Husqvarna SM

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Husqvarna SM manual transmission fluid capacity is 0,65 liter. Service intervals for checking and changing fluid occur every 5000 km or 12 months. The data covers 2 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
SM 125 S (2005-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,65 liter
  • Change 5000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 6/1
SM 125 S (1998-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,65 liter
  • Check 5000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 6/1

Additional Notes

  • The Husqvarna SM 125 S carries a manual transmission fluid capacity of 0.65 liter across both the 1998-2004 and 2005-2009 model spans, a figure consistent with the compact gearbox volumes typical of small-displacement single-cylinder motorcycles.
  • The 1998-2004 SM 125 S specification lists a fluid check interval of 5,000 km or 12 months under normal use conditions, meaning the service action at that interval is an inspection of fluid level rather than a full drain and refill.
  • The 2005-2009 SM 125 S specification shifts that same 5,000 km or 12-month interval to a fluid change, meaning a complete replacement of the transmission fluid is called for at each service point rather than a level check alone.
  • Both intervals are designated for normal use conditions, which in motorcycle service terminology generally refers to standard road riding without the added mechanical stress of competition, off-road, or sustained high-load operation.
  • The 0.65 liter capacity figure appearing in both generations represents a service fill volume, the amount of fluid the transmission holds during normal operation, as opposed to a larger overhaul or total system capacity that might account for residual fluid in passages during a full rebuild.

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