BMW G 650 XMOTO Wartungshandbuch

BMW MotorradThe Ultimate RidingMachineRider's Manual (US Model)G 650 Xmoto

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natural sources of dirt, e.g.tree resin or pollen.However, remove particularlyaggressive materials imme-diately; otherwise changesin the paint or disc

Technical dataTroubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . 100Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . 101Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Troubleshooting chartEngine does not start at all or is very difficult to startPossible cause RemedyEmergency ON/OFF switch activated. Emergency ON/OF

Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value ValidNut on front quick-release axleM20 x 1.25 59 lb/ft (80 Nm)Front axle clampingM6 7 lb/ft (10 Nm)Adapter plate

Mirror arm Value ValidMirror union nut15 lb/ft (20 Nm)Mirror clamping screw on han-dlebar15 lb/ft (21 Nm)9102zTechnical data

EngineEngine design Single-cylinder, four-stroke engine, DOHCcontrol with bush roller-chain drive, 4 valvesactuated by bucket tappets, compensat-ing s

Engine oilEngine oil capacity - total 2.4 quarts (2.3 l), with filter changeEngine oil top-up quantity 0.3 quarts (0.25 l), Difference between MINand

Riding specificationsTop speed 104 mph (167 km/h)ClutchClutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutchTransmissionTransmission design Claw-shifted 5-speed tr

Rear-wheel driveRear-wheel drive design Chain driveRear suspension design 2-arm cast aluminum swinging armSecondary gear ratio 2.9 (16:47 teeth)Runnin

BrakesFront-wheel brake design Hydraulically operated single-rotor disk brakewith 4-piston fixed calipers and floating brakediskFront brake-pad materi

OverviewsGeneral view, left side . . . . . . . . . 11General view, right side . . . . . . . . 13Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Left han

Tire pairs approved by copy deadline front: Pirelli Diabolo, 120/70 R 17 (58H)rear: Pirelli Diabolo, 160/60 R 17 (69H)You can obtain an overview of th

Electrical systemCapacity of onboard socketwith OE BMW Motorrad ABS: 5 AFuses "Minifuse" blade-type fuses with 7.5 A and15 Awith OE BMW Moto

BulbsBulb of low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 55...60 WParking-light bulb W5W / 12 V / 5 WBulb of front turn indicators RY10W / 12 V / 10

DimensionsMotorcycle length 85.8 in (2180 mm)Maximum height in normal-load position 46.6 in (1184 mm), Without mirrors56.5 in (1435 mm), With mirrorsM

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ServiceBMW Motorrad Service . . . . . . . 114BMW Motorrad Service Quali-ty... 114BMW Motorrad Service Card -On-the-spot break

BMW MotorradServiceAdvanced technologyrequires specially adaptedmethods of maintenance andrepair.If this maintenance andrepair work is performedinexpe

BMW MotorradService Card - On-the-spot breakdownassistanceWith all new BMW motorcy-cles, the BMW Motorrad Ser-vice Card protects you in theevent of a

BMW ServiceAfter the first 6,000 miles(10,000 km) and everyadditional 12,000 miles(20,000 km) (18,000 miles,30,000 miles, 42,000 milesetc. (30 000 km,

Confirmation of maintenance workBMW Pre-Delivery CheckCarried out properly inaccordance with work-shop specifications.Date, stamp, signatureBMW Runnin

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BMW ServiceBMW Annual In-spectionBMW ServiceBMW InspectionCarried out properly inaccordance with work-shop specifications.Odometer readingBrake fluid

BMW ServiceBMW Annual In-spectionBMW ServiceBMW InspectionCarried out properly inaccordance with work-shop specifications.Odometer readingBrake fluid

BMW ServiceBMW Annual In-spectionBMW ServiceBMW InspectionCarried out properly inaccordance with work-shop specifications.Odometer readingBrake fluid

BMW ServiceBMW Annual In-spectionBMW ServiceBMW InspectionCarried out properly inaccordance with work-shop specifications.Odometer readingBrake fluid

Confirmation of serviceThe table is intended as proof of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installed optionalaccessories and any special camp

Work carried out OdometerreadingDate10123zService

AAbbreviations and symbols, 6ABS, 15Fuses, 13AccessoriesGeneral instructions, 56BBatteryCharging connectedbattery, 89Charging disconnectedbattery, 89I

FFrameTechnical data, 110Front shock absorbersystem, 11, 37Adjusting rebound, 38Fuel, 13Refueling, 48Reserve-quantity warningindicator, 22Technical da

MirrorsAdjusting, 34MotorcycleCare, 95Cleaning, 95General view of left side, 11General view of rightside, 13Returning to use, 98Storing, 98Switching o

Standards, 7Transmission, 105Weights, 111Wheels and tires, 107TiresAir pressure, 4, 108Checking air pressure, 39Checking tread depth, 69Recommended ti

General view, left side1 Adjusting front compres-sion ( 37)2 Adjuster, spring preload,rear ( 36)3 Onboard socketOE( 56)4 Adjusting rear damping( 39)5

128Reporting Safety DefectsIf you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediat

Details described or illustrat-ed in this booklet may differfrom the motorcycle's actualspecification as purchased,the accessories fitted or then

Important data for refuelingFuelRecommended fuel type 95 ROZ/RON, Super unleadedUsable fuel quantity 2.6 gal (10 l)Reserve fuel quantity 2.1 quarts (

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General view, rightside1 Seat lock ( 33)2 Fill location for fuel( 48)3 Brake-fluid reservoir,front ( 66)4 Adjustment of front re-bound ( 38)5 ABS fuse

Underneath seat1 Toolkit ( 60)2 Rider's Manual (US Mod-el)3 Fuse box ( 78)4 Oil dipstick and engine-oil fill location ( 61)214zOverviews

Left handlebar fitting1 Headlight flasher button2 ABS buttonOE( 35)3 Turn indicators ( 33)4 Horn button5 Light switch ( 32)215zOverviews

Handlebar fitting, right1 Emergency ON/OFFswitch ( 31)2 Starter button ( 44)216zOverviews

Instrument cluster1 Setting clock ( 29)Resetting tripmeter( 29)2 Warning and indicatorlights ( 20)3 Multifunction display( 20)4 Selecting readings( 28

Motorcycle/Retailer DataMotorcycle dataModelVehicle Identification NumberColor numberFirst registrationRegistration numberRetailer DataContact in Serv

Headlight1 Low and high-beam2 Parking lights218zOverviews

Status indicatorsMultifunction display. . . . . . . . . . . 20Warning and indicator lights . . . 20General warning indicators. . . . . 20ABS warning i

Multifunction display1 Speedometer2 Display of odometer,clock or battery voltage( 28)Warning and indicatorlights1 Indicator light, left turnindicator2

Overview of warning indicatorsMeaningLights upFuel down to reserve ( 22)Lights up Engine oil pressure insufficient( 22)Lights upCoolant temperature to

Fuel down to reserveFuel-reserve warninglight lights up.A fuel shortage can leadto misfiring and to theengine dying unexpectedly.Misfiring can damage

Coolant temperature toohighCoolant-temperaturewarning light lights up.Continued driving withan overheated enginecan result in engine damage.Be sure to

Overview of warning indicatorsMeaningFlashesSelf-diagnosis not completed( 25)Lights upABS deactivated ( 25)Lights upABS error ( 25)324zStatus indicato

Self-diagnosis not completedABS warning light flash-es.The ABS function is not avail-able, because the self-diag-nosis has not been complet-ed. To che

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OperationIgnition switch and steeringlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Multifunction display. . . . . . . . . . . 28Emergen

Welcome to BMWWe congratulate you on yourchoice of a motorcycle fromBMW and welcome you to thecommunity of BMW riders.Familiarize yourself with yourne

Ignition switch andsteering lockKeysYou receive one master keyand one spare key.Ignition key and steering lock,seat lock and tank filler caplock are a

from miles to kilometers andvice versa. In this case, con-sult a specialized workshop,preferably an authorized BMWMotorrad retailer.Press button 1.Eac

Hold down button 1.Hours 3 are indicated.Press button 1.Hours increase by one eachtime button is pressed.Press button 2.Hours decrease by oneeach time

Emergency ON/OFFswitch1 Emergency ON/OFFswitchActuating the emergen-cy ON/OFF switch whiledriving can cause the rearwheel to lock up, resulting ina fa

High-beam headlightPush high—beam switch 1upward.High—beam headlight isswitched on.Push high—beam switch 1downward.High—beam headlight isswitched off.

The headlight height can beadjusted with the screws 2on the left and right below theside panels and the screw 3.To ensure correct adjustment,it should

Raise seat 2 at rear and re-lease key.Remove seat.Place seat on a clean sur-face with seat surface fac-ing downward.Installing seatPush seat 2 forward

Turn mirror arm into desiredposition.Tighten nut 1 to specifiedtorque while holding mirrorarm in place.Mirror union nut15 lb/ft (20 Nm)BMW MotorradABS

changes from beingcontinuously lit to flashing.Release ABS button with-in five seconds after ABSwarning light goes out.ABS warning light remainsoff.If

When adjusting thehandwheel, contact withthe hot muffler is possible.Allow the muffler to cooldown.Adjust spring preload withhandwheel 1.To increase s

Table of ContentsYou can also use the index atthe end of this Rider's Manualto find a specific topic.1 General instructions . . . 5Overview . . .

To increase damping, turnadjusting screw in + direc-tion with a screwdriver.To reduce damping, turnadjusting screw in — direc-tion with a screwdriver.

Adjusting damping onrear wheelThe motorcycle's han-dling will suffer if you donot match the spring-preloadand damping-characteristicsettings.Adju

Front tire pressure26.1 psi (1.8 bar) (Singlerider, with cold tire)27.6 psi (1.9 bar) (Driverwith passenger and/orload, with cold tire)Rear tire press

RidingSafety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety instructionsRider's equipmentDo not ride without the cor-rect clothing. Always wear:HelmetRider's suitGlovesBootsThis applies even to

Do not touch parts of the igni-tion system when the engineis running.Catalytic converterIf misfiring causes unburnedfuel to enter the catalytic con-ve

ChecklistUse the following checklistto check important functions,settings and wear limits be-fore you ride off.BrakesFront and rear brake fluidlevelsC

with OE BMW Motorrad ABS:Switch on ignition.Pre-ride check isperformed. ( 45)ABS self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 46)Wait until coolant—tempera-ture wa

Then the instrument clusterassumes normal operation.If one of the specified warn-ing and indicator lights wasnot switched on, or if not allsegments of

Adhere to the specified en-gine run—in speeds.Do not exceed gear—de-pendent top speeds duringbreak—in period.Top speeds duringbreak-in period22 mph (3

Clutch . ... 69Tires . . . ... 69Rims . . . ... 70Chain . . ... 70Wheels. ... 71

Use your left foot to extendside stand fully.The side stand is de-signed to support onlythe weight of the motorcycle.Do not lean or sit on the mo-torc

Fuel attacks plasticsurfaces, making themcloudy or unattractive.Wipe off any fuel that gets on-to plastic parts immediately.Leaded fuel will destroyth

Salt on brakesThe full braking effectcan be delayed if themotorcycle is ridden on salt-covered roads and the brakesare not applied for some time.Brake

adjusts the brake pressureto the maximum transferrablebraking force. This enablesthe wheels to continue to turnand maintains driving stabilityregardle

ensuring a safety margin ingenuine emergencies.Take care when cornering.When you apply the brakeson a corner, the motorcycle'sweight and momentum

ABS function can be reacti-vated by switching the ignitionoff and then on again.How important is regularmaintenance?Any technical system isalways only

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AccessoriesGeneral instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 56Onboard socketOE... 56655zAccessories

General instructionsBMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and acces-sories for your motorcyclethat are approved by BMWfor this purpose.Your authoriz

Cable routingThe cables from the onboardsocket to the auxiliary devicemust be routed in such a waythat they:Do not impede the riderDo not restrict or

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MaintenanceGeneral instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 60Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General instructionsThe 'Maintenance' chapterdescribes work involving thechecking and replacement ofwear parts that can be per-formed with a

so available from your BMWMotorrad retailer.1 Pull—out tool holderHolding of all tools withadapter2 Bits, 1/4"PhillipsStraight bladeAdapter 1/4&q

Allow engine to idle until fanstarts up, then allow to con-tinue running for an addi-tional minute.Switch off the engine.Wipe area around oil fill lo-

Topping up engine oilBoth too little and toomuch engine oil can leadto engine damage.Always make sure that the oillevel is correct.Wipe area around fi

If no clear pressure points areperceptible:Have the brakes checkedby a certified workshop,preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.Brake padsChec

Checking rear brake padthicknessBrake pads worn pastthe minimum permissiblethickness can impair brak-ing efficiency and under cer-tain circumstances t

Brake fluidChecking front brakefluid levelA low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can al-low air to penetrate the brakesystem. This significantly re-d

Checking rear brake fluidlevelA low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can al-low air to penetrate the brakesystem. This significantly re-duces braking

General instructionsOverview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . 6Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . .

Coolant, specified lev-elbetween MIN and MAXmarks on expansion tankIf coolant level is too low:Add coolant.If coolant level is too high:Contact a spec

ClutchChecking clutch leverplayPull clutch lever until resis-tance is felt.Measure clutch lever play A.Clutch lever play0.04...0.08 in (1...2 mm)If cl

cated on the edge of the tire,e.g. by the letters TI, TWI orby an arrow.If the tire tread depth nolonger complies with thelegally required minimumtrea

Adjust chain tension withadjusting screws 3 on leftand right.Turning clockwise: chaintension is reduced.Turning counterclockwise:chain tension is incr

Remove securing screws 1of brake caliper.Press brake pads in brakecaliper 2 apart slightly byrocking back and forth A inrelation to brake disks 3.Mask

Unscrew left—hand axleclamping screws 2.Remove axle screw 3.Unscrew right—hand axleclamping screws 4.Press axle 5 inward fromleft until it protrudes f

Installing front wheelThreaded fasteners nottightened to the speci-fied torque can work loose ortheir threads can suffer dam-age.Always have the tight

Install the axis screw 3 withtorque.Nut on front quick-release axle59 lb/ft (80 Nm)Without actuating brake:firmly compress spring forksseveral times.T

Remove screws 1.Remove screw 3 of speedsensor and take speed sen-sor out of holder.Remove quick—release axlenut 4.Loosen lock nuts 5 on leftand right

Installing rear wheelThreaded fasteners nottightened to the speci-fied torque can work loose ortheir threads can suffer dam-age.Always have the tighte

OverviewChapter 2 of this Rider's Man-ual will provide you with aninitial overview of your motor-cycle. All maintenance andrepair work carried ou

Install quick—release axlenut 4, however do not tight-en yet.Mount speed sensor inholder and install screw 3 ofspeed sensor.Lay on cover 2.Install 2 s

Fuse assignmentA ABS (OE) (10 A)B Engine management sys-tem (15 A)C Low-beam headlight(7.5 A)D Brake light, horn, instru-ment cluster, diagnosisplug (

LampsGeneral instructionsA defective bulb placesyour safety at risk be-cause it is easier for otherusers to oversee you andyour motorcycle.Replace def

Take off headlight housingtoward front and upward.Installing headlighthousingMount headlight housing.Install screws 2 on left andright and screw 3, ho

Replacing low-beam and high-beam bulbRemoving headlight ( 80)Switch off ignition.Disconnect plug 1.Remove rubber cap 2.Remove spring strap 3 fromdeten

Install bulb 4.Fold closed spring strap 3and insert in detents.Install rubber cap 2.Connect plug 1.Installing headlight housing( 81)Replacing parking

Pull the bulb 2 out of thesocket 3.Replace defective bulb.Parking-light bulbW5W/12V/5WInsert bulb 2 into socket 3.Insert bulb socket 1 intoheadlight h

Pull glass on screw con-nection side out of mirrorhousing.Remove bulb 2 from lighthousing by turning it coun-terclockwise.Replace defective bulb.Bulb

Replacing license platelightIf it is not standing firm-ly, the motorcycle couldtopple in the course of theoperations described below.Make sure that th

Jump-startingThe wires leading to theonboard socket do nothave a load-capacity ratingadequate for jump-startingthe engine. Excessively highcurrent can

EquipmentWhen you ordered your BMWmotorcycle, you chose vari-ous items of custom equip-ment. This Rider's Manualdescribes optional equipment(OE)

Begin by connecting oneend of the red jump leadto the positive terminal 3 ofthe discharged battery andthe other end to the pos-itive terminal of the d

motorcycle or connect a trick-le charger to the battery.Charging connectedbatteryCharging the connect-ed battery directly at thebattery terminals can

An incorrect disconnec-tion sequence increasethe risk of short-circuiting.Always observe the propersequence.Remove battery groundwire 4 first.Then rem

Remove screw 1 at frontright.Remove screws 2.First pull fairing side panelout of holder 3, then towardrear out of holder 4.Take off fairing side panel

License-plate carrierRemoving license-plate carrierMake sure ground is leveland firm and park the mo-torcycle.Remove four screws 1.Disconnect connecto

Install four screws 1.Close connector 2.793zMaintenance

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CareCare products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Washing your motorcycle . . . . . . 96Cleaning sensitive motorcycleparts . . . . . . . . . . . .

Care productsBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use cleaning andcare products available atyour authorized BMW Mo-torrad retailer. BMW CareProducts have b

Cleaning sensitivemotorcycle partsPlasticsClean plastic parts with waterand BMW plastic care emul-sion. This includes in particu-lar:Windshields and w