Technical data

Engine

Design

Two-cylinder, air-/fluid-cooled, four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead spur-gear driven camshafts, one balancer shaft and BMW ShiftCam variable intake camshaft control.

Bore x stroke

102.5 mm x 76 mm

Capacity

1,254 ccm

Nominal capacity

100 kW (136 HP) at 7,750 rpm

Max. torque

143 Nm at 6,250 rpm

Compression ratio

12.5: 1

Fuel preparation

Electronic intake pipe fuel injection, digital engine control: BMS-O with e-gas

Emission control

Closed-loop three-way catalytic converter, compliant with EU-5 emission standard

Mileage / consumption

Maximum speed

over 200 km/h

Consumption per 100 km based on the WMTC

4.75 l

CO2 emissions according to WMTC

110 g/km

Fuel type

Super petrol unleaded, octane number 95 (ROZ), adaptation through engine control (91 to 98 ROZ)

Electrical system

Alternator

Permanent magnet generator with 508-watt nominal capacity

Battery

12 V / 16 Ah, maintenance-free

Power transmission

Clutch

Wet clutch with an anti-hopping function, hydraulic activation

Gears

Six-speed helical synchromesh gearbox

Secondary drive

Drive shaft

Suspension / brakes

Frame

Two-part frame concept consisting of a main frame and a rear frame bolted to it, with a co-supporting engine

Front suspension / spring elements

BMW Motorrad Telelever, central spring strut, standard diameter 37 mm

Rear-wheel guide / spring elements

Cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD spring strut, spring preload continuously and hydraulically adjustable via adjuster knob, adjustable rebound-stage damping via adjuster knob

Spring travel, front / rear

120 mm / 136 mm

Wheelbase

1,485 mm  

Castor

116 mm  

Steering head angle

64.1°  

Wheels

Cast aluminium

Rim dimensions, front

3.50 x 17"

Rim dimensions, rear

5.50 x 17”

Tyre, front

120/70 ZR 17

Tyre, rear

180/55 ZR 17

Brake, front

Twin disc brake, floating discs, diameter 320 mm, four-piston radial brake callipers

Brake, rear

Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, double-piston floating calliper

ABS

BMW Motorrad full integral ABS Pro (full integral braking, lean optimised)

Dimensions / weights

Seat height, unladen

805 mm / 825 mm (SE high seat: 830 mm / 850 mm, low seat: 760 mm / 780 mm)

Rider step length, unladen

1,810 mm / 1,850 mm (SE high seat: 1,875 mm/ 1,915 mm, SE low seat: 1,740 mm / 1,780 mm)

Usable tank capacity

25 l  

of which is reserve

approx. 4 l

Length (using number plate carrier)

2,222 mm  

Height (above windscreen)

Min. 1,405 mm, max. 1,570 mm
(Style Sport: min. 1,360 mm, max. 1,480 mm)

Width (including mirrors)

985 mm 

Breadth (including boot)

990 mm  

Vehicle kerb weight, fully fuelled/road-ready

279 kg

1)
Max. permitted weight

505 kg  

Max. load (with standard equipment)

226 kg  

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

Equipment

Standard equipment

  • 10.25-inch colour TFT instrument cluster with connectivity and integrated map navigation
  • BMW Motorrad full integral ABS Pro
  • DCC (adaptive cruise control with braking function)
  • Full-LED headlights with lighting icon
  • Double tone fanfare
  • Four favourite buttons
  • DTC (Dynamic Traction Control)
  • 3 riding modes (ECO, Rain and Road)
  • HSC (Hill Start Control)
  • Intelligent emergency call ECALL


Optional equipment

  • Adaptive headlight
  • Daytime Riding Light
  • ACC (adaptive cruise control with radar sensor)
  • Audio system (e.g. with DAB+ and sound profiles)
  • Charging compartment (inductive charging and USB)
  • Dynamic ESA (electronically adjustable suspension with load compensation)
  • Keyless Ride
  • Central locking system
  • Seat heating
  • TPM (Tyre Pressure Monitor)
  • Riding modes Pro (driving mode dynamic and HSC Pro, dynamic engine brake control, dynamic brake control DBC)
  • Option 719 billet packs
  • Option 719 wheels
  • Sports silencer


Optional accessories

  • LED additional headlights
  • Seat variants
  • Top case
  • Tank bag
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