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 your BMW R850R, BMW R1100R, BMW R1150R and BMW R1150R Rockster


Technical data

Model BMW R850R 1994-2002
Volume (ccm) 848
Cylinders 2
Power (HP) 70
Power (KW) 52
Weight (kg) 235
Seat height (mm) 760
Idle speed (R/Min) 850-1150
Injection Injection
Tyre pressure front (bar) 2,2 (2,5)
Tyre pressure rear (bar) 2,5 (2,9)
Spark plug 1 NGK BKR7EKC
Spark Plug 1 NGK BKR7EIX
Standpipe 35 mm Telelever
Drive Cardan
Fork oil per rod 470 ML SAE 10W
Engine Oil Without Filter 3,5 L SAE 20W-50
Engine Oil With Filter 3,75 L
Gearbox Oil 800 ML SAE 90 GL-5
Break Fluid DOT 4
Final Drive Oil 230 ML SAE 90 GL-5
Fuel tank volume 21
Coolant air-/oil-cooled


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

Reading fault memory with BMW Motorrad diagnostic system (R850R 03-06, R1150R & Rockster)
Change oil when engine at regular operating temperature, renew oil filter
Oil change, rear wheel drive
Tightening cylinder head
Adjusting valve clearance
Checking freedom of movement of throttle cable and checking for kinks and chafing
Checking swinging arm bearing
Checking operation of side-stand switch
Checking/adjusting synchronisation
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
Changing oil in gearbox, warmed to normal operating temperature (R850R 94-02, R1100R)
Checking clutch play (R850R 94-02, R1100R)
Tightening hose clamp at intake manifold (R850R 94-02, R1100R)
Checking front and rear brake fluid level (R850R 94-02, R1100R)
Checking security of rear wheel screws (R850R 94-02, R1100R)
Checking security of screws for adjustable handlebars (R850R 94-02, R1100R)
Checking idle speed (R850R 94-02, R1100R)
Checking throttle valves (R850R 94-02, R1100R)
Greasing side stand pivot (R850R 03-06, R1150R & Rockster)

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

Reading fault memory with BMW Motorrad diagnostic system (R850R 03-06, R1150R & Rockster)
Change oil when engine at regular operating temperature, renew oil filter
Adjusting valve clearance
Checking condition of spark plugs
Checking battery acid level
Cleaning and greasing battery terminals
Checking freedom of movement of throttle cable and checking for kinks and chafing
Checking front and rear brake pads for wear
Checking front and rear brake discs for wear
Checking front and rear brake fluid level
Changing brake fluid, front and rear brakes
Lubricating side stand
Checking operation of side-stand switch
Checking/adjusting synchronisation
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
Changing oil in gearbox, warmed to normal operating temperature (R850R 94-02, R1100R)
Oil change, rear wheel drive (R850R 94-02, R1100R)
Checking clutch play (R850R 94-02, R1100R)
Checking swinging arm bearing (R850R 94-02, R1100R)
Checking steering damper (R850R 94-02, R1100R)
Lubricating nipple of clutch cable (R850R 94-02, R1100R)
Checking idle speed (R850R 94-02, R1100R)
Checking throttle valves (R850R 94-02, R1100R)
Gearbox-oil change (every 2 years; R850R 03-06, R1150R & Rockster)
Oil change, rear wheel drive (every 2 years; R850R 03-06, R1150R & Rockster)
Checking clutch fluid level (R850R 03-06, R1150R & Rockster)
Change the clutch fluid (every 4 years; R850R 03-06, R1150R & Rockster)
Tension Poly-V belt (R1150R & Rockster)

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

Reading fault memory with BMW Motorrad diagnostic system (R850R 03-06, R1150R & Rockster)
Change oil when engine at regular operating temperature, renew oil filter
Changing oil in gearbox, warmed to normal operating temperature
Adjusting valve clearance
Replacing spark plugs
Replace the fuel filter (every 40.000 km)
Checking battery acid level
Cleaning and greasing battery terminals
Replacing intake air filter
Checking freedom of movement of throttle cable and checking for kinks and chafing
Replace belt for generator (every 40.000 km)
Checking front and rear brake pads for wear
Checking front and rear brake discs for wear
Checking front and rear brake fluid level
Visual inspection of the brake pipes, brake hoses and connections
Changing brake fluid, front and rear brakes
Checking swinging arm bearing
Lubricating side stand
Checking operation of side-stand switch
Checking/adjusting synchronisation
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
Oil change, rear wheel drive (R850R 94-02, R1100R)
Checking clutch play (R850R 94-02, R1100R)
Checking wheel bearings (R850R 94-02, R1100R)
Checking steering damper (R850R 94-02, R1100R)
Lubricating nipple of clutch cable (R850R 94-02, R1100R)
Checking idle speed (R850R 94-02, R1100R)
Checking throttle valves (R850R 94-02, R1100R)
Oil change, rear wheel drive (every 40.000 km; R850R 03-06, R1150R & Rockster)
Checking clutch fluid level (R850R 03-06, R1150R & Rockster)
Change the clutch fluid (every 4 years; R850R 03-06, R1150R & Rockster)
Checking rear wheel bearing play by tilting wheel (R850R 03-06, R1150R & Rockster)