Fuel
10
Recommended fuel grade
136
Usable fuel capacity
Reserve fuel
Engine oil
Engine oil, capacity
Lubricant
z
Engine oil, quantity for topping up
Oil grades
98 ROZ/RON, Premium plus unleaded
95 ROZ/RON, Premium unleaded (fuel grade, us-
able with power- and consumption-related restric-
tions)
approx. 18 l
≥3 l
max 4.0 l, with filter change
Engine oil, 20W-50
max 0.5 l, Difference between MIN and MAX
Engine oils of API classification SF or better.
Engine oils of ACEA classification A2 or better.
BMW Motorrad recommends not using synthetic
oils for the first 10,000 km. Please do not
hesitate to contact your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer if you have any questions relating
the choice of a suitable engine oil for your
motorcycle.
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