Service and parts
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BMW K 1600 B
Service intervals, oil, spark plugs and filters from BMW's manual, for every version of the model.
2021– · type 0F61 · K61 MUE
- Engine oil
- 4.5 l · SAE 5W-40, API SJ, JASO MA2
- Spark plugs
- NGK LMAR8AI-10 × 6
- Oil filter
- Hiflofiltro HF164
- Air filter
- Hiflofiltro HFA7916
- Battery
- AGM · 16 Ah
- Tyres
- 120/70 R17 / 190/55 R17
| Operation | When |
|---|---|
| Running-in serviceBetween 500 and 1,200 km, with the first oil change. | once at 1 000 km |
| Annual check to BMW's schedule | every 10 000 km or 12 months |
| Oil and oil filter change | every 10 000 km or 12 months |
| Air filter | every 20 000 km |
| Valve clearance check | every 30 000 km |
| Spark plugs | every 30 000 km |
| Rear suspension bearings: check | every 24 months |
| Final drive oil | every 20 000 km or 24 months |
| Brake fluidFirst after 12 months, then every 24 months. | every 24 months |
2017–2020 · type 0F51 · K61
- Engine oil
- 4.5 l · SAE 5W-40, API SL, JASO MA2
- Spark plugs
- NGK LMAR8AI-8 × 6
- Oil filter
- Hiflofiltro HF164
- Air filter
- Hiflofiltro HFA7916
- Battery
- AGM · 16 Ah
- Tyres
- 120/70 R17 / 190/55 R17
| Operation | When |
|---|---|
| Running-in serviceBetween 500 and 1,200 km, with the first oil change. | once at 1 000 km |
| Annual check to BMW's schedule | every 12 months |
| Oil and oil filter change | every 10 000 km or 12 months |
| Air filter | every 20 000 km |
| Valve clearance check | every 30 000 km |
| Spark plugs | every 30 000 km |
| Rear suspension bearings: check | every 24 months |
| Final drive oil | every 20 000 km or 24 months |
| Brake fluidFirst after 12 months, then every 24 months. | every 24 months |
Tyres approved by BMW
| Brand | Front | Rear | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone | BT 022F F120/70 ZR17 58W | BT 021R F190/55 ZR17 75W | |
| Bridgestone | T 30F L120/70 ZR17 58W | T 30R L190/55 ZR17 75W | |
| Metzeler | Roadtec 01 HWM120/70 ZR17 58W | Roadtec 01 HWM190/55 ZR17 75W |
From BMW's tyre approval lists: R models (2019), K 6-cylinder models (2021).
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Questions and answers
How much oil does the BMW K 1600 B take?
4.5 l of SAE 5W-40, API SJ, JASO MA2 with an oil filter change, from BMW's manual.
How often is the oil changed on the BMW K 1600 B?
Every 10 000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.
Which spark plugs fit the BMW K 1600 B?
NGK LMAR8AI-10, 6 of them.
Which oil filter fits the BMW K 1600 B?
Hiflofiltro HF164.
Which air filter fits the BMW K 1600 B?
Hiflofiltro HFA7916.
Which battery does the BMW K 1600 B use?
AGM, 16 Ah.
What tyre sizes does the BMW K 1600 B use?
Front 120/70 R17, rear 190/55 R17.