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i3Introduction
Maintenance .................. 83
Toolkit ...........................  85
Engine oil ......................  86
Coolant .........................  88
Brakes ...........................  89
Clutch ...........................  93
Wheels ..........................  94
Front-wheel stand .......  103
Rear wheel stand ........  104
Bulbs ...........................  105
Jump starting ..............  111
Battery ........................  112
Splash guard ...............  116
Care .............................. 117
Cleaning and care   .....  118
Laying up ....................  120
Restoring to use ..........  121
Technical data ............. 123
Bolt connections .........  124
Tyre pressures   ..........  126
Engine .........................  127
Power transmission .....  128
Frame and 
suspension ..................  129Wheels and tyres .........  131
Fuel and lubricants ......  132
Electrical system..........  135
Dimensions and 
weights ........................  137
Riding specifications ...  138
Service .......................... 139
BMW Motorrad 
service ........................  140
Confirmation of 
maintenance work  ......  143
Confirmation of 
service ........................  147
Index ........................... 149 
     
        
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i5Introduction
ESA Electronic Suspension 
Adjustment.
DWA Anti-theft alarm system.
ABS Anti-lock braking system.Custom equipmentWhen you ordered your BMW 
motorcycle, you chose various 
items of custom equipment. 
This Rider’s Manual describes 
optional extras (OE) offered by 
BMW and selected optional 
accessories (OA). This 
explains why the manual may 
also contain descriptions of 
equipment which you have not 
ordered. Country-specific 
deviations from the motorcycle 
illustrated are also possible.If your BMW contains equip-
ment which is not described in 
this Rider’s Manual, this will be 
described in separate operat-
ing instructions.
Technical dataAll dimensions, weights and 
power ratings stated in the 
Rider’s Manual are quoted to 
the standards and comply with 
the tolerance requirements of 
the Deutsche Institut für 
Normung e. V. (DIN). Versions 
for individual countries may 
differ.
CurrencyThe high safety and quality 
standards of BMW motorcy-
cles are maintained by con-
stant development work on 
designs, equipment and 
accessories. Because of this, 
your motorcycle may differ 
from the information supplied 
in the Rider's Manual. Nor can 
errors and omissions be 
entirely ruled out. We hope 
you will appreciate that no 
claims can be entertained on 
the basis of the data, illustra-
tions or descriptions in this 
manual. 
     
        
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Operation348
Incorrect tyre pressure 
reduces the operating life 
of the tyres. 
Ensure that the tyres are at the 
correct pressure.c
The tyre pressures required 
can be found in the technical 
data (b 126).
At high road speeds, tyre 
valves have a tendency 
to open as a result of centrifu-
gal force.
To avoid sudden loss of tyre 
pressure, use a metal valve 
cap with rubber sealing ring on 
the rear wheel and tighten it 
securely.c  
     
        
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Technical data
Bolt connections .........................  124
Tyre pressures   ...........................  126
Engine ..........................................  127
Power transmission ....................  128
Frame and suspension ...............  129
Wheels and tyres .........................  131
Fuel and lubricants .....................  132
Electrical system .........................  135
Dimensions and weights ............  137
Riding specifications  .................  138 
     
        
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Technical data8124
Bolt connections Activity Type of bolt connectionTightening 
torqueFront wheel
Mudguard Internal TORX
® T25 (1) hand-tight
Brake caliper Internal TORX® T45 30 Nm
Axle clamping screw Internal TORX® T40 19 Nm
Quick-release axle Allen screw w/f 22 50 Nm
Rear wheel
Clip cover Internal TORX® T25 (1) hand-tight
End silencer to footrest Internal TORX® T45 16 Nm
Clamp on end silencer Internal TORX® T45 35 Nm
Rear wheel Internal TORX® T50 60 Nm
Lamp housing
Brake and rear light Phillips screw, large (1) hand-tight
Front turn indicators Phillips screw, large (1) hand-tight
Rear turn indicators Phillips screw, small (1) hand-tight 
     
        
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8125
Technical data
Bolt connections(1)  in the toolkitActivity Type of bolt connectionTightening 
torqueBattery
Battery compartment lid Internal TORX
® T25 (1) hand-tight
Battery-terminal clamps External hexagon w/f 10 or
slotted head screw, large (1)hand-tight
Securing bracket Internal TORX® T20 hand-tight
Splash guard
Splash guard Internal TORX® T25 (1) hand-tight 
     
        
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Technical data8126
Tyre pressures  Tyre pressures measured when tyres are cold.
Loading Front Rear
Solo operation 2.5 bar 2.9 bar
Solo operation with luggage 2.5 bar 2.9 bar
Operation with pillion passenger 
(and luggage) 2.5 bar 2.9 bar 
     
        
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Technical data
Engine   Engine 
Type 4-cylinder in-line engine, fitted crossways, 
inclined 55
o
Displacement 1,157 cm
3
Bore/stroke 79/59 mm
Compression ratio 13 : 1 
Power output
Greatest rated power 
- at engine speed123 / 74 kW
10,250 / 7,000 rpm
Torque
Max. torque  
- at engine speed 130 / 110 Nm
8,250 / 5,250 rpm
Engine speeds
Engine speed, maximum
Neutral speed11,000 rpm
1,150 +
 50 rpm
Consumption 
Fuel consumption at constant 90 km/h 4.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption at constant 120 km/h 5.5 l/100 km
Maximum oil consumption 1 l/1,000 km