BMW K 1600 GT (K48) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
1,649cc Liquid-Cooled Inline-6 DOHC 24-Valve Dry-Sump · Source: BMW K 1600 GT (K48) (2011–Present) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the BMW K 1600 GT (K48) (2011–Present) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2011–Present BMW K 1600 GT (K48) (chassis K48/0601/0F01/0F31) requires 4.1 L (4.33 US qt) of SAE 5W-40 (JASO MA2, API SL / BMW Advantec Ultimate 5W-40) engine oil for a drain-only change and 4.5 L (4.76 US qt) with filter service (11427719357 / HF160). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI front (120/70 ZR17) and 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI rear (190/55 ZR17), paired with 6× NGK LMAR8AI-8 spark plug(s) and a BMW 19Ah AGM / YTX20CH-BS battery.
Drain only: 4.1 L (4.33 US qt)
R 290 kPa (2.90 bar)
Est. Range: ~456 km (283 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: 4.1 L (4.33 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 4.5 L (4.76 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 5.3 L (5.60 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: 190/55 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK LMAR8AI-8 × 6 (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 | 1649 cc · 160 hp @ 6,750 rpm · 180 N·m (132.8 lb-ft) @ 5,250 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 810 mm (31.9 in) · 343 kg (756 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 26.5 L (7.0 US gal) · ~17.2 km/L → ~456 km (283 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
Sportier counterpart to the GTL with more forward handlebar ergonomics, higher footpegs, omitted standard top case, and the 160 hp dry-sump inline-six.
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.