BMW F 800 GS (K80 895cc Twin) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
895cc Liquid-Cooled Parallel-Twin DOHC 8-Valve 270-deg (87 hp) · Source: BMW F 800 GS (K80 895cc Twin) (2024–Present) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the BMW F 800 GS (K80 895cc Twin) (2024–Present) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2024–Present BMW F 800 GS (K80 895cc Twin) (chassis K80/0K51) requires 2.8 L (2.96 US qt) of SAE 5W-40 (JASO MA2, API SL / BMW Advantec Ultimate 5W-40) engine oil for a drain-only change and 3 L (3.17 US qt) with filter service (11428562889 / HF160). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 220 kPa / 2.20 bar / 32 PSI front (110/80 R19) and 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI rear (150/70 R17), paired with 2× NGK LMAR8J-9E / DCPR8E spark plug(s) and a YTX14-BS / YTZ14S battery.
Drain only: 2.8 L (2.96 US qt)
R 250 kPa (2.50 bar)
Est. Range: ~366 km (227 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 5W-40 (Alt: SAE 15W-50 (구형 F800 Rotax)) · JASO MA2 · API SL / BMW Advantec Ultimate 5W-40 |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 2.8 L (2.96 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 3 L (3.17 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 3.5 L (3.70 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 11428562889 / HF160 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold upright on level ground; rest dipstick UNTHREADED on filler neck (do NOT screw in) |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 38 N·m (28.0 lb-ft / 3.87 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 110/80 R19 · Rear: 150/70 R17 (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 220 kPa / 2.20 bar / 32 PSI Rear: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 240 kPa / 2.40 bar / 35 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK LMAR8J-9E / DCPR8E × 2 (Gap: 0.8–0.9 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTX14-BS / YTZ14S (12V 12.0Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | 525 Heavy-Duty X-Ring Chain — Maintain 25–35 mm slack and lubricate regularly |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · OAT ethylene-glycol coolant for aluminum radiators (50:50 premix) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 895 cc · 87 hp @ 6,750 rpm · 91 N·m (67.1 lb-ft) @ 6,750 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 815 mm (32.1 in) · 227 kg (500 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 15 L (4.0 US gal) · ~24.4 km/L → ~366 km (227 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 10,000 km / 10,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 20,000 km / 20,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 20,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Replaced the F 750 GS in 2024 with the 895cc 87 hp twin and 19/17 cast wheels—do not confuse its SAE 5W-40 spec with the pre-2018 798cc Rotax F 800 GS.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
BMW F-series parallel-twin family (F 750/800/850/900 GS/R/XR) using semi-dry-sump lubrication and spin-on filter HF160.