BMW G 450 X- User Manual

General instructions General instructions Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6 Definition of use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Currency . . . . ....

Overview Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manu-al will provide you with an initialoverview of your motorcycle. Allmaintenance and servicing workon the motorcycle is documentedin Chapter 10. This record of themaintenance work you have hadperformed on your motorcycle isa precondition for generous treat-ment ...

General views General views General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

General view, left side 1 Adjuster for headlightbeam throw (underneaththe instrument panel)( 42) 2 Adjuster for damping char-acteristic, front suspension(rebound stage) ( 39) 3 Secondary fuses ( 79) 4 Main fuse (behind sidepanel) ( 80) 5 Fuel filler neck ( 54) 6 Adjuster for damping char-acteristic,...

Handlebar fitting, left 1 Operation of the headlightflasher ( 31) 2 Horn 3 Operation of the flashingturn indicators ( 32) 4 High-beam headlightswitch ( 31) 2 14 z General views

Status indicators Status indicators Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 3 17 z Status indicators

Status indicators Multifunction display 1 Display depends on themode selected; this viewshows the odometer read-ing ( 23) 2 Speedometer Telltale lights 1 High-beam headlight 2 Turn indicators Warnings Fuel down to reserve FUEL appears on the display. The fuel-pump symbol ap-pears on the display. Lac...

Possible cause:The fuel tank contains no morethan the reserve quantity of fuel. Reserve fuel ~ 0.75 l Refuelling ( 54). Engine rpm too high SPEED MAX appears on the display.The display flashes. Prolonged riding with theengine revving at speeds in excess of 8000 rpm can lead toengine damage.Avoid rev...

Operation Operation Ignition and steering lock . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Ignition and steeringlock Keys This motorcycle does not havean ignition switch. You receivetwo keys for the steering lock. Switching on ignition Push full-beam switch 1 up and then operate headlight-flasher button 2 . The instrument panel isactivated automatically as soon as the motorcycle movesaway...

Instrument panel Activating instrumentpanel Press MODE button 1 . The instrument panel isactivated automatically as soon as the motorcycle movesaway from rest. All the segments of the displaylight up briefly.The tyre-size setting showsbriefly.The instrument panel is ON. The instrument panel switches...

The first selectable function(trip recorder TR1 ) starts flash- ing.The operating hours counter H and the odometer ODO cannot be deactivated. Press MODE button 1 . No change is made to thefunction and the next select-able function starts flashing.Press UP button 2 . The function is activated andthe ...

Selecting readings Press MODE button 1 . Each time the button is pressed,starting at the current reading thedisplay steps through the activ-ated functions in the followingsequence: Trip recorder TR1 Trip recorder TR2 Average speed A1 Average speed A2 Stopwatch S1 Stopwatch S2 Operating-hours counter...

Press UP button 2 . The reading of the trip recorderincreases.Press DOWN button 3 . The reading of the trip recorderdecreases.Pressing UP or DOWN button changes the speed at whichthe trip-recorder readingchanges.A change in the reading of triprecorder TR2 causes average speed A2 to change accord- in...

Press and hold down MODEbutton 1 when the stopwatch is not running.The stopwatch is reset to zero.Average speed A2 is also re- set. Operating-hours counterH The operating hours H coun- ted represent the time logged bythe motorcycle in operation. Theoperating-hours counter can-not be reset and can be...

Press MODE button 1 . 0-24 for 24-hour clock or 0-12 for 12-hour clock. Press UP button 2 or DOWN button 3 . The display mode toggles eachtime a button is pressed.Either press and hold down theMODE button or wait withoutpressing any button.The settings are accepted. Operating lap timer LAP Repeatedl...

With the LAP timer running,press DOWN button 3 . The reading is saved, timingstarts again at zero.A maximum of ten readingscan be saved. Once the tenslots in memory are full, thereis no reaction when the DOWNbutton is pressed.With the LAP timer stopped,press and hold down MODEbutton 1 . The lap time...

Press and hold down Ctrl but-ton 4 . The display colour can be var-ied in shades of red and yellow.Press UP button 2 . This increases the proportionof red in the colour of the dis-play.Press DOWN button 3 . This increases the proportionof yellow in the colour of thedisplay.Either press and hold down...

Turn indicators Operating flashing turnindicators Push turn-indicator button 1 to the left.Left-hand turn indicatorsswitched on.The turn indicator telltale lightflashes.Push the turn-indicator buttonto the right.Right-hand turn indicatorsswitched on.The turn indicator telltale lightflashes. Centre t...

Handlebars Adjusting handlebar reach If not correctly installed,the handlebar clamping blocks can work loose from thefork bridge.Install the handlebar clampingblocks only in the positions de-scribed below. Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand. Remove small scr...

Tighten small screws 1 to the specified tightening torque. Handlebar clampingblock 19 Nm A gap remains between thehandlebar clamping blockson the side where the smallscrews are located. Adjusting handlebar tilt Slacken small screws 1 . Slacken large screws 2 . Align the mark for the appropri-ate ang...

Spring preload Adjustment for rearsuspension Rear spring preload must be ad-justed to suit the weight of therider. The factory setting is inten-ded for a rider's weight of 85 kg.Minor deviations from this stand-ard weight can be compensatedfor by adjusting spring preload;if the deviation is more sig...

Static sag of the springstrut 35...40 mm (with fuel andlubricants, unladen) If the calculated value is outsidethe specified range: Adjust spring preload until stat-ic sag is inside the specifiedrange.Adjust the spring preload forrear wheel ( 38). Checking weighted sag Adjust the static sag ( 36). Ma...

Locknut for spring ba-sic setting at top spring retainer 5 Nm Adjust the damping character-istic to suit spring preload. Damping Setting Damping must be adapted to suitthe surface on which the motor-cycle is ridden and to suit springpreload. An uneven surface requiressofter damping than a smoothsurf...

Adjusting frontcompression stage Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand. Adjust the compression stageby turning adjusting screws 1 at the underside of the frontforks, left and right. Make surethat the settings are identical.If you want to increase damp-ing, use ...

If you want to increase the re-bound stage, turn adjustingring 1 in direction b . Rebound stage, basicsetting, rear Turn bottom knob clockwiseto limit stop, then back it off20 clicks. (Full load of fuel,with rider 85 kg) Adjusting rearcompression stage Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place...

Consult a specialist work-shop, preferably an au- thorised BMW Motorrad deal-er, if you are unsure whetherthe headlight basic setting iscorrect. Headlight beam-throwadjustment 1 Headlight beam-throw ad-justment Spring preload adjustment mightnot suffice if the motorcycle isvery heavily loaded. Movin...

Work the seat to the rear toremove, by raising centre trimpanel 3 at the rear and working the seat clear at position 4 . Installing seat Lift centre trim panel 3 at the rear and work the seat into po-sition at 4 . Install screws 2 on left and right. Install screw 1 while pressing down on the centre ...

Riding Riding Engine revs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Starting engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Running in . . . . . . . . . . ....

Engine revs Prolonged riding with theengine revving at speeds in excess of 8000 rpm can lead toengine damage.Avoid revving the engine tospeeds in excess of 8000 rpm.Your motorcycle is not designedfor extended periods of revvingat engine speeds in excess of8000 rpm. Riding with the en-gine revving at...

if allowed to come into contactwith the hot exhaust pipe.Do not permit flammable materi-als to come into contact with thehot exhaust system. Cooling would beinadequate if the engine were allowed to idle for a lengthyperiod with the motorcycle ata standstill: overheating wouldresult. In extreme cases...

If ambient temperatures arevery low, you might find it necessary to open the throttleslightly when starting the engine.At ambient temperatures below0 °C, disengage the clutch afterswitching on the ignition. The engine starts. Press engine OFF button 1 . The engine switches off. Running in The first ...

Riding off-road Tyre pressure Tyre pressures reduced foroff-road riding impair the motorcycle's handling character-istics on surfaced roads and canlead to accidents.Always check that the tyre pres-sures are correct. Wheel rims for riding off-road BMW Motorrad recommendschecking the rims for damageaf...

Remove the cable tie fromcap 1 . With its built-in coded plug,the motorcycle is no longer approved for use on public roads.Do not ride on public roads withbuilt-in coded plugs. Activate increased enginepower by installing codedplug 2 instead of cap 1 . Engine power rating 30 kW (without coded plug)3...

Brakes How can stoppingdistance be minimised? Each time the brakes are applied,a load distribution shift takesplace with the load shifting for-ward from the rear to the frontwheel. The sharper the motor-cycle decelerates, the more loadis shifted to the front wheel. Thehigher the wheel load, the more...

Oil or grease on brakes Oil and grease on the brakediscs and pads considerably diminish braking efficiency.Especially after repair and main-tenance work, make sure that thebrake discs and brake pads arefree of oil and grease. Dirt or mud on brakes When riding on loose sur-faces or muddy roads, the b...

travel and keep it in this posi-tion. The side stand is designedto support only the weight of the motorcycle.Do not lean or sit on themotorcycle with the side standextended. Slowly lean the motorcycleonto its side stand. If the motorcycle is on theside stand, the surface of the ground will determine...

Install fuel-cap cover 1 . Securing motorcyclefor transportation Make sure that all componentsthat might come into contactwith straps used to secure themotorcycle are adequately pro-tected against scratching. Useadhesive tape or soft cloths, forexample, for this purpose. The motorcycle can toppleand...

Accessories Accessories General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 6 59 z Accessories

Maintenance Maintenance General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Regular maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Maintenance for off-roading . . . . . . . . 63 Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

General instructions The Maintenance chapter de-scribes straightforward proced-ures for checking and replacingcertain wear parts.Special tightening torques are lis-ted as applicable. The tighteningtorques for the threaded fasten-ers on your motorcycle are listedin the section entitled "Technical...

Lubricate the swinging-armshaftCheck the drive chain, chainguide, sprocket and pinionCheck chain tensionCheck the tyres and wheelsCheck the freedom ofmovement of the throttle cable,check for kinks and chafing andcheck play Basic service every 10operating hours A basic service is necessary afterevery...

Always before off-roading Check the engine oil level( 65). Check the spark plugCheck for dirt in the clean-sidechamber of the intake air silen-cerCheck the fuel systemCheck the exhaust systemCheck the security of thespring strut and check for leaksCheck and vent the telescopicforksCheck the drive ch...

6 Reversible-blade screw-driver with star-head andplain tips 7 Small screwdriver withplain tip 8 Spare fuses with puller toolMiniature fuses, 7.5 A and10 A Engine oil Checking engine oil level Check the engine oil onceevery hour, if possible. The engine can seize if theoil level is low, and this can...

If the oil level is below the spe-cified minimum: Top up the engine oil ( 66). If the oil level is above the spe-cified maximum: Have the oil level correctedby a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer. Topping up engine oil Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the...

workshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking operation ofbrakes Pull the handbrake lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.Press the footbrake lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible. No clearly perceptible pressurepoint: Bleed the brake circuit andcheck ...

Brake fluid Checking brake-fluidlevel, front brakes A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system.This significantly reduces brakingefficiency.Check the brake-fluid level atregular intervals. Make sure the ground is leveland firm and hold the motor-cycle upright...

Checking brake-fluidlevel, rear brakes A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system.This significantly reduces brakingefficiency.Check the brake-fluid level atregular intervals. Make sure the ground is leveland firm and hold the motor-cycle upright. Check the b...

Coolant Checking coolant level Make sure the ground is leveland firm and hold the motor-cycle upright. Risk of burns from escapingcoolant. The hot cooling system is pres-surised. Allow the coolant to cooldown before opening the radiatorcap. Once the radiator has cooled,remove cap 1 by turning it cou...

Using a suitable funnel, top upwith coolant until the level iscorrect.Check the coolant level ( 71). Install the radiator cap and turnit clockwise to close. Clutch Checking operation ofclutch Pull the clutch lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible. If the pressure point is not clearlyper...

e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or byan arrow.If the tyre tread is worn to minim-um: Replace tyre or tyres, as applic-able. Rims Checking rims Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Visually inspect the rims fordefects.Have damaged rims checkedand, if necessary, rep...

If the chain is slack therewill be more chain noise and the chain will wear more rap-idly.The design of the motorcyclepermits it to be ridden withslight chain sag. It is importantto ensure that chain sag is tospecification. Use a screwdriver to push thechain up and down and meas-ure difference a . C...

In particular, be sure to removedried dirt from bottom part 1 of the slider tubes. If neces-sary for better access, removescrews 2 and remove the fork protectors.Use a damp cloth to wipeclean the right and left slidertubes. In this process, besure to pull the cloth throughbetween the fork protector ...

To do so, squeeze lockingclips 2 together at top and bot- tom and disconnect the plug. Replace the defective fuse. Fuse for lighting system 10 A Fuse for radiator fan 7.5 A Connect plug 1 . Replacing main fuse Disconnect plug 1 . Open cov- er 2 of the starter relay. To do so, squeeze retainingclips ...

Replace defective fuse 4 . If necessary, use spare fuse 5 . Main fuse 30 A Hold cover 2 in position. Con- nect plug 1 . Battery Maintenance instructions Correct care, charging and stor-age will extend the service lifeof the battery. Always bear thefollowing points in mind: Keep the surface of the ba...

Care Care Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Cleaning easily damaged compon-ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Restoring motorc...

Care products BMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use the cleaning andcare products you can obtainfrom your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer. The substancesin BMW CareProducts have beentested in laboratories and inpractice; they provide optimisedcare and protection for thematerials used in your vehicle. Th...

agents, the surfaces can be dam-aged.Do not use cleaning agents thatcontain alcohol, solvents or ab-rasives to clean plastic parts.Even fly-remover pads or clean-ing pads with hard surfaces canproduce scratches. Soften stubborn dirt andinsects by covering the af- fected areas with a wet cloth. Radia...

Technical data Technical data Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Cl...

Threaded fasteners Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror to handlebar Locknut, M10 x 1.25 20 Nm Handlebars Value Valid Handlebar clamping block withhandlebars to fork bridge M10 x 70 38 Nm Handlebar clamping block M8 x 30 19 Nm 9 90 z Technical data

Engine Engine design Single-cylinder four-stroke, double overhead cam-shafts, 4 valves, two operated by bucket tappetsand two by cam followers, liquid-cooled cylinderand cylinder head, integral coolant pump, 5-speedgearbox. Displacement 449.5 cm 3 Cylinder bore 98 mm Piston stroke 59.6 mm Compressio...

Fuel Recommended fuel grade 95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded Usable fuel capacity approx. 8 l Reserve fuel ~ 0.75 l Engine oil Oil consumption max 0.1 l/h Engine oil, capacity max 1.15 l, with filter change Engine oils, Permissible viscosity classes and productsCastrol GPS SAE 10W-40 ~ -20 °C Oil grades M...

Clutch Clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath Transmission Gearbox type Claw-shift 5-speed gearbox, integrated into en-gine block Gearbox transmission ratios 2,618, Primary transmission ratio2.462 (13:32 teeth), 1st gear1.706 (17:29 teeth), 2nd gear1.350 (20:27 teeth), 3rd gear1.043 (23:2...

Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Chain drive Type of rear suspension Two-arm aluminium swinging arm Final drive, number of teeth (Pinion / sprocket) 15 / 48 Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork Spring travel, front 300 mm, At wheel Rear wheel Type of rear...

Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 1.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 1.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold Tyre pressure for sport riding 1.0 bar Electrics Fuses Main fuse 30 A Fuse for lighting system 10 A Fuse for radiator fan 7.5 A Battery Battery, manufacturer and designation Yuasa YTZ 7S Bat...

Lighting Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight HS1 / 12 V / 35 W / 35 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for tail light/brake light LED / 12 V Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front H6W / 12 V / 6 W Frame Frame type Bridge-type frame made of high-strength specialsteel with bolt-on...

Weights Unladen weight 121 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 280 kg Maximum payload 159 kg Riding specifications Top speed 145 km/h with power reduction OA 117 km/h 9 98 z Technical data

Service Service BMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 BMW Motorrad service quality . . . . . 100 BMW Motorrad Service Card: on-the-spot breakdown assistance . . . . 100 BMW Motorrad servicenetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Maintenance work . . . . . . . ....

down, contact the Mobile Serviceorganisation of BMW Motorrad.The specialists will provide thenecessary advice and assistance.You will find important country-specific contact addresses andthe after-sales service organisa-tion phone numbers in the "Ser-vice Kontakt / Service Contact"brochures,...

Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-deliveryCheck Completed on Stamp, signature BMW Running-inCheck Completed After op. hours Odometer reading Next serviceat the latest After op. hours Stamp, signature 10 102 z Service

Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessoriesand, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometerreading Date 10 107 z Service

A Abbreviations and symbols, 6Accessories General instructions, 60 B Battery Maintenance, 81Maintenance instructions, 81Position on the motorcycle, 11 BMW Motorrad service, 100BMW Motorrad Service Card, 100 Brake fluid Checking fluid levels, 69Reservoir, front, 13Reservoir, rear, 13 Brake pads Check...