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
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 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.
About 64% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 84th percentile across BMW models.
About 38% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 91st percentile across BMW models.
About 7% heavier than the BMW database average. Around the 73rd percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 72nd percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 61st percentile across BMW models.
Mechanical overview
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) |
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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. |
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