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BMW R nineT Urban G/S
Service intervals, oil, spark plugs and filters from BMW's manual, for every version of the model.
2020– · type 0L91 · K33 11
- Engine oil
- 3.95 l · SAE 15W-50, API SJ, JASO MA2
- Spark plugs
- NGK MAR8AI-10DS × 2
- Oil filter
- Hiflofiltro HF164
- Air filter
- Hiflofiltro HFA7914
- 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 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 |
| Brake fluidFirst after 12 months, then every 24 months. | every 24 months |
2017–2019 · type 0J41 · K33
- 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
- Final drive oil
- SAE 70W-80
- Battery
- AGM · 12 Ah
- Tyres
- 120/70 R19, 120/70 R17 / 170/60 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 |
| Transmission oilFirst after 12 months, then every 24 months. | every 40 000 km or 24 months |
| Spark plugs | every 20 000 km |
| Air filter check (off-road) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental | TKC 80 Twinduro120/70 B19 60Q | TKC 80 Twinduro170/60 B17 72Q | 4, 12 |
| Metzeler | Tourance Next120/70 R19 60V | Tourance Next170/60 R17 72V | 12 |
| Michelin | Pilot Road 4 Trail120/70 R19 60V | Pilot Road 4 Trail170/60 R17 72V | 12 |
| Pirelli | MT 60 RS120/70 ZR17 58W | MT 60 RS180/55 ZR17 73W | 6 |
- 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).
- 6 Mount spoke wheels only with hose.
- 12 Tubeless.
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 Urban G/S 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 Urban G/S?
Every 10 000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.
Which spark plugs fit the BMW R nineT Urban G/S?
NGK MAR8AI-10DS, 2 of them.
Which oil filter fits the BMW R nineT Urban G/S?
Hiflofiltro HF164.
Which air filter fits the BMW R nineT Urban G/S?
Hiflofiltro HFA7914.
Which battery does the BMW R nineT Urban G/S use?
AGM, 14 Ah.
What tyre sizes does the BMW R nineT Urban G/S use?
Front 120/70 R19, rear 170/60 R17.