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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Rider's Manual G 650 Xchallenge...
  • Page 3 Motorcycle data/dealership details Motorcycle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service department Ms/Mr Vehicle identification number Colour code Phone number Date of first registration Dealership address/phone number (com- Registration number pany stamp)
  • Page 4 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2007 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 5 1.8 bar, one-up, tyre cold 1.9 bar, two-up and/or with lug- gage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.2 bar, two-up and/or with lug- gage, tyre cold BMW recommends *01407706780* Order No. 01 41 7 706 781 05.2007, 2nd edition...
  • Page 6 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We hope that you will enjoy rid- BMW and welcome you to the ing your BMW and that all your community of BMW riders. journeys will be pleasant and Familiarise yourself with your new safe.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Multifunction display ..28 Brake system with BMW Mo- 1 General instructions ..5 Lights ......30 torrad ABS .
  • Page 8 11 Service ....121 Cleaning easily damaged BMW Motorrad service ..122 components ....104 BMW Motorrad service Paint care .

  • Page 10: General Instructions

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

  • Page 11: Overview

    BMW optional ex- overview of your motorcycle. All tras originally ordered. Indicates the end of an maintenance and repair work on item of information.

  • Page 12: Equipment

    This Rider's Manual are quoted to the Rider's Manual describes option- standards and comply with the al extras (OE) offered by BMW tolerance requirements of the and selected optional accessor- Deutsche Institut für Normung ies (OA). This explains why the e.V.

  • Page 14: General Views

    General views General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ....13 Underneath the seat .

  • Page 16: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, front suspen- sion (compression stage) Air Damping System Power socket Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, rear suspension Fore-and-aft tilt indicator Coolant-level indicator...

  • Page 18: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Seat lock ( Fuel filler neck ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, front suspension (rebound stage) ( ABS fuses, behind the side panel ( Brake-fluid reservoir, rear...

  • Page 19: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Air-filter box ( Toolkit ( Rider's Manual Pneumatic pump ( Fuse box ( Oil dipstick and engine-oil filler neck (...

  • Page 20: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Handlebar fitting, left Headlight flasher Operating the ABS Switch for flashing turn in- dicators ( Horn High-beam headlight...

  • Page 21: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button (...

  • Page 22: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Set the clock ( Reset the tripmeter ( Warning lights ( Telltale lights ( Multifunction display Select readings (...

  • Page 23: Headlight

    Headlight Low-beam and high-beam headlights Side light...

  • Page 24: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Status indicators ..... 20 Standard warnings ....20 .

  • Page 25: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Telltale lights Standard warnings Multifunction display Mode of presentation Flashing turn indicators, left Flashing turn indicators, Warnings are indicated by warn- Speedometer right ing lights 1. Odometer, clock or battery Idle The possible warnings are listed voltage ( High-beam headlight on the next page.
  • Page 26 Warnings, overview Meaning Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up Insufficient engine oil pressure ( Lights up Coolant temperature too high (...
  • Page 27 Lack of fuel can result in The oil pressure in the lube-oil an authorised BMW Motorrad the engine misfiring and system is too low. Stop immedi- dealer. cutting out unexpectedly. Mis-...

  • Page 28: Abs Warnings Oe

    Mode of presentation ature warning light shows: Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Possible cause: Insufficient cool- ing. If possible, ride in the part-load range to cool down the engine.
  • Page 29 Warnings, overview Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ABS deactivated ( Lights up ABS fault (...
  • Page 30 Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a ABS deactivated specialist workshop, preferably ABS warning light shows. an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. The rider has switched off the ABS system. with OE BMW Motorrad ABS: Activate the ABS function...

  • Page 32: Operation

    Turn indicators ..... . . 32 Emergency off switch (kill switch) ..32 BMW Motorrad ABS ....33 Mirrors .

  • Page 33: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Ignition switch and Pre-ride check is performed. Locking handlebars steering lock Keys with OE BMW Motorrad ABS: You receive one master key and Turn the key to position 1. one spare key. ABS self-diagnosis is Ignition switch and steering lock,...
  • Page 34 Under these circumstances consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. The display starts with the cur- Press and hold down button 1. rent value and each time the but- The tripmeter is reset to zero.

  • Page 35: Lights

    The procedure is also termin- ated if speed is greater than zero. Battery voltage Press and hold down button 1. When the hours reading is cor- rect wait briefly. Hours reading 3 shows. Minutes reading 4 shows. Press button 1. Press button 1.
  • Page 36 The side lights place High-beam headlight Headlight flasher a strain on the battery. Do not switch the ignition on for longer than absolutely necessary. Low-beam headlight The low-beam headlight switches on automatically when the igni- tion is switched on. The low-beam headlight Push full-beam headlight Press headlight flasher but- places a strain on the bat-...

  • Page 37: Turn Indicators

    Turn indicators Push the turn-indicator button Do not operate the kill switch forward. when riding. Operating flashing turn Flashing turn indicators The emergency off switch is a indicators switched off. kill switch for switching off the Turn indicator telltale light is engine quickly and easily.

  • Page 38: Bmw Motorrad Abs Oe

    BMW Motorrad ABS ABS warning light remains switching the ignition off and then on again. Deactivating ABS function If you switch the ignition off Switch on the ignition, or bring Activating ABS function then on again and the ABS the motorcycle to a stop.

  • Page 39: Pneumatic Pump

    Adjusting mirror arm Pneumatic pump Installing pneumatic pump You can use the pump to check, and if necessary correct, the pressure in the Air Damping Sys- tem ( 34) and in the tyres. Removing pneumatic pump Remove the seat ( Slacken nut 1.
  • Page 40 BMW Motorrad recommends If extreme loads are imposed on and indeed it is very similar in ap- setting the air pressure in the Air...
  • Page 41 Remove valve cap 1 from the Remove protective cap 4. any weight, for example by lifting Air Damping System valve. it BMW Motorrad auxiliary stand. Check the air pressures before removing the motorcycle from the auxiliary stand. You can use the pressure gauge on the pneu- matic pump for this check.

  • Page 42: Ing System

    Guide values, Air Damp- ing System 6.7 bar (One-up, rider with helmet and motorcycling wear 85 kg) with OA Passenger kit: 10.5 bar (Two-up 150 kg) Connect threaded adapter 7 to Close retainer 6 of the second valve 8, allowing the hose and piston, compress the pneumat- pump to turn with the adapter.

  • Page 43: Damping

    teristics of the telescopic forks. The rebound-stage setting con- trols the way the suspension re- acts as it extends, whereas the compression-stage setting influ- ences compression of the front forks under load. The harder the setting, the more the movement that the forks can make to absorb surface irreg- Turn pneumatic-pump hose 3 Continue to allow air to escape...
  • Page 44 adjusting screw in the + direc- Adjusting compression tion. stage for front wheel If you want softer damping, use a screwdriver to turn the ad- justing screw in the - direction. Rebound stage, basic setting, front Turn adjusting screw as far as it will go in the "+"...

  • Page 45: Tyres

    adjusting screw in the + direc- Adjusting damping for Tyres tion. rear wheel Checking tyre pressure If you want softer damping, use Make sure the ground is level Make sure the ground is level a screwdriver to turn the ad- and firm and place the motor- and firm and place the motor- justing screw in the - direction.

  • Page 46: Headlight

    Correct tyre pressure. motorcycle. authorised BMW Motorrad deal- Consult a specialist work- Headlight shop, preferably an au- Adjusting headlight for thorised BMW Motorrad deal-...
  • Page 47 Place the seat, upholstered The seat engages with an aud- side down, on a clean surface. ible click. Check that the seat is secure. Installing seat Use the ignition key to turn seat lock 1 counter-clockwise and hold it in this position. If too much pressure is ap- plied in the forward direc- tion, there is a danger that the...

  • Page 48: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....44 Checklist ......46 Starting .

  • Page 49: Safety Instructions

    Do not exceed the permissible fatal consequences. year. Your authorised BMW Mo- gross weight and be sure to Do not inhale exhaust fumes. torrad dealer will be glad to ad-...
  • Page 50 Catalytic converter Risk of fire Tampering with the control unit of the If misfiring causes unburned fuel Temperatures at the exhaust are electronic engine- to enter the catalytic converter, high. there is a danger of overheating management system Flammable materials (e.g. and damage.

  • Page 51: Checklist

    Checklist Starting Starting engine. Use the following checklist to Side stand check important functions, set- You cannot start the motorcycle tings and wear limits before you with the side stand extended and ride off. a gear engaged. The engine will Brakes switch itself off if you start it with Brake-fluid levels, front and rear...
  • Page 52 OE BMW Motorrad ABS: The engine starts. Consult the troubleshooting Switch on the ignition. chart below if the engine re- Pre-ride check is performed. fuses to start. ( 108) ABS self-diagnosis is Pre-ride check performed. ( The instrument cluster runs a...

  • Page 53: Running In

    Some malfunctions cannot an authorised BMW Motorrad ABS warning light flashes. be indicated if one of the dealer. warning lights fails to show. Make sure that all the warning...

  • Page 54: Riding Off-Road

    Keep to the specified engine km. You can compensate for Riding off-road speeds for running in. this initial reduction in braking Tyre pressures efficiency by exerting greater During the running-in phase, Tyre pressures reduced for pressure on the levers. do not exceed the speed limits off-road riding impair the New brake pads can ex- specified for the various gears.

  • Page 55: Brakes

    Deactivatable ABS at the front wheel. Remember damage. You can deactivate the BMW to pull the clutch at the same Use both front and rear brakes, Motorrad Integral ABS for off- time. In the "panic braking situ-...

  • Page 56: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Wet brakes Oil or grease on brakes pads more frequently and replace the brake pads in good time. After the motorcycle has Oil and grease on the brake been washed, ridden discs and pads considerably Parking your through water or ridden in diminish braking efficiency.

  • Page 57: Refuelling

    motorcycle with the side stand On a gradient, the motor- Refuelling extended. cycle should always face Fuel is highly flammable. A uphill; select 1st gear. Slowly lean the motorcycle to naked flame close to the the side until its weight is taken Lock the steering lock.
  • Page 58 Make sure the ground is level Recommended fuel and firm and place the motor- grade cycle on its stand. 95 ROZ/RON (Super un- leaded) Usable fuel capacity 9.5 l Reserve fuel Open fuel tank cap 1 with the ignition key by turning it Place the fuel tank cap in posi- counter-clockwise.

  • Page 60: Engineering Details

    Engineering details Brake system with BMW Motorrad ......56...

  • Page 61: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Abs Oe

    At this instant the BMW Severe braking can cause start to lock and the motorcycle Motorrad ABS must assume an the rear wheel to lift off the loses its directional stability;...
  • Page 62 The system is not op- of maintenance. Rear wheel rotating with the timised for special requirements In order to ensure that the BMW motorcycle held stationary by that apply under extreme com- Motorrad ABS is always main- applying the front brake (burn-...
  • Page 63 BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to counteract their effects.

  • Page 64: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....60 Power socket ..... 60 Luggage .

  • Page 65: General Instructions

    Tests conducted by for your motorcycle that are ap- these instances cannot make proved by BMW for this purpose. provision for all operating con- Genuine BMW parts and ac- ditions experienced by BMW mo-...

  • Page 66: Luggage

    Cable routing Set the air pressure in the Air Damping System, the damp- The cables from the power sock- ing characteristic and the tyre et to the auxiliary device must be pressures to suit total weight. routed in such a way that they: Note the maximum permissible Do not impede the rider payload of the luggage carrier.

  • Page 68: Maintenance

    Wheels ......75 BMW Motorrad auxiliary stand ..81 BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand .

  • Page 69: Notes

    DVD/CD-ROM (RepROM) for 2 Open-ended spanner, w/f 7 4 mm Allen key your motorcycle, which is avail- 8/10 Removing and installing body able from your authorised BMW Adjusting chain tension panels Motorrad dealer. 3 Open-ended spanner, w/f 8 6 mm Allen key...

  • Page 70: Engine Oil

    Replacing turn indicator bulbs Removing and installing wheels On-board toolkit service 4 Electric torch LED bulb Your authorised BMW Motor- 5 3x socket rad dealer can provide the on- Adjusting chain tension board toolkit service kit that you will need if you are considering 6 Adapter undertaking more extensive work.
  • Page 71 Checking the oil level with the Turn the oil dipstick clockwise engine cold or after no more than to install. a short ride will lead to misinter- Remove the oil dipstick and pretation; this in turn, means that check the oil level. the engine will be operated with the incorrect quantity of oil.

  • Page 72: Brake System

    Dependability of the brake Have the oil level corrected by system a specialist workshop, prefer- A fully functional brake system is ably an authorised BMW Mo- a basic requirement for the road torrad dealer. safety of your motorcycle. Topping up engine oil...

  • Page 73: Brake Pads

    The pressure point must be clearly perceptible. If pressure points are not clearly perceptible: Have the brakes checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad Brake pads worn past dealer. the minimum permissible Brake disc thickness, brake-pad thickness can cause...

  • Page 74: Brake Fluid

    In order to ensure the dependab- by a specialist workshop, The wear indicators must be ility of the brake system, do not preferably an authorised BMW clearly visible. permit the brake pads to wear Motorrad dealer. past the minimum permissible...
  • Page 75 1. Have the defect rectified as in the reservoir to sink. Wear of the brake pads quickly as possible by a spe- causes the brake fluid level cialist workshop, preferably in the reservoir to sink. an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 76: Coolant

    Seek the advice of a specialist If the brake fluid level drops be- workshop, preferably an author- low the permitted level: ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad...

  • Page 77: Clutch

    Topping up coolant Top up the coolant to the spe- Clutch cified level. Checking clutch-lever Close the cap of the expansion play tank for coolant. Pull cover of radiator cap 1 for- ward to remove. Pull the clutch lever until resist- Seat the cover of the radiator ance is perceptible.

  • Page 78: Tyres

    Have damaged rims checked and, if necessary, replaced by a Tyres have wear indicators specialist workshop, preferably integrated into the main an authorised BMW Motorrad tread grooves. The tyre is worn Push back boot 1. dealer. out when the tyre tread has worn Slacken locknut 2.
  • Page 79 Adjusting chain tension Turning screws counter-clock- wise: increases chain tension. Make sure the ground is level Check the chain tension and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Make sure that scale read- ings 4 are the same on left and right.

  • Page 80: Wheels

    OE BMW Motorrad ABS: Make sure the ground is level Recommended tyres and firm and place the motor- For each size of tyre BMW Mo- cycle on its stand. torrad tests and classifies as roadworthy certain makes. BMW Motorrad cannot assess the suit- ability or provide any guarantee of road safety for other tyres.
  • Page 81 Use a screwdriver to remove lever when the brake calipers have been removed. axle 5. Do not remove the grease from Roll the front wheel clear of the the axle. forks. Slacken left axle clamping screws 2. Remove axle screw 3. Hold left slider tube 6 and turn Remove spacer sleeve 7.
  • Page 82 Installing front wheel workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Tighten axle screw 3 to the specified torque; if necessary use a screwdriver to counter- hold at the right-hand side. Nut on quick-release axle, front Install axle 5. 80 Nm Install spacer sleeve 7.
  • Page 83 OE BMW Motorrad ABS: Install the auxiliary stand Tighten right axle clamping screws 4 to the specified tight- Seat the ABS sensor in the ening torque. holder and install screw 1 of Remove screws 1 and pull cov- the ABS sensor.
  • Page 84 Slacken locknuts 5 on left and The sprocket and the right by turning them counter- spacer sleeves on left clockwise. and right are loose fits in the wheel. Make sure that these Back off adjusting screws 6 parts are not damaged or lost on left and right by turning them removal.
  • Page 85 Seat left adjusting plate 10 Install right adjusting plate 7. Seat the speed sensor in the in the swinging arm and in- holder and install screw 3 of stall quick-release axle 8 in the speed sensor. the brake caliper and the rear wheel.

  • Page 86: Bmw Motorrad Auxiliary Stand

    Adjust the chain tension Remove the auxiliary stand. BMW Motorrad auxiliary stand Installing auxiliary stand Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- With the lifting lever to the left, On the left-hand side, slip cycle on its stand.

  • Page 87: Stand

    Place the motorcycle on its centre stand or another auxiliary stand before lifting the front wheel with the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand. Place the motorcycle on an auxiliary stand; BMW Motorrad Bring the motorcycle to the...
  • Page 88 Slacken adjusting screws 1 of Align the two adapters 2 so If the front of the motor- the front-wheel stand. that the front forks are securely cycle is raised too far the seated. Push the two adapters 2 apart auxiliary stand will lift clear of the until the front forks fit between Tighten adjusting screws 1.

  • Page 89: Fuses

    (15 A) workshop, preferably an author- Always replace defective fuses G Spare fuse (15 A or 10 A ised BMW Motorrad dealer. with new fuses of the correct for optional extra) amperage rating. H Spare fuse (7.5 A) Fuse assignment Spare fuse (15 A) Switch off the ignition.

  • Page 90: Bulbs

    Spare fuse (20 A) aged. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. ABS (20 A) Wear protective goggles and gloves when changing bulbs. Installing ABS fuse The types of bulb fitted to...
  • Page 91 grease, interfere with heat radi- ation from the bulb. This leads to overheating and shortens the bulb's operating life. Removing headlight housing If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations Remove two screws 1. Disconnect plug 1.
  • Page 92 Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 55...60 W Disengage spring clip 3 from Close spring retainer 3 and the latches and swing it up. engage it in the catches. Install bulb 4. Remove bulb 4. Install rubber cap 2.
  • Page 93 Installing headlight Replacing parking-light housing bulb If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported. Connect plug 1. Make sure the ground is level Install the headlight housing and firm and place the motor- Engage the headlight housing...
  • Page 94 Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Pull bulb socket 1 out of the Insert bulb socket 1 into the headlight housing. headlight housing. Install the headlight housing Replacing turn indicator Insert bulb 2 into socket 3. bulbs, front and rear If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple...
  • Page 95 Make sure the ground is level Replace the defective bulb. and firm and place the motor- Bulbs for flashing turn cycle on its stand. indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Pull the glass out of the reflect- or housing at the threaded- fastener side.
  • Page 96 LEDs in the array fail. Under these cir- cumstances consult a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Replacing number-plate light bulbs Working from the inboard side, Pull bulb holder 1 out of the insert the glass into the bulb light carrier.

  • Page 97: Air Filter

    Remove the seat ( W5W / 12 V / 5 W with OE BMW Motorrad ABS: Seat bulb holder 1 in the light carrier. Air filter Replacing air-filter For ease of access, slacken Insert bulb 2 into socket 3.
  • Page 98 Push the side panels apart and remove the centre trim panel. Remove screws 2 on left and Remove frame 4 on the right- right. hand side and remove air filter element 5. Remove screws 1 and screw 2 Either tap the air filter element and lift off the air filter cover.
  • Page 99 Seat the side panels in hold- ers 4. Install screws 3. Install air filter element 5 and Place the air filter cover in po- install frame 4. sition and install screws 1 and screw 2. Install screws 2 on left and right.

  • Page 100: Jump Starting

    OE BMW Motorrad ABS: to jump-start the engine of the Remove the right side panel motorcycle. When jump-starting the engine, Touching live parts of the do not disconnect the battery ignition system with the from the on-board electrical engine running can cause electric system.

  • Page 101: Battery

    attempt in order to protect the Compliance with the points be- starter motor and the donor low is important in order to max- battery. imise battery life: Allow both engines to idle for a Keep the surface of the battery few minutes before disconnect- clean and dry ing the jump leads.
  • Page 102 Charging battery when Charge via the power socket Removing battery (OE), with the battery connec- connected Remove the right side panel ted to the motorcycle's on- Charging the connected board electrical system. battery directly at the bat- Comply with the operating in- tery terminals can damage the structions of the charger.
  • Page 103 Installing battery Install battery 2, negative ter- Disconnection in the wrong minal first. sequence increases the risk Installation in the wrong of short-circuits. Engage retaining strap 1. sequence increases the risk Always proceed in the correct Install the right side panel of short-circuits.
  • Page 104 the rear to disengage it from holder 4. Remove the side panel. Installing right side panel Remove screw 1 at the front Install screws 2. right. Begin by seating the side pan- el in holder 4, then seat it in holder 3.

  • Page 105: Number-Plate Carrier

    Number-plate carrier Installing number-plate carrier Removing number-plate carrier Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Disconnect plug 2. Release the number-plate car- rier with wire loop 3 and re- Manoeuvre the cable into po- move, working plug 2 with the sition, hold the number-plate cable free.
  • Page 106 Install four screws 1. Connect plug 2.

  • Page 108: Care

    Care Care products ..... 104 Washing motorcycle ....104 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 109: Care Products

    Washing motorcycle until the brakes have dried out. Black, unpainted parts BMW Motorrad recommends Warm water intensifies the that you use BMW insect re- If plastic parts are cleaned effect of salt. mover to soften and wash off using unsuitable cleaning...

  • Page 110: Paint Care

    Treat rubber components with We recommend BMW vehicle produce scratches. water or BMW rubber-care polish or BMW paint cleaner for products. Soften stubborn dirt and this purpose. insects by covering the af- Using silicone sprays for...

  • Page 111: Protective Wax Coating

    BMW Motorrad dealer. Com- It is time to rewax the paint- bine work for laying up/restoring work when water "puddles" on to use with a BMW service or the surface, instead of forming inspection. beads. Restoring motorcycle...

  • Page 112: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 108 Riding specifications ....119 Threaded fasteners ....109 Engine .

  • Page 113: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Kill switch activated. Kill switch in operating position (run). Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract the side stand ( 46). Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged. Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 46).

  • Page 114: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Nut on quick-release axle, front M20 x 1.25 80 Nm Front-axle retainer 10 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Nut on quick-release axle, rear M20 x 1.25 80 Nm Locknut of the final-drive chain tensioning screw 25 Nm Mirror arm Value...

  • Page 115: Engine

    Engine Engine design Single-cylinder four-stroke, double overhead cam- shafts driven by roller chain, 4 valves operated by bucket tappets, balancing shaft, liquid-cooled cyl- inder and cylinder head, integral water pump, 5- speed gearbox and dry sump lubrication. Displacement 652 cm Cylinder bore 100 mm Piston stroke...

  • Page 116: Fuel

    BMW Motorrad recommends not using synthetic oils for the first 10,000 km. Please do not hesitate to contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you have any questions relating the choice of a suitable engine oil for your motorcycle.

  • Page 117: Clutch

    Permissible viscosity classes SAE 10 W-40 -20 °C, Operation at low temperatures SAE 15 W-40 -10 °C Clutch Clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath Transmission Gearbox type claw-shift 5-speed gearbox Gearbox transmission ratios 1.946 (37:72 teeth), Primary transmission ratio 2.750 (12:33 teeth), 1st gear 1.750 (16:28 teeth), 2nd gear 1.313 (16:21 teeth), 3rd gear...

  • Page 118: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Chain drive Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast-aluminium swinging arm Secondary transmission ratio 3.1 (15:47 teeth) Running gear Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork Spring travel, front 270 mm, At wheel Type of rear suspension Air Damping System, rebound-stage damping with 2 selectable settings, "Comfort"...

  • Page 119: Brakes

    The permissible top speed must be indicated by readily noticeable means (e.g. sticker affixed in the rider's field of vision). You can obtain an up-to-date list of approved tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com".
  • Page 120 Front wheel Front wheel, type Spoked wheel Front wheel rim size 1.60" x 21" Tyre designation, front 90 / 90 x 21 Rear wheel Rear wheel type Spoked wheel Rear wheel rim size 2.50" x 18" Tyre designation, rear 140 / 80 x 18 Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 1.8 bar, one-up, tyre cold...

  • Page 121: Electrics

    Electrics Electrical rating of on-board socket with OE BMW Motorrad ABS: Fuses Plug-in "Minifuses" with ratings of 7.5 A and 15 A with OE BMW Motorrad ABS: Plug-in "Minifuses" with ratings of 10 A, 20 A and 30 A Battery...

  • Page 122: Frame

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

  • Page 123: Dimensions

    Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2205 mm Height of motorcycle 1255 mm, without mirrors 1490 mm, with mirrors Width of motorcycle 907 mm, Across mirrors Front-seat height 930 mm, Without rider at unladen weight Ground clearance 285 mm Weights Unladen weight 156 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight...

  • Page 124: Riding Specifications

    Riding specifications Top speed 165 km/h...

  • Page 126: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad service ... . 122 BMW Motorrad service quality ..122 BMW Motorrad Service Card: on- the-spot breakdown assistance ..122 BMW Motorrad service network .

  • Page 127: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad is a byword by a specialist workshop, prefer- for excellent quality of service. BMW Motorrad Service ably an authorised BMW Motor- To ensure that your BMW is al- rad dealer. Card: on-the-spot ways in optimum condition, BMW Your authorised BMW Motorrad...

  • Page 128: Bmw Motorrad Service Network

    500 km and 1,200 km ive after-sales service network in BMW Service place to look after you and your The BMW Service is carried out motorcycle in more than 100 once a year; the extent of servi- countries. In Germany alone, you...

  • Page 129: Ance Work

    Replacing turn indicator Abbreviations and symbols, 6 bulb, 89 Technical data, 116 Technical data, 117 Voltmeter, 20, 30 Engineering details, 55 BMW Motorrad service, 122 Fuses, 13, 84 BMW Motorrad Service Care, 103 Self-diagnosis, 48 Card, 122 Chain Switching off and on, 15, 33...
  • Page 130 Damping Frame Handlebar fitting, left Technical data, 117 Adjusting, 11, 13 Overview, 15 Front-wheel stand, 82 Dimensions, 118 Handlebar fitting, right Fuel Overview, 16 Display, 28 Filler neck, 13 Headlight Overview, 20 Refuelling, 52 Beam throw, 41 Selecting readings, 17, 28 Technical data, 4, 111 Driving on right/driving on Warning, 22...
  • Page 131 Instrument cluster Motorcycle Rear-wheel drive Overview, 17 Care, 103 Technical data, 113 Laying up, 106 Refuelling, 52 Overview, 11, 13 Jump starting, 95 Restoring to use, 106 Parking, 51 Rider's Manual Restoring to use, 106 Stowage, 14 Keys, 28 Multifunction display Running gear See display, 17 Technical data, 113...
  • Page 132 Operate, 15, 32 Bulbs, 117 Replacing bulb, 89 Clutch, 112 Telltale light, 20 Dimensions, 118 Tyres Electrics, 116 BMW recommendations, 75, Engine, 110 Engine oil, 111 Checking tread depth, 73 Frame, 117 Checking tyre pressures, 40 Fuel, 4, 111 Running in, 49...

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