BMW R 1200 RT 2018 Maintenance Schedule
The 2018 BMW R 1200 RT maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, spark plugs, air filter, brake fluid, coolant, tires, battery, oil and valve clearance. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
Sourced from BMW Motorrad Official Manuals Portal (manuals.bmw-motorrad.com) (this document covers model years 2015–2018): manuals.bmw-motorrad.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bevel gear (final drive) oil change | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Change oil in the rear bevel gear final drive. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 20,000 km · Replace every 20,000 km | Moderate | Replace all spark plugs. |
| Air filter element replacement | Every 20,000 km · Replace every 20,000 km | Easy | Replace air-filter element. |
| Brake fluid change, entire system | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Change brake fluid throughout the entire hydraulic brake system, front and rear. |
| Vehicle diagnostic test (BMW Motorrad diagnosis system) | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Professional | Perform vehicle test with the BMW Motorrad diagnosis system. |
| Front and rear brake fluid level check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the front and rear brake-fluid levels. |
| Side stand ease-of-movement check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the ease of movement of the side stand. |
| Clutch hydraulic system visual inspection | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Visually inspect the hydraulic clutch system. |
| Brake pipes, hoses and connections visual inspection | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Visually inspect the brake pipes, brake hoses and connections. |
| Front and rear brake pad/disc wear check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the front and rear brake pads and brake discs for wear. |
| Coolant level check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the coolant level. |
| Centre stand ease-of-movement check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the ease of movement of the centre stand. |
| Tyre pressure and tread depth check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the tyre pressures and tread depth. |
| Lighting and signalling equipment check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the lights and signalling equipment. |
| Engine start suppression system check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Professional | Check that the engine start suppression system is in working order. |
| Final inspection and roadworthiness check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Professional | Perform final inspection and check of roadworthiness. |
| Service-due date and countdown reset | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Professional | Set the service-due date and service countdown distance. |
| Battery charge state check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the battery charge state. |
| Confirm BMW service in on-board documentation | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Confirm BMW service in the on-board documentation. |
| BMW Running-in check | See notes | Professional | One-time running-in check performed between 500 km and 1,200 km (300-750 mi). |
| Engine oil and filter change | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Change engine oil and replace oil filter. |
| Valve clearance check | Every 20,000 km | Advanced | Check valve clearance. |
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