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Mirrors

Adjusting mirrors

Move mirror into desired posi-

tion by twisting.

Headlight

Adjusting headlight for

RHD/LHD traffic

This motorcycle's headlight fea-

tures a symmetrical low beam.

No special adjustments or proce-

dures are required prior to oper-

ating the motorcycle in a coun-

try where traffic travels on the

side of the road opposite to that

of your home country (left-hand

drive to right-hand drive or vice

versa).

Headlamp range and

spring preload

The headlamp range generally

remains constant due to the ad-

justment of the spring preload to

the loading state.

NOTICE

If there are doubts as to the cor-

rect headlight range, have the

adjustment checked by a spe-

cialized workshop, preferably by

an authorized BMW Motorrad

retailer.

Brakes

Adjusting brake lever

WARNING

Modified position of the

brake fluid reservoir

Air in the brake system

Do not twist the handlebar fit-

ting or the handlebars.

WARNING

Adjusting the brake lever

while driving

Accident hazard

Only adjust the brake lever

when the motorcycle is

stationary.

Turn the adjustment wheel 1

into the desired position.

Setting

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BMW S 1000R 2018 Specifications

General

Torque	114 Nm at 9, 250 rpm
ABS	Standard
Traction Control	Standard
Power	165 hp (121 kW) at 11, 000 rpm
Transmission	6-speed constant mesh
Rear Suspension	Aluminum swing arm, adjustable compression and rebound damping
Front Brake	Dual 320mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brake	Single disc brake, diameter 220 mm, single-piston floating caliper
Seat Height	814 mm
Fuel Capacity	17.5 liters
Weight	205 kg (wet weight)
Front Suspension	Upside-down telescopic fork, adjustable compression and rebound damping