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BMW K 1300 R

Maintenance specs for 1 variant of the BMW K 1300 R — from 2009 to 2015.

2009–2015 BMW K 1300 R

1293cc Liquid-Cooled Inline-Four, DOHC (K 1300) · Shaft

173 hp / 103 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-40
Capacity4.2 qt
Shop 5W-40 oil

Transmission

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

Coolant

TypeBMW Motorrad Coolant / 50-50 mix
Capacity2.7 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
Rear180/55ZR17
Pressure (front)36 PSI
Pressure (rear)42 PSI
Shop 120/70ZR17 front tiresShop 180/55ZR17 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