BMW MOTORRAD G 650 XCHALLENGE 2007 Rider's Manual (in English)

Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value ValidNut on quick-release axle, front
M20 x 1.25 80 Nm
Front-axle retainer
M6 10 NmRear wheel Value ValidNut on quick-release axle, rear
M20 x 1.25 80 Nm
Locknut of the final-drive chain
tensioning screw
M8 25 NmMirror arm Value ValidUnion nut, mirror
20 Nm
Clamping screw, mirror to
handlebar fitting
21 Nm
10109zTechnical data

EngineEngine design Single-cylinder four-stroke, double overhead cam-
shafts driven by roller chain, 4 valves operated by
bucket tappets, balancing shaft, liquid-cooled cyl-
inder and cylinder head, integral water pump, 5-
speed gearbox and dry sump lubrication.
Displacement 652 cm
3
Cylinder bore 100 mm
Piston stroke 83 mm
Compression ratio 11.5:1
Nominal output 39 kW, - at engine speed: 7000 min
-1
Torque 60 Nm, - at engine speed: 5250 min
-1
Maximum engine speed max 7500 min
-1
Idle speed 1480 min
-1
10110zTechnical data

FuelRecommended fuel grade 95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded
Usable fuel capacity 9.5 l
Reserve fuel 2 lEngine oilEngine oil, capacity 2.3 l, with filter change
Lubricant Engine oil, 15W-40
Engine oil, quantity for topping up 0.25 l, Difference between MIN and MAX
Lubricant Engine oil, 15W-40
Oil grades Mineral engine oils of API classification SF to SH.
BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil addit-
ives, because they can have a detrimental effect
on clutch operation. BMW Motorrad recommends
not using synthetic oils for the first 10,000 km.
Please do not hesitate to contact your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer if you have any questions
relating the choice of a suitable engine oil for your
motorcycle.
10111zTechnical data

Permissible viscosity classes
SAE 10 W-40 -20 °C, Operation at low temperatures
SAE 15 W-40 -10 °CClutchClutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bathTransmissionGearbox type claw-shift 5-speed gearbox
Gearbox transmission ratios 1.946 (37:72 teeth), Primary transmission ratio
2.750 (12:33 teeth), 1st gear
1.750 (16:28 teeth), 2nd gear
1.313 (16:21 teeth), 3rd gear
1.045 (22:23 teeth), 4th gear
0.875 (24:21 teeth), 5th gear
10112zTechnical data

Rear-wheel driveType of final drive Chain drive
Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast-aluminium swinging arm
Secondary transmission ratio 3.1 (15:47 teeth)Running gearType of front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork
Spring travel, front 270 mm, At wheel
Type of rear suspension Air Damping System, rebound-stage damping
with 2 selectable settings, "Comfort" and "Sport"
Spring travel at rear wheel 270 mm, At wheel
10113zTechnical data

BrakesType of front brake Hydraulically operated single-disc brake with 2-
piston floating caliper and fixed disc
Brake-pad material, front Organic material
Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated single-disc brake with 1-
piston floating caliper and fixed disc
Brake-pad material, rear Organic material
10114zTechnical data

Wheels and tyresTyre combinations recommended at time of going
to press (As at: 01.06.2007)front: Metzeler Enduro 3, 90/90-21 (54S)
rear: Metzeler Enduro 3, 140/80-18 (70S)
front: Metzeler MCE Karoo, 90/90 - 21 M/
C (54R) M+S
rear: Metzeler MCE Karoo, 140/80 - 18 M/
C (70R) M+S
The permissible top speed must be indicated by
readily noticeable means (e.g. sticker affixed in
the rider's field of vision).
without OE BMW Motorrad ABS: front: Pirelli Scorpion PRO F.I.M., 90/90 -
21 (54M) M+S
rear: Pirelli Scorpion PRO F.I.M., 140/80 -
18 (70M) M+S
max 130 km/h
The permissible top speed must be indicated by
readily noticeable means (e.g. sticker affixed in
the rider's field of vision).
You can obtain an up-to-date list of approved
tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer
or on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com".
10115zTechnical data

Front wheel
Front wheel, type Spoked wheel
Front wheel rim size 1.60" x 21"
Tyre designation, front 90 / 90 x 21
Rear wheel
Rear wheel type Spoked wheel
Rear wheel rim size 2.50" x 18"
Tyre designation, rear 140 / 80 x 18
Tyre pressures
Tyre pressure, front 1.8 bar, one-up, tyre cold
1.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 2 bar, one-up, tyre cold
2.2 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold
10116zTechnical data

ElectricsElectrical rating of on-board socket
with OE BMW Motorrad ABS or with OA
Power socket:5A
Fuses Plug-in "Minifuses" with ratings of 7.5 A and 15 A
with OE BMW Motorrad ABS: Plug-in "Minifuses" with ratings of 10 A, 20 A and
30 A
Battery
Battery, manufacturer and designation ETZ 10 S
Battery type AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery
Battery rated voltage 12 V
Battery rated capacity 10 Ah
Spark plugs
Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK DR8 EB
Electrode gap of spark plug 0.6...0.7 mm, When new
max 0.9 mm, Wear limit
10117zTechnical data

Lighting
Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 55...60 W
Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
Bulb for number-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 WFrameFrame type Bridge-type steel frame, load-bearing drive unit
and bolt-on rear frame
Type plate location Front frame, right
VIN location Front frame, right
10118zTechnical data