BMW G 650 XCOUNTRY User Manual

preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Checking brake pad
thickness, rear brakes
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Brake pads worn past
the minimum permissible
brake-pad thickness can cause
a reduction in braking efficiency
and under certain circumstances
they can cause damage to the
brake system.
In order to ensure the dependab-
ility of the brake system, do not
permit the brake pads to wear
past the minimum permissible
brake-pad thickness.
Visually inspect rear brake
pads 1 from behind to
ascertain their thickness.
Brake-pad wear limit, rear
min 1 mm (Friction pad only,
without backing plate)
The wear indicators must be
clearly visible.
If the wear indicating marks are
no longer visible:
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Brake fluid
Checking brake-fluid
level, front brakes
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and hold the motor-
cycle upright.
Move the handlebars to the
straight-ahead position.
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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