Data & equipment
The BMW R 1250 GS
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.
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Technical data
Engine
Rated output
100 kW (136 hp) at 7,750 rpm
Emission control
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
Type
Two-cylinder, air/liquid-cooled, four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead spur-gear driven camshafts, one counterbalance shaft and BMW ShiftCam variable intake camshaft control
Bore x stroke
102.5 mm x 76 mm
Capacity
1,254 cc
Max. torque
105.5 lbs-ft at 6,250 rpm
Compression ratio
12.5 : 1
Mixture control
Electronic intake pipe injection
Exhaust emission standards
EU 5
Performance / fuel consumption
Maximum speed
over 200 km/h
Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC
4.75 l
CO2 emission based on WMTC
110 g/km
Fuel type
Super unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E10/E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI
Electrical system
Alternator
Three-phase alternator with 510 W (nominal power)
Battery
12 V / 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Clutch
Wet clutch, anti-hopping clutch, hydraulically operated
Gearbox
Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox with helical gears
Drive
Cardan
Chassis / brakes
Frame
Two-part frame concept consisting of main frame and rear frame bolted to it, co-supporting engine
Front wheel location / suspension
BMW Motorrad Telelever, diameter 37 mm, central shock absorber
Rear wheel location / suspension
Cast aluminum single-sided swingarm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD shock absorber, spring preload continuously adjustable hydraulically by handwheel, rebound damping adjustable by handwheel
Suspension travel, front / rear
190 mm / 200 mm
Wheelbase
1,514 mm
Castor
100.6 mm
Steering head angle
64.3°
Wheels
Aluminium cast wheels
Rim, front
3.00 x 19“
Rim, rear
4.50 x 17“
Tire, front
120/70 R19
Tire, rear
170/60 R17
Brake, front
Twin disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 305 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper
Brake, rear
Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, 2-piston floating caliper
ABS
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (partial integral, lean angle optimized)
Dimensions / weights
Seat height at unladen weight
33.5"/34.2" (lowering: 31.5"/32.2")
Inner leg curve at unladen weight
74" / 75.2" (lower seat height: 69" / 70.5")
Usable tank volume
20 l
Reserve
approx. 4 l
Length
2,207 mm (over splash guard)
Height
1,430 mm (above windshield, at DIN unladen weight)
Width
952.5 mm (above mirror)
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 fuel tank capacity.
