BMW R 1250 GS 
TECHNICAL DATA

Engine
Type
Air/liquid-cooled 4-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
136 hp (100 kW) at 7,750 rpm
Max. torque
105 lb-ft (143 Nm) at 6,250 rpm
Compression ratio
12.5 : 1 
Mixture control / engine management
Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system
Emission control
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4
Performance / fuel consumption
Maximum speed
Over 200 km/h
Fuel consumption
4,75 l (WMTC)
CO2 emission in accordance with WMTC
110 g / km
Fuel type
Euro lead-free 95 (RON), by making optimal engine management suitable for 91 to 98 (RON) Electrical system
Alternator
Three-phase 510 W generator
Battery
12 V / 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Clutch
Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically operated
Gearbox
Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical cut gears
Drive
Shaft drive
Chassis / brakes
Frame
Two section frame, front - and bolted on rear frame, load bearing engine
Front wheel location / suspension
BMW Telelever, Ø 37 mm, central spring strut
Rear wheel location / suspension
Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) via handwheel, rebound damping adjustable via handwheel
Suspension travel, front / rear
8.3" / 8.7" (210 mm / 220 mm)
Wheelbase
59.7" (1,517 mm)
Castor
4.1" (104 mm)
Steering head angle
63.7°
Wheels
Cross spoke wheels
Rim, front
3.00 x 19"  
Rim, rear
4.50 x 17"
Tires, front
120/70 R 19 
Tires, rear
170/60 R 17 
Brake, front
Dual floating disc brakes, 4-piston fixed calipers, diameter 305 mm
Brake, rear
Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, dual-piston floating caliper
ABS
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral, can be switched off)
Dimensions / weights
Length
89.4" (2,270 mm)
Width (incl. mirrors)
38.6" (980 mm)
Height (excl. mirrors)
57.5" (1,460 mm)
Seat height, unladen weight
35"/35.8"
Inner leg curve, unladen weight
76.8"/78.3"
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fueled
591 lbs (268 kg)
 1)
Permitted total weight
1,069 lbs (485 kg)
Payload (with standard equipment)
479 lbs (217 kg)
Usable tank volume
7.9 gal (30 L)
Reserve
Approx. 1 gal (4 L)
 
STANDARD FEATURES
 
  • 2 Ride Modes (Rain/Road)
  • ABS (Disengageable)
  • Adjustable Windshield
  • Aluminum Fuel Tank
  • ASC (Automatic Stability Control)
  • Center Stand
  • Connectivity with TFT Display
  • Cross-Spoke Wheels
  • Dynamic Brake Control
  • Engine Skid Plate
  • Hand Protection
  • Height Adjustable Rider Seat
  • Hill Start Control
  • Horseshoe Style "Horizontal Y" Headlight Element
  • LED Headlight
  • LED Tail Light
  • Longitudinally Adjustable Passenger Seat
  • On-Board Computer Pro
  • Power Socket
  • Removable Passenger Foot Pegs
  • ShiftCam (Variable Camshaft Control)
  • Steering Damper
  • Storage Compartment
  • Toolkit
  • Wide Foot Rests