BMW S 1000 R maintenance schedule & recalls
2000–2026
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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 is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 S 1000 RR motorcycles manufactured September 2011, through December 2012. Due to a manufacturing fault, the side-stand attachment bolts could start to loosen. The loosening of the side-stand bolts could cause the stand to separate from the frame of the motorcycle.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will clean the sidestand mounting plate threads and replace the side-stand mounting plate bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a BMW S 1000 R?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the BMW S 1000 R (2000–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a BMW S 1000 R?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the BMW S 1000 R (2000–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a BMW S 1000 R?
Service every 12 months for the BMW S 1000 R (2000–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a BMW S 1000 R?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the BMW S 1000 R (2000–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).