Class: adventure
Production: August 2018+
Predecessor: BMW R1200GS






History
Markets | Production | Name & Codes |
Europe | August 2018-2021 | Name: BMW R1250GS (1st generation) Model code: K50 Parts Catalog Code: 0J91 |
Europe | September 2021+ | Name: BMW R1250GS (2nd generation) Model code: K50 Parts Catalog Code: 0M01 |
Europe | August 2018-2021 | Name: BMW R1250GS Adventure (1st generation) Model code: K51 Parts Catalog Code: 0J51 |
Europe | September 2021+ | Name: BMW R1250GS Adventure (2nd generation) Model code: K51 Parts Catalog Code: 0M11 |
USA | August 2018-2021 | Name: BMW R1250GS (1st generation) Model code: K50 Parts Catalog Code: 0J93 |
USA | September 2021+ | Name: BMW R1250GS (2nd generation) Model code: K50 Parts Catalog Code: 0M03 |
USA | August 2018-2021 | Name: BMW R1250GS Adventure (1st generation) Model code: K51 Parts Catalog Code: 0J53 |
USA | September 2021+ | Name: BMW R1250GS Adventure (2nd generation) Model code: K51 Parts Catalog Code: 0M13 |
Electronic equipment BMW R1250GS (basic & optional):
- BMW ShiftCam – variable engine timing system
- Keyless Ride
- Shift-Assist Pro
- E-Gas (ride-by-wire)
- Integral ABS + ABS Pro
- ASC (Automatic Stability Control)
- Hill Start Control
- TPC (tire pressure control)
- Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment)
- DTC (Dynamic Traction Control)
- Cruise Control
- Pro riding modes: Dynamic Pro, Enduro Pro, ABS Pro Hill Start Control Pro, DBC (Dynamic Brake Control)
- TFT display with connectivity – from 2022
- LED Dynamic Brake Light – from 2022
- Full LED Lights (updated) – from 2022
- BMW Motorrad Multimedia Controller – from 2022
Specifications
BMW R1250GS: specs.
DIMENSIONS | |
Overall length | 2207 mm / 86,9 in 2270 mm / 89,4 in – Adventure |
Overall width | 952 mm / 37,5 in (with mirrors) |
Overall height | 1430 mm / 56,3 in 1460 mm / 57,5 in – Adventure |
Seat height | 850/870 mm / 33,5/34,2 in 890/910 mm / 35,0/35,8 in – Adventure |
Wheelbase | 1504 mm / 59,2 in |
Ground clearance | |
Dry weight | |
Curb (wet) weight | 249 kg / 549 lbs 268 kg / 591 lbs – Adventure |
FRAME | |
Frame (type) | Tubular steel frame with supporting drive unit, steel pipe rear frames |
Front suspension, travel | BMW Telelever, 190 mm / 7,5 in BMW Telelever, 210 mm / 8,3 in – Adventure |
Rear suspension, travel | BMW EVO Paralever (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 200 mm / 7,9 in BMW EVO Paralever (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 220 mm / 8,7 in – Adventure |
Front tire size | 120/70-R19 |
Rear tire size | 170/60-R17 |
Front brake | Double disc, 305 mm, 4-piston radial calipers (ABS) |
Rear brake | Single disc, 276 mm, 2-piston caliper (ABS) |
Fuel capacity | 20,0 l / 5,3 US gal (reserve – 4,0 l) 30,0 l / 7,9 US gal (reserve – 4,0 l) – Adventure |
Fuel economy / consumption | 4,75 l / 100 km (49,5 US mpg)1 |
ENGINE | |
Engine (type) | Air&Liquid-cooled 4-stroke |
Cylinder arrangement | Flat twin (boxer) with central counterbalance shaft |
Bore & Stroke | 102,5 x 76,0 mm |
Displacement | 1254 cm³ (76,5 cu in) |
Compression ratio | 12.5:1 |
Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder BMW ShiftCam variable intake camshaft control |
Max. power | 136,0 hp (100,0 kW) / 7750 rpm |
Max. torque | 143,0 Nm (14,5 kg-m) / 6250 rpm |
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 3,16 sec.2 |
Top speed | 209 km/h (130 mph)3 |
Fuel system (type) | Fuel Injection |
DRIVE TRAIN | |
Clutch | Wet multi-plate, hydraulic operated |
Transmission | 6-speed |
Final drive | Shaft |
Gear ratio I II III IV V VI | 2.438 1.714 1.296 1.059 0.943 0.848 |
ELECTRICAL | |
Ignition system | BMS-O |
Alternator | Three-phase generator, 14V / 510W |
Battery capacity | 12V-12Ah |
Images
BMW R1250GS: images, gallery.




Videos
BMW R1250GS: video.
Manuals
BMW R1250GS: documentation.