BMW K 1200 LT (K589) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
1,171cc Liquid-Cooled Longitudinal Flat-Inline-4 (Dry Clutch) · Source: BMW K 1200 LT (K589) (1999–2009) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the BMW K 1200 LT (K589) (1999–2009) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 1999–2009 BMW K 1200 LT (K589) (chassis K589/K2LT/0545/0549) requires 3.5 L (3.70 US qt) of SAE 15W-50 (JASO MA2, API SL / BMW Advantec Ultimate 5W-40) engine oil for a drain-only change and 3.75 L (3.96 US qt) with filter service (11421460845 / HF163). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI front (120/70 R17) and 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI rear (160/70 R17), paired with 4× NGK DCPR7E spark plug(s) and a BMW 19Ah AGM / YTX20CH-BS battery.
Drain only: 3.5 L (3.70 US qt)
R 290 kPa (2.90 bar)
Est. Range: ~410 km (255 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Dry Single-Plate Manual Clutch (Separate Gearbox Oil) |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 15W-50 · JASO MA2 · API SL / BMW Advantec Ultimate 5W-40 |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 3.5 L (3.70 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 3.75 L (3.96 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 4.1 L (4.33 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 11421460845 / HF163 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold bike upright on level ground 3–5 min after warm shutdown; read crankcase sight glass |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 28 N·m (20.7 lb-ft / 2.86 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
| Separate Transmission / Gearbox Oil | 850 ml (0.85 L) — SAE 75W-90 GL-5 (850 ml separate 5-speed + electric reverse) |
| Final Drive / Bevel Gear Oil | 230 ml (0.23 L) — Hypoid Axle Oil SAE 75W-90 (180 ml rear shaft drive) |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 120/70 R17 · Rear: 160/70 R17 (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 310 kPa / 3.10 bar / 45 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK DCPR7E × 4 (Gap: 0.8 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | BMW 19Ah AGM / YTX20CH-BS (12V 19.0Ah Heavy-Duty AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | Cardan Shaft Final Drive — Replace rear bevel-gear hypoid oil at exact measured volume |
| 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 | 1171 cc · 116 hp @ 8,000 rpm · 120 N·m (88.5 lb-ft) @ 4,750 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 770 mm (30.3 in) · 387 kg (853 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 23.4 L (6.2 US gal) · ~17.5 km/L → ~410 km (255 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 / 30,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 30,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Flagship Flying Brick luxury tourer running a longitudinal flat-mounted inline-four, dry single-plate clutch, electric reverse, and electro-hydraulic centerstand (2004+).
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Unlike later transverse K-bikes, the longitudinal K 1200 LT uses a dry single-plate clutch and wet sump (3.75 L w/ internal HF163) isolated from its 850 ml gearbox.