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- Page 1 Rider's Manual (US Model) G 650 GS Sertão BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
- Page 2 Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Vehicle identification number Phone number Color number First registration Retailer's address/phone number (com- Registration number pany 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.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Motorrad ABS ....54 BMW Motorrad ABS ..33 right ......17 7 Accessories . - Page 5 ......98 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 115 Onboard toolkit ....66 BMW Motorrad Mobility Engine oil .
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Page 7: General Instructions
General instructions Overview ......6 Abbreviations and symbols ..6 Equipment . -
Page 8: Overview
Equipment Indicates the end of ac- When you ordered your BMW Abbreviations and cessory or equipment- motorcycle, you chose various symbols dependent information. items of custom equipment. This... -
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 ....14 Instrument cluster . -
Page 13: General View, Left Side
General view, left side Battery (under center fair- ing panel) ( Engine oil fill location and oil dipstick ( Seat bench release (in storage compartment) Onboard socket ( Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) (... -
Page 15: General View, Right Side
General view, right side Fuel filler opening ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front Type plate (on right frame tube) Vehicle Identification Num- ber (on right steering-head bearing) Air filter (under fairing side panel) ( Adjusting spring preload Adjusting damping ( Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Chain tension notice (rear swing arm) -
Page 16: Underneath Seat
Underneath seat Auxiliary battery terminal Fuse box ( Onboard toolkit ( Payload table Storage compartment for Rider's Manual... -
Page 17: Instrument Cluster
Instrument cluster Multifunction display Engine speed warning Speedometer Warning and indicator lamps ( Anti-theft alarm system status LED (refer to in- struction manual for alarm system) Operating clock ( Operating odometer... -
Page 18: Multifunction Switch, Left
Multifunction switch, left Headlight flasher ABS operation ( Turn indicator switch Horn High-beam headlight... -
Page 19: Right
Multifunction switch, right Emergency-off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button (... -
Page 20: Auxiliary Switch
Auxiliary switch Hazard warning flashers with heated handlebar grips Heated handlebar grips... -
Page 21: Status Indicators
Status indicators Multifunction display ....20 Warning and indicator lamps ..21 Distance covered since the fuel reached the reserve level ... 22 Warning indicators . -
Page 22: Multifunction Display
Multifunction display Symbol for milage covered since fuel reached reserve level ( Trip odometer symbold (Trip 1 or Trip 2) ( Display sector for trip odometer and milage covered since fuel reached reserve level RPM limit Tachometer Clock Symbol for setting clock Total distance... -
Page 23: Warning And Indicator Lamps
Warning and indicator lamps Turn signal indicator lamp Fuel-reserve warning lamp Neutral indicator lamp ABS warning lamp ( Coolant warning lamp Headlight high beam indi- cator lamp... -
Page 24: Distance Covered Since The Fuel Reached The Reserve Level
Distance covered since the fuel reached the reserve level Once the fuel level falls to the reserve sector the dis- tance covered since operation in the reserve range started appears in the display. This odometer is reset and no longer appears as soon as the tank is refuled to a level higher than the reserve level. - Page 25 Overview of warning indicators Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up Coolant temperature too high ( Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS deactivated ( Lights up ABS error (...
- Page 26 Fuel down to reserve Coolant temperature too an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. high Fuel-reserve warning light lights up. Coolant-temperature warn- Possible cause: ing light lights up. Fuel shortage can lead to Cooling is insufficient. engine misfires. This can If possible, continue driving...
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Page 27: Abs Deactivated
Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible at a spe- ABS deactivated cialist service facility, preferably ABS warning light lights up. an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Possible cause: The ABS system has been deac- tivated by the driver. Switch on the ABS function. -
Page 29: Operation
Heated handlebar grips ... . . 32 BMW Motorrad ABS ....33 Clutch ......34 Mirrors . -
Page 30: Steering And Ignition Lock
However, the motorcycle is more an authorized BMW Motorrad re- stable on a level surface with the tailer. handlebars turned to the left than... -
Page 31: Clock
with the handlebars turned to the Locking steering lock Adjust the clock only when the right. motorcycle is stationary. without parking light On level ground, always turn the Locking steering lock with Switch on ignition. handlebars to the left to set the parking light ( 28). -
Page 32: Display
Setting is completed. Clock setting ( The parking lights are a strain on the battery. Do Resetting trip odometer Display not leave the ignition switched Switch on ignition. on longer than absolutely Selecting readings necessary. Select desired trip odometer. Switch on ignition. Headlight low beam The low-beam headlight switches on automatically when the igni-... -
Page 33: Turn Indicators
High-beam headlight Headlight flasher Press button 1 toward left to switch on left-hand turn signal. Slide the switch 1 upward to Press button 1. Press button 1 toward right switch on the high beam. The high-beam headlight is to switch on right-hand turn Slide the switch 1 downward to switched on for as long as the signal. -
Page 34: Emergency-Off Switch
Emergency-off switch The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the (kill switch) battery. Do not use the hazard warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary. Switch not activated: stan- dard operating position Switch activated: engine Emergency-off switch (kill switched off switch) The engine can only be... -
Page 35: Bmw Motorrad Abs
100 % heating output. heat-up of the grips; then the seconds. switch should be switched back ABS warning light contin- BMW Motorrad ABS to the first level. ues to light up. The grip heating place a Switch off ABS function ABS function is switched off. -
Page 36: Clutch
Switch on ABS function If the ABS warning light The adjusting screw can be lights up after switching the turned more easily if you ignition off and on and then con- press the clutch lever forward tinued driving over 4 mph (5 km/ when doing so. -
Page 37: Mirrors
Mirrors Adjust mirror arm Slide protective cap over threaded fastener. Adjusting mirrors Spring preload Setting It is essential to set the spring preload of the rear suspension to suit the load carried by the mo- torcycle. Increase spring preload when the motorcycle is heavily loaded and reduce spring preload Slide protective cap 1 up over screw connection on mirror... -
Page 38: Damping
damping is set, the spring strut To decrease spring preload, turn handwheel 1 in direction reacts correspondingly faster to of arrow SOFT. rough roads. Basic setting of spring Adjusting damping on rear preload, rear wheel Make sure ground is level and Turn adjustment wheel com- firm and park motorcycle. -
Page 39: Tires
Tires Tire pressure, front Checking tire pressure Incorrect tire inflation pres- 27.6 psi (1.9 bar) (Single sure results in poorer han- rider, with cold tires) dling characteristics of the motor- 30.5 psi (2.1 bar) (Opera- cycle and reduces the life of the tion with passenger and load tires. -
Page 40: Headlight
RHD/LHD traffic Make sure ground is level and specialized workshop, preferably firm and park motorcycle. This motorcycle's headlight fea- an authorized BMW Motorrad tures a symmetrical low beam. retailer. No special adjustments or prece- Adjusting headlight range dures are required prior to oper-... - Page 41 Installing seat Pull release lever 3 upward Mount cover 2. while assisting by pressing Lock storage compartment Mount seat mounts 4 in hold- down seat at rear. lock 1 with motorcycle key. ers 5 on left and right. Raise seat at rear and let go of Position the seat and slide it release lever.
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Page 43: Riding
Riding Safety instructions ....42 Checklist ......43 Starting . -
Page 44: Safety Instructions
If you ride at high speed, always ble. the year. Your authorized BMW bear in mind that various bound- Observe maximum payload and Motorrad retailer will be happy to... -
Page 45: Checklist
Risk of poisoning Catalytic converter still: overheating would result. In extreme cases, the motorcycle Exhaust fumes contain carbon If misfiring causes unburned fuel could catch fire. monoxide, which is colorless and to enter the catalytic converter, Do not allow the engine to idle odorless but highly toxic. -
Page 46: Starting
Starting Brakes roll for longer periods or push it over longer distances with the Front and rear brake fluid levels Starting the engine engine switched off. Clutch Shock absorber setting and Switch on ignition. spring preload Pre-ride check is performed. Tread depth and tire pressure Firm seating of cases and lug- ABS self-diagnosis is... - Page 47 Pre-ride check warning light flashing. You should wait for this procedure to be After the ignition is switched on, completed to avoid problems the instrument cluster conducts a during driving. test of the warning and indicator lights and the display, the so- Engage neutral, or pull back called "Pre-Ride-Check".
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Page 48: Breaking In
The ABS warning light goes twisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid- The readiness for operation out. ing highways if possible. of the BMW Motorrad ABS is If an ABS fault is indicated after Observe the engine run-in checked by the self-diagnosis. speeds. -
Page 49: Speed
New brake pads can extend stopping distance by a sig- Offroad riding nificant margin. After driving offroad Brake early. BMW Motorrad recommends that the following be observed after driving offroad:... -
Page 50: Brakes
Brakes tween the front and the rear Rims When the motorcycle is wheel. The heavier you brake, BMW Motorrad recommends ridden on loose surfaces the greater the weight transfer checking the rims for possible or muddy roads, the brakes may to the front wheel. -
Page 51: Parking Your Motorcycle
Locking up of the front wheel is After washing the motorcycle. prevented by the BMW Motorrad Fold out side stand and park When driving on roads spread motorcycle. ABS. with salt. -
Page 52: Refueling
Refueling and get onto the road. This re- sults in a danger of falling. Fuel is highly flammable. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Fire at the fuel tank can Leaded fuel will destroy the result in fire and explosion. catalytic converter. -
Page 53: Securing Motorcycle For Trans
Usable fuel quantity Approx. 3.7 gal (Approx. 14 l) Reserve fuel quantity Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) The motorcycle can tip Components can be dam- Press fuel tank cap down firmly away to the side and fall aged. to close. over. - Page 54 Fasten straps at rear on both sides on passenger footrests and tighten them. Tension all straps evenly; the motorcycle should be pulled down against its springs with the suspension compressed as much as possible.
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Page 55: Technology In
Technology in detail Brake system with BMW Motorrad ABS ....... . 54... -
Page 56: Brake System With Bmw
If the maximum transferable brak- the road. At this point in time, When braking, bear in mind ing force is exceeded when the the BMW Motorrad ABS must that the ABS control cannot driver increases the brake pres- 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 Motorrad ABS is unable to coun- teract their effects.
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Page 59: Accessories
Accessories General instructions ....58 Onboard sockets ....58 Case . -
Page 60: General Instructions
BMW motorcycles without Ratings proved by BMW for this purpose. constituting a safety hazard. Nor The load of the onboard sockets Your authorized BMW Motorrad is this guarantee provided when... -
Page 61: Case
Case with Vario case Opening case Press yellow button 4 down- Close case lid. ward while pulling case lid out- The lid clicks audibly into place. ward. If the carrying handle is folded down when the slot Closing case of the case lock is oriented in the Turn key 1 in case lock per- Turn key in case lock perpen- direction of travel, the lock tab... - Page 62 Adjusting case volume Close locking levers 1 on left and right and engage. Open case and empty com- Closing case. pletely. Removing case Pull up red release lever 4. Locking flap 5 pops up. Fold locking flap all the way open.
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Page 63: Topcase
Topcase Mounting case Turn case toward motorcy- cle while sliding mounting on with Topcase case as far as possible onto mushroom-headed fastener 7. Opening the Topcase Fold up locking flap 5 com- pletely by pulling red release lever 4 upward if necessary. Unlock Topcase lock 1 if nec- Press locking flap 5 downward essary. - Page 64 Closing the Topcase Removing Topcase Mounting the Topcase Close Topcase lid and hold it Unlock Topcase lock 1 if nec- Slide Topcase with guides 3 essary. onto adapter plate as far as down. possible. Press locking lever 2 down. Press locking lever 2 com- pletely downward.
- Page 65 Press the locking lever 2 up- ward, ensuring that the lever 4 engages with the adapter plate. The locking lever can be heard engaging. Lock Topcase lock 1 if neces- sary.
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Page 67: Maintenance
Wheels ......74 BMW Motorrad front wheel stand ....... 79 Fuses . -
Page 68: General Instructions
DVD, which Switch off engine. Wrench size: 14/19 mm you can obtain from your autho- Spark plug wrench rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Reversible screwdriver with Phillips and straight blade Special tools and thorough spe- Torx wrench, T45... -
Page 69: Topping Up Engine Oil
Add engine oil up to specified Have oil level corrected by Position oil dipstick on oil filler level. a specialized workshop, opening, but do not screw in. preferably an authorized BMW Checking engine oil level Motorrad retailer. 66). -
Page 70: Brake System
Have the brakes checked at view the brake pads. (Only friction material a specialist service facility, without carrier plate. Wear preferably an authorized BMW markings (grooves) must be Motorrad retailer. clearly visible.) Checking front brake pad If the wear indicators are no... - Page 71 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist service facility, Have the brake pads replaced preferably an authorized BMW by a specialized workshop, Motorrad retailer. preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking rear brake pad...
- Page 72 If brake fluid level falls below the approved level: Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by a special- ist service facility, preferably an Read brake fluid level at rear authorized BMW Motorrad re- brake-fluid reservoir 1. tailer.
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Page 73: Coolant
The brake fluid level in the ist service facility, preferably an the GS emblem on the reser- brake-fluid reservoir drops authorized BMW Motorrad re- voir 1. due to brake pad wear. tailer. Coolant Checking coolant level Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. -
Page 74: Clutch
Clutch Adjusting clutch lever play Checking clutch lever play Open cap 1 of coolant expan- sion tank and add coolant up to specified level. Push back the rubber boot 1. Pull clutch lever until resistance Checking coolant level ( 71). Loosen the nut 2. -
Page 75: Chain
Chain Turn the rear wheel until the If the measured value is outside position with the lowest chain the approved tolerance: Lubricating chain sag is reached. Adjust chain sag ( 73). Dirt, dust and insufficient Adjust chain sag lubrication will considerably shorten the service life of the Make sure ground is level and drive chain. -
Page 76: Wheels
Please contact a specialized Checking chain wear Have spokes checked by a cer- workshop, preferably an autho- tified workshop, preferably an Make sure ground is level and rized BMW Motorrad retailer. authorized BMW Motorrad re- firm and park motorcycle. Wheels tailer. Checking rims... -
Page 77: Removing Front Wheel
A change in these sizes due to conversion to oth- Tire recommendation ers than the wheels installed as For every size of tire, BMW standard equipment can seriously Motorrad has tested and affect the control comfort of the approved certain makes as system. -
Page 78: Bmw Motorrad Front Wheel
Roll front wheel forward to re- When installing the front wheel til the front wheel can turn move. use caution to avoid damaging freely. To lift motorcycle, BMW the ABS sensor and its wire. Motorrad recommends using BMW Motorrad front wheel stand. - Page 79 Detach the screw 1 and extract Remove the nut 2, applying Support the rear wheel (with the wheelspeed sensor from its counterpressure of the left a suitable block of wood, etc.) bracket; a washer may also be side. and remove the quick-release installed at this location.
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Page 80: Installing Rear Wheel
Installing rear wheel Push wheel as far forward as Roll rear wheel as far forward possible and remove chain as possible and lay chain on Make sure that brake caliper from chain sprocket 5. chain sprocket 5. runs in guide 6. Roll rear wheel out of swing Roll rear wheel into swing arm arm toward rear while holding... -
Page 81: Stand
Place the motorcycle on an aux- Use locating pins 3 to set front iliary stand before lifting the front wheel stand to desired height. wheel with the BMW Motorrad Center front wheel stand rela- front-wheel stand. tive to front wheel and push it against front axle. -
Page 82: Fuses
If defective fuses are cialized workshop, preferably a bridged, this results in a BMW Motorrad retailer. danger of short-circuit and thus a danger of fire. Replace defective fuses with new fuses. -
Page 83: Lamps
Lamps Installing fuse Replacing low-beam and high-beam bulb Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Pull off connector 1 while brac- ing on bulb located below rub- Replace defective fuse with ber cap. fuse with required amperage. An overview of the fuse as- signment and the required amperages is provided in the... - Page 84 Remove spring strap 3 from Install bulb 4 while ensuring Close connector 1. detents and fold up. correct position of lug 5. Remove bulb 4. Insert spring clip 3. Replace defective bulb. Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 55 W / 60 W To avoid contamination on the bulb's glass surface, never Mount instrument cluster in...
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Page 85: Replacing Parking Light
Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W To prevent contaminants from being deposited on the new bulb's glass surface, always use a clean, dry cloth to hold it. Install screw 1. Pull bulb socket 1 out of head- light housing. - Page 86 Insert bulb socket 1 into head- Remove screw 1. Remove bulb 2 from light housing. light housing by turning it counterclockwise. Install the instrument cluster using the procedure described Replace defective bulb. in the previous section. Bulbs for flashing turn Replacing front and rear indicators, front turn indicator bulbs...
- Page 87 bulb's glass surface, always use a clean, dry cloth to hold it. Install screw 1. Remove two screws 1 and take off tail light lens. Replacing tail light and brake light bulb Install bulb 2 by screwing clockwise into light housing. Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle.
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Page 88: Air Cleaner
Replace defective bulb. Bulb for taillight/brake light P25-2 / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W To prevent contaminants from being deposited on the new bulb's glass surface, always use a clean, dry cloth to hold it. Position tail light lens and in- Remove two screws 1. - Page 89 Remove air filter insert 6. Close connector 5. Insert suction pipe in guides 7 of air filter housing. Make sure rubber gaskets of air filter insert are not folded. Insert cleaned or new air filter Insert suction pipe in mount 4. insert 6.
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Page 90: Jump-Starting
12 V can damage the motorcycle Installing right fairing side panel Begin by connecting one end 93). electronics. of the red jump lead to the positive terminal 2 of the dis- The battery of the donor vehicle Jump-starting must have a voltage of 12 V. charged battery and the other end to the positive terminal of The wires leading to the... -
Page 91: Battery
lead from the positive termi- ing the battery on the following If you switch on the igni- nals. pages tion and the multifunction display and indicator lights fail Do not turn the battery upside To start the engine, do not to light up, the battery is com- down use start sprays or similar... - Page 92 Installing battery Once battery is fully charged, disconnect charger's terminal clips from battery terminals. In the case of longer peri- ods when the motorcycle is not being used, the battery must be recharged regularly. See the instructions for caring for your battery.
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Page 93: Fairings And Panels
Checking battery acid Remove seat ( 38). level Check acid level approximately every three months. Removing battery ( 90). Setpoint level of battery acid Remove screws 1 on left and right. between MIN and MAX Extract the oil dipstick 2 and marking remove the center faiting panel If acid level is below MIN mark-... - Page 94 Installing center fairing Install the screws 1 on the left and right sides, starting with panel the center screw. Installing seat ( 39). Removing right fairing side panel Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Removing center fairing panel Remove screw 3.
- Page 95 Installing right fairing side Removing left fairing side panel panel Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Removing center fairing panel 91). Install screw 3. Slide the fairing side panel be- hind the upper section of fair- ing 5 then insert it in the fix- ture 4.
- Page 96 Installing left side panel fairing Remove screw 3. Install screw 3. Pull the side fairing panel in the sector 4 from its support and Slide the fairing side panel be- remove it. hind the upper section of fair- ing 5 then insert it in the fix- ture 4.
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Page 97: Care
Care Care products ..... . 96 Washing your motorcycle ... 96 Cleaning sensitive vehicle parts . -
Page 98: Care Products
Warm water intensifies the that you use cleaning and BMW Motorrad recommends effect of salt. care products available at your that you use BMW Insect Re- Only use cold water to remove authorized BMW Motorrad mover to soften and wash off road salt. -
Page 99: Paint Care
Remove this type of soiling with with plenty of water and BMW cleaning naphtha or spirit on a auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- clean cloth or cotton ball. BMW ish for additional treatment. Motorrad recommends remov- ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re-... -
Page 100: Protective Wax Coating
Protective wax coating Returning motorcycle to use To preserve the finish of your motorcycle, BMW Motorrad rec- Remove the protective wax ommends using BMW Car Wax coating. or agents that contain carnauba Clean the motorcycle. or synthetic waxes. Install a charged battery. -
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-off switch (kill switch) Emergency-off switch (kill switch) in normal oper- ating position. Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch. -
Page 103: Threaded Fasteners
Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Quick-release axle in telescopic fork M16 x 1.5 33 lb/ft (45 Nm) Clamping of front quick-release axle M8 x 20 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Rear wheel Value Valid Nut on quick-release axle (rear wheel) M16 x 1.5 74 lb/ft (100 Nm) Tensioning screws (drive chain) - Page 104 Mirror arm Value Valid Clamping piece (mirror) on clamping block M10 x 1.25 22 lb/ft (30 Nm)
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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 coolant 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
BMW Motorrad does not recommend using oil additives, as these can worsen the operation of the clutch. BMW Motorrad recommends not using synthetic oils for the first 6000 miles (10000 km). Ask your BMW Motorrad retailer for engine oils suitable for your motorcycle. -
Page 107: Clutch
Clutch Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch Transmission Transmission design Claw-shifted 5-speed transmission integrated in engine housing Transmission gear ratios 1.946 (72:37 teeth), Primary gear ratio 2.750 (33:12 teeth), 1st gear 1.750 (28:16 teeth), 2nd gear 1.313 (21:16 teeth), 3rd gear 1.045 (23:22 teeth), 4th gear 0.875 (21:24 teeth), 5th gear... -
Page 108: Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Chain drive Type of rear suspension Two-arm box-section swinging fork Secondary gear ratio 2.938 Running gear Type of front suspension Telescopic forks Spring travel, front 8.3 in (210 mm), On wheel Type of rear suspension Two-arm box-section swinging fork Spring travel, rear 8.3 in (210 mm), On wheel... -
Page 109: Brakes
Organic Wheels and tires Recommended tire combinations 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 Spoke wheel Front-wheel rim size 1.60"... - Page 110 Rear wheel Rear wheel design Spoke wheel Rear-wheel rim size 3.00" x 17" Rear tire designation 130 / 80 - 17 Tire inflation pressure Tire pressure, front 27.6 psi (1.9 bar), Single rider, with cold tires 30.5 psi (2.1 bar), Operation with passenger and load with cold tires Tire pressure, rear 30.5 psi (2.1 bar), Single rider, with cold tire...
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Page 111: Electrical System
Electrical system Battery Battery design Lead-acid battery Battery voltage 12 V Battery capacity 12 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK DR 8 EB Electrode gap of spark plug 0.02...0.03 in (0.6...0.7 mm), New Bulbs Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 55 W / 60 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W... - Page 112 Fuses Nominal current of fuse 1 (for engine electronics) 15 A Nominal current of fuse 2 (for instrument cluster, 10 A hazard warning flashers, onboard socket, optional accessories and diagnosis plug) Nominal current of fuse 3 (for horn and headlight 7.5 A flasher) Nominal current of fuse 4 (for low-beam headlight)
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Page 113: Frame
Frame Frame design Bridge-type tube frame of steel profiles with bolted rear frame Location of type plate Upper right main frame Location of the vehicle identification number Right steering head Dimensions Motorcycle length 86 in (2185 mm) Motorcycle height 56.7 in (1440 mm), without driver at DIN unladen weight Motorcycle width 36.2 in (920 mm), Across mirrors... -
Page 114: Weights
Weights Unladen weight 428 lbs (194 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 838 lbs (380 kg) Maximum payload max 410 lbs (max 186 kg) Riding specifications Top speed 106 mph (170 km/h) with reduced output 90 mph (145 km/h) -
Page 115: Service
Service Reporting safety defects ... 114 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 115 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ......115 Maintenance work . -
Page 116: Defects
National Highway Traffic Safety Ad- ministration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. -
Page 117: Bmw Motorrad Service
BMW Motorrad Service of a breakdown (Mobile Service, To ensure that your BMW con- breakdown assistance, vehicle re- sistently remains in optimal con- With its worldwide service net- covery and retrieval, etc.). dition BMW Motorrad urges you work, BMW Motorrad can attend... - Page 118 BMW Service BMW Service is carried out once a year. The scope of the ser- vices performed may be depen- dent on the vehicle owner and the mileage driven. Your BMW Motorrad retailer confirms that the service has been performed and enters the date for the next service.
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Page 119: 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 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,...
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Page 124: Confirmation Of Service
Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance 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...
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Page 126: Index
Removing, 90 Lubricating, 73 Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Technical data, 109 Checklist, 43 Brake fluid Clock Control, 16 Checking fluid level at rear, 70 Adjusting, 29 Operating, 33 Checking front fluid level, 69 Control, 15 Self-diagnosis, 46 Clutch Front reservoir, 13 Technology in detail, 54 Adjusting handlebar lever, 34 Rear reservoir, 13... - Page 127 Removing left side panel, 93 Heated handlebar grips Electrical system Control, 18 Removing right side panel, 92 Technical data, 109 Operation, 32 Frame Emergency ON/OFF switch, 17 Technical data, 111 Horn, 16 Operating, 32 Front wheel stand Engine Mounting, 79 Ignition Starting, 44 Fuel...
- Page 128 Replacing tail light bulb, 85 Parking, 49 Overviews Auxiliary switch, 18 Replacing turn indicator Returning to use, 98 Instrument cluster, 15 bulb, 84 Securing with straps, 51 Left side of motorcycle, 11 Technical data, 109 Storage, 98 Left-hand multifunction Lights Multifunction display, 15 switch, 16 Control, 16...
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Page 129: Tires
Technical data Recommendations, 75 Safety instructions Battery, 109 Running in, 47 About brakes, 48 Brakes, 107 Technical data, 107 On riding, 42 Bulbs, 109 Topcase Seat Clutch, 105 Operating, 61 Installing, 38 Dimensions, 111 Torques, 101 Locking mechanism, 11 Electrical system, 109 Transmission Removing, 38 Engine, 103... - Page 130 Warning lamps, 15 Overview, 21 Weights Payload table, 14 Technical data, 112 Wheels Checking spokes, 74 Installing front wheel, 76 Removing front wheel, 75 Size change, 75 Technical data, 107...
- Page 131 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2012 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
- Page 132 30.5 psi (2.1 bar), Operation with passenger and load with cold tires Tire pressure, rear 30.5 psi (2.1 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 33.4 psi (2.3 bar), Operation with passenger and cargo on cold tires BMW recommends *01418543697* Order No.: 01 41 8 543 697 08.2012, 4th Edition...
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