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BMW R 1200 GS (K25) (2004–2012)
BMW R 1200 GS (K25): adventure bike, 2004–2012. This page covers 6 powertrains from 100 to 110 hp: Petrol. Each version’s dates help distinguish changes within this generation.
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Engines
Standard: BMW Boxer 1170 Air, 100 hp (74 kW), 2004 to 2007 Standard: BMW Boxer 1170 Air, 105 hp (77 kW), 2008 to 2009 Standard: BMW Boxer 1170 Air, 110 hp (81 kW), 2010 to 2012 Adventure: BMW Boxer 1170 Air, 100 hp (74 kW), 2006 to 2007 Adventure: BMW Boxer 1170 Air, 105 hp (77 kW), 2008 to 2009 Adventure: BMW Boxer 1170 Air, 110 hp (81 kW), 2010 to 2013
Maintenance
Typical interval: oil change every 10,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first. Brake fluid every 2 years. On chain-driven models, lubricate and adjust the chain every 500 to 1,000 km. Plugs, valve clearance and air filter depend on the engine: see each version.
Body style and inspection points
On a motorcycle, tyres, final drive and brakes matter as much as the oil change. Check the tyre manufacturing date, steering-head play and fork-tube seals; an oil film on a tube means a fork seal needs replacing. A notched steering bearing can be felt when braking at low speed.
Comparing generations
Other documented generations of this model: • R 1200 GS (K50) (2013–2018) : adventure bike, 125–125 hp. A first registration near a generation change does not identify the car on its own: check the body style and powertrain before using a service schedule.
Maintenance: choosing the correct powertrain
The guidance below applies to the versions named in each group. Individual pages identify the engine and gearbox; this editorial guidance is not a manufacturer schedule matched to a VIN. Petrol — Standard 100 hp (2004–2007); Standard 105 hp (2008–2009); Standard 110 hp (2010–2012); Adventure 100 hp (2006–2007); Adventure 105 hp (2008–2009); Adventure 110 hp (2010–2013) • Oil and filter change : ≈ 10,000 km or 1 year • Brake fluid : Every 2 years • Fork oil : ≈ 30,000 km • Shaft drive : ≈ 20,000 km • Spark plugs : Every 20,000 km • Air filter : Every 40,000 km • Valve clearance : Every 10,000 km