Operating Instructions
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- General instructions
- Overviews
- Displays
- Operation
- Ignition switch/steering lock
- Ignition with Keyless Ride
- Emergency-off switch
- Lighting
- Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
- Electronic chassis and suspension adjustment (D-ESA)
- Riding mode
- Cruise control
- Distance control (ACC)
- Hill Start Control
- Anti-theft alarm system (DWA)
- Tire pressure control (RDC)
- Heating
- Storage compartment
- Central locking system
- Cases
- TFT display
- Audio system
- Setting
- Riding
- Technology in detail
- Maintenance
- Accessories
- Care
- Technical data
- Service
- Appendix
- Index

244 TECHNICAL DATA
ENGINE OIL
Engine oil, capacity max 1.1 gal (max 4 l), with
filter replacement
Specification SAE 5W-40, API SL/
JASO MA2, Additives (for
instance, molybdenum-
based substances) are
prohibited, because they
would attack the coatings
on engine components,
BMW Motorrad recommends
BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC
Ultimate oil.
Engine oil, quantity for topping
up
max 0.8 quarts (max
0.8 l), Difference between MIN
and MAX
BMW recommends
ENGINE
Engine number location Lower right of engine block
beneath the starter
Engine type A74B12M
Engine design Air-cooled/liquid-cooled
two-cylinder four-stroke
opposed-twin engine with two
overhead, spur-gear-driven
camshafts, a counterbalance
shaft, and variable intake
camshaft control BMW Shift-
Cam
Displacement 1254 cc (1254 cm
3
)
Cylinder bore 4 in (102.5 mm)
Piston stroke 3 in (76 mm)










