DOC // MSL-BMW-K-1300-GT
CHASSIS: K44 / 0538
YEARS: 2009–2011
VERIFIED: 2026-11-10
JASO MA2
Tubeless Rim
ARCHIVE SPEC SHEET
BMW K 1300 GT (K44) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
1,293cc Liquid-Cooled Slant Inline-4 DOHC Dry-Sump · Source: BMW K 1300 GT (K44) (2009–2011) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
OEM SPECIFICATION SUMMARY
According to the BMW K 1300 GT (K44) (2009–2011) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2009–2011 BMW K 1300 GT (K44) (chassis K44/0538) requires 3.5 L (3.70 US qt) of SAE 5W-40 (JASO MA2, API SL / BMW Advantec Ultimate 5W-40) engine oil for a drain-only change and 4 L (4.23 US qt) with filter service (11427719357 / HF160). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI front (120/70 ZR17) and 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI rear (180/55 ZR17), paired with 4× NGK KR9CI spark plug(s) and a BMW 19Ah AGM / YTX20CH-BS battery.
Engine Oil (With Filter)
4 L (4.23 US qt)
SAE 5W-40 · JASO MA2
Drain only: 3.5 L (3.70 US qt)
Drain only: 3.5 L (3.70 US qt)
Cold Tire Pressure (Solo)
F 36 / R 42 PSI
F 250 kPa (2.50 bar)
R 290 kPa (2.90 bar)
R 290 kPa (2.90 bar)
OEM Spark Plug
NGK KR9CI ×4
Gap: 0.8 mm
Seat · Wet Weight · Range
820 mm · 288 kg
32.3 in · 635 lbs
Est. Range: ~403 km (250 mi)
Est. Range: ~403 km (250 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 5W-40 · 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: 4 L (4.23 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 4.4 L (4.65 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 11427719357 / HF160 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Dry-sump oil tank — warm engine to operating temperature and check oil tank/frame dipstick immediately after shutdown per OEM procedure (never top up cold) |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 28 N·m (20.7 lb-ft / 2.86 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
| Final Drive / Bevel Gear Oil | 180 ml (0.18 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 ZR17 · Rear: 180/55 ZR17 (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: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK KR9CI × 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 | 1293 cc · 160 hp @ 9,000 rpm · 135 N·m (99.6 lb-ft) @ 8,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 820 mm (32.3 in) · 288 kg (635 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 24 L (6.3 US gal) · ~16.8 km/L → ~403 km (250 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
High-velocity 160 hp inline-four grand tourer bridging the K 1200 GT and K 1600 GT with improved midrange torque, ESA II, and conventional turn-signal switchgear.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
BMW K 1600 inline-six / K 1300 inline-four dry-sump shaft-tourer platform requiring dual-drain procedure and 180 ml bevel drive oil.
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