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BrakesType of front brakeHydraulically operated single-disc brake with 4-
piston fixed caliper and floating brake disc
Brake-pad material, front Organic material
Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated single-disc brake with 1-
piston floating caliper and fixed disc
Brake-pad material, rear Organic materialWheels and tyresTyre combinations recommended at time of going
to press (As at: 01.06.2007)front: Pirelli Diabolo, 120/70 R 17 (58H)
rear: Pirelli Diabolo, 160/60 R 17 (69H)
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".
Front wheel
Front wheel, type Cast aluminium, MT H2
Front wheel rim size 3.50" x 17"
Tyre designation, front 120 / 70 - 17
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Rear wheel
Rear wheel typeCast aluminium, MT H2
Rear wheel rim size 4.50" x 17"
Tyre designation, rear 160 / 60 -17
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 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre coldElectricsElectrical rating of on-board socket
with OE BMW Motorrad ABS or with OA
Power socket: 5A
Fuses Plug-in "Minifuses" with ratings of 7.5 A and 15 A with OE BMW Motorrad ABS: Plug-in "Minifuses" with ratings of 10 A, 20 A and 30 A
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Battery
Battery, manufacturer and designationETZ 10 S
Battery type AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery
Battery rated voltage 12 V
Battery rated capacity 10 Ah
Spark plugs
Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK DR8 EB
Electrode gap of spark plug 0.6...0.7 mm, When new
max 0.9 mm, Wear limit
Lighting
Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 55...60 W
Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
Bulb for number-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W
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FrameFrame typeBridge-type steel frame, load-bearing drive unit
and bolt-on rear frame
Type plate location Front frame, right
VIN location Front frame, rightDimensionsLength of motorcycle2180 mm
Height of motorcycle max 1184 mm, without mirrors
max 1435 mm, with mirrors
Width of motorcycle 907 mm, Across mirrors
Front-seat height 880...900 mm, Without rider at unladen weight
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WeightsUnladen weight159 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %
load of fuel, without optional extras
Permissible gross weight 335 kg
Maximum payload 176 kgRiding specificationsTop speed167 km/h
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A
Abbreviations and symbols, 6
ABSEngineering details, 52
Fuses, 13, 81
Self-diagnosis, 46
Switching off and on, 15, 33
Warnings, 23
Accessories Notes, 56
Power socket, 56
Auxiliary stand, 78
B
Battery Charging, 92
Maintenance instructions, 91
Removing and installing, 92
Technical data, 111
Voltmeter, 20, 30
BMW Motorrad service, 116
BMW Motorrad Service Card, 116 Brake fluid
Checking level, 65
Reservoir, front, 13
Reservoir, rear, 13
Brake pads Running in, 47
Test, 64
Brakes Notes, 47
Technical data, 109
Test, 63
Bulbs Notes on replacement, 82
Replacing low-beam headlight
bulb, 83
Replacing number-plate light
bulbs, 89
Replacing rear light, 89
Replacing side-light bulb, 86
Replacing turn indicator
bulb, 87
Technical data, 111
C
Care, 97 Chain
Adjusting tension, 70
Checking tension, 70
Checking wear, 71
Lubricating, 69
Checklist, 44
Clock, 20 Adjusting, 17, 29
Clutch Adjusting play, 69
Checking play, 68
Technical data, 107
Confirmation of maintenance work, 118
Coolant Checking level, 67
Fore-and-aft tilt indicator, 11
Topping up, 68
Coolant temperature Warning, 22
D
Damping Adjusting, 11, 13, 35
Dimensions, 112
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DisplayOverview, 20
Selecting readings, 17, 28
E
Electrics Technical data, 110
Emergency off switch (kill switch), 16, 32
Engine Starting, 16, 44
Technical data, 105
Engine oil Checking level, 61
Filler neck, 14
Oil dipstick, 14
Technical data, 106
Topping up, 63
Engine oil pressure Warning, 22
Equipment, 6
F
Frame Technical data, 112
Front-wheel stand, 79 Fuel
Filler neck, 13
Refuelling, 50
Technical data, 4, 106
Warning, 22
Fuses, 14, 81 ABS, 81
G
General views Display, 20
Headlight, 18
Instrument cluster, 17
Left handlebar fitting, 15
Left side, 11
Right handlebar fitting, 16
Right side, 13
Status indicators, 20
Telltale lights, 20
Underneath the seat, 14
Warnings, 20
H
Handlebar fitting, left Overview, 15 Handlebar fitting, right
Overview, 16
Headlight Beam throw, 38
Driving on right/driving on
left, 38
General views, 18
Replacing low-beam headlight
bulb, 83
Replacing side-light bulb, 86
Headlight flasher, 15, 31
High-beam headlight, 18 Switch, 15
Telltale light, 20
Horn, 15
I
Idle Telltale light, 20
Ignition Switching on and off, 28
Ignition switch, 28
Instrument cluster Overview, 17
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