2007 BMW MOTORRAD G 650 XCHALLENGE weight

motorcycle with the side stand
extended.
Slowly lean the motorcycle to
the side until its weight is taken
by the stand and dismount to
the left.
If the motorcycle is on the
side stand, the surface of
the ground will determine wheth-
er it is better to turn the handle-
bars to the left or right. However,
the motorcycle is more stable on
a level surface with the handle-
bars turned to the left than with
the handlebars turned to the
right.
On level ground, always turn the
handlebars to the left to set the
steering lock.
Turn the handlebars to full left
or right lock.
Check that the motorcycle is
standing firmly.On a gradient, the motor-
cycle should always face
uphill; select 1st gear.
Lock the steering lock.
Removing motorcycle
from side standUnlock the steering lock.
From the left, grip the handle-
bars with both hands.
Pull the handbrake lever.
Swing your right leg over the
seat and lift the motorcycle to
the upright position.
Hold the motorcycle upright
and balanced.
An extended side stand can
catch on the ground when
the motorcycle is moving and
lead to a fall.
Retract the side stand before
moving the motorcycle.
Sit on the motorcycle and use
your left foot to retract the side
stand.
Refuelling
Fuel is highly flammable. A
naked flame close to the
fuel tank can cause a fire or ex-
plosion.
Do not smoke. Never bring a
naked flame near the fuel tank.
Fuel expands when hot.
Fuel escaping from an
overfilled tank could make its way
onto the rear tyre. This could
cause a fall.
Do not fill the tank past the bot-
tom edge of the filler neck.
Fuel attacks plastics, which
become dull or unsightly.
Wipe off plastic parts immediately
if they come into contact with
fuel.
Leaded fuel will destroy the
catalytic converter.
Use only unleaded fuel.
552zRiding

What is the design
baseline for BMW
Motorrad ABS?Within the limits imposed by
physics, BMW Motorrad ABS en-
sures directional stability on any
surface. The system is not op-
timised for special requirements
that apply under extreme com-
petitive situations off-road or on
the track.Special situationsThe speeds of the front and rear
wheels are compared as one
means of detecting a wheel's
incipient tendency to lock. If the
system registers implausible val-
ues for a lengthy period the ABS
function is deactivated for safety
reasons and an ABS fault mes-
sage is issued. Self-diagnos-
is has to complete before fault
messages can be issued.
In addition to problems with the
BMW Motorrad ABS, exceptionalriding conditions can lead to a
fault message being issued.
Exceptional riding
conditions:
Riding for a lengthy period with
the front wheel lifted off the
ground (wheelie).
Rear wheel rotating with the
motorcycle held stationary by
applying the front brake (burn-
out).
Heating up with the motorcycle
on the centre stand or an auxil-
iary stand, engine idling or with
a gear engaged.
Rear wheel locked for a lengthy
period, for example while des-
cending off-road.
If a fault message is issued on
account of exceptional riding
conditions as outlined above, you
can reactivate the ABS function
by switching the ignition off and
on again.
What significance
devolves on regular
maintenance?
Invariably, a technical sys-
tem cannot perform beyond
the abilities dictated by its level
of maintenance.
In order to ensure that the BMW
Motorrad ABS is always main-
tained in optimum condition, it
is essential for you to comply
strictly with the specified inspec-
tion intervals.
Reserves for safetyThe potentially shorter braking
distances which BMW Motorrad
ABS permits must not be used
as an excuse for careless riding.
ABS is primarily a means of en-
suring a safety margin in genuine
emergencies.
Take care when cornering. When
you apply the brakes on a corner,
the motorcycle's weight and
657zEngineering details

Cable routingThe cables from the power sock-
et to the auxiliary device must be
routed in such a way that they:
Do not impede the rider
Do not restrict or obstruct the
steering angle and handling
characteristics
Cannot be trapped
Incorrectly routed cables
can impede the rider.
Route the cables as described
above.LuggageCorrect loading
Overloading and imbal-
anced loads can adversely
affect the motorcycle's handling.
Do not exceed the permissible
gross weight and be sure to
comply with the instructions on
loading.Set the air pressure in the Air
Damping System, the damp-
ing characteristic and the tyre
pressures to suit total weight.
Note the maximum permissible
payload of the luggage carrier.
Loading luggage carrier
max 5 kg
761zAccessories

Technical data
Technical data
Troubleshooting chart . . ........... 108
Threaded fasteners ................ 109
Engine . . ........................... 110
Fuel ................................ 111
Engine oil.......................... 111
Clutch . . ........................... 112
Transmission ...................... 112
Rear-wheel drive................... 113
Running gear ...................... 113
Brakes . . ........................... 114
Wheels and tyres . . ................ 115
Electrics ........................... 117
Frame . . ........................... 118
Dimensions . . ...................... 119
Weights . ........................... 119Riding specifications............... 120
10107zTechnical data

DimensionsLength of motorcycle 2205 mm
Height of motorcycle 1255 mm, without mirrors
1490 mm, with mirrors
Width of motorcycle 907 mm, Across mirrors
Front-seat height 930 mm, Without rider at unladen weight
Ground clearance 285 mmWeightsUnladen weight 156 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %
load of fuel, without optional extras
Permissible gross weight 335 kg
Maximum payload 179 kg
10119zTechnical data

Status indicators
Overview, 20
Steering lock, 27
Locking, 28
T
Technical data
Battery, 117
Brakes, 114
Bulbs, 118
Clutch, 112
Dimensions, 119
Electrics, 117
Engine, 110
Engine oil, 111
Frame, 118
Fuel, 4, 111
Rear-wheel drive, 113
Running gear, 113
Spark plugs, 117
Standards, 7
Transmission, 112
Tyres, 115
Weights, 119
Wheels, 115Telltale lights, 17
Overview, 20
Toolkit, 14, 64
Torques, 109
Transmission
Technical data, 112
Troubleshooting chart, 108
Turn indicators
Operate, 15, 32
Replacing bulb, 90
Telltale light, 20
Tyres
BMW recommendations, 75,
115
Checking tread depth, 73
Checking tyre pressures, 40
Running in, 49
Technical data, 115
W
Warnings
Overview, 20
Warnings, overview, 21, 24
Weights, 119Wheels
Checking rims, 73
Removing and installing front
wheel, 75
Removing and installing rear
wheel, 78
Technical data, 115, 116
12134zIndex

Details described or illustrated
in this booklet may differ from
the motorcycle's actual specifica-
tion as purchased, the accessor-
ies fitted or the national-market
specification. No claims will be
entertained as a result of such
discrepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel con-
sumption and performance data
are quoted to the customary tol-
erances.
The right to modify designs,
equipment and accessories is
reserved.
Errors and omissions excepted.
© 2007 BMW Motorrad
Not to be reproduced either
wholly or in part without written
permission from BMW Motorrad,
After Sales.
Printed in Italy.