BMW Motorrad R nineT/5 User Manual

ATTENTION
Additional weight placing
strain on the side stand
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples
Do not sit or lean on the
vehicle while it is propped on
the side stand.
Extend the side stand and prop
the motorcycle on the stand.
If the camber of the roadway
permits, turn the handlebars all
the way to the left.
On a gradient, the motorcycle
should always face uphill; se-
lect 1st gear.
Refuelling
Fuel grade
Requirement
For optimum fuel consumption,
fuel should be sulphur-free or as
low-sulphur as possible.
ATTENTION
Engine operation with leaded
fuel
Damage to catalytic converter
Do not attempt to run the
vehicle on leaded fuel or fuel
with metallic additives (e.g.
manganese or iron).
Fuels with a maximum ethanol
content of 15%, that is E15,
can be used.
Recommended fuel
grade
Super plus, unleaded
(max. 5 % ethanol, E5)
98 ROZ/RON
93 AKI
Alternative fuel grade
Premium unleaded (max-
imum 15% ethanol, E15)
95 ROZ/RON
Pay attention to the following
symbols in the fuel filler cap
and on the fuel pump:
Refuelling
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable
Risk of fire and explosion
Do not smoke. Never bring
a naked flame near the fuel
tank.
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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