Engine:
Boxer-twin, 4-stroke, air/oil-cooled, including cylinder heads, pistons, crankshaft, camshafts, valve train, oil pump, lubrication system
Engine Electric:
Ignition system, starter motor, alternator, battery, electronic control unit (ECU) functions
Fuel Preparation And Control:
Fuel injection system (Bosch Motronic), fuel injectors, throttle body, air intake, exhaust gas recirculation (if applicable), lambda sensors
Fuel Tank And Lines:
Fuel tank removal and installation, fuel pump, fuel lines, fuel filter replacement
Radiator:
Cooling system (oil cooler for R1150RT), coolant circulation, oil cooler maintenance
Exhaust System:
Exhaust manifold, catalytic converter (if equipped), mufflers, mounting hardware, emissions control
Clutch Gearbox:
Single dry clutch (R1150RT), gearbox internal components, shift mechanism, clutch actuation, gearbox oil specifications and changes
Chain Belt Drive:
Cardan shaft drive (universal shaft), final drive unit, maintenance, lubrication, and inspection
Front Forks Steering:
Telescopic front fork, steering head bearings, steering damper, fork oil changes, fork seal replacement, steering geometry adjustments
Rear Wheel Drive Brakes:
Single-sided swingarm, Paralever rear suspension, rear brake system (calipers, discs, master cylinder, ABS components if equipped), front brake system (calipers, discs, master cylinder, ABS components if equipped)
Wheels Types:
Wheel bearing inspection and replacement, tire mounting and balancing, wheel specifications
Frame Equipment:
Frame inspection, body panels, fairing components, seat, luggage systems, center stand, side stand
General Electrical Equipment:
Wiring diagrams, lighting circuits, horn, starter relay, fuses, battery maintenance, diagnostic connectors
Instrument Lights:
Instrument cluster operation, indicator lights, dashboard illumination, fault indicators
Routine Maintenance:
Oil changes, filter replacements, spark plug checks, fluid level checks, brake pad inspection, tire pressure checks, cable adjustments
Troubleshooting:
Diagnostic procedures for common faults, error code interpretation (if applicable), symptom-based troubleshooting guides
Component Repair Overhaul:
Detailed instructions for engine disassembly and reassembly, transmission overhaul, fork seal replacement, brake caliper rebuild, fuel injector cleaning
Adjustments Settings:
Valve clearance adjustment, throttle cable adjustment, clutch lever adjustment, steering head bearing adjustment, suspension adjustments
Electrical Diagnostics:
Wiring diagram interpretation, testing of electrical components, diagnosis of starting and charging issues, lighting system troubleshooting
Depth:
Comprehensive: Covers everything from basic pre-delivery checks and routine maintenance to full engine and transmission rebuilds, electrical system diagnostics, and chassis component overhaul.
Engine Type:
Air/Oil-cooled, four-stroke, two-cylinder boxer engine
Displacement:
1130 cc (1.13 Liters)
Bore X Stroke:
101 mm x 70.5 mm
Valve Train:
2 valves per cylinder, pushrod-operated overhead camshafts (OHV)
Power Output:
95 hp (70 kW) at 7,250 rpm (approximate)
Torque Output:
98 Nm (72 lb-ft) at 5,250 rpm (approximate)
Top Speed:
Over 200 km/h (125 mph)
Fuel Delivery:
Electronic fuel injection (Bosch Motronic 2.2 or similar)
Fuel Type:
Unleaded, minimum 91 octane (RON)
Oil Capacity:
Approx. 3.0 liters (with filter change)
Oil Type:
BMW recommends SAE 20W-50 or SAE 15W-50 synthetic motorcycle oil. Check manual for specific grades.
Oil Change:
Typically every 10,000 km or annually, whichever comes first. Check manual for exact interval.
Valve Adjustment:
Every 20,000 km or as per manual recommendation.
Spark Plug Replacement:
Every 20,000 km or as per manual recommendation.
Brake Fluid:
DOT 4 (or DOT 5.1 if specified by BMW for ABS models). Check manual.
Coolant Type:
For the oil cooler circuit: BMW recommends specific oil grades (see engine_specs). No traditional coolant system for the engine itself.
Common Problems:
Sticking starter motor solenoid, potential issues with the alternator brushes, early ABS system component failures (e.g., pump), embrittlement of fuel lines, clutch slave cylinder leaks, final drive spline lubrication.
Special Tools:
Torque wrenches, BMW specific diagnostic tools (e.g., for ABS/EFI), valve adjustment tools, clutch alignment tool, flywheel locking tool.