| Recommended fuel |
Premium unleaded (max 15% ethanol, E10/E15), 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON), 90 AKI |
| Alternative fuel |
Regular unleaded (restrictions on power and consumption), 87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON), 87 AKI |
| Usable fuel quantity |
Approx. 5 gal (19 L) |
| Reserve fuel quantity |
Approx. 1.1 gal (4 L) |
| Fuel consumption |
49 mpg (4.8 L/100 km), per WMTC |
| CO2 emissions |
110 g/km, per WMTC |
| Emission standard |
TIER 2, measured per FTP75 |
| Engine Oil |
| Filling capacity |
Max 1.3 gal (5.0 L), with filter exchange |
| Specification |
SAE 5W-40, API SL/JASO MA2, BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Ultimate oil |
| Top-up quantity |
Max 0.8 quarts (0.75 L) |
| Engine |
| Engine number |
Crankcase, lower cylinder on left |
| Engine type |
A75B13A, Air-cooled/liquid-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke opposed-twin engine with two overhead camshafts and variable intake camshaft control BMW ShiftCam |
| Displacement |
1300 cc (1300 cm³) |
| Compression ratio |
13.3:1 |
| Power output |
143 hp (107 kW) at 7750 RPM |
| Torque |
110 lb/ft (149 Nm) at 6500 RPM |
| Max engine speed |
9000 RPM |
| Idle speed |
1050 ± 50 RPM (engine at operating temperature) |
| Clutch |
Multi-disk oil-bath clutch, slipper clutch |
| Transmission |
6-speed manual, claw-shifted, integrated in engine housing |
| Rear-Wheel Drive |
Gear ratio: 2.909 (32/11 teeth), Rear axle differential oil: SAE 70W-80 |
| Frame |
Frame design: Sheet-metal shell structure with load-bearing drive unit, rear frame made of die-cast aluminum |
| Running Gear |
| Front suspension |
BMW Telelever, central spring strut with dynamic suspension adjustment |
| Front spring travel |
7.5 in (190 mm), 8.3 in (210 mm) with sports suspension |
| Rear suspension |
Cast aluminum single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Rear spring travel |
7.9 in (200 mm), 8.7 in (220 mm) with sports suspension |
| Brakes |
| Front brakes |
Two-rotor disk, floating brake disks, 310 mm diameter, 4-piston radial caliper |
| Rear brakes |
Single-disc, 285 mm diameter, 2-piston floating caliper |
| Wheels & Tires |
| Front wheel design |
Aluminum cast wheel with cross spoke options |
| Front tire |
120/70 R 19, Load index: 60 |
| Rear wheel design |
Aluminum cast wheel with cross spoke options |
| Rear tire |
170/60 R 17, Load index: 72 |
| Tire pressures |
Front: 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Rear: 42.1 psi (2.9 bar) |
| Electrical System |
| Onboard sockets |
Max 12 A |
| Main fuse |
50 A |
| Battery |
Lithium-ion, maintenance-free, 12V, 10 Ah (14 Ah with option) |
| Dimensions |
| Motorcycle length |
87.1 in (2212 mm), 89.3 in (2268 mm) with topcase holder |
| Motorcycle width |
39.4 in (1000 mm), with hand guard |
| Seat height |
33.5-34.3 in (850-870 mm) |
| Unloaded weight |
522 lbs (237 kg), DIN unladen weight |
| Perfomance |
| Max speed |
140 mph (225 km/h), 112 mph (180 km/h) with case or topcase |