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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual (US Model) G 650 GS 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 (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

    Left handlebar fitting ..16 7 Accessories ... . . 55 BMW Motorrad ABS ..33 Handlebar fitting, right ..17 General instructions .
  • Page 5 Paint care ....101 Brake fluid ....68 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 119 Protective wax coating ..102 Coolant .

  • 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 ....14 Instrument cluster .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Battery (under center fair- ing panel) ( Oil dipstick and engine-oil filler opening ( Seat lock ( Onboard socket ( Coolant level indicator...

  • 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) ( Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Adjustment of rear damp- ing ( Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Tire inflation pressure table...

  • Page 16: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Fuse box ( Onboard toolkit Payload table Storage tray for Rider's Manual...

  • Page 17: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Indicator lights ( Tachometer Operating clock ( Clock Operating odometer Odometer and tripmeters...

  • Page 18: Left Handlebar Fitting

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

  • Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Right

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

  • Page 20: Center Handlebar Fitting

    Center handlebar fitting ABS operation ( Hazard warning flashers...

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Status indicators ....20 Standard warning indicators ..20 ABS warning indicators ... . . 23...

  • Page 22: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Standard warning indicators Indicator lights Display Turn indicators High-beam headlight Warnings are indicated by the Idling warning lights 1. The possible warnings are listed on the next page.
  • Page 23 Overview of warning indicators Warning light Displays Meaning Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up Engine oil pressure insufficient ( Lights up Coolant temperature too high (...
  • Page 24 The warning on insufficient can lead to accidents. cialized workshop, preferably engine oil pressure is no Do not drive until the fuel tank is an authorized BMW Motorrad substitute for the function of completely empty. retailer. an oil-level indicator. The cor-...

  • Page 25: Abs Warning Indicators

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

  • Page 29: Operation

    Heated handlebar grips ... . . 33 BMW Motorrad ABS ....33 Clutch ......34 Mirrors .

  • Page 30: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Locking steering lock performed. ( contact a specialized workshop without parking light for this purpose, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad If the motorcycle is on the retailer. side stand, the surface of the ground will determine whether it is better to turn the handlebars to the left or right.

  • Page 31: Clock

    with the handlebars turned to the Locking steering lock with right. parking light On level ground, always turn the If the motorcycle is on the handlebars to the left to set the side stand, the surface steering lock. of the ground will determine Turn handlebars to full left or whether it is better to turn the right lock position.

  • Page 32: Odometer And Tripmeters

    Press button 1 repeatedly or Press button 1 repeatedly until Press and hold button 1 until press and hold until desired desired value is displayed in tripmeter has been reset. hours are displayed. area 2. Lights Press button 2 repeatedly or Each time the button is pressed, press and hold until desired the following information is dis-...

  • Page 33: Turn Indicators

    Low-beam headlight Headlight flasher The low-beam headlight switches on automatically when the igni- tion is switched on. The low-beam headlight is a strain on the battery. Do not leave the ignition switched on longer than absolutely necessary. Press button 1 toward left to High-beam headlight switch on left-hand turn indica- Press button 1 to actuate...

  • Page 34: Emergency On/Off Switch

    Emergency ON/OFF The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the switch battery. Do not use the hazard warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary. Operating position Engine switched off. The engine can only be Emergency ON/OFF started in the operating switch position.

  • Page 35: Heated Handlebar Grips

    Release button 1 within two heated at two different levels. seconds. The second level is used for fast BMW Motorrad ABS ABS warning light contin- heat-up of the grips; then the ues to light up. switch should be switched back Switching off ABS to the first level.

  • Page 36: Clutch

    Switching on ABS As an alternative, the ignition can also be switched off and function then on again. If the ABS light continues to light up after switching the ignition off and then on again, an ABS fault has occurred. Clutch Turn adjusting screw 1 into Adjusting clutch lever...

  • Page 37: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjusting spring preload Turn mirror arm into desired position. for rear wheel Adjusting mirrors Tighten the nut to the spec- Make sure ground is level and ified tightening torque, while firm and park motorcycle. holding the mirror arm to en- sure that it does not move out of position.

  • Page 38: Damping

    only when the motorcycle is The stiffer the damping, the stationary. greater the compensating movement of the spring strut To increase spring preload, is damped when riding on turn handwheel 1 in direction rough road surfaces. When soft of arrow HARD. damping is set, the spring strut To decrease spring preload, reacts correspondingly faster to...

  • Page 39: Tires

    At high road speeds, tire temperature 68 °F (20 °C)) cialized workshop, preferably an valves installed perpen- authorized BMW Motorrad retail- dicular to the wheel rim have a Tire pressure, rear tendency to open as a result of centrifugal force.

  • Page 40: Seat

    If you are unsure whether the basic headlight setting out by a specialized workshop, is correct, consult a specialized preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. workshop, preferably an autho- rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Headlight range...
  • Page 41 Raise seat at rear and let go of release lever. Take off seat and place on a clean surface with upholstered side facing downward. Installing seat Mount cover 2. Lock storage compartment lock 1 with motorcycle key. Mount seat mounts 4 in hold- ers 5 on left and right.

  • Page 43: Riding

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

  • Page 44: Safety Instructions

    Observe maximum payload and neys, and to every season of Speed top speed according to label in the year. Your authorized BMW If you ride at high speed, always case. Motorrad retailer will be happy to bear in mind that various bound-...

  • Page 45: Checklist

    Risk of poisoning Use unleaded fuel only affected components and fail- ure of safety-related functions. Comply with all specified main- Exhaust fumes contain carbon Damage caused in this way is tenance intervals. monoxide, which is colorless and not covered by the warranty. odorless but highly toxic.

  • Page 46: Starting

    Starting engine Tension and lubrication of drive Wait until coolant-temperature chain warning light no longer flashes. After the ignition is Starting switched on, the idling Side stand positioner is positioned. If positioning takes longer than the You cannot start the motorcy- pre-ride check, this is signaled cle with the side stand extended by the coolant-temperature...

  • Page 47: Running In

    If an ABS fault is indicated after The readiness for operation highways if possible. the ABS self-diagnosis is com- of the BMW Motorrad ABS is Exceeding the specified en- pleted: checked by the self-diagnosis. gine speeds while running...

  • Page 48: Offroad Riding

    New brake pads can ex- run-in speeds. tend stopping distance by a After driving offroad significant margin. Do not exceed the engine run- BMW Motorrad recommends Brake early. in speeds. that the following be observed after driving offroad: Tires Engine break-in speed...

  • Page 49: Brakes

    Before returning to on-road use, Locking up of the front wheel is reset correct spring preload and The dynamic load distribution prevented by the BMW Motorrad correct damping. between the front and rear wheel ABS. changes during braking. The...

  • Page 50: Parking Your Motorcycle

    could overheat and suffer severe If the slope of the road per- Brake until brakes are dry or damage. mits, turn the handlebars to the clean; clean if necessary. left. Use both front and rear brakes, Brake early until the full braking and make use of the engine's On a grade, the motorcycle action is available again.

  • Page 51: Refueling

    Fold out center stand and jack Make sure ground is level and Usable fuel quantity up motorcycle. firm and park motorcycle. Open protective cap. Refueling Approx. 4.6 gal (Approx. 17.3 l) Fuel is highly flammable. Fire at the fuel tank can Reserve fuel quantity result in fire and explosion.
  • Page 52 Fasten straps at rear on both The motorcycle can tip Components can be dam- sides on passenger footrests away to the side and fall aged. and tension. over. Do not pinch components, e.g. Tension all straps evenly; mo- Secure the motorcycle against brake lines or wiring harnesses.

  • Page 53: Technology In

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

  • Page 54: Brake System With Bmw

    At this point in time, the ABS control cannot be relied the driver increases the brake the BMW MotorradABS 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 sockets ....56 Case .

  • Page 58: General Instructions

    BMW motorcycles without Operating electrical acces- proved by BMW for this purpose. constituting a safety hazard. Nor sories Your authorized BMW Motorrad is this guarantee provided when...

  • Page 59: Case

    Case with case Opening case Press yellow button 4 down- Close case lid 5. 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 60 Adjusting case volume Closing case. Open case and empty com- Removing case pletely. Pull up red release lever 4. Locking flap 5 pops up. Fold locking flap all the way Turn key 1 in case lock per- open. pendicular to direction of travel. Release four locking levers 1 Remove case from mount by Hold down yellow locking de-...

  • Page 61: 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 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 62 Closing Topcase Removing Topcase Mounting Topcase Close Topcase lid and hold. Unlock Topcase lock 1 if nec- Slide Topcase with guides 3 essary. onto adapter plate as far as Press locking lever 2 complete- possible. ly downward. Press locking lever 2 down. Lock Topcase lock 1 if neces- Pull Topcase toward rear off luggage rack.
  • Page 63 position 4 grips into adapter plate. Locking lever audibly engages. Lock Topcase lock 1 if neces- sary.

  • Page 65: Maintenance

    Wheels ......74 BMW Motorrad front wheel stand ....... 80...

  • Page 66: Information

    Checking the oil level with the can obtain from your authorized Spark plug wrench engine cold or after a short trip BMW Motorrad retailer. Reversible screwdriver with leads to misinterpretations and Phillips and straight blade Special tools and thorough spe-...
  • Page 67 If oil level is below MIN mark: Topping up engine oil ( 66). If oil level is above MAX mark: Have oil level corrected by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Remove oil dipstick 1.

  • Page 68: Brake System

    Have the brakes checked by a a basic requirement for the road certified workshop, preferably safety of your motorcycle. an authorized BMW Motorrad Do not ride the motorcycle if you retailer. have any doubts about the de- pendability of the brake system.
  • Page 69 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking rear brake pad Check the brake pad thickness Front brake-disk thick- thickness with visual inspection.

  • Page 70: Brake Fluid

    Have the brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Brake fluid Check the brake pad thickness Rear brake-pad wear lim- with visual inspection.
  • Page 71 If brake fluid level drops below permissible level: The brake fluid level in the Have the defect corrected as brake-fluid reservoir drops soon as possible by a special- due to brake pad wear. ized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 72: Coolant

    Read off coolant level on ex- (Brake-fluid reservoir hori- pansion tank 1. zontal) If brake fluid level drops below permissible level: Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by a special- ized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 73: Clutch

    Clutch Checking clutch lever play Open cap 1 of coolant expan- Coolant, specified level sion tank and add coolant up to specified level. Pull clutch lever until resistance Checking coolant level ( 70). between MIN and MAX is felt. Close cap of coolant expansion marks on the expansion tank Measure clutch lever play a.

  • Page 74: Tires

    Loosen the nut 2. by a specialized workshop, Measure tire tread depth in To increase clutch play: screw preferably an authorized BMW main tread grooves with wear in adjusting screw 3 clockwise. Motorrad retailer. indicating marks.

  • Page 75: Chain

    Have spokes checked by a cer- Wipe off excess lubricant. tified workshop, preferably an 1.4...1.8 in (35...45 mm) authorized BMW Motorrad re- (Motorcycle unloaded on Checking chain sag tailer. center stand) Make sure ground is level and...

  • Page 76: Wheels

    Wheels Loosen quick-release axle Tire recommendation nut 1, while holding on left side For every size of tire, BMW if necessary. Motorrad has tested and Adjust chain sag with adjusting approved certain makes as screws 2 on left and right.

  • Page 77: Bmw Motorrad Front Wheel

    Remove screw 1 and take ABS workshop, and preferably a BMW sensor out of hole. Motorrad retailer. In some cases Raise front of motorcycle un- the data stored in the control unit...
  • Page 78 The front wheel must be Remove front wheel stand. installed right way round to Actuate handbrake and firmly rotate in the correct direction. compress spring forks several Observe the direction of rota- times tion arrows on the tires or on the Tighten axle clamping screw 2 rim.
  • Page 79 Removing rear wheel Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Remove three screws 2 and Remove screw 1 of speed sen- take off rear wheel cover. sor and take speed sensor out of holder. without center stand Make sure ground is level and Remove two screws 1.
  • Page 80 Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Remove quick-release axle 5, retailer. supporting rear wheel as you do so. Roll rear wheel out of swinging...
  • Page 81 Raise rear wheel and guide Roll rear wheel as far forward Mount speed sensor in holder quick-release axle 5 through as possible and lay chain on and install screw 1 of speed swinging arm, brake caliper and chain sprocket 4. sensor.

  • Page 82: Stand

    Place the motorcycle on the cen- Install two screws 1. ter stand or an auxiliary stand before lifting it with the BMW Motorrad front wheel stand.

  • Page 83: Fuses

    Fuses Removing fuse There is a danger of fire if defective fuses are by- passed. Always replace defective fuses with new fuses. Switch off ignition. Install rubber buffer 4 on left Removing seat ( 38). If the motorcycle is raised and right in upper position.

  • Page 84: Lamps

    For installation, use a clean, Lamps cialized workshop, preferably a dry cloth. Dirt deposits, in par- BMW Motorrad retailer. ticular oil and grease, interfere Information with heat radiation from the bulb. Installing fuse A defective bulb places...
  • Page 85 Disconnect connector 1. Unlock circlip 3 by turning Install bulb 4 while ensuring counterclockwise and remove. correct position of lug 5. Remove bulb 4. Replace defective bulb. Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 55 W / 60 W Pull off rubber cap 2.
  • Page 86 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 Mount rubber cap 2. Pull off rubber cap 2.
  • Page 87 Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Pull parking-light bulb socket 3 Insert parking-light bulb sock- out of the headlight housing. et 3 in headlight housing. Mount bulb in socket. Pull bulb out of socket. Mount rubber cap 2. Replace defective bulb.
  • Page 88 Close connector 1. Remove screw 1. Press bulb 2 into socket and turn counterclockwise to re- Replacing front and rear move. turn indicator bulbs Replace defective bulb. If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple Bulbs for flashing turn in the course of the operations indicators, front described below.
  • Page 89 Press bulb 2 into socket and Install screw 1. Remove two screws 1 and install by turning clockwise. take off tail light lens. Replacing tail light and brake light bulb If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below.

  • Page 90: Air Filter

    Replace defective bulb. Bulb for taillight/brake light P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W Position tail light lens and in- Remove two screws 1. stall two screws 1. Pull out connecting flange 2. Pull suction pipe 3 off air fil- Air filter ter housing and remove from mount 4.
  • Page 91 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.

  • Page 92: Jump-Starting

    12 V can damage the motorcycle Installing right fairing side panel Then connect one end of 94). electronics. black jumper cable to suitable grounding point on your The battery of the donor vehicle Jump-starting must have a voltage of 12 V. motorcycle (e.g.

  • Page 93: Battery

    To start the engine, do not If the battery is not discon- If you switch on the igni- use start sprays or similar nected, the onboard elec- tion and the multifunction items. tronics (clock etc.) will drain the display and indicator lights fail to battery.
  • Page 94 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.

  • Page 95: Fairings

    Fairings Checking battery acid level Removing right fairing Check acid level approximately side panel every three months. Make sure ground is level and Removing battery ( 92). firm and park motorcycle. Specified level of battery fluid Distilled water between MIN and MAX marking Remove four screws 1 and Read off acid level from mark-...
  • Page 96 Installing right fairing side panel Disconnect plug 2. Slacken screw 4. Removing seat ( 38). Insert fairing side panel in cen- ter fairing panel at points 6 and press into mount 5. Pull side panel out of mount at position 5, then remove side Remove two screws 3.
  • Page 97 Install two screws 3. Position turn indicator with fair- Remove four screws 1 and ing and install four screws 1. take off turn indicator with Installing seat ( 39). fairing. Removing left fairing side panel Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle.
  • Page 98 Installing left side panel fairing Remove two screws 3. Pull side panel out of mount at position 6, then remove side Remove cap of oil fill loca- panel upward. When doing so, tion 4. Guide fairing side panel over oil make sure that rubber cup 7 is fill location from above.
  • Page 99 Removing center fairing panel Removing right fairing side panel ( 93). Removing left fairing side panel 95). Tighten screw 5. Close connector 2. Remove two screws 1 and take off center fairing panel. Install cap of oil fill location 4. Position turn indicator with fair- ing and install four screws 1.
  • Page 100 Installing center fairing panel Position center fairing panel and install two screws 1. Installing left side panel fairing 96). Installing right fairing side panel 94).

  • 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 Emergency ON/OFF switch in operating position. Side stand Retract side stand ( 44). Gear engaged and clutch not operated. Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch 44).

  • Page 107: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Fastening of front quick-release axle M16 x 1.5 - 10.9 33 lb/ft (45 Nm) Clamping of front quick-release axle M8 x 20 17 lb/ft (23 Nm) Rear wheel Value Valid Fastening of rear quick-release axle M16 x 1.5 74 lb/ft (100 Nm)
  • Page 108 Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror clamping screw on han- dlebar 15 lb/ft (21 Nm)

  • Page 109: 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 110: Fuel

    1.8 quarts (1.7 l), Oil tank - advance filling 0.6 quarts (0.6 l), Oil tank - filling products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally permissible viscosity classes Castrol GPS SAE 10W-40, API SG/JASO MA ~-4 °F (~-20 °C) SAE 10W-40, API SF/SG/SH ~-4 °F (~-20 °C), Winter operation...

  • Page 111: Clutch

    Oil grades BMW Motorrad does not recommend using oil additives, as these can worsen the operation of the clutch. Ask your BMW Motorrad retailer for engine oils suitable for your motorcycle. BMW recommends Clutch Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch Transmission...

  • Page 112: 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 6.7 in (170 mm), On wheel Type of rear suspension Lever-system-coupled central spring strut with coil pressure spring and single-tube gas-filled shock absorber.

  • Page 113: 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 2.50"...
  • Page 114 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), One-up, at tire tempera- ture: 68 °F (20 °C) 30.5 psi (2.1 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, at tire temperature: 68 °F (20 °C) Tire pressure, rear 30.5 psi (2.1 bar), One-up, at tire tempera-...

  • Page 115: 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 max 0.04 in (max 0.9 mm), Wear limit Bulbs Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 55 W / 60 W...
  • Page 116 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)

  • Page 117: Frame

    Frame Frame design Steel bridge frame with lower tube and bolted-on rear frame Location of type plate Main frame at upper right on steering head Location of vehicle identification number Right steering head Dimensions Motorcycle length 85.6 in (2175 mm) Motorcycle height 49.8 in (1265 mm), Full tank of gas, with rider: 187 lbs (85 kg)

  • Page 118: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 425 lbs (193 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 838 lbs (380 kg) Maximum payload max 412 lbs (max 187 kg) Riding specifications Top speed >106 mph (>170 km/h) with reduced output 90 mph (145 km/h)

  • Page 119: Service

    Reporting safety defects ... 118 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 119 BMW Motorrad Service Quality ..119 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services - onsite breakdown service .

  • Page 120: 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 121: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad Mobility your motorcycle carried out by a quality of service. specialized workshop, preferably Services - onsite To ensure that your BMW is al- by an authorized BMW Motorrad breakdown service ways in optimum condition, BMW retailer. Motorrad recommends that you...

  • Page 122: 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 123: 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 124 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 128: 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 129 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 130 Damping battery, 91 Overview, 18 Adjusting, 36 Installing, 92 Chain Rear adjustment element, 13 Adjusting sag, 73 Location, 11 Dimensions, 115 Checking sag, 73 Maintenance instructions, 91 Removing, 92 Checking wear, 74 BMW Motorrad Service, 119 Lubricating, 73 Checklist, 43...
  • Page 131 Fuel Electrical system Idling Fill location, 13 Technical data, 113 Indicator light, 20 Refueling, 49 Emergency ON/OFF switch, 17, Ignition Technical data, 108 Switching off, 28 Warning indicator, 22 Engine Switching on, 28 Fuses, 14 Starting, 17, 44 Ignition switch, 28 Technical data, 107 Indicator lights, 15 Handlebar fitting, right...
  • Page 132 Replacing turn indicator Motorcycle Right-hand side, 13 bulb, 86 Care, 99 Underneath seat, 14 Technical data, 113 Overview, 11, 13 Left handlebar fitting Returning to use, 102 Parking, 48 Overview, 16 Storing, 102 Parking lights Lights Switching off, 48 Switching on, 30 Headlight flasher, 31 Switch on low-beam Odometer and tripmeters, 15...
  • Page 133 Also see warning indicators, 20 Position on motorcycle, 13 Wheels, 111 Standard displays, 20 Tires Warning indicators, 20 BMW recommendations, 111 Warning indicators, 20 Steering lock, 28 Inflation pressure, 37 With ABS, 23 Storing, 102 Inflation pressure table, 13, 14...
  • Page 134 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2010 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 135 30.5 psi (2.1 bar), One-up, at tire temperature: 68 °F (20 °C) 33.4 psi (2.3 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, at tire temperature: 68 °F (20 °C) BMW recommends *01418522197* Order No.: 01 41 8 522 197 04.2010, 2nd edition...

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