| 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 Tyre |
120/70 -- ZR 17 tubeless |
| Rear Tyre |
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 |
30.7 / 31.5 / 32.2 inches (780 / 800 / 820 mm) |
| Handlebar Width |
30.5 inches (775 mm) (with weights) |
| Steering Angle |
62.8 degrees (unladen) |
| 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) |
