BMW F 650 GS DAKAR - Installation and maintenance manual

BMW Motorrad
Rider's Manual
F 650 GS
The Ultimate
Riding Machine

Motorcycle data/dealership details
Motorcycle data
Model
Vehicle identification number
Colour code
Date of first registration
Registration number
Dealership details
Person to contact in Service department
Ms/Mr
Phone number
Dealership address/phone number (com-
pany stamp)

Details described or illustrated
in this booklet may differ from
the motorcycle's actual specifica-
tion as purchased, the accessor-
ies fitted or the national-market
specification. No claims will be
entertained as a result of such
discrepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel con-
sumption and performance data
are quoted to the customary tol-
erances.
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Errors and omissions excepted.
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After Sales.
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Important data for refuelling
Fuel
Recommended fuel grade Regular, unleaded
91 ROZ/RON
87 AKI
Usable fuel capacity approx. 16 l
Reserve fuel approx. 4 l
Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, at tyre temperature: 20 °C
2.4 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, at tyre temperat-
ure: 20 °C
Tyre pressure, rear 2.4 bar, one-up, at tyre temperature: 20 °C
2.8 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, at tyre temperat-
ure: 20 °C
BMW recommends
Order No.: 01 41 8 520 491
06.2010, 3rd edition

Welcome to BMW
We congratulate you on your
choice of a motorcycle from
BMW and welcome you to the
community of BMW riders.
Familiarise yourself with your new
motorcycle so that you can ride it
safely and confidently in all traffic
situations.
Please read this Rider's Manual
carefully before starting to use
your new BMW motorcycle. It
contains important information on
how to operate the controls and
how to make the best possible
use of all your BMW's technical
features.
In addition, it contains information
on maintenance and care to help
you maintain your motorcycle's
reliability and safety, as well as its
value.
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your motorcycle, your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly
provide advice and assistance.
We hope that you will enjoy rid-
ing your BMW and that all your
journeys will be pleasant and
safe.
BMW Motorrad.