BMW S 1000R 2015 User Manual

wear past the minimum per-
missible thickness.
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
If genuine BMW Motorrad
brake pads are not installed,
it is absolutely essential to
measure the thickness of the
brake-pad carrier plates.
Thickness of brake-pad
carrier plate
min 4.5 mm
If the thickness of the carrier
plates is insufficient:
WARNING
Use of unsuitable brake
pads.
Failure of the brake system due
to loss of the brake pads.
Use only brake pads with car-
rier plates at least 4.5 mm
thick.
BMW Motorrad recommends
installing only genuine
BMW Motorrad brake pads.
Checking rear brake pad
thickness
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Visually inspect the brake pads
to ascertain their thickness.
Viewing direction: from the rear
toward brake pads 1.
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BMW S 1000R 2015 Specifications

General

Transmission	6-speed
ABS	Standard
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled 4-stroke in-line four-cylinder engine
Max Power	160 hp (118 kW) at 11, 000 rpm
Max Torque	112 Nm (83 lb-ft) at 9, 250 rpm
Weight	207 kg (456 lbs) fully fueled
Seat Height	814 mm (32 in)
Fuel Capacity	17.5 liters (4.6 gallons)
Front Suspension	Upside-down telescopic fork, 46 mm diameter
Rear Suspension	Aluminum swing arm, central spring strut
Front Brakes	Dual disc brakes, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm
Rear Brakes	Single disc brake, diameter 220 mm