BMW R 1200 RT 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 2014 R1200 RT motorcycles manufactured November 27, 2013, to May 5, 2014. The affected vehicles have a Dynamic Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) rear shock absorber. The piston rod within the rear shock absorber can break without warning, causing loss of stability.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Dynamic ESA shock absorber, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in July 2014. Owners may contact BMW Customer Relations at 1-800-525-7417. Note: Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until they have been remedied.
Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a BMW R 1200 RT?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the BMW R 1200 RT (2000–2021) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a BMW R 1200 RT?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the BMW R 1200 RT (2000–2021) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a BMW R 1200 RT?
Service every 12 months for the BMW R 1200 RT (2000–2021) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a BMW R 1200 RT?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the BMW R 1200 RT (2000–2021) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).