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 |