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Important information
Regular maintenance is a must for a reliable and good motorcycle. Under normal driving conditions you can do the service a few hundred km sooner or later.
Subsequent you will find technical data as well as maintenance and service information.
We make no claim to completeness or accuracy of all data, these are only for your information.

Spares for BMW K1200RS, BMW K1200GT (1997-2005)

Technical data

Parts list for maintenance intervals/service for BMW K1200RS 1996-2000
Parts list for maintenance intervals/service for BMW K1200RS 2001-2005
Parts list for maintenance intervals/service for BMW K1200GT 2003-2005

Model BMW K1200RS 1996-2000
Volume (ccm) 1171
Cylinders 4
Power (HP) 98
Power (KW) 72
Weight (kg) 285
Seat height (mm) 770
Idle speed (R/Min) -
Injection Injection
Tyre pressure front (bar) 2,5
Tyre pressure rear (bar) 2,9
Spark plug 1 NGK DCPR7E
Spark Plug 1 NGK DCPR7EIX
Standpipe 41 mm Telelever
Drive Cardan
Fork oil per rod -
Engine Oil Without Filter 3,5 L SAE 10W-40
Engine Oil With Filter 3,75 L
Gearbox Oil 600ML 75W-140 GL-5
Break Fluid DOT 4
Final Drive Oil 230ML 75W-140 GL-5
Fuel tank volume 20.5
Coolant 3,1 L

Running-in Check / 600 miles (1.000 km) service:

Reading fault memory with BMW Motorrad diagnostic system
Checking freedom of movement of throttle cable and checking for kinks and chafing
Changing engine oil with engine at operating temperature, replacing oil filter
Performing bleed test with the BMW Motorrad diagnostic system
Changing oil in final drive, warmed to normal operating temperature
Checking front and rear brake fluid level
Checking clutch fluid level
Checking coolant level and concentration
Checking operation of side-stand switch
Checking swinging arm bearing
Checking tire pressures and tread depth
Checking lights and signalling equipment
Test ride as final inspection and function check
Confirming BMW Service in on-board documentation

6.000 miles (10.000 km) service (30.000 km / 50.000 km):

Reading fault-code memories with the BMW Motorrad diagnostic system
Changing engine oil with engine at operating temperature, replacing oil filter
Gearbox-oil change (every 2 years)
Oil change, rear wheel drive (every 2 years)
Checking front and rear brake fluid level
Checking front and rear brake pads for wear
Checking front and rear brake discs for wear
Changing brake fluid, front and rear brakes
Checking clutch fluid level
Change the clutch fluid (every 4 years)
Checking freedom of movement of throttle cable and checking for kinks and chafing
Change coolant in system (every 4 years)
Checking battery acid level
Cleaning and greasing battery terminals
Checking operation of side-stand switch
Checking ease of movement of side and centre stand
Greasing side stand pivot
Checking centre stand
Checking steering damper
Checking tire pressures and tread depth
Checking lights and signalling equipment
Checking battery charge state
Test ride as final inspection and function check
Confirming BMW Service in on-board documentation
Oil change in engine and oil tank, with filter (K1200GT)
Changing brake fluid in Integral ABS wheel circuit, front and rear (K1200RS 01-05, K1200GT)
Change brake fluid in entire ABS control circuit (every 4 years, K1200RS 01-05, K1200GT)
Function test, engine start suppression (K1200GT)
Brake check for BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (K1200RS 01-05, K1200GT)

12.000 miles (20.000km) service (40.000 km / 60.000 km):

Reading fault-code memories with the BMW Motorrad diagnostic system
Checking freedom of movement of throttle cable and checking for kinks and chafing
Changing engine oil with engine at operating temperature, replacing oil filter
Changing oil in gearbox, warmed to normal operating temperature
Oil change, rear wheel drive (every 2 years or every 40.000 km)
Checking front and rear brake fluid level
Checking front and rear brake pads for wear
Checking front and rear brake discs for wear
Visual inspection of the brake pipes, brake hoses and connections
Changing brake fluid, front and rear brakes
Checking clutch fluid level
Change the clutch fluid (every 4 years or every 40.000 km)
Replace the fuel filter (every 40.000 km)
Checking coolant level and concentration
Change coolant in system (every 4 years)
Checking battery acid level
Cleaning and greasing battery terminals
Replacing intake air filter
Checking operation of side-stand switch
Greasing side stand pivot
Checking centre stand
Checking steering damper
Checking rear wheel bearing play by tilting wheel
Checking swinging-arm pivot mount
Checking valve clearance
Replace liner on chain tensioning rail, slide rail and thrust block (fuel tank / cylinder head cover removed) (every 60.000 km)
Replacing spark plugs
Checking tire pressures and tread depth
Checking lights and signalling equipment
Test ride as final inspection and function check
Checking battery charge state
Confirming BMW Service in on-board documentation
Reading out countdown distance to next valve-clearance check (K1200GT)
Oil change in engine and oil tank, with filter (K1200GT)
Changing brake fluid in Integral ABS wheel circuit, front and rear (K1200RS 01-05, K1200GT)
Change brake fluid in entire ABS control circuit (every 4 years, K1200RS 01-05 & K1200GT)
Function test, engine start suppression (K1200GT)
Lubricating ball-joint clamp and ball (K1200GT)
Brake check for BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (K1200RS 01-05, K1200GT)