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
The 2019 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
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.
About 67% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 87th percentile across BMW models.
About 38% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 91st percentile across BMW models.
About 5% heavier than the BMW database average. Around the 69th percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 72nd percentile across BMW models.
About 30% larger than the BMW database average. Around the 91st percentile across BMW models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
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| 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 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| 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 |
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| 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) |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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