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BMW K 1200 RS

Maintenance specs for 1 variant of the BMW K 1200 RS — from 1997 to 2005.

1997–2005 BMW K 1200 RS

1171cc Liquid-Cooled Inline-Four, DOHC (K 1200) · Shaft

130 hp / 99 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight15W-50
Capacity3.7 qt
Shop 15W-50 oil

Transmission

Type6-Speed Manual
FluidSAE 80W-90 GL-5

Coolant

TypeBMW Motorrad Coolant / 50-50 mix
Capacity2.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Differentials

Rear fluidSAE 80W-90 GL-5

Fuel

Tank5.5 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Front120/70ZR17
Rear170/60ZR17
Pressure (front)36 PSI
Pressure (rear)42 PSI
Shop 120/70ZR17 front tiresShop 170/60ZR17 rear tires

Service Intervals

Oil change6,000 mi
Trans service12,000 mi
Brake fluid12,000 mi
Spark plugs12,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter12,000 mi