BMW G 650 XCOUNTRY Rider's Manual

Brake pads
Checking front brake pad
thickness
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Dropping below the mini-
mum pad thickness leads
to reduced braking performance
and may result in damage to the
brakes.
In order to ensure the operating
reliability of the brake system,
make sure that the brake pads
are not worn beyond their mini-
mum thickness.
Check the brake pad thickness
with visual inspection. Direction
of view: below wheel axle be-
tween wheel and fork tube at
brake caliper.
Front brake-pad wear
limit
Min 0.04 in (Min 1 mm) (On-
ly friction material without
carrier plate)
Wear markings (grooves)
must be clearly visible.
If the wear indicating marks are
no longer clearly visible:
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialized workshop,
preferably an authorized BMW
Motorrad retailer.
Checking rear brake pad
thickness
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Dropping below the mini-
mum pad thickness leads
to reduced braking performance
and may result in damage to the
brakes.
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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