Data & equipment

The BMW R 1250 GS Adventure

Your wanderlust knows only one answer: BMW R 1250 GS Adventure. When you set off for distant destinations, you can rely on it in every situation, you’ll ride safely and comfortably over every kilometre. Learn more about the technical data and the equipment of the R 1250 GS Adventure here.

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
210 mm / 220 mm
Wheelbase
1,504 mm
Castor
95.4 mm
Steering head angle
65.1°
Wheels
Cross spoke 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
890"/35.8"
Inner leg curve at unladen weight
77" / 78.3"
Usable tank volume
30 l
Reserve
approx. 4 l
Length
2,270 mm (over splash guard)
Height
1,460 mm (above windshield, at DIN unladen weight)
Width
980 mm (over hand guard)
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled
268 kg
1)
Permitted total weight
485 kg
Payload (with standard equipment)
217 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.

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