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i3Introduction
6 Maintenance ............. 87
Toolkit .......................... 89
Engine oil ..................... 89
Coolant ........................ 92
Brakes .......................... 93
Clutch .......................... 96
Wheels ......................... 98
Front-wheel stand ...... 107
Rear wheel stand ....... 108
Bulbs .......................... 109
Jump starting ............. 115
Battery ....................... 116
Spray guard ................ 120
7 Care ......................... 121
Cleaning and care ...... 122
Laying up ................... 124
Restoring to use ......... 125
8 Technical data ........ 127
Threaded fasteners .... 128
Tyre pressures ........... 130
Engine ........................ 131
Power transmission .... 132
Frame and suspension 133
Wheels and tyres ........ 135Fuel and lubricants ..... 136
Electrical system ......... 138
Dimensions and
weights ....................... 140
Riding specifications .. 141
9 Service ..................... 143
BMW Motorrad
service ........................ 144
Confirmation of
maintenance work ...... 147
Confirmation of
service ........................ 151
i Index ......................... 155
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Technical data8132
Power transmissionClutch
Type hydraulic multi-plate oil-bath clutch
Transmission
Type 6-speed gearbox
Overall ratios 1st gear = 2.5242nd gear = 1.842
3rd gear = 1.455
4th gear = 1.287
5th gear = 1.143
6th gear = 1.015
Final drive
Transmission from gearbox to rear wheel drive Universal shaft with integrated torsional damper
Rear-wheel drive Bevel gears
Final drive ratio 2.91:1
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Technical data
Fuel and lubricantsTransmission
Transmission oil joint oil circuit with engine
Fuel
Fuel grade Super Plus (premium) unleadedminimum octane number 98 (RON)
Capacity of fuel tank 19 l
Reserve volume 4 l
Brakes
Brake fluid DOT 4 We recommend BMW brake fluid