| Engine |
| Type |
Air cooled/Oil cooled twin cylinder |
| Bore x stroke |
99 mm x 70.5 mm |
| Displacement |
1085 cc |
| Horsepower |
90 Bhp @ 7250 rpm |
| Torque |
69 lb.-ft. @ 5500 rpm |
| Compression Ratio |
10.7:1 |
| Valve Gear |
HC, chain-driven |
| Valves |
2 x 36 mm intake / 2 x 31 mm exhaust |
Valve Timing
Measured at 3 mm valve clearance |
intake opens 5 degrees after TDC
intake closes 33 degrees after BDC
exhaust opens 27 degrees before BDC
exhaust closes 5 degrees before TDC |
| Valves per cylinder |
Four |
| Camshafts |
300 degrees |
| Engine Oil Capacity |
4 quarts of SF, SG motor oil, also w/CC or CD |
| Engine Oil Filter |
spin-on Micronic filter cartridge |
| Carburetion |
fuel injection and electronic ignition MA 2.2 |
| Ignition |
controlled by Bosch Motronic |
| Fuel Demand |
unleaded, middle-grade premium, 89 (AKI) |
| Fuel Tank |
polyamide tank with enclosed fuel pump and filter |
| Fuel Capacity |
6.6 US gallons including 1 gal. reserve |
| Air Filter |
Paper-type element |
| Charging system |
14 V, 50 Amp Alternator (700W) |
| Battery |
BMW Mareg, 19.5 Amp/h low maintenance |
| Cooling System |
Combined air/oil cooled |
| Drivetrain |
| Primary drive |
Helical-cut gears with tensioner |
| Clutch |
180 mm dry, single plate with diaphram spring |
| Gear Ratios |
1st gear-- 4.16:1
2nd gear-- 2.91:1
3rd gear-- 2.13:1
4th gear-- 1.74:1
5th gear-- 1.45:1 |
| Drive System |
enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints and integral torsional damper |
| Final Drive |
spiral bevel gears, 2.91:1 ratio (32/11) |
| Frame and Suspension |
| Frame |
New 3-section frame concept |
| Front Suspension |
Telelever with central spring strut and linear-rate coil spring. Twin-tube gas-filled shock. |
| Travel / Dimensions |
4.72 inches total travel / 35 mm fixed tube diameter |
| Rear Suspension |
Patented BMW Paralever swingarm and shaft drive, single-tube gas-filled shock, variable rebound setting |
| Travel / Dimensions |
5.31 inches total travel, progressive spring, 40 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 |
hydraulic 2-piston floating 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 -- ZR 17 tubeless |
| Rear Tire |
160/60 -- ZR 18 tubeless |
| Dimensions |
| Overall Length |
86.8 inches (2205 mm) |
| Overall Width |
35.4 inches (900 mm) (over mirrors) |
| Wheelbase |
58.4 inches (1485 mm) (unladen) |
| Ground Clearance |
6.0 inches (153 mm) (unladen) |
| Seat Height |
30.75 / 31.50 / 32.25 inches (780 / 800 / 820 mm) |
| Handlebar Width |
30.5 inches (775 mm) (with weights) |
| Steering Angle |
62.8 degrees |
| Front Wheel Trail |
4.8 inches (122 mm) (with rider) |
| Weight -- Dry |
563 lbs. |
| Weight -- Wet |
622 lbs. |
| Maximum Load |
1080 lbs. gross vehicle weight rating |
| Wheel load limits |
Front= 397 lbs.
Rear= 662 lbs. |
| Available Colors |
Sine Blue Metallic #701
Siena Red Metallic #702
Glacier Green Metallic #703
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| Standard Equipment |
Integral touring fairing with full lower protection
Single key lock system for ignition, steering, fuel cap, and seat storage compartment locks
Integrated ignition and steering lock
BMW anti-theft AM-FM radio w/cassette and remote control (RTL only)
Catalytic converter, Motronic engine management and ABS II
Adjustable seat, windshield, and shift lever
Hazard warning flashers and power accessory sockets
Rider's information display (oil temp, fuel indicator, clock, gear gauge)
Adjustable warm air ducts for cold weather riding
Integral luggage cases and large luggage rack for optional top box
Heated handlebar grips (RTL model only) |
