| Engine |
| Type |
liquid-cooled, four stroke inline 4-cylinder |
| Bore x stroke |
70.5 mm x 70.0 mm |
| Displacement |
1093 cc |
| Horsepower |
100 Bhp @ 7750 rpm |
| Torque |
77.3 lb.-ft. @ 5500 rpm |
| Compression Ratio |
11.0:1 |
| Valve Gear |
DOHC, chain-driven |
| Valves |
2 x 26.5 mm intake / 2 x 23.0 mm exhaust |
Valve Timing
Measured at 3 mm valve clearance |
intake opens 14 degrees after TDC
intake closes 18 degrees after BDC
exhaust opens 18 degrees before BDC
exhaust closes 14 degrees before TDC |
| Valves per cylinder |
Four |
| Camshafts |
256 degrees |
| Engine Oil Capacity |
4 quarts of SF, SG motor oil, also w/CC or CD |
| Engine Oil Filter |
enclosed spin-on Micronic filter cartridge |
| Carburetion and ignition |
fuel injection and electronic ignition controlled by Bosch Motronic MA 2.2 engine management system |
| Fuel Demand |
unleaded, middle-grade premium, 89 (AKI) |
| Fuel Tank |
aluminum tank with enclosed fuel pump and filter |
| Fuel Capacity |
5.2 US gallons including 1.3 gal. reserve |
| Air Filter |
Micronic plate-type paper element |
| Charging system |
14 V, 50 Amp Alternator (700W) |
| Battery |
BMW Mareg, 19 Amp/h low maintenance |
| Cooling System |
Liquid cooled controlled via thermostat |
| Drivetrain |
| Primary drive |
Helical-cut gears with tensioner |
| Clutch |
180 mm dry, single plate with diaphram spring |
| Gear Ratios |
1st gear-- 4.49:1
2nd gear-- 2.96:1
3rd gear-- 2.30:1
4th gear-- 1.88:1
5th gear-- 1.61:1 |
| Drive System |
enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints and integral torsional damper |
| Final Drive |
spiral bevel gears, 2.75:1 ratio (33/12) |
| Frame and Suspension |
| Frame |
Tubular steel, engine as a structural component |
| Front Suspension |
telescopic fork with progressive spring action, refillable "cartridge type damper" system |
| Travel / Dimensions |
5.3 inches / 41.7 mm stanchion tube diameter |
| Rear Suspension |
Patented BMW Paralever swingarm and shaft drive, single shock with variable rebound damping |
| Travel / Dimensions |
4.7 inches, progressive spring, 5 pos. preload |
| Brakes |
| Brake System |
BMW / FAG anti-lock brake system ABS II |
| Front Brakes |
two 4-piston calipers, wear compensation |
| Front Rotors |
dual 12.0 inch floating rotors |
| Actuation method |
hydraulic, DOT 4 fluid type |
| Rear Brake |
one double-action 2-piston caliper |
| Rear Rotor |
single 11.2 inch diameter fixed rotor |
| Actuation method |
hydraulic, DOT 4 fluid type |
| Wheels and Tires |
| Front Wheel |
2.50 x 18 MT-H2, cast alloy, 3-spoke U-profile |
| Rear Wheel |
3.0 x 17 MT-H2, cast alloy, 3-spoke U-profile |
| Front Tire |
110/80 -- VB 18 tubeless |
| Rear Tire |
140/80 -- VB 17 tubeless |
| Dimensions |
| Overall Length |
88.6 inches (2250 mm) |
| Overall Width |
36.0 inches (915 mm) (over mirrors) |
| Wheelbase |
61.6 inches (1565 mm) (unladen) |
| Ground Clearance |
4.9 inches (125 mm) (unladen) |
| Seat Height |
31.9 (810 mm) |
| Handlebar Width |
30.1 inches (765 mm) (with weights) |
| Steering Angle |
63 degrees |
| Front Wheel Trail |
3.98 inches (101 mm) (with rider) |
| Weight -- Dry |
551 lbs. |
| Weight -- Wet |
639 lbs. |
| Maximum Load |
1102 lbs. gross vehicle weight rating |
| Axle load distribution |
50% / 50% unladen
46.4% / 53.6% with rider |
| Available Colors |
Mystic Red Metallic #689
Graphite Metallic #704
Aspen Silver Metallic #712 (w/stripes) |
| Standard Equipment |
Touring fairing with electrically adjustable windshield
ABS II brake system
Integral luggage cases with painted lids
Removable top box with painted lid, integral back rest pad
Integrated ignition and steering lock, engine protection bars
Single key lock system for all locks
Catalytic converter enclosed in stainless steel exhaust system
AM/FM stereo radio/cassette with handlebar mounted remote control
High performance front and rear speakers with fader control
Heated handlebar grips, map reading light, dual tone horns
Fuel capactiy and coolant temperature guages, digital clock
Hazard waring flashers, two power accessory sockets |
