BMW S 1000R 2015 User Manual

duction in spring preload re-
quires softer damping.
Adjusting compression-
stage damping for front
wheel
Adjust compression-stage
damping by turning adjusting
screw 1 on the left fork leg.
To increase damping: Use the
tool from the on-board kit to
turn the adjusting screw in the
appropriate direction so that
mark 1 points to a higher read-
ing on the scale.
To reduce damping: Use the
tool from the on-board kit to
turn the adjusting screw in the
appropriate direction so that
mark 1 points to a lower read-
ing on the scale.
Compression stage, ba-
sic setting, front
Position 1 (comfortable setting
with rider 85 kg)
Position 3 (normal setting with
rider 85 kg)
Position 7 (sports setting with
rider 85 kg)
Adjust the rebound-stage
damping for front wheel
Adjust rebound-stage damping
by turning adjusting screw 1 on
the right fork leg.
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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