot breakdown assistance ..114 BMW Motorrad Service Network .

  • Page 116: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad Service your motorcycle carried out by a quality of service. specialized workshop, preferably Card - On-the-spot To ensure that your BMW is al- by an authorized BMW Motorrad breakdown assistance ways in optimum condition, BMW retailer. Motorrad recommends that you...

  • Page 117: Network

    100 countries around the BMW Service globe. In Germany alone, there BMW Service is carried out once are approximately 200 authorized a year. The scope of the ser- BMW Motorrad retailers ready to vices performed may be depen- assist you.

  • Page 118: Confirmation Of Mainte

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature...
  • Page 119 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 120 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 121 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 122 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...

  • Page 123: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installed optional acces- sories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 124 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 125 90 Checking wear, 70 Dimensions, 111 Technical data, 109 Lubricating, 69 Display Voltage gauge, 20, 30 Checklist, 43 Overview, 20 BMW Motorrad Service, 114 Clock, 20 Selecting readings, 17, 28 BMW Motorrad Service Adjusting, 17, 29 Card, 114...
  • Page 126 Fuel Ignition Electrical system Fill location, 13 Switching on and off, 28 Technical data, 109 Refueling, 49 Ignition switch, 28 Emergency ON/OFF switch, 16, Technical data, 4, 104 Indicator lights, 17 Warning indicator, 22 Overview, 20 Engine Fuses, 14, 80 Instrument cluster Starting, 16, 44 ABS, 80...
  • Page 127 Left handlebar fitting Rear-wheel drive Odometer and tripmeters, 20 Overview, 15 Technical data, 106 Resetting, 17, 29 License-plate carrier Refueling, 49 Onboard socket, 11, 56 removing and installing, 92 Rider's Manual (US Model) Onboard toolkit, 14, 60 Lights Location, 14 Overview of warning High-beam headlight, 31 Running gear...
  • Page 128 Checking rims, 69 Wheels, 107 Steering lock, 28 Removing and installing front Tires Locking, 28 wheel, 71 BMW recommendations, 71, Removing and installing rear Storing, 98 Checking air pressure, 37 wheel, 75 Checking tread depth, 69 Technical data, 107 Technical data...

  • Page 129: Reporting

    400 Seventh Street, SW., individual problems Highway Traffic Safety between you, your Washington, DC 20590. Administration (NHTSA) dealer, or BMW of You can also obtain other in addition to notifying North America, LCC. information about motor BMW of North America, LLC.
  • Page 130 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 Italy.
  • Page 131 Tire pressure, rear 29 psi (2 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 29 psi (2 bar), Driver with passen- ger and/or load, with cold tire BMW recommends *01477712217* Order No.: 01 47 7 712 217 07.2007, 3rd Edition...

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