Year: 2006
Category: Enduro / offroad
Rating: 72.9 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Engine and transmission
Displacement: 1170.00 ccm (71.39 cubic inches)
Engine type: Twin, four-stroke
Power: 99.23 HP (72.4 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Torque: 115.00 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
Compression: 11.0:1
Bore x stroke: 101.0 x 73.0 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches)
Valves per cylinder: 4
Fuel system: Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut-off, dual ignition
Cooling system: Oil & air
Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type,
final drive: Shaft drive (cardan)
Fuel consumption: 4.30 litres/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg)
Greenhouse gases: 99.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type: Three-section frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine-gearbox unit
Rake (fork angle): 27.1°
Trail: 110 mm (4.3 inches)
Front suspension: BMW Motorrad Telelever
Front suspension travel: 41 mm (1.6 inches)
Rear suspension: Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Rear suspension travel: 220 mm (8.7 inches)
Front tyre dimensions: 110/80-R19
Rear tyre dimensions: 150/70-R17
Front brakes: Double disc
Front brakes diameter: 305 mm (12.0 inches)
Rear brakes: Double disc
Rear brakes diameter: 265 mm (10.4 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight: 199.0 kg (438.7 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: 225.0 kg (496.0 pounds)
Power/weight ratio: 0.4986 HP/kg
Seat height: 840 mm (33.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height: 1,430 mm (56.3 inches)
Overall length: 2,210 mm (87.0 inches)
Overall width: 915 mm (36.0 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,520 mm (59.8 inches)
Fuel capacity: 20.00 litres (5.28 gallons)
Other specifications
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