Power transmission | Clutch | Multiple-disc wet clutch (anti hopping), mechanically operated |
| Gearbox | Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox integrated in crankcase |
| Drive | Endless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub |
Chassis / brakes | Frame | Bridge-type frame, steel shell construction |
| Front wheel location / suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm |
| Rear wheel location / suspension | Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central WAD spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable |
| Suspension travel, front / rear | 230 mm / 215 mm (SA low-slung 210 mm / 195 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 1,593 mm |
| Castor | 124.6 mm |
| Steering head angel | 62° |
| Wheels | Cross spoke wheels |
| Rim, front | 2.15 x 21" |
| Rim, rear | 4.25 x 17" |
| Tyre, front | 90/90 21 |
| Tyre, rear | 150/70 R17 |
| Brake, front | Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, Ø 305 mm, double-piston floating calipers |
| Brake, rear | Single disc brake, Ø 265 mm, single-piston floating calipers |
| ABS | BMW Motorrad Race ABS (switchable) |
Dimension / weights | Seat height | 875 mm (SA low-slung: 815 mm, SA double seat low: 835 mm, SA double seat: 860 mm, SZ rally seat: 890 mm) |
| Inner leg curve | 1,950 mm (SA lowering: 1,830 mm, SA double low seat: 1,870 mm, SA double seat 1,910mm, SZ rally seat: 1,980 mm) |
| Usable tank volume | 23 l |
| Reserve | approx. 3.5 l |
| Length | 2,300 mm |
| Height (excl. mirrors) | 1,437 mm |
| Width (incl. mirrors) | 939 mm |
| Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled | 244 kg 1) |
| Permitted total weight | 455 kg |
| Payload (with standard equipment) | 211 kg |