How much oil in a bmw R1200RT?
Technical data
| Model | BMW R1200RT 2005-2009 | BMW R1200RT 2010-2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Oil With Filter | 4,0 L MIN. API SJ | 4,0 L MIN. API SJ |
| Gearbox Oil | 800 ML 75W-90 GL-5 | 800 ML 75W-90 GL-5 |
| Break Fluid | DOT 4 | DOT 4 |
| Final Drive Oil | 180 ML 75W-90 GL-5 | 180 ML 75W-90 GL-5 |
How much does a BMW r1150rt weigh?
562 lbs
At a glance
| Owners’ reliability rating: | 3.9 out of 5 (3.9/5) |
|---|---|
| Annual servicing cost: | £660 |
| Power: | 95 bhp |
| Seat height: | Low (30.7 in / 780 mm) |
| Weight: | High (562 lbs / 255 kg) |
What type of oil does an E30 take?
Based on modern oil chemistry, the best oil for the E30 is a 5W-40 Synthetic. The recommended brands are Silkolene Pro S, Millers CFS, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition.
How much oil does a Getrag 260 take?
The gearbox oil provided by BMW for this particular gearbox (Getrag 260/6) is Castrol TQ Dexron III. One bottle contains 1 liter and each bottle comes with a handy filler hose. You need two of these since the oil capacity in a Getrag 260/6 is about 1.25 liter.
Is the BMW R1200RT reliable?
Reliability & build quality BMW R1200RT are good, although sometimes not quite as good as the reputation suggests… There have been no BMW R1200RT scare stories yet and metal and paint finishes are as good as any motorcycle, but you still need to fight off salt corrosion in winter.
How many miles does a BMW R1200RT run?
Maintenance intervals / Service for BMW R1200RT Running-in Check / 600 miles (1.000 km) service: 6.000 miles (10.000 km) service (30.000 km / 50.000 km): 12.000 miles (20.000km) service (40.000 km / 60.000 km):
Can you use wet clutch oil on a BMW R1200RT?
Been there/done that: once the plates of a wet clutch have been contaminated with friction modifiers, they don’t recover; you have to replace the clutch. Read your owner’s manual. It will tell you exactly what you can use. From the manual…”Engine oils of the API classification SF or better.
What kind of oil does a BMW RT use?
BMW calls for 10w50 for my RT. Would the 10w60 do any harm to my RT? You can run it if you want to, but your bike will become lazy, stopping frequently, requiring the attention of large breasted women to got it in the mood to run again. And it will smell faintly of olive oil……As opposed to sauerkraut.