BMW MotorradRider's ManualG 450 XThe UltimateRiding Machine
OverviewChapter 2 of this Rider's Manu-al will provide you with an initialoverview of your motorcycle. Allmaintenance and servicing workon the mo
Tyre pressuresTyre pressure, front 1.2 bar, one-up, tyre coldTyre pressure, rear 1.2 bar, one-up, tyre coldTyre pressure for sport riding 1.0 barElect
LightingBulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight HS1 / 12 V / 35 W / 35 WBulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 WBulb for tail light/brake light LED /
WeightsUnladen weight 121 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %load of fuel, without optional extrasPermissible gross weight 280 kgMaximum payl
ServiceServiceBMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . . . . . . 100BMW Motorrad service quality . . . . . 100BMW Motorrad Service Card: on-the-spot breakdo
BMW Motorrad serviceAdvanced technology requiresspecially adapted methods ofmaintenance and repair.If maintenance and re-pair work is performed in-exp
down, contact the Mobile Serviceorganisation of BMW Motorrad.The specialists will provide thenecessary advice and assistance.You will find important c
Confirmation of maintenance workBMW Pre-deliveryCheckCompletedonStamp, signatureBMW Running-inCheckCompletedAfter op. hoursOdometer readingNext servic
BMW ServiceCompletedAfter op. hoursOdometer readingNext serviceat the latestAfter op. hoursStamp, signatureBMW ServiceCompletedAfter op. hoursOdometer
BMW ServiceCompletedAfter op. hoursOdometer readingNext serviceat the latestAfter op. hoursStamp, signatureBMW ServiceCompletedAfter op. hoursOdometer
BMW ServiceCompletedAfter op. hoursOdometer readingNext serviceat the latestAfter op. hoursStamp, signatureBMW ServiceCompletedAfter op. hoursOdometer
Definition of useThis motorcycle is designed to withstand the normal stresses and strains of off-roadriding.However, it is not suitable for use under
BMW ServiceCompletedAfter op. hoursOdometer readingNext serviceat the latestAfter op. hoursStamp, signatureBMW ServiceCompletedAfter op. hoursOdometer
Confirmation of serviceThe table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessoriesand, if appropriate,
Item OdometerreadingDate10108zService
AAbbreviations and symbols, 6AccessoriesGeneral instructions, 60BBatteryMaintenance, 81Maintenance instructions, 81Position on the motorcycle, 11BMW M
EngineControl, 15Increasing power, 50Switching off, 48Switching on, 48Technical data, 91Engine oilChecking fill level, 65Fill-level indicator, 13Fille
MMaintenanceFor off-roading, 63General instructions, 62Workshop work, 62Maintenance intervals, 101MirrorsAdjusting, 32MotorcycleLaying up, 87Parking,
Running gear, 94Spark plugs, 96Standards, 8Transmission, 93Weights, 98Wheels and tyres, 95Telescopic forkCleaning, 74Telltale lights, 16Overview, 18To
Technical dataAll dimensions, weights andpower ratings stated in theRider's Manual are quoted to thestandards and comply with thetolerance requir
General viewsGeneral viewsGeneral view, left side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Handlebar fittin
210zGeneral views
General view, left side1 Adjuster for headlightbeam throw (underneaththe instrument panel)( 42)2 Adjuster for damping char-acteristic, front suspensio
212zGeneral views
General view, right side1 Adjuster for damping char-acteristic, rear suspen-sion (compression stage)( 39)2 Brake-fluid reservoir, front( 69)3 Coolant
Handlebar fitting, left1 Operation of the headlightflasher ( 31)2 Horn3 Operation of the flashingturn indicators ( 32)4 High-beam headlightswitch ( 31
Handlebar fitting, right1 Engine OFF button( 48)2 Starter button ( 48)215zGeneral views
Motorcycle data/dealership detailsMotorcycle dataModelVehicle identification numberColour codeDate of first registrationRegistration numberDealership
Instrument panel1 Operating the multifunctiondisplay ( 23)2 Telltale lights ( 18)3 Multifunction display( 18)216zGeneral views
Status indicatorsStatus indicatorsStatus indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Status indicatorsMultifunction display1 Display depends on themode selected; this viewshows the odometer read-ing ( 23)2 SpeedometerTelltale lights1 H
Possible cause:The fuel tank contains no morethan the reserve quantity of fuel.Reserve fuel~0.75 lRefuelling ( 54).Engine rpm too highSPEED MAX appear
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OperationOperationIgnition and steering lock . . . . . . . . . . . 22Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Lights . . . . . . . .
Ignition and steeringlockKeysThis motorcycle does not havean ignition switch. You receivetwo keys for the steering lock.Switching on ignitionPush full
Instrument panelActivating instrumentpanelPress MODE button 1.The instrument panel isactivated automatically assoon as the motorcycle movesaway from r
The first selectable function(trip recorder TR1) starts flash-ing.The operating hours counter Hand the odometer ODO cannotbe deactivated.Press MODE bu
Selecting readingsPress MODE button 1.Each time the button is pressed,starting at the current reading thedisplay steps through the activ-ated function
Details described or illustratedin this booklet may differ fromthe motorcycle's actual specifica-tion as purchased, the accessor-ies fitted or th
Press UP button 2.The reading of the trip recorderincreases.Press DOWN button 3.The reading of the trip recorderdecreases.Pressing UP or DOWN buttonch
Resetting stopwatch S1Repeatedly press MODE but-ton 1 until stopwatch S1 ap-pears in the left half of the mul-tifunction display.Press and hold down t
Press and hold down MODEbutton 1 when the stopwatchis not running.The stopwatch is reset to zero.Average speed A2 is also re-set.Operating-hours count
Press MODE button 1.0-24 for 24-hour clock or0-12 for 12-hour clock.Press UP button 2 or DOWNbutton 3.The display mode toggles eachtime a button is pr
With the LAP timer running,press DOWN button 3.The reading is saved, timingstarts again at zero.A maximum of ten readingscan be saved. Once the tenslo
Press and hold down Ctrl but-ton 4.The display colour can be var-ied in shades of red and yellow.Press UP button 2.This increases the proportionof red
Turn indicatorsOperating flashing turnindicatorsPush turn-indicator button 1 tothe left.Left-hand turn indicatorsswitched on.The turn indicator tellta
HandlebarsAdjusting handlebar reachIf not correctly installed,the handlebar clampingblocks can work loose from thefork bridge.Install the handlebar cl
Position of the bottom handle-bar clamping blocks for maxim-um reach.Position the handlebars andtop handlebar clampingblocks 3 on the bottomhandlebar
Tighten small screws 1 to thespecified tightening torque.Handlebar clampingblock19 NmA gap remains between thehandlebar clamping blockson the side whe
The most important data for a filling-station stop can be found in the following chart:FuelRecommended fuel grade 95 ROZ/RON, Super unleadedUsable fue
Spring preloadAdjustment for rearsuspensionRear spring preload must be ad-justed to suit the weight of therider. The factory setting is inten-ded for
Static sag of the springstrut35...40 mm (with fuel andlubricants, unladen)If the calculated value is outsidethe specified range:Adjust spring preload
Adjusting spring preloadfor rear wheelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Use adjusting rings 1 and 2 toadjus
Locknut for spring ba-sic setting at top springretainer5 NmAdjust the damping character-istic to suit spring preload.DampingSettingDamping must be ada
Adjusting frontcompression stageMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Adjust the compression stageby turning ad
If you want to increase the re-bound stage, turn adjustingring 1 in direction b.Rebound stage, basicsetting, rearTurn bottom knob clockwiseto limit st
Consult a specialist work-shop, preferably an au-thorised BMW Motorrad deal-er, if you are unsure whetherthe headlight basic setting iscorrect.Headlig
Work the seat to the rear toremove, by raising centre trimpanel 3 at the rear and workingthe seat clear at position 4.Installing seatLift centre trim
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RidingRidingEngine revs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Checklist. . . .
Welcome to BMWWe congratulate you on yourchoice of a motorcycle fromBMW and welcome you to thecommunity of BMW riders.Familiarise yourself with your n
Engine revsProlonged riding with theengine revving at speeds inexcess of 8000 rpm can lead toengine damage.Avoid revving the engine tospeeds in excess
Correct loadingOverloading and imbal-anced loads can adverselyaffect the motorcycle's handling.Do not exceed the permissiblegross weight and be s
if allowed to come into contactwith the hot exhaust pipe.Do not permit flammable materi-als to come into contact with thehot exhaust system.Cooling wo
If ambient temperatures arevery low, you might find itnecessary to open the throttleslightly when starting the engine.At ambient temperatures below0 °
Riding off-roadTyre pressureTyre pressures reduced foroff-road riding impair themotorcycle's handling character-istics on surfaced roads and canl
Remove the cable tie fromcap 1.With its built-in coded plug,the motorcycle is no longerapproved for use on public roads.Do not ride on public roads wi
BrakesHow can stoppingdistance be minimised?Each time the brakes are applied,a load distribution shift takesplace with the load shifting for-ward from
Oil or grease on brakesOil and grease on the brakediscs and pads considerablydiminish braking efficiency.Especially after repair and main-tenance work
travel and keep it in this posi-tion.The side stand is designedto support only the weightof the motorcycle.Do not lean or sit on themotorcycle with th
Do not smoke. Never bring anaked flame near the fuel tank.Fuel expands when hot.Fuel escaping from anoverfilled tank could make its wayonto the rear t
Table of ContentsYou can also consult the index atthe end of this Rider's Manual ifyou want to find a particular topicor item of information.1 Ge
Install fuel-cap cover 1.Securing motorcyclefor transportationMake sure that all componentsthat might come into contactwith straps used to secure them
At the rear, secure the strapsto the frame on both sides andtighten the straps.Tighten all the straps uniformly;the motorcycle's suspensionshould
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AccessoriesAccessoriesGeneral instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60659zAccessories
General instructionsBMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and accessoriesfor your motorcycle that are ap-proved by BMW for this purpose.Genuine BMW
MaintenanceMaintenanceGeneral instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Regular maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Maintenance for off-
General instructionsThe Maintenance chapter de-scribes straightforward proced-ures for checking and replacingcertain wear parts.Special tightening tor
Lubricate the swinging-armshaftCheck the drive chain, chainguide, sprocket and pinionCheck chain tensionCheck the tyres and wheelsCheck the freedom of
Always before off-roadingCheck the engine oil level( 65).Check the spark plugCheck for dirt in the clean-sidechamber of the intake air silen-cerCheck
6 Reversible-blade screw-driver with star-head andplain tips7 Small screwdriver withplain tip8 Spare fuses with puller toolMiniature fuses, 7.5 A and1
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 828 Care .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. 85Care
If the oil level is below the spe-cified minimum:Top up the engine oil ( 66).If the oil level is above the spe-cified maximum:Have the oil level corre
workshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.Checking operation ofbrakesPull the handbrake lever.The pressure point must beclearly percepti
preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.Checking brake padthickness, rear brakesBrake pads worn past theminimum permissible thick-ness can cause a
Brake fluidChecking brake-fluidlevel, front brakesA low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow airto penetrate the brake system.This significantl
Checking brake-fluidlevel, rear brakesA low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow airto penetrate the brake system.This significantly reduces br
CoolantChecking coolant levelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and hold the motor-cycle upright.Risk of burns from escapingcoolant.The hot cooling
Using a suitable funnel, top upwith coolant until the level iscorrect.Check the coolant level ( 71).Install the radiator cap and turnit clockwise to c
e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or byan arrow.If the tyre tread is worn to minim-um:Replace tyre or tyres, as applic-able.RimsChecking rimsMake sure the g
If the chain is slack therewill be more chain noiseand the chain will wear more rap-idly.The design of the motorcyclepermits it to be ridden withsligh
In particular, be sure to removedried dirt from bottom part 1of the slider tubes. If neces-sary for better access, removescrews 2 and remove the forkp
The types of bulb fitted toyour motorcycle are listedin the section entitled "Technicaldata".Do not touch the glass ofnew bulbs with your fi
Replace the defective bulb.Bulb for low-beam andhigh-beam headlightHS1 / 12 V / 35 W / 35 WInstall bulb 4, making sure thattab 5 is correctly position
Replace the defective bulb.Bulb for parking lightW5W / 12 V / 5 WPush bulb 2 into socket 1.Insert bulb socket 1 into theheadlight housing.Replacing tu
Press bulb 2 into its socketand turn it counter-clockwise toremove.Replace the defective bulb.Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, frontH6W / 12 V / 6 W
To do so, squeeze lockingclips 2 together at top and bot-tom and disconnect the plug.Replace the defective fuse.Fuse for lighting system10 AFuse for r
Replace defective fuse 4. Ifnecessary, use spare fuse 5.Main fuse30 AHold cover 2 in position. Con-nect plug 1.BatteryMaintenance instructionsCorrect
Instrument panelReplacing battery ofinstrument panelPull bulb socket 1 out of theheadlight housing.Open retaining straps 2 on leftand right.Remove scr
Pull the instrument panel upand out of the holders.Turn battery-compartmentcover 1 counter-clockwise toopen.Remove the battery.Replace the spent batte
Pull retaining straps 2 roundthe fork legs on left and rightand secure.Insert bulb socket 1 into theheadlight housing.784zMaintenance
CareCareCare products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Cleaning easily damaged compo
General instructionsGeneral instructionsOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . .
Care productsBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use the cleaning andcare products you can obtainfrom your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer. The substancesin
agents, the surfaces can be dam-aged.Do not use cleaning agents thatcontain alcohol, solvents or ab-rasives to clean plastic parts.Even fly-remover pa
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Technical dataTechnical dataThreaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Threaded fastenersMirror arm Value ValidMirror to handlebarLocknut, M10 x 1.25 20 NmHandlebars Value ValidHandlebar clamping block withhandlebars to f
EngineEngine design Single-cylinder four-stroke, double overhead cam-shafts, 4 valves, two operated by bucket tappetsand two by cam followers, liquid-
FuelRecommended fuel grade 95 ROZ/RON, Super unleadedUsable fuel capacity approx. 8 lReserve fuel ~0.75 lEngine oilOil consumption max 0.1 l/hEngine o
ClutchClutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bathTransmissionGearbox type Claw-shift 5-speed gearbox, integrated into en-gine blockGearbox trans
Rear-wheel driveType of final drive Chain driveType of rear suspension Two-arm aluminium swinging armFinal drive, number of teeth (Pinion / sprocket)
BrakesType of front brake Hydraulically actuated disc brake with 2-pistonfloating caliperBrake-pad material, front Sintered metalType of rear brake Hy
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