| 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 |
6.07 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, 2.81:1 ratio (31/11) |
| Frame and Suspension |
| Frame |
New 3-section frame concept |
| Front Suspension |
Telelever with central spring & progressive spring and variable rebound damping. |
| Travel / Dimensions |
4.72 inches total travel / 35 mm fixed tube diameter |
| Rear Suspension |
Patented BMW Paralever swingarm and shaft drive, single shock with variable rebound damping |
| Travel / Dimensions |
5.31 inches total travel, 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 |
hydraulically operated single disc |
| 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 Tyre |
120/70 -- ZR 17 tubeless |
| Rear Tyre |
160/60 -- ZR 18 tubeless |
| Dimensions |
| Overall Length |
85.6 inches (2175 mm) |
| Overall Width |
26.2 inches (666 mm) (across footrest) |
| Wheelbase |
57.5 inches (1467 mm) (unladen) |
| Ground Clearance |
6.2 inches (159 mm) (unladen) |
| Seat Height |
30.7/31.5/32.2 inches (780/800/820 mm) |
| Handlebar Width |
29.0 inches (738 mm) (with weights) |
| Steering Angle |
65.9 degrees |
| Front Wheel Trail |
4.1 inches (104 mm) (unladen) |
| Weight -- Dry |
506 lbs. |
| Weight -- Wet |
542 lbs. |
| Maximum Load |
1059 lbs. gross vehicle weight rating |
| Wheel load limits |
Front= 397 lbs.
Rear= 662 lbs. |
| Available Colors |
Marrakech Red #658
Cobalt Blue #699
Glacier Green Metallic #703
Night Black #716
Seat Color: Black (red on #716) |
| Standard Equipment |
| Integral sport-touring fairing (short version) |
Single key lock system for ignition, steering, fuel cap, and seat storage compartment locks |
| Integrated ignition and steering lock |
Saddle bag mounts / Front fork covers |
| Catalytic converter |
Ergonomics Package (Adj. winshield, handle bars, and seat) |
| Hazard warning flashers |
Power acessory socket |
| ABS II (anti-lock brake system) |
Riders information display (oil temp, fuel indicator, clock, gear gauge) |