BMW Motorrad R nineT/5 User Manual

holding adjusting ring 2 with a
second hook wrench.
To increase spring preload,
turn adjusting ring 2 in direc-
tion A with the hook wrench.
To reduce spring preload, turn
adjusting ring 1 in direction B
with the hook wrench.
Tighten the lock by tightening
adjusting ring 1 in direction A
with one hook wrench, while
holding adjusting ring 2 with a
second hook wrench.
Adjust the damping character-
istic to suit spring preload.
Adjust the damping for rear
wheel ( 59).
Damping
Adjustment
Damping must be adapted to suit
the condition of the surface on
which the motorcycle is ridden
and to suit spring preload.
An uneven surface requires
softer damping than a smooth
surface.
An increase in spring preload
requires firmer damping, a re-
duction in spring preload re-
quires softer damping.
Adjusting the damping for
rear wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
CAUTION
Adjusting the spring-strut
damping when the silencer is
hot
Risk of burn injury
Allow the silencer to cool.
CAUTION
Working with hot compon-
ents
Risk of burn injury
Wear protective gloves.
Adjust the damping character-
istic, using the tool from the
5
59
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