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Engine compatibility
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2022 11:19 pm
by pencile
I have a 2016 R1200RT (K52) with a terminally dead engine. There is an engine that is available but its a R1200RS K54. Does anyone know if it would fit my (K52) bike ?
Re: Engine compatibility
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2022 9:05 am
by David.
The only assistance I can offer with this one is to say that when looking at the MAX BMW Parts Fiche, the first 10 digits of the 11 digits part numbers are the same. The last digit may be the engine colour, silver/black or which bike the engine fits.
On this occasion, best check with a BMW dealer or independent BMW specialist. (I'd be very surprised if they weren't the same).
R1200RT K52 11 00 8 389 101 ENGINE SILVER
R1200RT K52 11 00 8 389 102 BLACK ENGINE
R1200RS K54 11 00 8 389 100 BLACK ENGINE
Re: Engine compatibility
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2022 8:24 pm
by pencile
Thanks for looking into this for me good sir. I have contacted a number of dealers and even BMW motorrad, to no avail. Everyone is saying the same thing.. Pretty sure it will, but ... I bmw is a smart company that does not build specific engines for every model they bring on the market. But there could be small things that are different and its a $3K gamble. Just not sure, guess I'll let this circulate a while longer and maybe do some more snooping in hopes
Re: Engine compatibility
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2022 8:49 pm
by David.
When searching for part numbers on MAX BMW or RealOEM, knowing the last 7 digits of the VIN number is helpful.
As an example, when looking for my Camhead K26 engine part number, RealOEM tells me that the same engine is fitted to K25 (GS & GSA), K27 (R) & K21 (R nineT).
Re: Engine compatibility
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2022 10:19 pm
by pencile
Now that's helpful!! i didn't know that, assuming that, I'll check it tonight. Assuming the color doesn't exclude it from being a compatible part lol!!
Thanks David!!
Re: Engine compatibility
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2022 8:19 am
by David.
When you have identified the engine part number in RealOEM, "click" on it and it'll take you to other bikes which share the same part number.
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/part?i ... 1007716691
Once you've got the engine part number, the BMW dealer should be able to confirm fitment too.
Re: Engine compatibility
Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2022 3:39 am
by pencile
OK, I used the LAST 7 of the VIN and it only showed the 11 00 8 389 101 engine with only the K52 compatibility as a silver engine.. no black. The K54 shows same part number only 100 at the end, only black. Same thing you found. Looking at the parts list and engine pics, it looks exactly the same with with only color being the difference. Just wished I knew what that last number means!!!!! UUUUuuug..... Should I gamble or not??? LOL
