Service and parts
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BMW R 12 G/S
Service intervals, oil, spark plugs and filters from BMW's manual, for every version of the model.
2025– · type 0N21 · KR2
- Engine oil
- 4.0 l · SAE 15W-50, API SJ, JASO MA2
- Spark plugs
- NGK MAR8AI-10DS × 2
- Oil filter
- Hiflofiltro HF164
- Final drive oil
- SAE 70W-80
- Battery
- AGM · 12 Ah
- Tyres
- 90/90-21 / 150/70 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 |
| Final drive oil | every 20 000 km or 24 months |
| Valve clearance check | every 10 000 km |
| Transmission oilFirst after 12 months, then every 24 months. | every 40 000 km or 24 months |
| Spark plugs | every 20 000 km |
| Air filter | every 20 000 km |
| Alternator belt: replace | every 40 000 km or 72 months |
| Front fork oil | every 30 000 km |
| Drive shaft: inspect and greaseCounting the kilometres covered with this part. | every 20 000 km |
| Drive shaft replacementCounting the kilometres covered with this part. | every 40 000 km |
| Brake fluidFirst after 12 months, then every 24 months. | every 24 months |
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Questions and answers
How much oil does the BMW R 12 G/S take?
4.0 l of SAE 15W-50, API SJ, JASO MA2 with an oil filter change, from BMW's manual.
How often is the oil changed on the BMW R 12 G/S?
Every 10 000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.
Which spark plugs fit the BMW R 12 G/S?
NGK MAR8AI-10DS, 2 of them.
Which oil filter fits the BMW R 12 G/S?
Hiflofiltro HF164.
Which battery does the BMW R 12 G/S use?
AGM, 12 Ah.
What tyre sizes does the BMW R 12 G/S use?
Front 90/90-21, rear 150/70 R17.