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Maintenance Instructions K 1200 LT BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad On-board On-board On-board...
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Please note Warning: This symbol indicates pre- cautions and measures which are essential in protecting the rider or other persons from severe or fatal injury. Attention: Instructions and precautions specifically intended to prevent damage to the motorcycle. Dis- regarding them may render the warranty invalid.
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Important: and will gladly advise and assist BMW refuses to accept liability you. for damage or consequential damage due to repairs or serv- Best wishes, ice work carried out by other than BMW-authorised work- BMW Motorrad shops.
Important safety information Note, however, that BMW is unable to accept liability for spare parts and accessories which it has not approved. BMW cannot assess every sin- gle product of outside origin in order to decide whether it can be used on or with a BMW vehi- cle without constituting a safety hazard.
Maintenance work BMW Pre-delivery Check Your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer conducts the BMW pre- delivery check before handing over the motorcycle to you. BMW Running-in Check The BMW running-in check has to be performed when the motorcycle has covered between 500 km and 1,200 km.
Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-delivery Check Completed Stamp, Signature BMW Running-in Check Comleted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature...
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Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service Completed Odometer reading Next Service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature BMW Service Completed Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature...
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Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service Completed Odometer reading Next Service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature BMW Service Completed Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature...
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Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service Completed Odometer reading Next Service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature BMW Service Completed Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature...
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Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service Completed Odometer reading Next Service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature BMW Service Completed Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature...
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Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service Completed Odometer reading Next Service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature BMW Service Completed Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature...
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Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service Completed Odometer reading Next Service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature BMW Service Completed Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature...
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Confirmations of maintenance work BMW Service Completed Odometer reading Next Service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature BMW Service Completed Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature...
Confirmation of service This table is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometer Date reading...
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Confirmation of service Item Odometer Date reading...
General instructions Your motorcycle is equipped with a digital electronic engine management system and a high-power ignition system. If you intend to perform the Warning: maintenance and general care When the engine is running or work described in the following the ignition is switched on, do section yourself, you must pos- not touch electrically live...
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General instructions Your authorised BMW motorcy- cle dealer possesses the nec- essary technical know-how and employs company-trained staff. They can make sure that your motorcycle is always main- tained in a fault-free technical condition. Remember: the safety and reli- ability of your motorcycle are the most important considera- tions.
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General instructions Technical modifications Warning: The data stored in the control unit of the electronic engine management system is the result of extensive experi- mental and testing work. Tampering with the control unit of the engine manage- ment system represents an increased safety risk for the rider.
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Your authorised BMW motorcy- motorcycle as original equip- cle dealer will gladly advise you ment. on technical requirements, the BMW Motorrad refuses to manufacturer’s recommenda- accept any liability whatsoever tions and the overall benefit for other-make spare parts and likely to be obtained.
Troubleshooting chart Fault: Engine does not start or is difficult to start Possible cause Remedy Page Wrong ignition key Wrong ignition key Rider’s Manual position position Chapter 1 Kill switch is off Move kill switch to Rider’s Manual centre position Chapter 3 Side stand extended Select neutral or...
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Troubleshooting chart Fault: Engine does not start or is difficult to start Possible cause Remedy Page Incorrect operation Rider’s Manual of twistgrip Chapter 3 Blocked air filter Replace element Defective spark plug Replace Spark plug/leads or caps wet Insufficient battery Recharge battery charge Note:...
Removing the front wheel • Place the motorcycle on its main stand on a firm, flat surface Removing front mudguard • Remove one securing screw Warning: 1 on each side Make sure that the motorcy- • Remove two securing cle is standing firmly and can- screws 2 not topple forward or to either •...
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Removing the front wheel Removing brake calipers • Push the brake pads back a little by lightly rocking the brake calipers Attention: • Carefully lift off left and right When removing, do not dam- brake calipers 5 age brake lines, brake discs, brake pads and the wheel rim (mask off with tape if neces- Attention:...
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Removing the front wheel • Raise the front wheel with front wheel stand, BMW spe- cial tool No. 36 3 970, or a suitable auxiliary stand, and support if necessary Note: Make sure that the auxiliary stand is set to the correct width Warning: and height.
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Removing the front wheel • Insert a suitable screwdriver through hole A in quick- release axle 8 • Pull out quick-release axle 8 • Roll the front wheel forward to the right, turning it slightly and out at the same time •...
Installing the front wheel Warning: Make sure that the motorcy- Note: cle is standing firmly and can- Note arrow on tyre indicating not topple forward or to either correct direction of rotation. side. • Roll the front wheel in between the fork stanchions Attention: •...
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Installing the front wheel • Hand-tighten axle clamp screws 7 on left and right • Remove front-wheel stand or support from under the motorcycle Attention: Before tightening axle bolt 6, axle clamp screws 7 and brake caliper screws 4 the support must be removed from under the motorcycle.
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Installing the front wheel Warning: Motorcycle with BMW Inte- gral ABS: Once assembly work on the brake calipers has been completed, the Installing brake calipers brake lever has to be operat- • Carefully slip left and right ed after the ignition has been brake calipers 5 over the switched on and self-diagno- brake discs...
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Installing the front wheel Installing front mudguard • Carefully position front mudguard 3 at forks and fork bridge • Install two securing screws 2 to secure the mudguard to the fork bridge • Install one securing screw 1 Note: to secure the mudguard to Carefully tighten securing each fork leg screws 1 and 2...
Removing the rear wheel Warning: Before removing the rear wheel, take out the contents of the topcase and the left and right cases. Allow the ex- haust system to cool down. Do not sit on the motorcycle. Removing number-plate carrier •...
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Removing the rear wheel Attention: • Pull the rear wheel off the cen- Do not damage brake lines, tring spigot and set it down brake disc, brake pads and • Remove spacing washer 5 wheel when removing. from the wheel centring Do not damage the ABS sensor spigot cable, the ABS sensor ring and...
Installing the rear wheel • Check that the wheel centring spigot and the contact faces of wheel hub and spacing washer 5 are free of grease • Roll the rear wheel into the Attention: wheel arch from the rear Use only wheel studs marked •...
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Installing the rear wheel Attention: Always have the tightening tor- ques checked by a specialist • Hand-tighten central screw 7 workshop, preferably an au- with taper ring 6 thorised BMW motorcycle • Hand-tighten four wheel dealer. studs 3 with taper rings 4 and tighten to preload torque in diagonally opposite sequence •...
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Removing the rear brake Removing brake caliper Attention: • Place the motorcycle on its Do not damage brake lines, centre stand, making sure brake disc, brake pads and that the surface is level and wheel when removing. firm Do not damage the ABS sensor •...
Installing the rear brake Installing the brake caliper • Carefully slip brake caliper 3 Attention: over the brake disc Do not damage brake lines, brake disc, brake pads or the wheel when installing. Attention: Do not damage the ABS sensor Make sure that bracket A for cable, the ABS sensor ring and the brake line is correctly posi-...
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Installing the rear brake Tightening torque: Fitted screw 1 ....40 Nm Brake-caliper screw 2 ......40 Nm • Tighten fitted screw 1 with washer and brake-caliper screw 2 with bracket A to Warning: specified tightening torque Motorcycle with BMW Inte- gral ABS: Once assembly work on the brake calipers Attention:...
Checking brake pads Front brake Attention: Have the brake pads replaced before the minimum permitted • Visually inspect both brake thickness is reached. pads and the brake caliper and make sure that they all bear the same colour mark 2 Note: •...
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Checking brake pads Rear brake Attention: Have the brake pads replaced before the minimum permitted • Remove the brake caliper thickness is reached. • Check/measure brake pad thickness A without the pad Note: backplate For your safety, we recommend Minimum pad thickness: having work on the brake sys- 1.5 mm tem performed by a specialist...
Notes on changing bulbs Warning: Work on the electrical system only when the circuit has been interrupted (ignition and lights switched off). For greater safety, disconnect and insulate the negative bat- tery lead. When the engine is running or the ignition is switched on, do not touch electrically live Your motorcycle is equipped components, terminals or...
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BMW Motorrad dealer. Note: If necessary, use the torch when removing and installing Attention: bulbs.
Have all work on the xenon soon as possible by a special- light system, including bulb ist workshop, preferably an changes, carried out by a authorised BMW Motorrad specialist workshop, prefera- dealer. bly an authorised • Have the high-beam headlight BMW Motorrad dealer.
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Changing bulbs Note: Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with your fingers. Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the bulbs when inserting them. Low-beam headlight • Place the motorcycle on its main stand on a firm, flat sur- Attention: face Switch off the ignition before...
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Changing bulbs • Insert cover 2 with wording • Pull off plug housing 3 TOP facing upward • Release spring clip 4 from • Pull clip 1 up until it engages retainers A at top and bottom and swing the clip back •...
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Changing bulbs High-beam headlight Attention: • Place the motorcycle on its Switch off the ignition before main stand on a firm, flat sur- changing a bulb. face • Turn the bulb holder counter- clockwise and remove it Note: • Disconnect bulb 1 from plug 2 Do not touch the glass of new •...
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Changing bulbs Illumination • Pull protective cap 3 off bulb Attention: housing Switch off the ignition before • Push bulb 4 into its socket, changing a bulb. turn it counter-clockwise and remove • Installation is the reverse of Note: the removal procedure Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with your fingers.
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Changing bulbs Note: Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with your fingers. Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the bulbs when inserting them. Front turn signal • Place the motorcycle on its main stand on a firm, flat sur- face Attention: •...
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Changing bulbs • Turn bulb holder 4 counter- clockwise to release • Turn bulb 3 clockwise to remove • Engage new bulb 3 in bulb holder 4 by turning the bulb • Carefully insert turn indicator counter-clockwise cover 2 (arrow) •...
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Changing bulbs Removing and installing rear light Attention: Switch off the ignition before • Place the motorcycle on its changing a bulb. main stand on a firm, flat sur- face • Open the left and right cases Note: • Take out screw 1 at left and Do not touch the glass of new right bulbs with your fingers.
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Changing bulbs • Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure Note: Insert left and right screws 1 Attention: parallel to the edge of the fairing Do not damage the wiring har- and tighten without exerting un- ness. due force.
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Changing bulbs The procedure for changing the bulbs for flashing turn Rear light/brake light indicator 1, brake light 2 rear Number-plate light light 2 and 3, and number-plate Rear flashing turn light 3 is analogous indicator • Remove the rear light ( •...
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Changing bulbs Cockpit lighting Attention: Switch off the ignition before • Pry out the bulb housing from changing a bulb. groove 1 • Press bulb 2 into its socket, turn it counter-clockwise and Note: remove Do not touch the glass of new •...
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Changing bulbs Topcase lighting Attention: Switch off the ignition before changing a bulb. Note: Take care when prying out the bulb housing in order to avoid Note: scratching the lid of the top- Do not touch the glass of new case.
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Changing bulbs Parking light Attention: Switch off the ignition before • Place the motorcycle on its changing a bulb. main stand on a firm, flat sur- face • Turn bulb holder 1 counter- Note: clockwise and pull it out of the Do not touch the glass of new headlight housing bulbs with your fingers.
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Fuses Fuse box 2 1 Cruise control Equipment connected to system ......10 A fuses 2 Not used 3 Diagnosis plug, injection Fuse box 1 valves, fuel pump, 1 Relay for windscreen oxygen sensor....10 A adjustment, power 4 Horn, brake light, sockets 1 and 2 ....
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Fuses Replacing fuses • Squeeze clips 3 together and • Place the motorcycle on its remove the cover of the fuse main stand on a firm, flat sur- face • Use the puller to remove the • Open the front seat, blown fuse from its socket Rider's Manual, Chapter 1) •...
Jump starting Note: Do not use proprietary start- assist sprays or other products Jump starting to start the engine. If the motor- cycle’s battery charge level is low, you can start the engine of Attention: your motorcycle with the aid of Do not attempt to jump-start another vehicle’s 12 V battery the motorcycle using the on-...
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Jump starting • Begin by connecting one end of the red jump lead to the positive terminal of the dis- charged battery and the other end to the positive terminal of the donor battery • Then connect one end of the black jump lead to the nega- tive terminal of the donor bat- tery, and the other end to the...
Battery maintenance instructions Your motorcycle is supplied with a maintenance-free bat- tery. Attention: Compliance with the points below is important in order to maximise battery life: – Keep the surface of the bat- tery clean and dry – Do not attempt to open the battery –...
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Battery maintenance instructions – Batteries that are not in use must be stored in a cool place. Do not store a dis- charged battery Motorcycle out of use for a – If the battery is in storage for lengthy period an extended period of time, •...
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Battery • Place the motorcycle on its main stand on a firm, flat sur- face • Open the front seat, ( Rider's Removing the battery Manual, Chapter 1) • Disconnect negative battery lead 1 and swing it away from Warning: the negative post of the bat- Do not damage fuel tank, wir- tery or insulate it...
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Battery Installing the battery • Remove two screws 5 from Warning: battery retainer 6 Make sure that the brake hos- • Lift out battery retainer 6 es are correctly positioned. • Lift out the battery...
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Battery • Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure • Close the front seat, Rider's Manual, Chapter 1) Note: Disconnecting the battery de- Warning: letes all entries (e.g. faults, set- Before connecting the bat- tings) stored in the memory of tery, switch off the ignition.
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Aerial Removing and installing the aerial • Using the special wrench turn the aerial in direction A and remove Note: • Installation is the reverse of Using the special wrench, care- the removal procedure. fully tighten the aerial.
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Cleaning/care Attention: Do not use aggressive or pene- trating cleaning agents or sol- vents, as they would cause damage to rubber and plastic Note: parts. Regular cleaning, using the cor- Do not use a steam jet or high- rect methods, is an important pressure cleaning equipment.
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Cleaning/care • Clean the seat with water or a Washing the motorcycle soapy water solution. Do not • Place the motorcycle on its use solvents, cleaning prod- main stand on a firm, flat sur- ucts or preserving agents. face • Remove tar splashes only •...
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Cleaning/care Removing road salt Cleaning windscreen and • When the journey is over, fins wash the motorcycle immedi- • Remove dirt and dead insects ately with cold water with a soft sponge and plenty of water Note: Do not use warm water – this ag- Note: gravates the effect of the salt.
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Cleaning/care Note: The colour is indicated on the label on the rear frame. Touching up minor Have more extensive paint damage damage repaired by your au- • Minor damage caused by thorised BMW motorcycle stones striking the painted dealer. surface can be touched in with a BMW paint pencil of the Care of exhaust silencer correct colour...
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Laying up • Do not damage the fairing and exhaust pipe when support- Laying up ing the motorcycle. • Clean the motorcycle Place the motorcycle with 62-65) engine guard on a suitable • Remove the battery support. 56-59), note the mainte- nance instructions ( •...
Restoring to use Restoring to use • If necessary, remove protec- tive wax coating • Clean the motorcycle ( • Install a charged battery • Check brakes ( Rider's Manual, Chapter 2) • Check/correct tyre pressures • Run all safety checks Rider's Manual, Chapter 2) Rider's Manual, Chapter 2)
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Engine Type Water-cooled inline four-cylinder engine, longitudinally installed, with 4 valves per cylinder, bucket-type tappets, two chain-driven overhead camshafts and wet sump lubrica- tion. Displacement 1,171 cm Max. nominal power output acc. to 95/1/EC 85 kW 72 kW - at engine speed 8,000 rpm 8,000 rpm Max.
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Transmission Clutch Single-plate dry clutch with over- centre action diaphragm spring and starter ring gear, mounted on crankshaft. Hydraulic actuation Clutch plate dia. 180 mm Gearbox Claw-shift with integral torsional vibration damper, 5 forward gears and reverser. Total spread of gear ratios 1st gear = 3.85 2nd gear = 3.098 3rd gear = 2.393 4th gear = 1.827...
Frame and suspension Frame Chill-cast load-bearing aluminium frame, welded from 4 sections; engine mounted on frame by silent- bloc bushings to prevent the trans- mission of vibration. Location of type plate On rear frame on right Rider’s Manual, Chapter 1) Location of vehicle identifi- On rear frame, bottom right cation number (VIN)
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Frame and suspension Wheel location Front Telelever, leading link with central spring strut, pivoted centrally on main frame; anti-dive fork bridge Rear Cast aluminium single swinging arm with reaction link to compen- sate for shaft drive effects (Para- lever); swinging arm with off- centre spring strut Front suspension Gas-filled spring strut, no provi-...
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Frame and suspension Steering lock angle 2 x 32° Front wheel castor - in normal-load position 117 mm Recommended minimum tyre tread depth Front wheel 2 mm Rear wheel 3 mm Warning: Comply with local legal require- ments concerning minimum tread depth.
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Frame and suspension Wheels and tyres BMW cast-aluminium wheels with 5 double-spoke design, low aspect-ratio tyres Note: You can obtain detailed information on approved tyre sizes and makes from your authorised BMW motor- cycle dealer or by visiting www.bmw-motorrad.com on the Internet Front wheel rim Angled rim shoulder and double...
Fuels and lubricants Engine oil Proprietary HD oil, API classification SF, SG or SH; suffix letters CD or CE are permitted; alternatively, proprietary HD oil of CCMC classification G4 or G5; suffix PD2 is permitted. SAE 20 SAE 30 SAE 40 –20 –10 °C...
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Fuels and lubricants Gearbox oil Brand-name hypoid gear oil, API class GL 5 Capacity Gearbox 0.6 l Add gearbox oil up to lower edge of filler neck Rear wheel drive 0.25 l Viscosity class Castrol EPX 90 or SAE 90 API Type of fuel Super (premium) unleaded fuel to DIN 51 607 standard, minimum...
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Fuels and lubricants Bearing lubrication and Brand-name anti-friction bearing lubricating points grease, usable temperature range –25 °C …+120 °C), drip point 190 °C, high corrosion protection, good resistance to water and oxidation; e.g. Shell Retinax EP2 Brake fluid DOT 4 We recommend BMW brake fluids Attention: Use only new brake fluid to DOT 4...
Electrical system Bulbs Low-beam headlight H7 halogen bulb 12 V 55 W High-beam headlight H9 halogen bulb 12 V 65 W Parking light DIN 72 601 12 V 5 W Standard designation W 10/5 Brake light/rear light/ DIN 72 601 12 V 21/5 W number-plate light Standard designation P 25-2...
Dimensions and weights Overall length 2,480 mm Width - across mirrors 1,080 mm - across handlebars (without handlebar weights) 826 mm - across front footrests 708 mm - across rear footrests 809 mm Overall height ECE model (windscreen lowered) 1,445 mm Seat height, at unladen weight 770/790 mm...
Performance data Top speed acc. to type approval test more than 200 km/h (85 kW) two-up 188 km/h (85 kW) - for reverser 1.2 km/h Power-weight ratio ready for road + rider (85 kg/187 lbs) 5.6 kg/kW at gross weight limit 7.1 kg/kW Ride-past noise level to 97/24-9/EC...
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Motorcycle data/Dealer data Motorcycle data Model Frame No. Colour No. First registered on Registration No. Dealer data Person to contact for Service work Ms./Mr. Tel. No. Dealer’s address with telephone No. (company stamp)
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