BMW R 1300 RT maintenance schedule & recalls
2026
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Maintenance schedule
General guidance — based on common manufacturer intervals| 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
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 R 1300 RT motorcycles. The cardan shaft may not have been sufficiently hardened, causing the universal joint to slip within the shaft and result in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the cardan shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters will not be mailed because BMW called the one owner on October 30, 2025 and remedied the motorcycle on 11/21/25. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a BMW R 1300 RT?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the BMW R 1300 RT (2026).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a BMW R 1300 RT?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the BMW R 1300 RT (2026).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a BMW R 1300 RT?
Service every 12 months for the BMW R 1300 RT (2026).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a BMW R 1300 RT?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the BMW R 1300 RT (2026).