BMW S 1000 XR User Manual

Brake system
Checking function of
brakes
Operate the brake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
Press the footbrake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
If pressure points are not clearly
perceptible:
ATTENTION
Work on brake system not
in compliance with correct
procedure.
Risk to operational reliability of
the brake system.
Have all work on the brake sys-
tem undertaken by trained and
qualified specialists.
Have the brakes checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Checking front brake pad
thickness
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Turn the handlebars to the full-
lock position.
Visually inspect the left and
right brake pads to ascertain
their thickness. Viewing dir-
ection: from the rear toward
brake pads 1.
Brake-pad wear limit,
front
min 1.0 mm (Friction pad only,
without backing plate)
If the brake pads are worn:
WARNING
Brake-pad thickness less
than permissible minimum.
Diminished braking effect. Dam-
age to the brakes.
In order to ensure the depend-
ability of the brake system, do
not permit the brake pads to
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BMW S 1000 XR Specifications

General

Displacement	999 cc
Power	165 hp (121 kW) at 11, 000 rpm
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
ABS	Standard
Traction Control	Standard
Torque	114 Nm at 9, 250 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Rear Suspension	Aluminum 2-sided swing arm
Front Brakes	Dual disc brakes
Rear Brakes	Single disc brake
Seat Height	840 mm
Fuel Capacity	20 liters
Dry Weight	226 kg
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled 4-stroke in-line four-cylinder engine
Front Suspension	Upside-down telescopic fork, adjustable compression and rebound damping