2007 BMW MOTORRAD G 650 XCHALLENGE wheel

wheel stand and the rear wheel
can topple.
Place the motorcycle on its
centre stand or another auxiliary
stand before lifting the front
wheel with the BMW Motorrad
front-wheel stand.
Place the motorcycle on an
auxiliary stand; BMW Motorrad
recommends the BMW Motor-
rad auxiliary stand.
Install the auxiliary stand
( 81)
Use the front-wheel stand with
the number (363970).Slacken adjusting screws1of
the front-wheel stand.
Push the two adapters2apart
until the front forks fit between
them.
Use locating pins3to set the
front-wheel stand to the de-
sired height.
Centre the front-wheel stand
relative to the front wheel and
push it against the front axle.Align the two adapters2so
that the front forks are securely
seated.
Tighten adjusting screws1.
883zMaintenance

If the front of the motor-
cycle is raised too far the
auxiliary stand will lift clear of the
ground and the motorcycle could
topple to one side.
When raising the motorcycle,
make sure that the auxiliary stand
remains on the ground. If ne-
cessary, adjust the height of the
front-wheel stand or the auxiliary
stand.
Apply uniform pressure to push
the front-wheel stand down
and raise the motorcycle.
FusesRemoving fuse
Risk of fire if an attempt is
made to jumper defective
fuse.
Always replace defective fuses
with new fuses of the correct
amperage rating.
Switch off the ignition.
Remove the seat ( 41)
Push latching lever1and open
the fuse cover.
Check the fuse-assignment
diagram and pull the defectivefuse up and out of the fuse
box.
If fuse defects recur fre-
quently have the electric
circuits checked by a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Fuse assignmentAABS (OE) (10 A)
BEngine management control
unit (15 A)
CLow-beam headlight (7.5 A)
DBrake light, horn, instru-
ment cluster, diagnosis plug
(7.5 A)
884zMaintenance

Protective wax coatingBMW Motorrad recommends
applying only BMW car wax or
products containing carnauba
wax or synthetic wax.
It is time to rewax the paint-
work when water "puddles" on
the surface, instead of forming
beads.Laying up motorcycleClean the motorcycle.
Remove the battery.
Spray the brake and clutch
lever pivots, the side stand
pivots and the centre stand
pivots (if the motorcycle is fit-
ted with a centre stand) with a
suitable lubricant.
Coat bright metal and chrome-
plated parts with an acid-free
grease (e.g. Vaseline).
Stand the motorcycle in a dry
room in such a way that there
is no load on either wheel.Before laying the vehicle
up out of use, have the en-
gine oil and the oil filter element
changed by a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer. Com-
bine work for laying up/restoring
to use with a BMW service or
inspection.
Restoring motorcycle
to useRemove the protective wax
coating.
Clean the motorcycle.
Install a charged battery.
Before starting: work through
the checklist.
Before removing the auxiliary
stand, check the air pressure in
the Air Damping System and
adjust if necessary.
9106zCare

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

Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value ValidNut on quick-release axle, front
M20 x 1.25 80 Nm
Front-axle retainer
M6 10 NmRear wheel Value ValidNut on quick-release axle, rear
M20 x 1.25 80 Nm
Locknut of the final-drive chain
tensioning screw
M8 25 NmMirror arm Value ValidUnion nut, mirror
20 Nm
Clamping screw, mirror to
handlebar fitting
21 Nm
10109zTechnical data

Rear-wheel driveType of final drive Chain drive
Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast-aluminium swinging arm
Secondary transmission ratio 3.1 (15:47 teeth)Running gearType of front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork
Spring travel, front 270 mm, At wheel
Type of rear suspension Air Damping System, rebound-stage damping
with 2 selectable settings, "Comfort" and "Sport"
Spring travel at rear wheel 270 mm, At wheel
10113zTechnical data

Wheels and tyresTyre combinations recommended at time of going
to press (As at: 01.06.2007)front: Metzeler Enduro 3, 90/90-21 (54S)
rear: Metzeler Enduro 3, 140/80-18 (70S)
front: Metzeler MCE Karoo, 90/90 - 21 M/
C (54R) M+S
rear: Metzeler MCE Karoo, 140/80 - 18 M/
C (70R) M+S
The permissible top speed must be indicated by
readily noticeable means (e.g. sticker affixed in
the rider's field of vision).
without OE BMW Motorrad ABS: front: Pirelli Scorpion PRO F.I.M., 90/90 -
21 (54M) M+S
rear: Pirelli Scorpion PRO F.I.M., 140/80 -
18 (70M) M+S
max 130 km/h
The permissible top speed must be indicated by
readily noticeable means (e.g. sticker affixed in
the rider's field of vision).
You can obtain an up-to-date list of approved
tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer
or on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com".
10115zTechnical data

Front wheel
Front wheel, type Spoked wheel
Front wheel rim size 1.60" x 21"
Tyre designation, front 90 / 90 x 21
Rear wheel
Rear wheel type Spoked wheel
Rear wheel rim size 2.50" x 18"
Tyre designation, rear 140 / 80 x 18
Tyre pressures
Tyre pressure, front 1.8 bar, one-up, tyre cold
1.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 2 bar, one-up, tyre cold
2.2 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold
10116zTechnical data