BMW S 1000R 2015 User Manual

Spring preload
Adjustment for front
suspension
with Dynamic Damping Control
(DDC)
OE
Front spring preload has to
be adjusted to suit the rider's
weight. Increase spring preload
for heavier riders, decrease
spring preload for lighter riders.
Adjustment for rear
suspension
It is essential to set spring pre-
load of the rear suspension to
suit the load carried by the mo-
torcycle. Increase spring pre-
load when the vehicle is heavily
loaded and reduce spring preload
accordingly when the vehicle is
lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Make sure there is no load
on the motorcycle; remove all
items of luggage, if carried.
Use the tool from the on-board
toolkit to slacken screw 1.
Hold the motorcycle upright
(do not prop it on the side
stand) and measure distance D
from bottom edge 1 of the
number-plate carrier to screw 2
of the chain guard.
Apply the rider's weight to the
motorcycle.
With the assistance of a
second person, measure
distance D between points 1
and 2 again and calculate the
difference (negative spring
displacement) between the two
readings.
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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