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

The BMW R 1250 RS motorcycle specifications include a 1,254 cc (76.52 cu in) engine, power of 134.1 hp (97.9 kW) @ 7,750 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 243 kg (535.7 lb).

Key specifications

2019-2023Model years
1,254 ccDisplacement
134.1 hpPower
143.0 Nm @ 6,250 rpmTorque
243 kgWet weight
820 mmSeat height
20 LFuel tank
1,530 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.

Bore × stroke
2023102.5 x 76 mm (4.0 x 3.0 inches)
Frame
2023Steel tube frame with load-bearing engine, steel tube sub-frame
Front suspension
20202023Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 45 mm
Fuel system
20202023Injection. Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system
Power
20202023136 hp (99.3 kW) @ 7,750 rpm
Rear suspension
20202023Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable
Clutch
20202021Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically operated
2023Multiplate clutch in oil bath, slipper clutch
Emission details
2022Euro 4. Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter.
2023Euro 5. Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter.
Fuel capacity
2020202318.00 L (4.76 US gal)
Overall height
202020231,255 mm (49.4 inches)
Rake
2021202326.7°
Trail
20212023111 mm (4.4 inches)
Wheels
2021Cast aluminum

How the BMW R 1250 RS 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 power134.1 hp
Low 12 hpAverage 81.6 hpHigh 193 hp

About 64% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 84th 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 weight243 kg
Low 130 kgAverage 226.7 kgHigh 364 kg

About 7% heavier than the BMW database average. Around the 73rd 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 capacity20 L
Low 9.8 LAverage 19.2 LHigh 30 L

Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 61st percentile across BMW models.

This model BMW database average

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke • 1,254 cc • Liquid cooled • 134.1 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,530 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 426 km
Power-to-weight ratio 0.552 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 551.9 hp/tonne
Specific power 106.9 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.34:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Displacement 1,254 cc (76.52 cu in)
Power 134.1 hp (97.9 kW) @ 7,750 rpm
Torque 143.0 Nm (14.6 kgf-m or 105.5 ft.lbs) @ 6,250 rpm
Bore × stroke 102.0 x 76 mm (4.0 x 3.0 inches)
Compression ratio 12.5:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Starter Electric
Lubrication Dry sump

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch Oil lubricated 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 Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Front wheel travel 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear wheel travel 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rake 25.5°
Trail 100 mm (3.9 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
Rear brakes Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 180/55-ZR17
Wheels Aluminium-Gussräder

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 243 kg (535.7 lb)
Seat height 820 mm (32.3 inches)
Overall length 2,202 mm (86.7 inches)
Overall width 925 mm (36.4 inches)
Overall height 1,340 mm (52.8 inches)
Wheelbase 1,530 mm (60.2 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 20.00 L (5.28 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 Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4

Performance

Top speed 201.2 km/h (125.0 mph)

Other specifications

Color options Black Storm Metallic, Style Sport, Style Exclusive, Option 719 Dtardust Metallic
Price as new US$ 18000. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Comments Windscreen.

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.