Data & equipment
Whether on extended tours or off-road: The BMW R 1250 GS with its boxer engine combines driving dynamics and comfort to create a unique experience. Making perfected technology into perfect riding pleasure. Find out all about the technical data and equipment here.
Technical data
Engine
Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam.
102.5 mm x 76 mm
1,254 cc
100 kW (136 HP) at 7,750 rpm
143 Nm at 6,250 rpm
12.5 : 1
Electronic intake manifold injection
Regulated three-way catalytic converter, compliant with EU5 emission standard
Performance / fuel consumption
Over 200 km/h
4.75 l
Unleaded super, octane number 95 (RON), adaptive fuel quality regulation (91 to 98 RON)
Electrical system
Three-phase generator with 510 Watt nominal power
12 V / 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Wet clutch with an anti-hopping function, hydraulic activation
Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth
Shaft drive
Chassis / brakes
Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine
BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm, central spring strut
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
190 mm / 200 mm
1,514 mm
100.6 mm
64.3°
Cross spoke wheel
3.00 x 19“
4.50 x 17“
120/70 R 19
170/60 R 17
Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 305 mm, 4-piston radial calipers
Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, double-piston floating caliper
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (part-integral), disengageable
Dimensions / weights
850 mm / 870 mm
((low suspension kit) 800 mm / 820 mm)
1,870 mm / 1,910 mm
((low suspension kit) 1.750 mm / 1.790 mm)
20 l
Approx. 4 l
2,207 mm
1,430 mm
952.5 mm
249 kg
465 kg
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
- Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment with automatic load levelling and automatic damping mode)
- BMW Motorrad ABS PRO
- DTC (Dynamic Traction Control)
- HSC (Hill Start Control)
- TFT display with connectivity
- LED Headlight with Daytime Riding Light
- Adaptive cornering light and Cruising light
- Multifunctional LED indicator lights
- Keyless Ride
- Gear shift assistant Pro
- Riding Modes Pro (ECO, Rain, Road, Dynamic, Dynamic Pro, Enduro and Enduro Pro)
- Cruise Control
- Heated Grips
- Cross Spoke Wheels
- RDC Tyre Pressure Control
- MSR (Dynamic engine brake control)
- Preperparation for Navigation System
- USB charging socket