BMW Motorrad R nineT/5 User Manual

WARNING
Adjusting the brake lever
while riding
Risk of accident
Do not attempt to adjust the
brake lever unless the motor-
cycle is at a standstill.
Applying light pressure from
behind, turn adjusting screw 1
to the desired position.
NOTICE
The adjusting screw is easier to
turn if you push the brake lever
forward.
Adjustment options:
from position 1: narrowest
span between handlebar grip
and brake lever
to position 5: widest span
between handlebar grip and
brake lever
Spring preload
Adjustment
It is essential to set spring pre-
load of the rear suspension to
suit the load carried by the mo-
torcycle. Increase spring preload
when the motorcycle is heavily
loaded and reduce spring preload
accordingly when the motorcycle
is lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
Requirement
Setting the spring preload re-
quires 2 hook wrenches that are
not included in the toolkit, but are
nevertheless included in the de-
livery specification of the vehicle.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Release the lock by turning
adjusting ring 1 in direction B
with one hook wrench, while
5
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z Adjustment

BMW Motorrad R nineT/5 Specifications

General

Displacement	1170 cc
Transmission	6-speed
Seat Height	805 mm
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Front Wheel Travel	120 mm
Rear Wheel Travel	120 mm
ABS	Standard
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17
Bore x Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Front Suspension Diameter	43 mm
Engine Type	Air/oil-cooled flat twin
Power	80 kW (109 hp)
Torque	116 Nm
Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l (4.5 gal)
Engine Details	Air/oil-cooled flat twin (boxer), four-stroke
Fuel Control	Electronic intake pipe injection
Emission Control	Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4
Frame	Steel tubular frame
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Swingarm
Front Brake	Double disc
Rear Brake	Single disc
DIN unladen weight, ready for road	221 kg
Frame Type	Steel tubular frame