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BMW R 1250 RT

Maintenance specs for 1 variant of the BMW R 1250 RT — from 2019 to 2026.

20192026 BMW R 1250 RT

1254cc Air/Liquid-Cooled Boxer Twin, ShiftCam DOHC (R 1254) · Shaft

136 hp / 105 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-40
Capacity4.2 qt

Transmission

Type6-Speed Manual
FluidSAE 75W-140 GL-5

Coolant

TypeBMW Motorrad Coolant / 50-50 mix
Capacity1.7 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Differentials

Rear fluidSAE 70W-80 GL-5 (BMW Hypoid Gear Oil G3)

Fuel

Tank5.8 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Front120/70ZR17
Rear180/55ZR17
Pressure (front)36 PSI
Pressure (rear)42 PSI

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