BMW C650GT User Manual

Do not make any
modifications.
Observe checklist
Use the following checklist to
check your motorcycle at regu-
lar intervals.
Before every journey:
Check operation of the brake
system
Check operation of the lighting
and signal system
Check tire tread depth ( 93).
Check that the Topcase and
luggage are secured in place
At every third refueling stop:
Adjusting spring preload at rear
wheel ( 63).
Check engine oil level ( 84).
Check front brake pad thick-
ness ( 87).
Checking rear brake pad thick-
ness ( 88).
Checking brake fluid level of
front brake ( 89).
Checking brake fluid level for
rear brake ( 90).
Checking coolant level ( 91).
Starting
Starting engine
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-Ride-Check in progress.
( 68)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 69)
ASC self-diagnosis is per-
formed. ( 69)
Operate brake.
NOTICE
Vehicle cannot be started with
side stand extended. If side
stand is extended with engine
running, engine stops.
Press starter button 1.
Engine starts.
Consult the troubleshooting
chart if the engine refuses to
start. ( 126)
Pre-Ride Check
After the ignition is switched on,
the instrument cluster conducts a
test of the analog instruments as
well as the warning and indica-
tor lights in a "Pre-Ride-Check."
Starting the engine before the
test routine is completed will
cancel the remainder of the rou-
tine.
6
68
z Riding

BMW C650GT Specifications

General

Displacement	647 cc
Power	60 hp (44 kW) at 7, 500 rpm
Torque	63 Nm at 6, 000 rpm
Transmission	CVT
ABS	Standard
Wheelbase	1, 591 mm
Top Speed	180 km/h
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Seat Height	805 mm
Weight	261 kg
Front Suspension	Upside-down fork, 40 mm
Rear Suspension	Swing arm, spring pre-load adjustable
Front Brake	Dual 270 mm discs, two-piston floating calipers
Rear Brake	Single disc, 270 mm
Width	916 mm
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke in-line twin-cylinder engine, four valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts