BMW G 650 GS User Manual

Mirrors
Adjust the mirrors
Attempting to adjust the
mirror while riding the mo-
torcycle can lead to accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust the mir-
ror unless the motorcycle is at a
standstill.
Turn the mirror to the correct
position.
Adjusting mirror arm
Push protective cap 1 up over
the threaded fastener on the
mirror arm.
Slacken nut 2.
Turn the mirror arm to the ap-
propriate position.
Tighten the nut to the spe-
cified tightening torque, while
holding the mirror arm to en-
sure that it does not move out
of position.
Locknut (mirror) to
clamping piece
20 Nm
Push the protective cap over
the threaded fastener.
Spring preload
Adjustment for rear
suspension
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
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
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BMW G 650 GS Specifications

General

Displacement	652 cc
Bore x Stroke	100 mm x 83 mm
Power	48 hp (35 kW) at 6, 500 rpm
Torque	60 Nm at 5, 000 rpm
Transmission	5-speed
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Wet Weight	192 kg
Dry Weight	175 kg
Engine Type	Single-cylinder, four-stroke
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Front Brakes	Single disc, 300 mm
Rear Brakes	Single disc, 240 mm
Fuel Capacity	14 liters