BMW R 1250 R Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The BMW R 1250 R motorcycle specifications include a 1,254 cc (76.52 cu in) engine, power of 136 hp (99.3 kW) @ 7,750 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 239 kg (526.9 lb).

Key specifications

2019-2023Model years
1,254 ccDisplacement
136 hpPower
143.0 Nm @ 6,250 rpmTorque
239 kgWet weight
820 mmSeat height
25 LFuel tank
1,515 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20192020202120222023
Year-specific specification changes

The 2019 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Frame
2023Steel tube frame with load-bearing engine, steel tube sub-frame
Front brakes
20212023Double disc. ABS, 4-piston radial calipers
Front suspension
20202023Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 45 mm
Fuel system
20202022Injection. Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system
2023Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Rear brakes
20212023Single disc. ABS, dual-piston floating caliper
Rear suspension
20202023Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable
Clutch
2022Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated
2023Multiplate clutch in oil bath, slipper clutch
Emission details
20202021Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4
2022Euro 4. Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter.
2023Euro 5. Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter.
Front wheel travel
20202023140 mm (5.5 inches)
Fuel capacity
202018.00 L (4.76 US gal)
202115.14 L (4.00 US gal)
2022202318.17 L (4.80 US gal)
Overall width
20202023880 mm (34.6 inches)
Rake
2020202327.7°
Trail
2020125 mm (4.9 inches)
20212023126 mm (4.9 inches)
Wheels
2023Aluminum cast wheels

How the BMW R 1250 R compares

This compares the motorcycle with all BMW models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the BMW database average.

Engine power136 hp
Low 12 hpAverage 81.6 hpHigh 193 hp

About 67% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 87th percentile across BMW models.

Displacement1,254 cc
Low 247 ccAverage 909 ccHigh 1,649 cc

About 38% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 91st percentile across BMW models.

Wet weight239 kg
Low 130 kgAverage 226.7 kgHigh 364 kg

About 5% heavier than the BMW database average. Around the 69th percentile across BMW models.

Seat height820 mm
Low 710 mmAverage 809 mmHigh 910 mm

Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 72nd percentile across BMW models.

Fuel capacity25 L
Low 9.8 LAverage 19.2 LHigh 30 L

About 30% larger than the BMW database average. Around the 91st percentile across BMW models.

This model BMW database average

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 1,254 cc • Liquid cooled • 136 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,515 mmSeat 820 mm
6-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 120/70-ZR17 front / 180/55-ZR17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire size 180/55-ZR17
Estimated theoretical fuel range 532 km
Power-to-weight ratio 0.569 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 569.0 hp/tonne
Specific power 108.5 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.35:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Touring

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Displacement 1,254 cc (76.52 cu in)
Power 136 hp (99.3 kW) @ 7,750 rpm
Torque 143.0 Nm (14.6 kgf-m or 105.5 ft.lbs) @ 6,250 rpm
Bore × stroke 102.5 x 76 mm (4.0 x 3.0 inches)
Compression ratio 12.5:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. Digital engine management, electronic intake pipe fuel injection
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Starter Electric
Lubrication Wet sump

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically operated

Chassis and suspension

Frame Two section frame, front – and bolted on rear frame, load bearing engine
Front suspension BMW Motorrad Telelever
Rear suspension BMW Motorrad EVO Paralever
Front wheel travel 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear wheel travel 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rake 26.4°
Trail 116 mm (4.6 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. ABS
Rear brakes Single disc. ABS
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 180/55-ZR17
Wheels Cast aluminium

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 239 kg (526.9 lb)
Seat height 820 mm (32.3 inches)
Overall length 2,165 mm (85.2 inches)
Overall width 985 mm (38.8 inches)
Overall height 1,300 mm (51.2 inches)
Wheelbase 1,515 mm (59.6 inches)
Carrying capacity Saddle bags

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 25.00 L (6.61 US gal)
Reserve fuel capacity 4.00 L (1.06 US gal)
Fuel consumption 4.70 L/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 109.0 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission details Performance / fuel consumption

Other specifications

Color options Black Storm Metallic, Style hp, Style Exclusive, Option 719 Stardust Metallic

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from BMW models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official BMW information before relying on them. Visit the official BMW website.