BMW S 1000R 2018 User Manual

NOTICE
The adjusting screw is easier to
turn if you push the brake lever
forwards.
Adjustment options:
Position 1: smallest distance
between handlebar grip and
brake lever
Position 6: largest distance
between handlebar grip and
brake lever
Spring preload
Setting
The spring preload on the front
wheel must be adapted to the
weight of the rider. Higher
weight requires a higher spring
preload, lower weight requires a
lower spring preload.
It is essential to set the spring
preload to suit the load carried by
the motorcycle. Increase spring
preload when the vehicle is heav-
ily loaded and reduce spring
preload accordingly when the
vehicle is lightly loaded.
Adjust spring preload on
front wheel
without Dynamic Damping
Control (DDC)
OE
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Make sure there is no load on
the motorcycle, removing any
cargo or luggage.
Hold motorcycle in a verti-
cal position and measure dis-
tance D between lower edge 1
of slider tube and front axle 2.
Load motorcycle with rider.
With the assistance of a helper,
measure distance D between
points 1 and 2 again and cal-
culate difference (spring deflec-
tion) between the measured
values.
Adjustment of spring
preload dependent on
loading
Compressing front wheel
5
69
z Setting

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