BMW R1200GS/ Adventure (2013-2018) Engine Service Refill Capacity: 4.2* Litres (Includes oil filter) • High … There are many people who’ll say you can use a good quality car engine oil rather than pay a premium for a motorcycle specific engine oil on the basis that the R1200GS gearbox and clutch are separate from … Transmission oil for BMW R1200GS, R1200GS Adventure & HP2 All Bikes These transmission oils are extreme pressure gear oils recommended for hypoid gears operating under severe conditions and for … ... 2016 R1200 GS … There are many very good oils on the market that meet BMW's specs (SAE 5W-40, API SL / JASO MA2). This Full Synthetic gear oil (API GL-5) is recommended for Final Drives on all BMW motorcycles after 1970. See recommended products for BMW G3 Gear Oil, some late models moved to G3. The oil change interval recommended by BMW (6,000 miles) is probably a little bit conservative as it is, I would recommend that be followed.