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 2021 R 1250 RT, R 1250 R, R 1250 RS, R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure motorcycles. The tire pressure labels may not remain affixed to the motorcycle frame. As a result, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tire pressure label, free of charge. The recall began October 19, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2023 R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, and R1250RTP motorcycles. In certain engine operating and riding conditions, the gearbox input shaft may become damaged or break, possibly resulting in a blocked rear wheel.
Remedy: Dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a BMW R 1250 R?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the BMW R 1250 R (2019–2024) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a BMW R 1250 R?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the BMW R 1250 R (2019–2024) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a BMW R 1250 R?
Service every 12 months for the BMW R 1250 R (2019–2024) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a BMW R 1250 R?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the BMW R 1250 R (2019–2024) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).