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L Note:
Correct and regular cleaning of
the battery is an important fac-
tor in maintaining the value of
your motorcycle.
It also ensures that safety-rele-
vant parts remain in full working
order.
e Important:
Avoid damage to rubber and
plastic parts caused by aggres-
sive or penetrating cleaning
agents or solvents.
Do not use steam or pressure
cleaners.
High water pressure can dam-
age seals, the hydraulic brake
system or the complete electri-
cal system.
Cleaning/care
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Washing Make sure the ground is level and firm and lift the motorcy-
cle onto its main stand
Apply a mild cleaning agent to
the wheels, engine block,
gearbox and swinging arm, in
accordance with the manu-
facturer's instructions
Dry wet surfaces thoroughly
For cleaning and care of fair-
ing elements and body pan-
els, only use products from
the BMW Cleaning and Care
Kit
Do not clean the instrument cluster, switches or windshield
with solvents or cleansers Remove tar splashes only
with an approved cleansing
agent – rinse the affected area
thoroughly
Clean dead flies and other insects or similar dirt deposits
off the fixed fork tubes
Treat painted and chrome- plated surfaces regularly with
the approved care products
d Warning:
After cleaning or before start-
ing a journey, always test the
brakes.
Cleaning/care
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Removing road saltWash the motorcycle down immediately with cold water at
the end of the journey
L Note:
Do not use warm water – this
aggravates the effect of the salt.
Dry the motorcycle thor-
oughly
Apply a wax-based corrosion
inhibiting product to chrome-
plated parts
Coat/polish fairing elements after cleaning and drying with
a recommended wax
Cleaning the windshield Clean off dirt and insects with
a soft sponge and plenty of
water
L Note:
Soften stubborn dirt or insects
by soaking with a wet kitchen
tissue.
e Important:
Do not use cleaning products.
Fuel or chemical solvents at-
tack the windshield material.
Cleaning/care
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Repairing damage to the
paintwork
Minor damage caused by stones striking the painted
surface can be touched up
with a BMW touch-up pencil
of the correct colour
e Important:
Comply with the manufacturer's
working instructions and safety
precautions.
L Note:
Have severe damage repaired
by a specialist workshop, pref-
erably your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Cleaning chrome-plated
parts
L Note:
Treat chrome-plated parts reg-
ularly with suitable care prod-
ucts.
Apply a wax-based corrosion- proofing product to chrome-
plated parts
Cleaning the silencer
Changes in the appearance of the exhaust system during
operation or as a result of envi-
ronmental influences can be
treated with “Metal Polish” from
the Autosol company, BMW
order No. 82 14 9 400 890
Cleaning/care
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Laying upClean the motorcycle (
b 55-58)
Remove the battery (
b 50-53), note the mainte-
nance instructions (
b 51)
Spray the brake and clutch lever pivots and the main and
side stand pivots with a suita-
ble lubricant
Coat bright metal/chrome- plated parts with an acid-free
grease (e.g. Vaseline)
Place the motorcycle on its main stand in a dry room
Support the engine in such a way that both wheels are
clear of the ground Remove the engine spoiler to
obtain space for the support;
avoid damaging the exhausts
when installing the support
L Note:
Before laying the vehicle up out
of use have the engine oil and
the oil filter element changed by
a specialist workshop, prefera-
bly your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
It is always a good idea to com-
bine the preparations for a lay-
up and the post lay-up work
with a Service or Inspection by
a specialist workshop, prefera-
bly your authorised BMW Mo-
torrad dealer.
Laying up
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Restoring to use
If necessary, remove protec-tive wax coating
Clean the motorcycle (
b 56)
Install a charged battery
(
b 54)
Apply the correct grease to
the battery terminals Perform safety checks
(Rider's Manual
bChapter 2)
Check brakes
(Rider's Manual
bChapter 2)
Check/correct tyre pressures
(Rider's Manual
bChapter 2)
Starting
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Technical Data
3
72 kW** 96 kW
Engine, type Water-cooled inline four-cylinder
engine, longitudinal and horizontal
installation, with 4 valves per cylin-
der, bucket-type tappets, two
chain-driven overhead camshafts
and wet sump lubrication.
Displacement 1,171 cc 1,171 cc
Max. nominal power output acc. to 95/1/EC 72 kW 96 kW
at engine speed 7,000 rpm 8,750 rpm
Maximum torque 118 Nm 117 Nm
at engine speed 5,500 rpm 6,750 rpm
Permitted speeds
Maximum engine speed 9,400 rpm 9,400 rpm
Idle speed 900
+50 rpm 900 +50 rpm
Bore/stroke 70.5/75 mm 70.5/75 mm
Compression ratio 11.5 : 1 11.5 : 1
Fuel consumption in accordance with ISO 7118
constant 90 km/h 4.9 l/100 km 4.9 l/100 km
constant 120 km/h 5.8 l/100 km 5.8 l/100 km
Maximum
oil consumption 1.0 l/1,000 km
Engine
** National-market equipment items only,
Depending on legal requirements
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ClutchSingle dry plate with over-centre
action diaphragm spring and
starter ring gear, mounted on
crankshaft.
Hydraulic release
Effort at handlebar lever 95 N.
Clutch plate Ø 180 mm
Manual transmission 6-speed with claw shift and integral
torsional vibration damper
Total spread of gear ratios 1st gear = 3.863 2nd gear = 3.022
3rd gear = 2.393
4th gear = 1.961
5th gear = 1.700
6th gear = 1,549
Transmission from gear-
box to rear wheel drive By shaft protected within hollow
swinging arm of Paralever rear sus-
pension, with integral torsional
vibration damper and two universal
joints.
Rear wheel drive Crown wheel and pinion with Pal-
loid teeth, running in anti-friction
bearings; rear wheel directly flange-
mounted to rear of crown wheel.
Final drive ratio 1 : 2.75
Transmission
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