Service and parts
BMW R nineT Racer
Service intervals, oil, spark plugs and filters from BMW's manual, for every version of the model.
2016– · type 0J21 · K32
- Engine oil
- 3.95 l · SAE 15W-50, API SJ, JASO MA2
- Spark plugs
- NGK MAR8B-JDS × 2
- Oil filter
- Hiflofiltro HF164
- Air filter
- Hiflofiltro HFA7914
- Battery
- AGM · 12 Ah
- Tyres
- 120/70 R17 / 180/55 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 |
| Final drive oil | every 20 000 km or 24 months |
| Valve clearance check | every 10 000 km |
| Gearbox 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 |
| Throttle synchronisation | every 10 000 km |
| Brake fluidFirst after 12 months, then every 24 months. | every 24 months |
Tyres approved by BMW
| Brand | Front | Rear | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone | Battlax T30F EVO120/70 ZR17 58W | Battlax T30R EVO180/55 ZR17 73W | 31 |
| Metzeler | Roadtec Z8 M120/70 ZR17 58W | Roadtec Z8 M180/55 ZR17 73W | 6 |
- 6 Mount spoke wheels only with hose.
- 31 Not approved for spoke rims.
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 nineT Racer take?
3.95 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 nineT Racer?
Every 10 000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.
Which spark plugs fit the BMW R nineT Racer?
NGK MAR8B-JDS, 2 of them.
Which oil filter fits the BMW R nineT Racer?
Hiflofiltro HF164.
Which air filter fits the BMW R nineT Racer?
Hiflofiltro HFA7914.
Which battery does the BMW R nineT Racer use?
AGM, 12 Ah.
Which tyres has BMW approved for the R nineT Racer?
From BMW's list: Bridgestone Battlax T30F EVO / Battlax T30R EVO, Metzeler Roadtec Z8 M.
What tyre sizes does the BMW R nineT Racer use?
Front 120/70 R17, rear 180/55 R17.