Data & equipment

The BMW R 1250 R

With its dynamic handling and powerful boxer engine with BMW ShiftCam technology, the BMW R1250 R means unparalleled versatility. Learn everything you need to know about this bike’s technical data and standard equipment 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 / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Exhaust emission standards
EU 5+

Performance / fuel consumption

Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC
4.75 l
Fuel type
Super unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI
CO2 emission based on WMTC
110 g/km

Electrical system

Alternator
Permanent magnet alternator with 508 W (nominal power)
Battery
12 V / 12 Ah, maintenance-free

Power transmission

Clutch
Multiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch
Gearbox
Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox with helical gears
Drive
Cardan

Chassis / brakes

Frame
Steel tube frame with load-bearing engine, steel tube sub-frame
Front wheel location / suspension
Upside-down telescopic fork
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
140 mm / 140 mm
Wheelbase
1,512 mm
Castor
129.60 mm
Steering head angle
61.7°
Wheels
Aluminium cast wheels
Rim, front
3.50 x 17"
Rim, rear
5.50 x 17''
Tire, front
120/70 ZR17
Tire, rear
180/55 ZR17
Brake, front
Twin disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 320 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
32.2" (seat low: 29.9"; seat sport: 33.0")
Usable tank volume
18 l
Reserve
approx. 4 l
Length
2,165 mm (over license plate holder)
Height
1,300 mm (above mirror, at DIN unladen weight)
Width
880 mm (above mirror)
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled
239 kg
1)
Permitted total weight
460 kg
Payload (with standard equipment)
221 kg
Inner leg curve at unladen weight
72.4" (seat low: 68"; seat sport: 74")

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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