The BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 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 268 kg (590.8 lb).
Key specifications
2019-2023Model years
1,254 ccDisplacement
134.1 hpPower
143.0 Nm @ 6,250 rpmTorque
268 kgWet weight
890 mmSeat height
30 LFuel tank
1,525 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.
Front suspension
20212023BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm, central spring strut
Power
20222023136 hp (99.3 kW) @ 7,750 rpm
Rear suspension
20212023Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel
Torque
20222023143.0 Nm (14.6 kgf-m or 105.5 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm
Wet weight
20222023268.1 kg (591 lb)
Wheelbase
202020231,504 mm (59.2 inches)
Clutch
20212023Wet clutch with an anti-hopping function, hydraulic activation
Cooling system
20212023Liquid
Emission details
2021Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-5
20222023Regulated three-way catalytic converter, compliant with Euro 5 emission standard
Fuel capacity
2022202329.90 L (7.90 US gal)
Fuel consumption
202020234.75 L/100 km (21.1 km/l or 49.52 mpg)
Greenhouse gases
20202023110.2 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
Overall height
202220231,430 mm (56.3 inches)
Overall length
202220232,207 mm (86.9 inches)
Overall width
20222023953 mm (37.5 inches)
Rake
202224.1°
202324.9°
Top speed
20222023193.1 km/h (120.0 mph)
Trail
2022202397 mm (3.8 inches)
Wheels
2023Cross spoke wheels
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke • 1,254 cc • Oil & air cooled • 134.1 hp
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,525 mmSeat 890 mm
6-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 120/70-R19 front / 170/60-R17 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-R19 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 170/60-R17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 638 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.500 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 500.4 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 106.9 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.35:1 (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 | 102.5 x 76 mm (4.0 x 3.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| 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 | 210 mm (8.3 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 220 mm (8.7 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-R19 |
| Rear tire | 170/60-R17 |
| Wheels | Aluminium-Gussräder |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 268 kg (590.8 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 890 mm (35.0 inches) |
| Alternate seat height | 910 mm (35.8 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Overall length | 2,270 mm (89.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 980 mm (38.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,460 mm (57.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,525 mm (60.0 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 30.00 L (7.93 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 | 200.0 km/h (124.3 mph) |
|---|
Other specifications
| Color options | Ice Grey, Style hp, Style Exclusive |
|---|---|
| Price as new | US$ 17696. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Windscreen. |
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