BMW C650 Sport, Rider'S Manual

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Safety instructions
Rider's equipment
Do not ride without the correct
clothing:
Helmet
Motorcycling jacket and
trousers
Gloves
Boots
This applies even to short
journeys, and to every season
of the year. Your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer will be
glad to advise you on the correct
clothing for every purpose.
Loading
WARNING
Handling adversely affected
by overloading and imbal-
anced loads.
Risk of falling
Do not exceed the permissible
gross weight and be sure to
comply with the instructions on
loading.
Set spring preload to suit gross
weight.
with luggage carrier
OA
Note the maximum permissible
payload of the luggage carrier.
Payload of luggage car-
rier
max 9 kg
with topcase
OA
Note the maximum permiss-
ible payload of the topcase and
the speed limit for riding with a
topcase on the vehicle.
Payload of topcase
max 5 kg
Maximum permissible
speed for riding with top-
case fitted to the vehicle
max 180 km/h
Speed
If you ride at high speed, always
bear in mind that boundary con-
ditions including those outlined
below can adversely affect the
handling of your Maxi-Scooter:
Setting of suspension system
Imbalanced load
Loose clothing
Insufficient tyre pressure
Poor tyre tread
Risk of poisoning
Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which is colourless
and odourless but highly toxic.
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