Introduction
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Market Position
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Vehicle Segment:
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Sport Touring Motorcycle
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Target Audience:
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Touring riders, sport-oriented riders, owners seeking self-maintenance
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Competitive Analysis
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Key Competitors Era:
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Honda VFR800, Kawasaki GTR1000, Yamaha FJR1300 (later models)
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Key Features
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Vehicle Highlights:
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Unique boxer-twin engine, shaft drive, comfortable ergonomics for long distances, sporty handling for its class.
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Manual Value Proposition:
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Provides owners and technicians with the authoritative information needed for maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs, reducing reliance on expensive dealership services.
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Manual Coverage
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Systems Covered
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Engine:
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Complete overhaul, diagnostics, timing, fuel injection, ignition, lubrication, cooling
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Drivetrain:
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Transmission (gearbox), clutch, final drive (shaft drive)
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Chassis:
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Frame, suspension (front fork, rear shock absorber), steering
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Brakes:
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Front and rear brake systems, ABS (if equipped), hydraulic lines, pads, rotors
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Electrical System:
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Wiring diagrams, lighting, battery, starter, alternator, ECU, sensors, diagnostics
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Fuel System:
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Fuel tank, pump, injectors, fuel pressure regulation
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Exhaust System:
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Exhaust pipes, mufflers, catalytic converter (if applicable)
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Bodywork And Trim:
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Fairings, panels, seat, instrumentation, ergonomics
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Wheels And Tires:
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Wheel bearing replacement, tire specifications
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Procedures Included
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Routine Maintenance:
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Oil changes, filter replacements, spark plug service, chain adjustment (if applicable for shaft drive), coolant checks
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Troubleshooting:
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Diagnostic fault codes, common problem diagnosis, specific system issues
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Major Repairs:
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Engine rebuilds, transmission overhauls, suspension fork servicing, brake caliper replacement
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Component Disassembly And Assembly:
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Step-by-step instructions for removing and refitting parts
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Torque Specifications:
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Crucial for proper assembly and preventing damage
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Wiring Diagrams:
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Detailed electrical schematics for diagnosis and repair
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Technical Depth
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Depth Of Information:
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Comprehensive, from basic maintenance to full engine and transmission rebuilds
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Diagnostic Coverage:
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Includes diagnostic procedures, fault code explanations, and troubleshooting trees
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Rebuild Procedures:
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Detailed steps for internal engine component replacement and gearbox overhaul
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Engine Specifications
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Primary Engine
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Engine Type:
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Four-stroke, flat-twin (boxer), liquid-cooled
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Displacement:
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1171 cc
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Bore X Stroke:
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93 mm x 86.7 mm
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Compression Ratio:
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10.5:1
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Valvetrain:
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DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
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Performance
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Horsepower Peak:
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Approx. 110 hp (81 kW) at 7500 rpm
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Torque Peak:
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Approx. 114 Nm (84 lb-ft) at 6000 rpm
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Fuel System
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Fuel Delivery:
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Bosch Motronic MA 2.2 fuel injection
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Fuel Type:
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Unleaded gasoline, minimum 95 RON
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Fuel Tank Capacity:
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21 Liters (5.5 US gallons)
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Maintenance
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Service Intervals
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Oil Change Interval:
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Typically every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or annually
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Valve Clearance Check:
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Typically every 20,000 km (12,000 miles)
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Spark Plug Replacement:
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Typically every 20,000 km (12,000 miles)
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Fluid Specifications
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Engine Oil Type:
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SAE 15W-50 Synthetic (BMW recommends BMW Motorrad Advantec or equivalent API SG/JASO MA)
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Engine Oil Capacity:
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Approx. 4.0 Liters (4.2 US quarts) with filter change
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Coolant Type:
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Glycol-based antifreeze with corrosion inhibitor (BMW recommends BMW Coolant RT or equivalent)
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Brake Fluid Type:
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DOT 4
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Final Drive Oil Type:
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SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil (BMW recommends BMW Hypoid Gear Oil or equivalent API GL-5)
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Known Issues
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Common Wear Items:
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Clutch slave cylinder seal leaks, fuel pressure regulator issues, ABS modulator failure (on equipped models), rear shock absorber degradation.
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Electrical Gremlins:
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Can occur due to age and moisture ingress into connectors, particularly around the dashboard and ECU.
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