Technical data

Engine

Design

Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft

Bore x stroke

107.1 mm x 100 mm

Displacement

1802 cc

Nominal capacity

91 hp at 4,750 rpm 

Max. torque

116 lb-ft at 3,000 rpm

Compression ratio

9.6:1

Fuel preparation

Electronic intake manifold fuel injection/digital engine management: BMS-O with electromotive throttle controller

Emission control

Closed-loop three-way catalytic converter

Mileage / consumption

Fuel type

Super plus, unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15) RON 95 90 AKI

Electrical system

Alternator

Permanent magnet alternator with 660 W (nominal capacity)

Battery

12 V / 26 Ah

Power transmission

Clutch

Single-disc dry clutch

Transmission

6-speed transmission 

Secondary drive

Drive shaft

Suspension/brakes

Frame

Double-cradle steel frame

Front suspension/spring elements

Telescopic fork

Rear-wheel guide/spring elements

Steel swingarm with central shock strut

Spring travel, front / rear

4.7" / 4.7"

Wheelbase

66.7"

Castor

7.2"

Steering head angle

62.7°

Wheels

Cast aluminum front wheel

Rim dimensions, front

3.5 x 19"

Rim dimensions, rear

5.0 x 16"

Tire, front

120/70 R19

Tire, rear

180/65 B16

Brake, front

Twin disc brake, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliper

Brake, rear

Single disc brake, 300 mm in diameter, four-piston fixed caliper

ABS

BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (fully integrated)

Dimensions/weights

Seat height at vehicle curb weight

28.35”

Inner leg curve at vehicle curb weight

67”

Usable tank capacity

approx. 6.3 gallon

Of which reserve

approx. 1 gallon

Length (above spray guard)

100.8” 

Height (above windscreen, at DIN vehicle curb weight)

55.1”

Width (across hand levers)

38.2” 

Vehicle curb weight, road-ready, fully fueled 1)

877 lbs

1)
Permitted total weight

1388 lbs

Payload (with standard equipment)

511 lbs 

1) According to Directive (EU) 168/2013 with all operating fluids, with standard equipment and refuelled with at min. 90% of the usable fuel tank capacity.

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