| 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, 2.81:1 ratio (31/11) |
| 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 positions |
| 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 |
3.50 x 17 MT-H2, cast alloy, 3-spoke U-profile |
| Rear Wheel |
4.50 x 18 MT-H2, cast alloy, 3-spoke U-profile |
| Front Tire |
120/70 -- VR 17 tubeless |
| Rear Tire |
160/60 -- VR 18 tubeless |
| Dimensions |
| Overall Length |
87.8 inches (2230 mm) |
| Overall Width |
31.66 inches (803 mm) (over mirrors) |
| Wheelbase |
61.6 inches (1565 mm) (unladen) |
| Ground Clearance |
4.9 inches (125 mm) (unladen) |
| Seat Height |
31.5 (800 mm) |
| Handlebar Width |
28.0 inches (710 mm) (with weights) |
| Steering Angle |
64 degrees |
| Front Wheel Trail |
3.74 inches (95 mm) (with rider) |
| Weight -- Dry |
564 lbs. |
| Weight -- Wet |
617 lbs. |
| Maximum Load |
1069 lbs. gross vehicle weight rating |
| Axle load distribution |
49% / 51% unladen
46% / 54% with rider |
| Available Colors |
Marrakech Red #658
Night Black/Arctic Silver Metallic #711 (SE Model only)
Graphite Metallic #704
Palmetto Green Metallic #706 |
| Standard Equipment |
Integral sport-touring fairing with full lower protection
Single key lock system for ignition, steering, fuel cap, seat storage compartment locks
Integrated ignition and steering lock
Rear storage compartment including 16 piece toolkit and tire repair kit
Fuel capacity and coolant temperature gauges
Dual tone horns
Hazard warning flashers, digital clock
Polished fork legs (SE models only)
Power accessory socket
Catalytic converter enclosed in stainless steel exhaust system
ABS II (anti-lock braking system) |
