BMW S 1000 XR (K49 Gen 1) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
999cc Liquid-Cooled Inline-4 DOHC 16-Valve · Source: BMW S 1000 XR (K49 Gen 1) (2015–2019) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the BMW S 1000 XR (K49 Gen 1) (2015–2019) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2015–2019 BMW S 1000 XR (K49 Gen 1) (chassis K49/0D03/0D53) requires 3.1 L (3.28 US qt) of SAE 5W-40 (JASO MA2, API SL / BMW Advantec Ultimate 5W-40) engine oil for a drain-only change and 3.5 L (3.70 US qt) with filter service (11427721779 / 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 (190/55 ZR17), paired with 4× NGK LMAR9FI-10G / LMAR9D-J spark plug(s) and a YTZ10S / BMW M LiFePO4 battery.
Drain only: 3.1 L (3.28 US qt)
R 290 kPa (2.90 bar)
Est. Range: ~304 km (189 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: 3.1 L (3.28 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 3.5 L (3.70 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 3.9 L (4.12 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 11427721779 / HF160 |
| 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 |
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: 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 LMAR9FI-10G / LMAR9D-J × 4 (Gap: 1.0 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTZ10S / BMW M LiFePO4 (12V 8.6Ah AGM / M Lithium) |
| 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 | 999 cc · 165 hp @ 11,000 rpm · 114 N·m (84.1 lb-ft) @ 9,250 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 840 mm (33.1 in) · 228 kg (503 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 20 L (5.3 US gal) · ~15.2 km/L → ~304 km (189 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 10,000 km / 10,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 10,000 km / 20,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 30,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Original K49 adventure-sport crossover featuring an analog tach and punchy short highway gearing; 2017 update softened bar vibration and bumped output to 165 hp.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
BMW S 1000 / M 1000 inline-four platform requiring low-viscosity shear-stable SAE 5W-40 JASO MA2 (4.1 L w/ filter HF160) for ShiftCam actuation.