Technical data

Engine

Rated output

67 kW (91 hp) at 4,750 rpm

Emission Control

Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter

Type

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

Capacity

1,802 cc

Compression ratio

9.6 : 1

Mixture control

Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire

Exhaust emission standards

EU 5+

Performance / fuel consumption

Maximum speed

180 km/h

Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC

5.6 l

CO2 emission based on WMTC

129 g/km

Fuel type

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

Electrical system

Alternator

Permanent magnet alternator with 600 W (nominal power)

Battery

12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free

Power transmission

Clutch

Single-disc dry clutch

Gearbox

Claw-shifted 6-gear gearbox with separate transmission housing

Drive

Cardan

Chassis / brakes

Frame

Double loop steel frame with bolted beams

Front wheel location / suspension

Telescopic fork

Rear wheel location / suspension

Steel twin-sided swing arm, central spring strut

Suspension travel, front / rear

120 mm / 90 mm

Wheelbase

1,731 mm

Castor

150 mm

Steering head angle

57.3°

Wheels

Aluminum cast wheel on front wheel

Rim, front

3.50 x 19"

Rim, rear

4.00 x 16"

Tyre, front

120/70 R19

Brake, front

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

Brake, rear

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

ABS

BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partial integral)

Dimensions / weights

Seat height at unladen weight

720 mm

Usable tank volume

approx. 16 l

Reserve

approx. 4 l

Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled

345 kg

1)
Permitted total weight

560 kg

Payload (with standard equipment)

215 kg

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

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