BMW S 1000XR User Manual

Have all work on the brake sys-
tem undertaken by trained and
qualified specialists.
Have the brakes checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Checking brake pad
thickness, front brakes
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Turn the handlebars to the full-
lock position.
Visually inspect the left and
right brake pads to ascertain
their thickness. Viewing dir-
ection: from the front toward
brake pads 1.
Brake-pad wear limit,
front
min 1.0 mm (Friction pad only,
without backing plate. The
wear indicators (grooves) must
be clearly visible.)
If the brake pads are worn:
9
164
z Maintenance

BMW S 1000XR Specifications

General

Displacement	999 cc
Max Power	165 hp (121 kW) at 11, 000 rpm
Max Torque	114 Nm (84 lb-ft) at 9, 250 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Aluminum composite bridge frame, partially self-supporting engine
Traction Control	Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
Wheelbase	1, 548 mm (60.9 in)
Seat Height	840 mm (33.1 in)
Dry Weight	226 kg (498 lbs)
Fuel Capacity	20 l (5.3 gal)
Rear Suspension	Aluminum swing arm, central spring strut
Front Brakes	Twin disc, 320 mm, 4-piston radial calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 265 mm disc, single-piston caliper
ABS	BMW Motorrad ABS Pro