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 K1200R and BMW K1200R Sport


Technical data

Model BMW K1200R 2005-2008
Volume (ccm) 1157
Cylinders 4
Power (HP) 163
Power (KW) 120
Weight (kg) 237
Seat height (mm) 820
Idle speed (R/Min) 1150 ± 50
Injection Injection 46 mm
Tyre pressure front (bar) 2,5
Tyre pressure rear (bar) 2,9
Spark plug 1 NGK KR9CI
Spark Plug 1 -
Standpipe Duolever-fork
Drive Cardan
Fork oil per rod -
Engine Oil Without Filter SAE 5W-40
Engine Oil With Filter 3,5 L MIN. API SL
Gearbox Oil -
Break Fluid DOT 4
Final Drive Oil 230ML 75W-140 GL-5
Fuel tank volume 19
Coolant 2,55 L


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

Reading fault memory with (BMW Motorrad) diagnostic system
Performing bleed test with the BMW Motorrad diagnostic system
Oil change in engine and oil tank, with filter
Oil change, rear wheel drive
Checking coolant level
Checking brake-fluid level, front and rear brakes
Checking freedom of movement of throttle cable and checking for kinks and chafing
Checking tire pressures and tread depth
Checking lights and signalling equipment
Function test, engine start suppression
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 memory with BMW Motorrad diagnostic system
Checking transparency of hose for oil level indicator
Oil change in engine and oil tank, with filter
Oil change, rear wheel drive (every 2 years)
Checking valve clearance (every 30.000 km)
Replace all spark plugs (every 30.000 km)
Visual inspection of the brake pipes, brake hoses and connections
Checking front and rear brake discs for wear
Checking front and rear brake pads for wear
Changing brake fluid, front and rear brakes
Checking front and rear brake fluid level
Checking freedom of movement of throttle cable and checking for kinks and chafing
Checking coolant level
Checking tire pressures and tread depth
Checking ease of movement of side stand
Checking lights and signalling equipment
Function test, engine start suppression
Final inspection and check of roadworthiness
Checking battery charge state
Confirming BMW Service in on-board documentation

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

Reading fault memory with BMW Motorrad diagnostic system
Checking transparency of hose for oil level indicator
Oil change in engine and oil tank, with filter
Oil change, rear wheel drive
Checking valve clearance (every 30.000 km)
Replace all spark plugs (every 30.000 km)
Replacing intake air filter
Visual inspection of the brake pipes, brake hoses and connections
Checking front and rear brake discs for wear
Checking front and rear brake pads for wear
Changing brake fluid, front and rear brakes
Checking front and rear brake fluid level
Checking freedom of movement of throttle cable and checking for kinks and chafing
Checking coolant level
Checking tire pressures and tread depth
Checking ease of movement of side stand
Checking lights and signalling equipment
Function test, engine start suppression
Lubricating ball-joint clamp and ball
Final inspection and check of roadworthiness
Checking battery charge state
Confirming BMW Service in on-board documentation