Technical data

Engine

Design

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

Bore x stroke

107.1 mm x 100 mm

Capacity

1,802 cm³       

Nominal capacity

67 kW (91 hp) at 4,750 rpm

Max. torque

158 Nm at 3,000 rpm

Compression ratio

9.6 : 1

Fuel preparation

Electronic intake pipe fuel injection, BMS-K+ electronic engine management with overrun cut-off, twin-spark ignition: BMS-O with e-gas

Emission control

Regulated three-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-5+

Mileage / consumption

Maximum speed

over 180 km/h

Consumption per 100 km based on the WMTC

5.6 l/100km

Fuel type

Super plus lead-free (max. 15% ethanol, E15) RON 95 90 AKI

Electrical system

Alternator

Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity)

Battery

12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free

Power transmission

Clutch

Single-disk dry clutch

Gears

6-gear shifting claw transmission in separate transmission housing

Secondary drive

Drive shaft

Suspension / brakes

Frame

Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams

Front suspension / spring elements

Telescopic fork

Rear-wheel guide / spring elements

Steel swinging fork with central shock strut

Spring travel, front / rear

120 mm / 90 mm

Wheelbase

1,731 mm

Castor

150 mm

Steering head angle

57.3°

Wheels

Spoked wheel

Rim dimensions, front

3.00" x 16"

Rim dimensions, rear

5.00" x 16"

Tyre, front

130/90 B16

Tyre, rear

180/65 B16

Brake, front

Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper

Brake, rear

Single disc brakes, diameter 300 mm, four-piston fixed calipers

ABS

BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral)

Dimensions / weights

Seat height at kerb weight

710 mm

Rider step length at kerb weight

1,655 mm

Usable tank capacity

approx. 16 l

of which is reserve

approx. 4 l

Length

2,440 mm

Height (excluding mirrors)

1,342 mm

Height (above windshield, at DIN kerb weight)

1,397 mm

Width (with mirror)

964 mm

Vehicle kerb weight, fully fuelled/road-ready

365 kg

1)
Max. permitted weight

560 kg

Max. load (with standard equipment)

195 kg

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

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