Technical data

Engine

Type

Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam.

Bore x stroke

102.5 mm x 76 mm

Capacity

1,254 cc

Rated output

100 kW (136 HP) at 7,750 rpm

Max. torque

143 Nm at 6,250 rpm

Compression ratio

12.5 : 1

Fuel preparation

Electronic intake manifold injection

Emission control

Regulated three-way catalytic converter

Exhaust emission standards

EU 5+

Performance / fuel consumption

Maximum speed

> 200 km/h

Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC

4.75 l

CO2 emission based on WMTC

110 g/km

Fuel type

Unleaded super, octane number 95 (RON), adaptive fuel quality regulation (91 to 98 RON)

Electrical system

Alternator

Three-phase generator with 510 Watt nominal power

Battery

12 V / 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free

Power transmission

Clutch

Wet clutch with an anti-hopping function, hydraulic activation

Gearbox

Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth

Drive

Shaft drive

Chassis / brakes

Frame

Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine

Front wheel location / suspension

BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm, central spring strut

Rear wheel location / suspension

Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel

Suspension travel, front / rear

190 mm / 200 mm

Wheelbase

1,514 mm

Castor

100.6 mm

Steering head angle

64.3°

Wheels

Cast aluminium wheels

Rim, front

3.00 x 19“

Rim, rear

4.50 x 17“

Tyre, front

120/70 R 19

Tyre, rear

170/60 R 17

Brake, front

Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 305 mm, 4-piston radial calipers

Brake, rear

Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, double-piston floating caliper

ABS

BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (part-integral, slant-layer-optimized)

Dimensions / weights

Seat height

850 mm / 870 mm
(OE lowered suspension 800 mm / 820 mm)

Inner leg curve

1,870 mm / 1,910 mm
(OE lowered suspension 1.750 mm / 1.790 mm)

Usable tank volume

20 l

Reserve

Approx. 4 l

Length (over mud guard)

2,207 mm

Height (over windshield)

1,430 mm

Wide

952.5 mm

Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled

249 kg

1)
Permitted total weight

465 kg

Payload (with standard equipment)

216 kg

1) According to Guideline (EU) 168/2013 with all operating fluids, with standard equipment and refuelled with min. 90% of the usable tank capacity.

Equipment

Standard equipment

  • TFT colour display with connectivity
  • Full-LED headlight
  • DTC (Dynamic Traction Control)
  • Integral ABS Pro (inclination-optimised ABS)
  • 3 riding modes (ECO, Rain and Road)
  • HSC (Hill Start Control)
  • USB charging socket

Optional equipment

  • Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment with automatic load levelling and automatic damping mode)
  • Seat heating (rider and passenger)
  • Light package (e.g. with adaptive cornering light and cruising light)
  • Auxiliary LED lamps
  • Enduro-Package (with engine guard and handlebar riser)
  • Option 719 milled parts
  • Sport silencer
  • Riding Mode Pro, includes additional modes (Dynamic, Dynamic Pro, Enduro and Enduro Pro), riding mode pre selection (individualisation of numbers of riding modes), automated hill start control pro (HSC Pro), dynamic brake assistant DBC and engine brake control MSR
  • Rallye and Triple Black Style variants

Optional accessories

  • Vario Luggage System
  • Enduro underneath engine protection
  • Enduro headlamp-guard
  • Rallye seat with luggage rack
  • Tinted windshield
  • Hand guards
  • Adjustable rider footrest
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Made for you

For the R 1250 GS, there is a large range of optional accessories and original BMW Motorrad accessories. This allows you to configure your motorbike exactly the way you want it.

For the R 1250 GS, there is a large range of optional accessories and original BMW Motorrad accessories. This allows you to configure your motorbike exactly the way you want it.

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