Data sheet
Dimensions & weights
- Wet weight
- 210 kg
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine
- 745 cc · Air-cooled opposed twin
- Cooling
- Air cooled
- Output
- 50 hp · 54 Nm
- Transmission
- 4-speed
- Final drive
- Shaft
- Fuelling
- Carburettor
Fuel & range
- Fuel capacity
- 23.8 L
- Real world range
- 440 km
Electronics & rider aids
- Ride modes
- None
- Cruise control
- No
- Traction control
- No
- ABS
- No
- Heated grips
- No
Service intervals
- Service interval
- 10,000 km
- Valve check
- 10,000 km
Consumables & service specs
Every value carries its source.
Tyres
- Front
- 3.25-19Tube typeBMW /5 owner's manual · official
- Rear
- 4.00-18Tube typeBMW /5 owner's manual · official
Tyre pressures
- Front — solo
- 27 psi cold30 psi with passengerBMW /5 owner's manual · official
- Rear — solo
- 30 psi cold35 psi with passengerBMW /5 owner's manual · official
Engine oil
- Viscosity
- SAE 20W-40 or 20W-50Factory range for 32–86 F; use the manual temperature table for other conditionsBMW /5 owner's manual · official
- Capacity
- 2.25 L with filterFactory 4.75 US pint figure converted to litresBMW /5 owner's manual · official
Brakes
- Fluid type
- Not applicable — cable-operated drum brakesBMW /5 owner's manual · official
Final drive
- Shaft oil grade
- SAE 90 hypoid gear oilBMW /5 owner's manual · official
- Shaft oil capacity
- 237 ml rear wheel driveFactory 0.5 US pint figure converted to millilitres; driveshaft housing is a separate 95 ml fillBMW /5 owner's manual · official
Fuel
- Minimum octane
- Premium gasolinePeriod factory manual specifies high-test fuel; use fresh unleaded fuel compatible with the machine's conditionBMW /5 owner's manual · official
Tyre Library
Tyres for this bike and year
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Michelin Anakee Adventure
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Michelin Anakee III
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Michelin Anakee Road
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Michelin Anakee Wild
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Pirelli Angel GT
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Pirelli Angel GT II
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Pirelli Angel ST
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventure A41
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Bridgestone Battlax Adventure Trail AT41
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventurecross AX41
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventurecross Scrambler AX41S
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Bridgestone BATTLAX BT-45
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Sport Touring T32
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Sport Touring T33
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Bridgestone BATTLE WING BW501 / BW502
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Bridgestone BATTLECRUISE H50
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Avon Cobra Chrome
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Michelin Commander II
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Michelin Commander III Cruiser
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Michelin Commander III Touring
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Continental ContiClassicAttack
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Continental ContiEscape
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Continental ContiLegend
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Continental ContiMotion
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Continental ContiRoad
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Continental ContiRoadAttack 4
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Continental ContiTour
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Continental ContiTrailAttack 3
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Metzeler Cruisetec
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Pirelli Diablo Powercruiser
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Metzeler Enduro 3 Sahara
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Mitas Enduro Trail-ADV 2
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Mitas Enduro Trail-XT+
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Mitas Enduro Trail+
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Bridgestone EXEDRA G853 / G852
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Bridgestone EXEDRA MAX
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IRC GP-21F / GP-22R
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Heidenau K60 Scout
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Dunlop K750
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Metzeler Karoo 4
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Metzeler Karoo Street
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Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Pirelli MT 21 Rallycross
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Pirelli MT 60 RS
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Pirelli Night Dragon
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Michelin Road 5
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Michelin Road 6
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Michelin Road 6 GT
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Michelin Road Classic
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Michelin Road W GT
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Metzeler Roadtec 01
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Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE
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Metzeler Roadtec 02
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Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact
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Michelin Scorcher 11
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Michelin Scorcher 31
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Michelin Scorcher Adventure
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Pirelli Scorpion Rally
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Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
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Pirelli Scorpion Trail II
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Pirelli Scorpion Trail III
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Avon Spirit ST
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Mitas Terra Force-R
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Continental TKC 70
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Continental TKC 70 Rocks
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Continental TKC 80
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Continental TKC 80²
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Metzeler Tourance
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Metzeler Tourance Next 2
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Bridgestone Trail Wing TW101 / TW42
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Does not fit this bike
Bridgestone BATTLAX BT46
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
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Does not fit this bike
Metzeler Lasertec
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
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Does not fit this bike
Continental RB 2 / K 112
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
Still needs checking: source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, a named tyre match.
Where to find things
Common locations for jacks, filters, fluids and fuse boxes. Follow the reference link when a picture helps more than words.
Jack + tools
Factory tool roll is carried with the motorcycle; confirm the period toolkit is complete before departure, including axle, plug and tyre tools.
ReferenceEngine oil fill
Engine oil is filled and checked at the crankcase dipstick/filler with the motorcycle level on the centre stand.
ReferenceAir filter housing
Air-filter housing is beneath the upper frame/tank area feeding both carburettors; inspect the element and intake sealing before tuning carburettors.
ReferenceDriveshaft and final-drive fill points
Rear wheel drive fill point is on the bevel-drive housing; the driveshaft housing is a separate oil compartment with its own quantity.
Reference