BMW R 1200 R maintenance schedule & recalls
2000–2021
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Maintenance schedule
General guidanceTypical intervals, not model-verified. Confirm against your owner’s manual. Factory-verified schedule coming soon.
| Service | Interval |
|---|---|
| Oil & filter | every 4,000 mi or 6 months |
| Chain & sprockets | every 600 mi or 3 months |
| Brakes | every 12 months |
| Valve adjustment | every 16,000 mi or 24 months |
| Battery | every 12 months |
| Spark plugs | every 8,000 mi or 24 months |
| Fluids/coolant | every 24 months |
Recalls
NHTSA · refreshed 5 days agoBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2014 S 1000 RR/R/ HP4, R 1200 GS/GS Adventure/R/RT, K 1300 S, K 1600 GT/GTL/GTL Exclusive and 2014 R nine T motorcycles. The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle operation.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 C 600 Sport, C 650 GT, F 700 GS, F 800 GS, F 800 GS Adventure, F 800 GT, R 1200 R and R1200 GS motorcycles. Water may enter the side-stand switch preventing the motorcycle from starting or potentially shutting off the motorcycle while it is being ridden.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side-stand switch, free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2014. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a BMW R 1200 R?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the BMW R 1200 R (2000–2021) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a BMW R 1200 R?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the BMW R 1200 R (2000–2021) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a BMW R 1200 R?
Service every 12 months for the BMW R 1200 R (2000–2021) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a BMW R 1200 R?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the BMW R 1200 R (2000–2021) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).