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Maintenance and care

Washing the motorcycle

• Make sure the ground is level

and firm and lift the motor-cycle

onto its side stand

• Clean the wheels, engine,

gearbox and swinging arm with

a mild detergent, following its

manufacturer's instructions

• Thoroughly dry all wet

surfaces

• Clean fairing elements only

with cleaning and care pro-

ducts from the BMW Cleaning

and Care Set

• Do not use solvents or clean-

ing products on the instru-

ment cluster, switches or

windscreen

• Remove tar splashes only

with an approved product –

rinse thoroughly with water

afterwards.

• Clean flies and other insects

off the fork stanchions

• Treat painted and chromed

parts regularly with suitable

care products

d Warning:

After cleaning or before start-

ing a journey, always test the

brakes.

Cleaning/care

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General

Displacement	1085 cc
Bore x Stroke	99 mm x 70.5 mm
Compression Ratio	10.3:1
Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Rear Brakes	Single 276 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tyre	170/60 ZR 17
Wheelbase	1, 478 mm
Fuel Capacity	18 liters
Engine Type	Air/oil-cooled, 4-stroke, flat twin
Power	98 hp @ 7, 500 rpm
Front Suspension	Telelever
Rear Suspension	Paralever
Seat Height	810 mm
Front Brakes	Dual 305 mm discs, 4-piston calipers