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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual (US Model) G 650 Xchallenge BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Vehicle Identification Number Ms./Mr. 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

    2 Overviews ....9 Brake system with BMW Mo- Turn indicators ....32 General view, left side .
  • Page 5 Clutch ......70 BMW Motorrad Service ..118 Tires ......71 BMW Motorrad Service 10 Technical data .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

    General instructions Overview ......6 Abbreviations and symbols ... 6 Air Damping System .

  • 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: Equipment

    If your BMW is equipped with ment and accessories. Because options or accessories not de- of this, your motorcycle may dif- 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) ( Air Damping System Onboard socket Adjustment of rear damping Level indicator ( 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 Air filter box ( Onboard toolkit ( Rider's Manual (US Model) Air pump ( 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 ( Warning lamps ( 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 Pre-ride check is performed. Locking handlebars 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 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 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: Air Pump

    Adjusting mirror arm Air pump Installing air pump Using the air pump, the air pres- sures in the Air Damping System 34) and in the tires can be checked and corrected if neces- sary. Removing air pump Removing seat ( Loosen nut 1.
  • Page 37 In case of very great heating up the motorcycle. The suitable air BMW Motorrad recommends due to extreme loading of the pressure is achieved when the selecting the air pressure in the...
  • Page 38 For immobilization times longer than two months, the motorcycle should be parked so that both wheels are clear of the ground, for example on the BMW Mo- torrad auxiliary stand. Before the motorcycle is removed from the auxiliary stand for returning it to Screw valve cap 1 off Air Remove protective cap 4.
  • Page 39 Guide value for Air Damping System 97.2 psi (6.7 bar) (Single rid- er, driver with helmet and motorcycle clothing 187 lbs (85 kg)) With OA Passenger kit: 152.3 psi (10.5 bar) (Opera- Screw threaded piece 7 onto Close lock 6 of second piston, tion with passenger 331 lbs valve 8, allowing hose and air push together air pump and...

  • Page 40: Damping

    compression the damping during compression. The stiffer the damping, the greater the compensating movement of the forks is damped when riding on rough road surfaces. When soft damping is set, the forks react correspondingly faster to rough roads. Turn air pump hose 3 toward Release air and check level re- air pump and close Velcro peatedly until level indicator is...
  • Page 41 To reduce damping, turn ad- justing screw in - direction with a screwdriver. Rebound stage, basic setting, front Turn adjusting screw as far as possible in "+" direction, then 11 clicks in "-" direc- tion. Adjust rebound via adjusting To increase damping, turn ad- screw 1.

  • Page 42: Tires

    Adjustment on rear wheel Hard damping, adjustment Check tire pressures against screw engages. the data below. The damping of the Air Damping Turn adjusting screw 1 into System can be adjusted to the Tire pressure, front vertical position. road condition in two settings. Soft damping, adjustment The adjusting screw can be screw engages.

  • Page 43: Headlight

    Make sure ground is level and workshop, preferably an autho- firm and park the motorcycle. The motorcycle is equipped with rized BMW Motorrad retailer. a symmetrical low-beam head- light, and can therefore also be used without modification in countries which drive on the op- posite side of the road as in the country of registration.
  • Page 44 Installing seat Raise seat 2 at rear and re- lease key. If too much pressure is ap- Remove seat. plied in the forward direc- Place seat on a clean surface tion, there is a danger that the with seat surface facing down- motorcycle will be pushed off its ward.

  • Page 45: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....44 Checklist ......45 Starting .

  • Page 46: 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 47: Checklist

    Catalytic converter Flammable materials (e.g. Tampering with control 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 48: Starting

    Tread depth and tire pressure Pre-ride check is performed. Firm seating of cases and lug- Starting engine gage With OE BMW Motorrad ABS: At regular intervals: Switch on ignition. Engine oil level (every time you Pre-ride check is performed. refuel)
  • Page 49 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 50: 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 51: Driving Offroad

    Deactivatable ABS dure is essential if the tires are to the disks or brake pads. You can switch off the BMW Mo- achieve maximum grip. Brake early until the brakes are torrad ( 33) Integral ABS for New tires have not braked clean.

  • Page 52: Brakes

    Brakes the braking force cannot be com- be delayed due to damp brake pletely transferred to the road disks and brake pads. How is the shortest surface. To prevent the front Brake early until the brakes are braking distance wheel from locking, the ABS sys- dry or braked until dry.

  • Page 53: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Dirt or mud on brakes under the stand is level and handlebars turned to the left than firm. with the handlebars turned to the When the motorcycle is right. Switch off the engine. ridden on loose surfaces On level ground, always turn the or muddy roads, the brakes may Pull handbrake lever.

  • Page 54: Refueling

    An extended side stand can Fuel attacks plastic sur- Refuel with quality listed below catch on the ground when faces, making them cloudy at most until lower edge of filler the motorcycle is moving and or unattractive. neck is reached. lead to a fall.

  • Page 55: Technology In Detail

    Technology in detail Brake system with BMW Motorrad ......54...

  • Page 56: 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 57 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 58 BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to counteract their effects.

  • Page 59: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....58 Onboard socket ....58 Luggage .

  • Page 60: 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 61: Luggage

    Cable routing Adjustment of air pressure in Air Damping System, of The cables from the onboard damping and of tire pressure socket to the auxiliary device to match total weight. must be routed in such a way Comply with maximum payload that they: of luggage rack.

  • Page 63: Maintenance

    Wheels ......73 BMW Motorrad auxiliary stand ..79 BMW Motorrad front wheel stand .

  • Page 64: 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 65: 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 66 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 67: 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 68: Brake Pads

    Brake pads of view: between wheel and preferably an authorized BMW fork tube at brake caliper. Motorrad retailer. Checking front brake pad thickness Checking rear brake pad thickness Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Front brake-pad wear...

  • Page 69: Brake Fluid

    Have brake pads replaced by a Check thickness of rear brake specialized workshop, prefer- pads 1 with visual inspection ably an authorized BMW Mo- from behind. torrad retailer. Brake fluid Checking front brake fluid A low fluid level in the...
  • Page 70 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 71: 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 72: Clutch

    Pour in coolant up to specified Clutch Adjusting clutch lever 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 73: Tires

    Tires have wear indicators a specialized workshop, prefer- integrated into the main ably an authorized BMW Mo- tread grooves. If the tire tread torrad retailer. has worn down to the level of the marks, the tire is completely Chain worn.
  • Page 74 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 75: Wheels

    BMW Motor- workshop, preferably an autho- rad front wheel stand. rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Mounting front wheel stand Wheels Recommended tires For every size of tire, BMW Mo- torrad has tested and approved certain makes as roadworthy. BMW Motorrad cannot evaluate...
  • Page 76 Pull out axle 5 using a screw- lever when the brake calipers driver. have been removed. Do not remove grease on axle. Roll front wheel out of the forks. Unscrew left-hand axle clamp- ing screws 2. Remove axle screw 3. Hold left-hand slider tube 6 in place and turn front wheel to Remove spacer sleeve 7.
  • Page 77 Installing front wheel workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Install axle screw 3 with speci- fied torque, bracing with screw- driver on right-hand side if nec- essary. Nut on front quick-re- lease axle Install axle 5. Insert spacer sleeve 7.
  • Page 78 With OE BMW Motorrad ABS: Mounting auxiliary stand Tighten axle clamping screw 4 with specified torque. Mount ABS sensor in hold- er and install screw 1 of ABS Front axle clamping Remove screws 1 and pull cov- sensor. er 2 downward somewhat.
  • Page 79 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 80 Mount left-hand adjusting Insert right-hand adjusting Mount speed sensor in holder plate 10 in swinging arm and plate 7. and install screw 3 of speed install quick-release axle 8 in sensor. brake caliper and rear wheel. Make sure that axle fits in cutout of adjusting plate.

  • Page 81: 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 bolt 1 half way into Position motorcycle horizontal- number (001639).

  • Page 82: Stand

    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 83: Fuses

    Removing fuse cal system checked by a special- There is a danger of fire ized workshop, preferably an au- if defective fuses are by- thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. passed. Fuse assignment Always replace defective fuses with new fuses. Switch off ignition.

  • Page 84: Lamps

    Information Spare fuse (15 A) ized workshop, preferably an au- A defective bulb places thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Installing fuse your safety at risk because ABS fuse assignment it is easier for other users to Replace defective fuse with oversee the motorcycle.
  • Page 85 torcycle is provided in the chap- ter "Technical Data". Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with your fin- gers. For installation, use a clean, dry cloth. Dirt deposits, in par- ticular oil and grease, interfere with heat radiation from the bulb. Overheating and therefore short service life of the bulbs are the Remove two screws 1.
  • Page 86 Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 55...60 W Remove spring strap 3 from Fold closed spring strap 3 and detents and fold up. insert in detents. Install bulb 4. Remove bulb 4. Install rubber cap 2. Replace defective bulb.
  • Page 87 Installing headlight Replacing parking light housing 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 Connect plug 1.
  • Page 88 Replacing front and rear turn indicator bulbs 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 89 Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Pull glass on screw connection Insert inside end of lens into side out of mirror housing. light housing and close.
  • Page 90 In this case, consult a W5W / 12 V / 5 W specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Replacing license-plate bulb Pull bulb socket 1 out of bulb holder.

  • Page 91: Air Filter

    With OE BMW Motorrad ABS: Insert bulb socket 1 into bulb Remove screws 3. holder. Pull side panels out of hold- To achieve better accessibility, ers 4. loosen screw 1 of brake line Air filter Press side panels apart and distributor on right side.
  • Page 92 Remove screws 1 and screw 2 Remove frame 4 on right-hand Insert air filter insert 5 and in- and take off air filter cover. side and take out air filter in- sert frame 4. sert 5. Knock out or replace air filter insert depending on degree of soiling.

  • Page 93: Jump-Starting

    1 and screw 2. right. motorcycle. Touching live parts of the With OE BMW Motorrad ABS: ignition system with the engine running can cause electric shock. Do not touch parts of the igni- tion system when the engine is running.
  • Page 94 fully insulated crocodile clips at both ends. Jump-starting with a donor- battery voltage higher than 12 V can damage the motorcycle electronics. The battery of the donor vehicle must have a voltage of 12 V. Removing right fairing side Remove rubber tensioning Begin by connecting one end panel ( strap 1 from holder at bottom...

  • Page 95: Battery

    Allow both engines to idle for a Keep the surface of the battery Charging connected few minutes before disconnect- clean and dry battery ing jump leads. Do not open the battery Charging the connected First disconnect jumper ca- Do not top up with water battery directly at the bat- bles from negative terminal Be sure to read and comply...
  • Page 96 Charging disconnected Always observe the proper sequence. battery Charge battery using a suitable Remove battery ground wire 4 charger. first. Comply with operating instruc- Then remove positive battery tions of charger. cable 3. Once battery is fully charged, Installing battery disconnect charger's terminal clips from battery terminals.
  • Page 97 Then install negative battery Installing right fairing side cable 4. panel Remove screw 1 at front right. First insert fairing side panel in- Insert battery 2 with negative to holder 4, then into holder 3. terminal first. Hook in clamping strap 1. Installing right fairing side panel Setting clock ( Removing right fairing...

  • Page 98: License-Plate Carrier

    Installing license-plate carrier Install screw 1 at front right. Remove four screws 1. Installing seat ( Thread in cable, position License-plate carrier license-plate carrier and press Removing license-plate upward. Pin 4 audibly engages. carrier Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle.
  • Page 99 Install four screws 1. Close connector 2.

  • Page 101: Care

    Care Care products ..... 100 Washing your motorcycle ..100 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .

  • Page 102: 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 103: 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 104: Protective Wax Coating

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

  • Page 105: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 104 Riding specifications ....116 Threaded fasteners ....105 Engine .

  • Page 106: 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 ( 46). Gear engaged and clutch not operated. Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch 46).

  • Page 107: 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) Rear wheel Value Valid Nut on rear quick-release axle M20 x 1.25 59 lb/ft (80 Nm) Locknut of drive-chain tension- ing screw 18 lb/ft (25 Nm)

  • Page 108: 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 109: 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 110: 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 111: 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 3.1 (15:47 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 Air Damping System, rebound-stage damping se- lectable in 2 stages between Comfort and Sport...

  • Page 112: Brakes

    Brakes Type of front brake Hydraulic single-rotor disk brake with 2-piston floating caliper and fixed brake disk Brake-pad material, front Organic Type of rear brake Hydraulic single-rotor disk brake with 1-piston floating caliper and fixed brake disk Brake-pad material, rear Organic...

  • Page 113: Wheels And Tires

    The permissible top speed must be specified as a reminder within the driver's field of vision (e.g. sticker). 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.
  • Page 114 Front wheel Front wheel design Spoke wheel Front-wheel rim size 1.60" x 21" Front tire designation 90/90 x 21 Rear wheel Rear wheel design Spoke wheel Rear-wheel rim size 2.50" x 18" Rear tire designation 140/80 x 18 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...

  • Page 115: 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 116: 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 117: Dimensions

    Dimensions Motorcycle length 86.8 in (2205 mm) Motorcycle height 49.4 in (1255 mm), Without mirrors 58.7 in (1490 mm), With mirrors Motorcycle width 35.7 in (907 mm), Across mirrors Driver's seat height 36.6 in (930 mm), Without driver at unladen weight Ground clearance 11.2 in (285 mm)

  • Page 118: Riding Specifications

    Riding specifications Top speed 103 mph (165 km/h)

  • Page 119: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad Service ... . 118 BMW Motorrad Service Quality ..118 BMW Motorrad Service Card - On- the-spot breakdown assistance ..118 BMW Motorrad Service Network .

  • Page 120: 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 121: Network

    (1,200 km). over 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 122: Nance Work

    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 123 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,...
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  • Page 127: 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 128 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 129 15, 33 Technical data, 113 Checklist, 45 Technology in detail, 53 Voltage gauge, 20, 30 Clock, 20 Warning indicators, 23 BMW Motorrad Service, 118 Adjusting, 17, 29 Accessories BMW Motorrad Service Clutch Information, 58 Card, 118...
  • Page 130 Damping Frame Idling Technical data, 114 Adjusting, 11, 13 Indicator light, 20 Front wheel stand, 80 Dimensions, 115 Ignition Fuel Switching on and off, 28 Display, 28 Fill location, 13 Overview, 20 Ignition switch, 27 Refueling, 52 Selecting readings, 17, 28 Indicator lights, 17 Technical data, 4, 107 Overview, 20...
  • Page 131 Replacing turn indicator Motorcycle Right-hand handlebar fitting, 16 bulb, 86 Care, 99 Right-hand side, 13 Technical data, 114 Overview, 11, 13 Status indicators, 20 Left handlebar fitting Returning to use, 102 Underneath seat, 14 Overview, 15 Storing, 102 Warning indicators, 20 License-plate carrier Switching off, 51 removing and installing, 96...
  • Page 132 Status indicators Wheels, 111 wheel, 73 Overview, 20 Tires Removing and installing rear Steering lock, 27 BMW recommendations, 73, wheel, 76 Locking, 28 Technical data, 111, 112 Storing, 102 Checking air pressure, 40 Checking tread depth, 71 Running in, 49...

  • Page 133: Reporting 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 134 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.
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