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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual (US Model) C 650 GT 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 BMW Maxi-Scooter and wish you a safe and pleasant journey. We congratulate you on your choice of a Maxi-Scooter from BMW and welcome you to the BMW Motorrad. community of BMW riders. Please read this Rider's Manual carefully before starting to use your new Maxi-Scooter.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents You can also consult the index at 3 Status indicators ..19 Brakes ..... . 46 the end of this Rider's Manual if Multifunction display .
  • Page 5 Tire Pressure Control TPC/ Cleaning sensitive vehicle BMW Motorrad Service . . . 122 RDC ......68 parts .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

    General instructions Overview ......6 Abbreviations and symbols ..6 Equipment .

  • Page 8: Overview

    Overview Special information on op- Optional equipment erating and inspecting your BMW Motorrad optional Chapter 2 of this Rider's Man- motorcycle as well as mainte- extras are already com- ual will provide you with an initial nance and adjustment proce- pletely installed during overview of your Maxi-Scooter.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    This Rid- to the Deutsches Institut für Nor- er's Manual describes optional mung e. V. (DIN) and comply with equipment (OE) offered by BMW its tolerance regulations. Ver- and selected optional accessories sions for individual countries may (OA).

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Multifunction switch, left ... . 14 Multifunction switch, right .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Brake-fluid reservoir for rear brake ( Fuel fill location (under cover) ( Adjustable pelvis support Adjusting spring preload Engine oil fill location and oil dipstick (under step plate) (...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Brake-fluid reservoir for front brake ( Type plate (on the right of the head tube) Battery (under fairing side panel) ( Fuses (under fairing side panel) ( Vehicle Identification Num- ber (on right frame tube) Coolant level indicator (through cutout in fairing side panel) ( Coolant expansion tank...

  • Page 16: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left Operation of high-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Using hazard warning flashers ( Windshield ( Turn indicators ( Horn INFO, operation of onboard computer ( TRIP, operation of odome- ter ( with daytime driving light Operation of daytime driv- ing light (...

  • Page 17: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with heated handlebar grips Heated hand grip ( with seat heating Operation of seat heating Emergency-off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button (...

  • Page 18: Cockpit

    Cockpit Speedometer Multifunction display Warning and indicator lamps ( Owner's Manual (in the storage compartment) Tank cover release (inte- grated in steering and igni- tion lock) ( Seat release (integrated in steering and ignition lock) Storage compartment Outlet (in the storage com- partment) (...

  • Page 19: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Onboard tool kit ( Payload table Tire inflation pressure table...

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Multifunction display ....20 Warning and indicator lamps ..21 Service display ..... . 22 Distance covered since the fuel reached the reserve level .

  • Page 22: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Fuel fill level indicator with seat heating Display of set seat heating level ( Text field for warnings Warning symbols ( Odometer ( Service display ( Display of mileage driven since reaching reserve quantity ( Tachometer Onboard computer dis- plays ( Clock ( with heated handlebar...

  • Page 23: Warning And Indicator Lamps

    Warning and indicator lamps with daytime driving light Daytime driving light indi- cator light ( Indicator lamp for left turn indicator General warning light Anti-theft alarm indicator light (see anti-theft alarm operating instructions) Indicator lamp for right turn indicator ABS warning lamp ( Fuel-reserve warning lamp Warning light for engine electronics (...

  • Page 24: Service Display

    Service display display. The "Service" message is displayed continuously. If the service display appears more than a month before the service date, the stored date must be adjusted in the instrument cluster. This situation can occur if the battery was disconnected. If the vehicle covers high annual mileages then shorter service in- If the time remaining until the...

  • Page 25: Distance Covered Since The Fuel Reached The Reserve Level

    Distance covered since Ambient temperature the fuel reached the When ambient tempera- reserve level tures drop below 3 °C the temperature display responds by flashing a warning indicating pos- sible ice formation on the road surface. The display automat- ically switches from any other mode to the temperature read- The displayed tire inflation pres- ing when the temperature drops...

  • Page 26: Oil Level Indicator

    : No measurement possible (above-mentioned conditions not Additional information on the met). BMW Motorrad Tire Pressure If the oil level is too low, Monitor is provided starting on the corresponding warning page ( 68).
  • Page 27 Warnings for which no separate warning lamp is provided are sig- naled by the universal warning lamp 1 and are accompanied by a warning notice at position 2 or one of the warning symbols 3 in the multifunction display. The universal warning lamp lights up in either red or yellow depending on the urgency of the warning.
  • Page 28 Overview of warning indicators Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display EWS! Lights up yellow is indicated Electronic immobilizer is active ( Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode play Lights up yellow appears on the dis-...
  • Page 29 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display LAMP! Lights up yellow is dis- Headlight bulb defective ( played LAMP! Lights up yellow is dis- Taillight and headlight bulb defective played appears on the dis- Ice warning ( play Flashes red appears on the dis-...
  • Page 30 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display tire inflation pres- Tire inflation pressure of both tires is sures flash outside approved range ( --:-- " " or " " Transmission error ( is indicated Lights up yellow appears on the dis- Sensor defective or system error play...
  • Page 31 Have the defective key re- as soon as possible at a spe- placed, preferably by an autho- cialist service facility, preferably Engine in emergency- rized BMW Motorrad retailer. an authorized BMW Motorrad operation mode retailer. Fuel down to reserve Engine symbol appears on Fuel reserve symbol lights the display.

  • Page 32: Abs Error

    The self-diagnosis routine was cialist service facility, preferably If the taillight is defective: not completed; the ABS func- an authorized BMW Motorrad The diode taillight must be re- tion is not available. The Scooter retailer. placed. Please contact a spe-...
  • Page 33 Please contact The outside temperature General warning light shows a specialized workshop, warning does not mean that yellow. preferably an authorized BMW there is no risk of icy conditions Motorrad retailer. LAMP! at measured temperatures above is displayed.
  • Page 34 The critical tire-inflation pressure Have the tire checked for dam- flashes. age by a specialized workshop, The measured rear tire inflation preferably an authorized BMW Possible cause: pressure is outside the permissi- Motorrad retailer. ble tolerance. The measured front tire inflation...
  • Page 35 BMW Check tire for damage and Do not continue driving. Motorrad retailer. drivability. Inform roadside service. If you are unsure about the driv- Are the tires still suitable for driv- Transmission error ability of the tire: ing: with Tire Pressure Control Do not continue driving.
  • Page 36 Have fault eliminated by a spe- The battery of the tire inflation cialized workshop, preferably cialized workshop, preferably pressure sensor no longer has an authorized BMW Motorrad an authorized BMW Motorrad its full capacity. The operation of retailer. retailer. the tire inflation pressure control Possible cause: is only ensured for a limited time.
  • Page 37 Contact a specialized work- with the vehicle battery discon- shop, preferably an authorized nected. BMW Motorrad retailer. Contact a specialized work- shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Anti-theft alarm battery discharged...

  • Page 39: Operation

    Operation Steering and ignition lock ... 38 Tires ....... . 48 Time and date .

  • Page 40: Steering And Ignition Lock

    A Topcase with a lock for the Switching off ignition same key can be ordered on re- quest. Please contact a specialist service facility for this purpose, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Turn key to position 3 while moving handlebars slightly. Switching on ignition Ignition, lights and all electrical circuits switched off.

  • Page 41: Time And Date

    Time and date Set flashing value with but- tons 1 (TRIP) and 2 (INFO). Setting time Press and hold button 1 (TRIP) Switch off engine and switch until display no longer flashes. on ignition. Setting is completed. Setting can be ended after each step: Do not press buttons until dis- play no longer flashes.

  • Page 42: Display

    ØSPEED Setting is completed. Total distance covered Average speed ( Trip 1 Setting can be ended after each Tripmeter 1 ( Average consumption ØFUEL step: Trip 2 Tripmeter 2 ( FUEL Do not press buttons until dis- Trip A Current consumption ( Auto tripmeter ( ), is Date...

  • Page 43: Lights

    Lights odometer in the sector 3 Headlight high beam and resets. flasher Low-beam headlight and parking light Resetting average data The parking lights come on au- Switch on ignition. tomatically when the ignition is Select average fuel consump- switched on. tion or average speed.

  • Page 44: Turn Indicators

    The daytime driving light is easier to perceive by on- coming traffic than the low-beam headlight. This improves visibility during the day. Turn indicators Operating turn indicator Switch on ignition. Immediately after switching Press button 1 to switch day- off the ignition push the but- time driving light on and low- ton 1 to the left and maintain beam headlight off.

  • Page 45: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Emergency-off switch Press button 1 into center po- sition to switch off turn indica- (kill switch) tors. Hazard warning flashers Operating hazard warning flashers Switch on ignition. Press button 1 to switch on The hazard warning flash- hazard warning flashers. ers place a strain on the Ignition can be switched off.

  • Page 46: Heated Handlebar Grips

    100 % heating output 50 % heating output Seat heating with seat heating Operating driver's seat Engine switched off Press button 1 repeatedly un- heater til desired heating level 2 is Operating position Start engine. shown. The handlebar grips can be Heated handlebar grips Seat heating can be acti- heated manually at two levels...
  • Page 47 100 % heating output Press button 1 on side with one dot to switch on low heat- ing output (LOW). 50 % heating output Move button 1 into center po- sition to switch off seat heater. Operating passenger seat heater Start engine.

  • Page 48: Brakes

    Mirrors 100 % heating output Adjusting mirrors Brakes Adjusting handbrake lever Changing the position of the brake-fluid reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. Turn adjusting screw 1 of left- Do not reposition the handlebar hand brake lever or adjusting controls on the handlebars or the screw 2 of right-hand brake handlebars in their mounts.

  • Page 49: Storage Compartments

    Storage compartments Operating rear storage compartment Operating front storage Open seat. compartments The lighting of the storage compartment is switched on when the ignition is switched After switching off the ignition, the storage compartment lighting Press button 1 at top to raise remains lit for a short time.

  • Page 50: Spring Preload

    Tires Spring preload Checking tire pressure Setting It is essential to set the spring Incorrect tire inflation pres- preload of the rear suspension sure results in poorer hand- to suit the load carried by the ing characteristics of the Scoot- Scooter.

  • Page 51: Headlight

    The headlight range generally Correct tire pressure. remains constant due to the ad- justment of the spring preload to the loading state. If you are unsure whether the headlight range is correct, consult a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
  • Page 52 If seat is jammed, press down Loosen screw 1 by ten turns. Align the mounts 4 on the at rear and then raise at rear. pelvis support in the desired Loosen screw 2 by ten turns. position using the screws on To close, press seat into lock- Loosen screw 3 by ten turns.
  • Page 53 Tighten screw 3 five turns. Repeat this sequence until the pelvis support is installed. Here, tighten the screws only hand-tight. Pelvis support on the seat 110) Close seat.

  • Page 55: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....54 Checklist ......55 Starting .

  • Page 56: Safety Instructions

    This applies even to short jour- sure neys, and to every season of with Topcase Poor tire tread the year. Your authorized BMW Observe maximum payload and Etc. Motorrad retailer will be happy to permissible top speed of Top- advise you and has the correct Risk of poisoning case.

  • Page 57: Checklist

    Do not run the engine in closed Modifications Stop the engine immediately if rooms. it misfires Modifications of the Use unleaded fuel only Scooter (e.g. engine Burn hazard Comply with all specified main- management system, throttle tenance intervals. Engine and exhaust system valves, clutch) can cause damage become very hot when the to the affected components and...

  • Page 58: Starting

    Have the malfunction corrected pleted. as soon as possible at a spe- cialist service facility, preferably Phase 1 an authorized BMW Motorrad The speedometer pointer is retailer. moved up to the end stop. The indicator and warning lights are switched on.

  • Page 59: Riding

    Scooter completed starts off.Scooter The readiness for operation The ABS warning lamp goes of the BMW Motorrad ABS is In the range from approx. out. checked by the self-diagnosis. 31 mph (50 km/h) to approx. The self-diagnosis routine runs...

  • Page 60: Brakes

    Locking up of the front wheel is tween the front and the rear nificant margin. prevented by the BMW Motorrad wheel. The heavier you brake, Brake early. ABS. the greater the weight transfer Tires to the front wheel.

  • Page 61: Scooter Parking

    Under extreme conditions, the Poor braking action due to Do not lean or sit on the Scooter brakes could overheat and suffer moisture and dirt. with the side stand extended. severe damage. Brake until brakes are dry or If the slope of the road permits, Use both front and rear brakes, clean;...

  • Page 62: Refueling

    Refueling Fuel is highly flammable. Fire at the fuel tank can result in fire and explosion. Do not smoke. Never bring a naked flame near the fuel tank. Fuel attacks plastic sur- faces, making them cloudy or unattractive. Press vehicle key downward Open fuel filler cap 2.

  • Page 63: Secure Vehicle For Transport

    Do not overfill the fuel tank. Usable fuel quantity Leaded fuel will destroy the catalytic converter. Approx. 4.2 gal (Approx. Use only unleaded fuel. 16 l) Refuel with quality listed below at most until lower edge of filler Fuel reserve neck is reached.
  • Page 64 Lay strap at rear right around The Scooter can tip away Components can be dam- retaining pin of muffler and ten- to the side and fall over. aged. sion. Secure Scooter against tipping Do not pinch components, e.g. to the side, preferably with the brake lines or wiring harnesses.
  • Page 65 against its springs with the sus- pension compressed as much as possible.

  • Page 67: Technology In

    Technology in detail Brake system with BMW Motorrad ABS ....... . 66...

  • Page 68: Brake System With Bmw

    At this point in time, that the ABS control cannot the driver increases the brake the BMW Motorrad ABS must always be relied on to prevent pressure, the wheels begin to assume extremely low friction co-...
  • Page 69 BMW compared. If implausible values then on again. Motorrad ABS is unable to coun- are detected over a longer period teract their effects.

  • Page 70: Tire Pressure Control Tpc

    Tire Pressure Control the values shown in the multi- sors can be driven. If a TPC/RDC control unit is installed, however function display in most cases. TPC/RDC the wheels have no sensors, then Adjusting inflation with Tire Pressure Control an error message is output. (TPC/RDC) pressure Temperature...

  • Page 71: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....70 Onboard sockets ....70 Topcase .

  • Page 72: General Instructions

    The battery capacity is not moni- retailer is the right place to go the official approval of a specific tored while one or more onboard for genuine BMW parts and ac- country has been granted. Tests sockets are being used. If addi- cessories,other BMW approved...

  • Page 73: Topcase

    Topcase Open Topcase lid. with Topcase Closing the Topcase Opening the Topcase Press Topcase lock toward front. Topcase handle 2 pops up. Make sure that Topcase han- dle 2 is extended. Turn key in Topcase lock 1 to Close Topcase lid and press OPEN position.
  • Page 74 Removing Topcase Mounting the Topcase Turn key in Topcase lock to RELEASE position. Turn key in Topcase lock 1 to Make sure that the Topcase Pull release lever 4 toward OPEN position. handle 2 is extended and that rear while simultaneously lifting the key is in the Topcase lock Topcase by carrying handle.

  • Page 75: Scooter Lock

    Scooter lock Lock Scooter lock and remove key. with Scooter lock Locking vehicle Turn handlebars toward left and guide Scooter lock to end of handlebars. As an alternative, the Scooter can be connected to a solid ob- Thread rear end piece 1 of ject, e.g.

  • Page 77: Maintenance

    Wheels ......85 BMW Motorrad front wheel stand ....... 91 Fuses .

  • Page 78: General Instructions

    Topping up coolant gine oil can collect in the oil pan; BMW Motorrad retailer. 83). this must be pumped into the oil Spare fuses with gripper tank before the reading is taken.
  • Page 79 To ensure that the display of the engine oil level is correct, only check the oil level after a longer trip. Make sure ground is level and firm and place Scooter on its center stand. Let the engine run in neutral for one minute.

  • Page 80: Brake System

    If oil level is below MIN mark: Have the brakes checked at Add engine oil up to specified a specialist service facility, level. preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. If oil level is above MAX mark: Have oil level corrected by Mount step plate support 1.
  • Page 81 Make sure ground is level and mum thickness. firm and place Scooter on its center stand. Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking rear brake pad Front brake-pad wear thickness limit...
  • Page 82 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Check the brake pad thickness Checking brake pad with visual inspection. Viewing...

  • Page 83: Checking Brake Fluid Level Of Front Brake

    Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking brake fluid level of front brake Read off brake fluid level on A low fluid level in the...

  • Page 84: Checking Brake Fluid Level

    If brake fluid level falls below the Read off brake fluid level on authorized BMW Motorrad re- approved level: left-hand brake-fluid reser- tailer. Have the defect corrected as voir 1.

  • Page 85: Coolant

    Topping up coolant ist service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Coolant Checking coolant level Make sure ground is level and firm and place Scooter on its center stand. Setpoint setting for Take off step plate support 1.

  • Page 86: Rims And Tires

    Lay on cover and install and, if necessary, replaced sion tank and add coolant up screw 1. by a specialist service facility, to specified level. preferably an authorized BMW Checking coolant level ( 83). Motorrad retailer. Close cap of coolant expansion tank.

  • Page 87: Wheels

    Tire recommendation ers than the wheels installed as standard equipment can seriously For every size of tire, BMW Remove screws 1 and 2 on affect the control comfort of the Motorrad has tested and left and right and take off front system.

  • Page 88: Installing Front Wheel

    Remove screws 2 of brake the BMW Motorrad front-wheel calipers on left and right. stand for lifting the Scooter. Mounting front wheel stand 91). Remove screw 1 and extract the ABS sensor from its socket. Push brake pads 3 apart...
  • Page 89 Always have the tightening Lift front wheel and install torques checked by a specialized workshop, preferably an quick-release axle 2 with authorized BMW Motorrad torque. retailer. Quick-release axle in axle The front wheel must be mount installed right way round to 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) rotate in the correct direction.

  • Page 90: Removing Rear Wheel

    Removing rear wheel The cable of the wheel speed sensor could chafe Make sure ground is level and through if it comes into contact firm and place Scooter on its with the brake disk. center stand. Make sure that sensor cable is routed correctly.

  • Page 91: Installing Rear Wheel

    Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Turn end muffler out. Remove five screws 1 on rear Roll and mount rear wheel onto wheel, holding wheel as you do rear wheel support.
  • Page 92 Rear wheel on output shaft Tightening sequence: diago- nally 44 lb/ft (60 Nm) Install screw 3 with appropriate Position cover and install torque while bracing nut on screw 2. back. Muffler on bracket 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) Turn end muffler into start- Tighten screw 4 to specified ing position and align so that torque.

  • Page 93: Bmw Motorrad Front Wheel

    BMW Motorrad front wheel stand Mounting front wheel stand Make sure ground is level and firm and place Scooter on its center stand. Use basic stand with tool number (83 30 0 402 241) in Loosen adjusting screws 2 on...

  • Page 94: Fuses

    Replace defective fuses with new BMW Motorrad retailer. fuses. Installing fuse Switch off ignition. If the Scooter is raised too Removing right-hand side far at the front, the center panel.

  • Page 95: Lamps

    numbers in the graphic match the fuse numbers. Close fuse cover. Locking device engages. Installing side panel ( 100). Lamps Replacing low-beam and high-beam bulb To replace high-beam bulb, Remove spring strap 4 from Make sure ground is level and remove cover 1 and to re- detents and fold up.
  • Page 96 where other than on its metal Replacing brake light socket base. bulbs Open seat. Attach the plug 3. Insert bulb 5 while ensuring that the lug 6 is in the correct Pull locking device at lower position. edge of cover 1 upward and Install spring straps 4 in locks.
  • Page 97 Replace defective bulb. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front LED / 12 V To prevent contaminants from being deposited on the new bulb's glass surface, always use a clean, dry cloth to hold it. Remove bulb holder 2 from Install bulb socket 2 in lamp lamp housing by turning it housing by turning clockwise.
  • Page 98 Replacing license plate light Make sure ground is level and firm and park scooter. Switch off ignition. Pull bulb out of socket. Mount bulb in socket. Replace defective bulb. Bulb for license-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Pull bulb socket 1 out of lamp housing.

  • Page 99: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting Make sure ground is level and Allow both engines to run for firm and place Scooter on its several minutes before discon- The wires leading to the center stand. necting jumper cables. power socket do not have Removing right-hand side First disconnect jumper ca- a load-capacity rating adequate panel.

  • Page 100: Removing Battery

    tery terminals can damage the Charging disconnected Keep the surface of the battery clean and dry motorcycle electronics. battery Be sure to read and comply To charge the battery via the Charge battery using a suitable battery terminals, disconnect the with the instructions for charg- charger.

  • Page 101: Fairings And Panels

    Installing battery Removing right-hand side Setting time and date ( 39). panel. Place battery in battery com- Fairings and Panels partment with positive terminal on left-hand side. Removing side panel An incorrect disconnection sequence increase the risk Remove screw 1. of short-circuiting.
  • Page 102 This description is provided based on the right-hand side panel, however also applies in the same way to the left side panel. Tilt side panel upward and press into mount 5. Remove screws 2. Pull side panel at upper edge out of mount at position 5.
  • Page 103 Install screws 2. Install screw 1.

  • Page 105: Care

    Care Care products ..... 104 Washing your vehicle ....104 Cleaning sensitive vehicle parts .

  • Page 106: Care Products

    Warm water intensifies the effect of salt. BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad recommends Only use cold water to remove that you use BMW Insect Re- that you use cleaning and road salt. care products available at your mover to soften and wash off...

  • Page 107: Paint Care

    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- mover. Then add a protective...

  • Page 108: Protective Wax Coating

    To preserve the finish of your Clean the Scooter. vehicle, BMW Motorrad recom- Install a charged battery. mends using BMW Car Wax or Before starting: Observe agents that contain carnauba or checklist. synthetic waxes. A sure sign that the paint must be protected, is the fact that wa- ter no longer pearls up on it.

  • Page 109: Technical Data

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

  • Page 110: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start Possible cause Remedy Side stand extended. Retract side stand. Starting without actuating brake Actuate a brake lever during starting. No fuel in tank Refueling ( 60). Battery drained Charge battery.

  • Page 111: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Quick-release axle in axle mount M18 x 1.5 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Clamping screws (quick-release axle) in telescopic forks M6 x 30 Tighten evenly and alternately 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) Brake caliper on fork leg M8 x 32 21 lb/ft (28 Nm) Rear wheel...
  • Page 112 Seat Value Valid Pelvis support on the seat Middle screw, M6 x 30 1 lb/ft (2 Nm) Outside screws, M6 x 40 1 lb/ft (2 Nm)

  • Page 113: Engine

    Engine Engine design Two-cylinder, four-stroke engine, DOHC control, 4 bucket tappet operated valves, two countershafts, liquid cooling, dry-sump lubrication Displacement 647 cc (647 cm Cylinder bore 3.1 in (79 mm) Piston stroke 2.6 in (66 mm) Compression ratio 11,6:1 Rated output 60 hp (44 kW), at engine speed: 7500 min Torque 49 lb/ft (66 Nm), at engine speed: 6000 min...

  • Page 114: Fuel

    Approx. 3.2 quarts (Approx. 3 l) BMW recommends BP fuel Engine oil Engine oil capacity Approx. 3.3 quarts (Approx. 3.1 l), with filter change Products recommended by BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad High Performance Oil SAE 15W-50, API SJ / JASO MA2 BMW recommends...

  • Page 115: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch design Centrifugal clutch Transmission Transmission design CVT (Continously Variable Transmission) Primary gear ratio 1:1,06 Gear ratio of secondary transmission 1:2,72 Gear ratio of CVT transmission 1: 10,7...4,6 Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Chain drive in oil bath Number of teeth of rear-wheel drive (Pinion/ 16 / 27 sprocket)

  • Page 116: Running Gear

    Running gear Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic forks Spring travel, front 4.5 in (115 mm), On wheel Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminum single swinging arm Type of rear suspension Directly linked spring strut with adjustable spring preload Spring travel, rear 4.5 in (115 mm), On wheel Brakes Type of front brake...

  • Page 117: Wheels And Tires

    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 Cast aluminum, MT H2 Front-wheel rim size 3.50"...

  • Page 118: Electrical System

    Electrical system Battery Battery design AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery. Battery voltage 12 V Battery capacity 12 Ah Spark plugs ±0.01 ±0.1 Electrode gap of spark plug 0.03 in (0.8 Bulbs Bulbs for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light...
  • Page 119 Fuses Fuse carrier 30 A, Fuse 9: control unit for instrument cluster/ ignition switch 30 A, Fuse 10: control unit for anti-lock brake system (ABS) Fuse box 15 A, Fuse 1: DME main relay 10 A, Fuse 2: control unit for Digital Motor Elec- tronics (DME) 4 A, Fuse 3: control unit for anti-theft alarm (DWA)/Tire Pressure Control (TPC)

  • Page 120: Frame

    Frame Frame design Steel bridge frame with screwed-on side panels of cast light alloy Location of the vehicle identification number Front right frame tube Location of type plate Frame Dimensions Motorcycle length 87.3 in (2218 mm) Motorcycle height 55.6 in (1411 mm), Across windshield at DIN un- laden weight Motorcycle width 36.1 in (916 mm), Across mirrors...

  • Page 121: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 569 lbs (258 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 981 lbs (445 kg) Maximum payload 412 lbs (187 kg) Riding specifications Top speed 109 mph (175 km/h)

  • Page 123: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad Service ... . 122 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ......122 Maintenance work .

  • Page 124: Bmw Motorrad Service

    For gen- reliable service and repairs cov- Maintenance work erous treatment of claims sub- ering every aspect of your BMW mitted after the warranty period BMW Pre-Delivery Check Scooter. has expired (goodwill), evidence...
  • Page 125 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.

  • Page 126: 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 127 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,...
  • Page 128 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,...
  • Page 129 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,...
  • Page 130 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,...

  • Page 131: 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 132 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 133: Appendix

    Appendix Certificate ......132...

  • Page 134: Certificate

    Certification Tire Pressure Control (TPC) FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4 FCC ID: MRXBC5A4 IC: 2546A-BC54MA4 IC: 2546A-BC5A4 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils RSS standard(s).

  • Page 135: Index

    Removing, 98 Clutch Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Technical data, 113 Technical data, 116 Confirmation of maintenance Brake fluid Self-diagnosis, 57 work, 124 Checking fill level of front Technology in detail, 66 Coolant brake, 81 Warning indicators, 30 Checking level, 83 Checking fill level of rear Fill level indicator, 13 Accessories...
  • Page 136 Engine Fuel reserve Indicator lights Mileage covered, 23 Starting, 56 Overview, 21 Warning indicator, 29 Technical data, 111 Instrument cluster Overview, 16 Fuses Warning for electronic engine Position on vehicle, 13 management, 29 Replacing, 92 Engine oil Jump-starting, 97 Technical data, 117 Checking level, 76 Fill location, 11 Oil dipstick, 11...
  • Page 137 Operating headlight high Onboard socket Rear-wheel drive Information on use, 70 beams, 41 Technical data, 113 Position on vehicle, 16 Operating parking light, 41 Refueling, 60 Onboard toolkit Parking lights, 41 Rider's Manual (US Model) Contents, 76 Luggage Position on vehicle, 17 Position on vehicle, 17 Loading information, 54 Running gear...
  • Page 138 Seat heating Clutch, 113 Running in, 58 Operating, 44 Dimensions, 118 Technical data, 115 Service, 122 Electrical system, 116 Topcase Service display, 22 Operating, 71 Engine, 111 Spark plugs Torques, 109 Engine oil, 112 Technical data, 116 Transmission Frame, 118 Technical data, 113 Speedometer, 16 Fuel, 112...
  • Page 139 Engine oil level, 29 Fuel reserve, 29 Ice warning, 31 Immobilizer, 29 Warning lamps Overview, 21 Weights Payload table, 17 Technical data, 119 Wheels Installing front wheel, 86 Installing rear wheel, 89 Removing front wheel, 85 Removing rear wheel, 88 Size change, 85 Technical data, 115 Windshield...
  • Page 140 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 141 34.8 psi (2.4 bar), With tire cold Tire pressure, rear 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider, with cold tires 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire BMW recommends *01418543757* Order No.: 01 41 8 543 757 09.2012, 3rd Edition...

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