Keeway RKV 125C 2023 Maintenance Schedule
The 2023 Keeway RKV 125C maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for oil, valve clearance, air filter, general maintenance, spark plugs, drive chain maintenance, tires, brake fluid and battery. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
125ccEngine size
41Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Keeway Manual de Proprietario - RK V125C (V2025-0515) (this document covers model years 2018–2024): cdn.keeway.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter change | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Drain engine oil and replace engine oil filter cartridge. |
| Engine oil level check | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Check engine oil level against sight glass/dipstick; top up if low. |
| Valve clearance check & adjustment | Every 6,000 km (first at 7,000 km) | Moderate | Check and adjust intake and exhaust valve clearances with engine cold. |
| Camshaft wear visual inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 12,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Visual inspection of camshaft lobe wear. |
| Air filter check, clean & lubricate | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Check, clean, and re-oil the air filter element. |
| Air filter & housing replacement | Every 12,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 12,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Replace air filter element and clean/inspect the filter housing/airbox. |
| Intake tubing & fuel line check | Every 12,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 12,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Check intake tubing, fuel line clamps for damage, and ventilation/purge tubes for obstruction. |
| Fuel tank breather & EVAP system check | Every 6,000 km (first at 7,000 km) | Easy | Check fuel tank breather and EVAP canister/vapour recovery system. |
| Fuel cap & tank condition check | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Check condition of fuel filler cap and fuel tank for damage. |
| Fuel filter replacement | Every 12,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 12,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Replace the in-line/in-tank fuel filter. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 12,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 12,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Replace spark plug. |
| Throttle body cleaning & synchronization | Every 12,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 12,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Clean fuel injection throttle body and synchronize/reset idle via diagnostic tool. |
| Throttle cable operation, lubrication & adjustment | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Check smooth throttle cable operation, lubricate cable, and adjust throttle lever free play; check throttle housing/grip tube condition. |
| Chain & sprocket adjustment check | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Check correct adjustment of drive chain, front sprocket and rear sprocket/cush drive. |
| Chain lubrication | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Lubricate drive chain with manufacturer-recommended chain lubricant. |
| Chain cleaning (dirt & debris removal) | Every 3,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Clean drive chain of dirt and debris build-up. |
| Chain & sprocket kit replacement | See notes | Moderate | Replace drive chain and front/rear sprockets as a matched kit. |
| Frame & welds condition check | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Check for deterioration, cracking or damage of frame sections and welds. |
| Bodywork & fairing condition check | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Check condition of bodywork/fairing panels; re-tighten or replace fasteners/panels if damaged. |
| Side & center stand function and lubrication | Every 12,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 12,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Check stand operation, confirm mounting torque, and lubricate pivot points. |
| Exhaust system tightness & heat shield check | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Check tightness of exhaust manifold and header pipe; check condition of heat shields/guards around the exhaust. |
| Air-cooling fins & cylinder passage cleaning | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Wash/clean cylinder cooling fins and the air passages that direct cooling air to the engine. |
| Steering head operation check | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Check steering moves freely through full lock with no binding or notchiness. |
| Steering head bearing check & lubrication | Every 12,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 12,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Advanced | Check steering head bearing play and re-grease if necessary. |
| Front fork & rear shock damage, leak & function check | Every 3,000 km · Every 6 months | Moderate | Check fork/shock shaft for damage, check for oil leaks and correct damping function, check springs for damage, and check shock mounting-point wear. |
| Tire condition, tread depth & pressure check | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Check tire condition, tread depth, and cold inflation pressure front and rear. |
| Rim condition & wheel nut torque check | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Moderate | Check wheel rim condition for damage and confirm wheel nut/axle nut tightening torque. |
| Wheel bushings & bearings check and lubrication | Every 3,000 km · Every 6 months | Moderate | Check swingarm/linkage bushing play and rubber deterioration; check wheel bearing wear and play, and lubricate. |
| Brake lever/pedal free play check & adjustment | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Check and adjust brake lever/pedal free play. |
| Brake lines & caliper leak/damage check | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Inspect brake hoses, master cylinder and caliper for fluid leaks or damage. |
| Brake fluid level & quality check | See notes | Easy | Check brake fluid reservoir level and fluid condition/colour. |
| Brake fluid replacement | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Flush and replace hydraulic brake fluid (DOT 4). |
| Brake pad & disc wear check | Every 3,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Check brake pad thickness (service and parking brake) and brake disc wear; replace if necessary. |
| Brake caliper & master cylinder torque and seal check | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Moderate | Confirm caliper and master cylinder fastener torque; check seals, o-rings and rubber components for wear and replace if necessary. |
| Lighting system function check | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Check headlight, tail light, brake light and turn signal operation. |
| Headlight beam aim adjustment | Every 12,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 12,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Adjust headlight high/low beam aim. |
| Speedometer, warning lights & switches check | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Check speedometer/dash function, all warning/indicator lights, and smoothness of switches, levers and buttons. |
| Mirrors, grips & horn check | Every 3,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Check mirror tightness, handlebar grip condition/wear, and horn operation. |
| Wiring connections & routing check | See notes | Easy | Check electrical connector condition (apply anti-corrosion spray if needed) and confirm wiring is correctly routed clear of moving/hot parts. |
| Battery terminal check & cleaning | Every 6,000 km (first at 7,000 km) | Easy | Check and clean battery terminals. |
| Fuses & spare fuses check | Every 12,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 12,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Check fitted fuses and top up the spare fuse holder if needed. |
No maintenance items match your search.
Easy: basic tools, straightforward Easy–Moderate: varies by task — somewhere between the two Moderate: some mechanical know-how helps Advanced: specialized tools/skill, still DIY-doable Expert: significant experience required Professional: dealer or shop recommended
What's due?
Enter your current mileage (km) to see what's coming up.
Related bikes
Spot something wrong?
Tell us what needs fixing on the 2023 Keeway RKV 125C schedule above.