YOUR JOURNEY IS THE DESTINATION.
The BMW R 1250 GS Adventure is built for your challenges. Rough routes, adverse conditions and the most remote destinations are no problem for the queen of travel enduros. With the increase in capacity to 1,254 cc and 136 hp, you have even more power for wilderness, desert or country road. In addition to the increased performance, the engine also works more efficiently and gives you the endurance you need in order to reach the next stage finish. The variable camshaft control BMW ShiftCam is an entirely technology – it offers you power in every engine speed range and gives the Boxer engine an unprecedented culture. No matter what adventure drives you, the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure is ready to go with you.
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Features
- DISCOVER CULTURES: MW Motorrad is entering territory with the BMW ShiftCam variable camshaft control system. What does this mean for you? That means smoother running in the low speed range and high torque in each speed range. This results in a balanced engine running that gives you even more confidence when riding your R 1250 GS Adventure. The engine capacity is now 1,254 cc. This performance increase is clearly noticeable on any terrain with 136 hp and 105 lb-ft max. torque at 6,250 rpm. The high torque curve, the elasticity with impressive sprint qualities and the sovereign acceleration let you experience your adventures with even more intensity. The updated engine with BMW ShiftCam ensures an optimal combustion process and thus an overall increase in energy efficiency.
- BMW MOTORRAD SPEZIAL: BMW Motorrad Spezial offers especially high-quality and design-defining Billet Pack packages for the R 1250 GS Adventure. The HP Billet Packs underline the sporty character of the machine with aluminum components in two-color look. The Option 719 Classic Billet Pack sets stylistic accents with a pure character in a silver-colored look. The scope of each package extends to: Cylinder head cover left / right, Engine housing cover, Cover expansion tank left / right, Adjustable brake lever, Clutch lever adjustable, Mirror left / right, Adjustable foot levers left / right.
- 7.9-GALLON FUEL TANK: 7.9 gallons of fuel gives you the range you need for long distances. Best of all, with the energy efficiency of the Boxer engine, you can go even further with one tank of fuel.
- FULL LED HEADLIGHTS AS STANDARD: In both low beam and high beam, the illumination is wider, more consistent and further than with conventional headlights.
- 6.5 IN. COLOR TFT DISPLAY WITH CONNECTIVITY IN SERIES: Connect your smartphone to your bike via Bluetooth. The 6.5-inch TFT display shows you everything about your motorcycle and offers you in conjunction with the smartphone app additional features such as navigation, music and phone.
- BIG WINDSCREEN: No matter where it takes you. The large windscreen offers high comfort for the head, neck and shoulders as well as weather protection in every riding situation.
- BMW SHIFTCAM: The ShiftCam lettering: a clear indication of the boxer engine with variable camshaft control.
- STYLE HP: The Style HP includes front suspension extension, frame guard, gold cross-spoked wheels and the Rally seat – as well as BMW Motorsport colors.
- STYLE EXCLUSIVE: Valuable materials and haptics characterize the Style Exclusive. The matte paint Kalamata Metallic Matte is very elegant when combined with the dark frame. The black handlebars and golden calipers round off the overall impression.
General Information
Model
R 1250 GS Adventure
Model Code
R1250GSADVENTURE
Color
Light White / Racing Blue Metallic / Racing Red
Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Brakes
ABS - BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral, can be switched off)
Front - Dual floating disc brakes, 4-piston fixed calipers, diameter 305 mm
Rear - Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, dual-piston floating caliper
Wheels
Cross spoke
Front - 3 x 19 in.
Rear - 4.50 x 17 in.
Tires
Front - 120/70 R 19
Rear - 170/60 R 17
Dimensions
Length
89.4 in. (2,270 mm)
Height
Excluding mirrors - 57.5 in. (1,460 mm)
Width
Including mirrors - 38.6 in. (980 mm)
Weight
Unladen, road ready, fully fuelled - 591 lb. (268 kg)
Wheelbase
59.7 in. (1,517 mm)
Seat Height
Unladen weight - 35 in. / 35.8 in. (Standard Seat)
Inner leg curve, unladen weight - 76.8 in. / 78.3 (Standard Seat)
Drivetrain
Transmission
Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical cut gears
Engine
Engine
4-stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam.
Horsepower
136 hp (100 kW) @ 7,750 rpm
Bore x Stroke
102.5 x 76 mm
Torque
Max - 105 ft. lb. (143 Nm) @ 6,250 rpm
Fuel System
Mixture control / engine management - Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system
Fuel type - Premium unleaded
Fuel Capacity
Usable tank volume - 7.9 gal. (30 l)
Reserve - Approx. 1 gal. (4 l)
Clutch
Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically operated
Exhaust
Emission control - Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4
Battery
12 V / 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free
Alternator
Three-phase 510 W generator
Operational
Frame
Two section frame, front - and bolted on rear frame, load bearing engine
Suspension
Front - BMW Telelever, Ø 37 mm, central spring strut
Rear - 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
Front travel - 8.3 in. (210 mm)
Rear travel - 8.7 in. (220 mm)
Trail
Castor - 41 in. (104 mm)
Maximum Speed
Over 125 mph
Capacity
Payload with standard equipment - 479 lb. (217 kg)
Permitted total weight - 1,069 lb. (485 kg)
Other
Additional Colors
Kalamata Metallic Matte
Ice Grey
Light White / Racing Blue Metallic / Racing Red