Four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam.
Air/liquid-cooled
102.5 mm
76 mm
1,254 cc
Rated output: 136 HP at 7,750 rpm
Max: 105 lb-ft at 6,250 rpm
12.5 : 1
Control: Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
Max: over 120 mph
Unleaded super, octane number 95 (RON), adaptive fuel quality regulation (91 to 98 RON)
Electronic intake pipe injection
49.5 mpg
12 V / 11.8 Ah
Wet clutch with an anti-hopping function, hydraulic activation
Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth
Shaft drive
Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine
BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 1.5" (37 mm), central spring strut
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel