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BMW S 1000 R

Service intervals, oil, spark plugs and filters from BMW's manual, for every version of the model.
2024– · type 0P31 · K63 MUE
- Engine oil
- 4.0 l · SAE 5W-40, API SJ, JASO MA2
- Spark plugs
- NGK LMAR9FI-10G × 4
- Battery
- lithium · 8 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 |
| Valve clearance check | every 30 000 km |
| Timing check | every 30 000 km |
| Spark plugs | every 30 000 km |
| Air filter | every 10 000 km |
| Front fork oil | every 30 000 km |
| Brake fluidFirst after 12 months, then every 24 months. | every 24 months |
2021–2023 · type 0E51 · K63
- Engine oil
- 4.0 l · SAE 5W-40, API SJ, JASO MA2
- Spark plugs
- NGK LMAR9FI-10G × 4
- Battery
- lithium · 9 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 |
| Valve clearance check | every 30 000 km |
| Timing check | every 30 000 km |
| Spark plugs | every 30 000 km |
| Air filter | every 10 000 km |
| Front fork oil | every 30 000 km |
| Brake fluidFirst after 12 months, then every 24 months. | every 24 months |
2016–2020 · type 0D52 · K47 11
- Engine oil
- 3.5 l · SAE 5W-40, API SL, JASO MA2
- Spark plugs
- NGK LMAR9D-J × 4
- Oil filter
- Hiflofiltro HF160
- Air filter
- Hiflofiltro HFA7918, K&N BM-1010
- Battery
- AGM · 9 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 |
| Valve clearance check | every 30 000 km |
| Timing check | every 30 000 km |
| Spark plugs | every 30 000 km |
| Air filter | every 10 000 km |
| Front fork oil | every 30 000 km |
| Brake fluidFirst after 12 months, then every 24 months. | every 24 months |
2014–2015 · type 0D02 · K47
- Engine oil
- 3.5 l · SAE 5W-40, API SL, JASO MA2
- Spark plugs
- NGK LMAR9D-JE × 4
- Oil filter
- Hiflofiltro HF160
- Air filter
- Hiflofiltro HFA7918, K&N BM-1010
- Battery
- AGM · 9 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 |
| Valve clearance check | every 30 000 km |
| Timing check | every 30 000 km |
| Spark plugs | every 30 000 km |
| Air filter | every 10 000 km |
| Front fork oil | every 30 000 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 S 1000 R take?
4.0 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 S 1000 R?
Every 10 000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.
Which spark plugs fit the BMW S 1000 R?
NGK LMAR9FI-10G, 4 of them.
Which battery does the BMW S 1000 R use?
lithium, 8 Ah.
What tyre sizes does the BMW S 1000 R use?
Front 120/70 R17, rear 190/55 R17.
