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BMW R 18

Maintenance specs for 1 variant of the BMW R 18 — from 2020 to 2026.

20202026 BMW R 18

1802cc Air/Oil-Cooled Boxer Twin, OHV (Big Boxer) (Big Boxer 1802) · Shaft

91 hp / 116 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight20W-50
Capacity4.2 qt

Transmission

Type6-Speed Manual
FluidSAE 75W-90 GL-5
Drain & fill1.2 qt

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Differentials

Rear fluidSAE 75W-90 GL-5

Fuel

Tank3.7 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Front120/70R19
Rear180/65B16
Pressure (front)32 PSI
Pressure (rear)36 PSI

Service Intervals

Oil change6,000 mi
Trans service24,000 mi
Brake fluid12,000 mi
Spark plugs6,000 mi
Timingpushrod (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter6,000 mi