BMW S 1000R 2015 User Manual

Clean the drive chain with a
suitable cleaning product, dry it
and apply chain lubricant.
To prolong chain life,
BMW Motorrad recommends
the use of BMW Motorrad
chain lubricant or:
Lubricant
Chain spray
Wipe off excess lubricant.
Checking chain tension
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Turn the rear wheel until it
reaches the position with the
lowest amount of chain sag.
Use a screwdriver to push
chain 1 up and down at a point
midway along the run between
pinion and sprocket and meas-
ure difference A.
Chain deflection
35...45 mm (Motorcycle with
no weight applied, supported
on its side stand)
If measured value is outside per-
mitted tolerance:
Adjust the chain tension
( 138).
Adjust the chain tension
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Slacken nut 1 for the quick-
release axle.
Slacken locknuts 3 on left and
right.
Use adjusting screws 2 on left
and right to adjust chain ten-
sion.
Checking chain tension
( 138).
9
138
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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