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BMW R 1200 C

Maintenance specs for 1 variant of the BMW R 1200 C — from 1997 to 2004.

19972004 BMW R 1200 C

1170cc Air/Oil-Cooled Boxer Twin, OHV (R 1200 C) · Shaft

61 hp / 73 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight20W-50
Capacity3.7 qt

Transmission

Type5-Speed Manual
FluidSAE 80W-90 GL-5
Drain & fill0.85 qt

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Differentials

Rear fluidSAE 80W-90 GL-5

Fuel

Tank4.2 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Front100/90-18
Rear170/80-15
Pressure (front)32 PSI
Pressure (rear)36 PSI

Service Intervals

Oil change6,000 mi
Trans service12,000 mi
Brake fluid12,000 mi
Spark plugs6,000 mi
Timingpushrod (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter6,000 mi