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Technical data
Technical data
Troubleshooting chart . . ........... 136
Threaded fasteners ................ 137
Engine ............................. 138
Fuel . ............................... 139
Engine oil .......................... 139
Clutch ............................. 140
Transmission . ..................... 140
Rear-wheel drive ................... 141
Running gear . ..................... 141
Brakes ............................. 142
Wheels and tyres .................. 142
Electrics ........................... 144
Frame ............................. 145
Dimensions . . . ..................... 146
Weights ............................ 146 Riding specifications
............... 147
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Troubleshooting chartEngine does not start at all or is difficult to start.Possible causeRemedyKill switch activated. Kill switch in operating position (run).
Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract the side stand ( 70).
Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 70).
Clutch pulled when ignition was OFF Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever.
No fuel in tank. Refuelling ( 77)
Battery not adequately charged. Charge the battery when connected ( 126)
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EngineEngine designTransversely mounted, four-cylinder four-stroke
in-line engine tilted 55° forward, with four valves
per cylinder, two overhead camshafts with cam
followers; liquid cooled, with electronic fuel injec-
tion, integrated six-speed cassette gearbox, dry-
sump lubrication.
Displacement 1157 cm
3
Cylinder bore79 mm
Piston stroke 59 mm
Compression ratio 13:1
Nominal output 123 kW, - at engine speed: 10250 min
-1
with OE Reduced power output, 74 kW: 74 kW, - at engine speed: 7000 min
-1
with OE Reduced power output, 79 kW: 79 kW, - at engine speed: 8750 min
-1
Torque130 Nm, - at engine speed: 8250 min
-1
with OE Reduced power output, 74 kW: 110 Nm, Over: 5250 min
-1
with OE Reduced power output, 79 kW: 103 Nm, Over: 4500 min
-1
Maximum engine speed max 11000 min
-1
Idle speed1150
±50
min
-1
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FuelRecommended fuel grade98 ROZ/RON, Premium plus unleaded
95 ROZ/RON, Premium unleaded (fuel grade, us-
able with power- and consumption-related restric-
tions)
Usable fuel capacity 19 l
Reserve fuel ≥4lEngine oilEngine oil, capacity 3.5 l, with filter change
0.5 l, Difference between MIN / MAX marks
Lubricant Castrol GPS 10W-40 (SAE 10W40; API SG;
JASO MA)
Oil grades Mineral oils of API classification SF through SH.
BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil addit-
ives, because they can have a detrimental effect
on clutch operation. Please do not hesitate to
contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer
if you have any questions relating the choice of a
suitable engine oil for your motorcycle.
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Permissible viscosity classes
SAE 10 W-40≥-20 °C, Operation at low temperatures
SAE 15 W-40 ≥-10 °CClutchClutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bathTransmissionGearbox typeClaw-shift 6-speed cassette gearbox, integrated
into engine block
Gearbox transmission ratios 1.559 (92:59 teeth), Primary transmission ratio
2.294 (39:17 teeth), 1st gear
1.789 (34:19 teeth), 2nd gear
1.458 (35:24 teeth), 3rd gear
1.240 (31:25 teeth), 4th gear
1.094 (35:32 teeth), 5th gear
0.971 (33:34 teeth), 6th gear
1.045 (23:22 teeth), Angular drive
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CoolantTemperature gauge, 20
Warning, 24
Currency, 7
D
Damping Adjusting, 11, 59
E
Electrics Technical data, 144
Emergency off switch (kill switch), 16, 54
Engine Technical data, 138
Warning for engine
electronics, 24
Engine oil Checking level, 13, 97
Draining, 99
Technical data, 139
Topping up, 14, 98
Warning for engine oil level, 29
Warning for engine oil
pressure, 25 Equipment, 7
ESA, 15, 59
EWS, 43
Warning, 24
F
Frame Technical data, 145
Front-wheel stand, 113
Fuel Quantity reading, 20
Refuelling, 13, 77
Technical data, 139
Warning for fuel down to
reserve, 24
Fuses, 144
G
Gear indicator, 20
Grip heating, 16, 55
H
Handlebar fittings General view, left side, 15
General view, right side, 16 Hazard warning flashers, 15, 16
Switching off, 54
Switching on, 53
Headlight Adjustment for driving on left/
driving on right, 62
Beam throw, 63
High-beam headlight, 18
Low-beam headlight, 18
Side light, 18
Helmet holder, 14, 65
Horn, 15
I
Ignition Switching off, 42
Switching on, 42
Immobiliser, 43 Warning, 24
Instrument cluster Overview, 17
Sensor for instrument-cluster
lighting, 17
J
Jump starting, 125
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Spring preloadAdjusting, 11, 58
Starter, 16
Steering lock Locking, 43
T
Technical data Battery, 144
Brakes, 142
Bulbs, 145
Clutch, 140
Electrics, 144
Engine, 138
Engine oil, 139
Frame, 145
Fuel, 139
Rear-wheel drive, 141
Running gear, 141
Spark plugs, 144
Standards, 7
Transmission, 140
Wheels and tyres, 142
Telltale lights, 17 Toolkit, 14
Service kit, 96
Standard kit, 96
Torques, 135
Transmission For starting, 70
Technical data, 140
Troubleshooting chart, 136
Turn indicators Left, 15, 53
Right, 16, 53
Switching off, 16, 53
Tyre pressure monitoring RDC Label on wheel rim, 105
Operation, 51
Status indicators, 51
Warning, 33
Tyres Checking inflation pressure, 62
Measuring tread depth, 104
Recommended tyres, 105
Running in, 73
Technical data, 142 V
Vehicle identification number, 13
W
Warning lights, 17
Warnings
Mode of presentation, 22
Warnings, overview, 23, 28, 30, 32, 35, 39
Wheels Installing front wheel, 107
Installing rear wheel, 111
Remove the front wheel, 106
Removing rear wheel, 109
Technical data, 142
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