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BMW K 1200 S

Maintenance specs for 1 variant of the BMW K 1200 S — from 2005 to 2008.

2005–2008 BMW K 1200 S

1157cc Liquid-Cooled Inline-Four, DOHC (K 1200 Sport) · Shaft

167 hp / 96 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-40
Capacity3.7 qt
Shop 5W-40 oil

Transmission

Type6-Speed Manual
FluidSAE 75W-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 75W-90 GL-5

Fuel

Tank4.2 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Front120/70ZR17
Rear190/50ZR17
Pressure (front)36 PSI
Pressure (rear)42 PSI
Shop 120/70ZR17 front tiresShop 190/50ZR17 rear tires

Service Intervals

Oil change6,000 mi
Trans service12,000 mi
Brake fluid12,000 mi
Spark plugs18,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter18,000 mi