BMW G 650 XCOUNTRY Rider's Manual

Adjusting mirror arm
Loosen nut 1.
Turn mirror arm into desired
position.
Tighten the nut to the spec-
ified tightening torque, while
holding the mirror arm to en-
sure that it does not move out
of position.
Mirror union nut
15 lb/ft (20 Nm)
Spring preload
Adjustment on rear wheel
It is essential to set spring
preload of the rear suspension
to suit the load carried by the
motorcycle. Increase spring
preload when the motorcycle is
heavily loaded and reduce spring
preload accordingly when the
motorcycle is lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Your motorcycle's han-
dling will suffer if you do
not match the spring-preload and
damping-characteristic settings.
Adjust the damping characteristic
to suit the spring preload.
Adjusting the spring preload
while the motorcycle is be-
ing ridden can lead to accidents.
Adjust the spring preload
only when the motorcycle is
stationary.
When adjusting the hand-
wheel, contact with the hot
muffler is possible.
Allow the muffler to cool down.
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z Operation

BMW G 650 XCOUNTRY Specifications

General

Engine Type	Single-cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement	652 cc
Max Torque	60 Nm (44 lb-ft) at 5, 250 rpm
Transmission	5-speed
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Front Suspension	45 mm telescopic fork
Max Power	53 hp (39 kW) at 7, 000 rpm
Fuel Capacity	9.5 liters
Seat Height	840 mm
Front Brakes	Single 300 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear Brakes	Single 240 mm disc with single-piston caliper
Dry Weight	148 kg