BMW F 800 R User Manual

Rear brake-pad wear
limit
min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
(Only friction material without
carrier plate. The wear mark-
ings must be clearly visible.)
If the wear indicating mark is no
longer visible:
WARNING
Dropping below the minimum
pad thickness
Reduced braking action, damage
to the brake
In order to ensure the operat-
ing reliability of the brake sys-
tem, make sure that the brake
pads are not worn beyond their
minimum thickness.
Have brake pads replaced by
a specialist service facility,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Checking front brake fluid
level
WARNING
Insufficient brake fluid in the
brake-fluid reservoir
Considerably reduced braking
performance caused by air in the
brake system
Check brake fluid level
regularly.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and hold motorcycle verti-
cally.
with center stand
OE
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
its center stand.
Move handlebars into straight-
ahead position.
Check brake fluid level in front
brake-fluid reservoir 1.
NOTICE
The brake fluid level in the brake-
fluid reservoir drops due to brake
pad wear.
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BMW F 800 R Specifications

General

Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke parallel twin
Displacement	798 cc
Power	90 hp (66 kW) @ 8, 000 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
ABS	Standard
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Torque	86 Nm (63 lb-ft) @ 5, 800 rpm
Front Suspension	43 mm telescopic fork
Front Brakes	Dual 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 265 mm disc, single-piston caliper
Fuel Capacity	16 l
Dry Weight	177 kg
Rear Suspension	Double-sided swing arm, central spring strut, spring preload adjustable