Service and parts
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BMW R 1250 GS Adventure
Service intervals, oil, spark plugs and filters from BMW's manual, for every version of the model.
2021– · type 0M11 · K51 MU2
- Engine oil
- 4.0 l · SAE 5W-40, API SL, JASO MA2
- Spark plugs
- NGK LMAR8AI-10 × 2
- Oil filter
- Hiflofiltro HF160
- Air filter
- Hiflofiltro HFA7915
- Final drive oil
- SAE 70W-80
- Battery
- AGM · 14 Ah
- Tyres
- 120/70 R19 / 170/60 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 20 000 km |
| Spark plugs | every 20 000 km |
| Air filter | every 20 000 km |
| Air filter check (off-road)When riding off-road. | every 10 000 km or 12 months |
| Drive shaft: inspect and greaseBMW's recommendation. | every 20 000 km |
| Drive shaft replacementCounting the kilometres covered with this part. | every 60 000 km |
| Brake fluidFirst after 12 months, then every 24 months. | every 24 months |
2018–2020 · type 0J51 · K51 11
- Engine oil
- 4.0 l · SAE 5W-40, API SL, JASO MA2
- Spark plugs
- NGK LMAR8AI-10L × 2
- Oil filter
- Hiflofiltro HF160
- Air filter
- Hiflofiltro HFA7915
- Final drive oil
- SAE 70W-80
- Battery
- lithium · 12 Ah
- Tyres
- 120/70 R19 / 170/60 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 |
| Final drive oil | every 20 000 km or 24 months |
| Valve clearance check | every 20 000 km |
| Spark plugs | every 20 000 km |
| Air filter | every 20 000 km |
| Air filter check (off-road)When riding off-road. | every 10 000 km or 12 months |
| Brake fluidFirst after 12 months, then every 24 months. | every 24 months |
Tyres approved by BMW
| Brand | Front | Rear | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone | A41 G120/70 R19 60V | A41 G170/60 R17 72V | |
| Continental | TKC 80120/70 B19 60Q | TKC 80170/60 B17 72Q | 4 |
| Metzeler | Karoo 3120/70 R19 60T | Karoo 3170/60 R17 72T | 32 |
| Metzeler | Tourance Next B120/70 R19 60V | Tourance Next B170/60 R17 72V | |
| Michelin | Anakee Adventure120/70 R19 60V | Anakee Adventure170/60 R17 72V |
- 4 The maximum permissible top speed of 160 km/h must be stated where it is clearly noticeable in the rider's field of vision (e.g. sticker).
- 32 The maximum permissible top speed of 190 km/h must be stated where it is clearly noticeable in the rider's field of vision (e.g. sticker).
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 R 1250 GS Adventure take?
4.0 l of SAE 5W-40, API SL, JASO MA2 with an oil filter change, from BMW's manual.
How often is the oil changed on the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure?
Every 10 000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.
Which spark plugs fit the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure?
NGK LMAR8AI-10, 2 of them.
Which oil filter fits the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure?
Hiflofiltro HF160.
Which air filter fits the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure?
Hiflofiltro HFA7915.
Which battery does the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure use?
AGM, 14 Ah.
What tyre sizes does the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure use?
Front 120/70 R19, rear 170/60 R17.