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Technical Data
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Overall length2,250 mm
Width
across handlebars
(without vibration dampers)
680 mm
across front footrests 691 mm
across rear footrests 802 mm
Overall height
(windshield lowered) 1,248 mm
Seat height, unladen
weight 770/800 mm
2-position adjustment
Wheelbase
at unladen weight 1,549 mm
in normal-load position 1,555 mm
Ground clearance
at unladen weight 145 mm
in normal-load position 125 mm
Unladen weight
(ready to ride, tank full) 285 kg
Dry weight 266 kg
Permitted weight 500 kg
Permitted wheel loads
Front 200 kg
Rear 330 kg
Dimensions and weights
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Technical Data
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72 kW** 96 kW
Maximum speed
acc. to type approval test more than
200 km/h
Elasticity
4th gear 80-120 km/h
(50-75 mph) 2.8 s
3.0 s
5th gear 80-120 km/h
(50-75 mph) 3.4 s
3.8 s
6th gear 80-120 km/h
(50-75 mph) 4.3 s
4.7 s
Power/weight ratio
ready for road + rider
(85 kg) 5.13 kg/kW 3.85 kg/kW
at gross weight limit 6.94 kg/kW 5.21 kg/kW
Ride-past noise level
to 97/24-9/EC 80 dB (A) 80 dB (A)
Performance data
** National-market equipment items only,
Depending on legal requirements
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Exhaust system, care products, 58
FFrame, 63
Front mudguardInstalling, 28
Removing, 21
Front wheel
Installing, 25, 27
Removal, 21, 22, 23, 24
Technical Data, 66
Front wheel stand, 23
Fuel Consumption, 61
Grade, 68
Fuel and lubricants, 67, 68, 69
Fuses Assignment, 49
Capacity, 70
GGearboxOil capacity, 68
Oil grades, 68
Technical data, 62
Total spread of gear ratios, 62
General instructions, 15, 16, 18
Genuine BMW parts and accessories, 18
Ground clearance, 71
IIdle speed, 61
Inspection (running-in check), notes, 3 Installing brake caliper
Rear wheel, 33
Instrument cluster, 49
LLaying up, motorcycle, 59
MMaintenance confirmations, 4
Maximum engine speed, 61
Maximum speed, 72
Motorcycle Laying up, 59
Restoring to use, 60
NNominal power, 61
OOdometer change, confirmation, 14
Oil capacity
Engine, 67
Gearbox, 68
PParalever, 64
Plastics, cleaning, 55
Power/weight ratio, 72
RRear wheelInstalling, 31, 32, 33
Removal, 29, 30
Technical Data, 66
Rear wheel drive Technical Data, 62
Index
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Repairing damage to the paintwork, 58
Ride-past noise level, 72
Rims, 66
SSafety information, 2
Safety instructions, 15, 37 Explanation, 82
Seat height, 71
Service, notes, 3
Spark plugs, 70
Speed limitations, 61
Spray guard, 36
Spring travel, 64
Steam/pressure cleaners, 55
Steering angle, 65
TTechnical Data, from page, 61
Technical modifications, 16
Telelever, 64
The effect of road salt, 57
Tightening torques Brake caliper, 33
Front wheel, 26
Rear wheel, 33
Torque, 61
Total weight, 71
Transmission Technical Data, 62
Tread depth, 65
Treatment of chrome-plated parts, 58
Troubleshooting engine, 19, 20 Type plate, 63
Tyres, 66
Approved tyre sizes, 66
Technical Data, 66
Tread depth, 65
Tyre pressures, 65
UUnladen weight, 71
VVehicle identification number, 63
Vehicle performance, 72
WWeights, 71
Wheel loads, 71
Wheel location, 64
Wheel suspension, Technical Data, 64
Wheelbase, 71
Wheels, Technical Data, 66
Index
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Details described or illustrated in
this booklet may differ from the
motorcycle’s actual specification
as purchased, the accessories fit-
ted or the national-market specifi-
cation. No claims will be
entertained as a result of such
discrepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel con-
sumption and performance data
are quoted to the customary
tolerances.The right to modify designs, equip-
ment and accessories is reserved.
Errors and omissions excepted.
© 2004 BMW Motorrad
Not to be reproduced either wholly
or in part without written permis-
sion from BMW Motorrad,
After Sales.
Printed in Germany
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