The BMW R 1250 GS motorcycle specifications include a 1,254 cc (76.52 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 249 kg (549 lb).
Key specifications
2019-2023Model years
1,254 ccDisplacement
143.0 Nm @ 6,500 rpmTorque
249 kgWet weight
850 mmSeat height
20 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.
Bore × stroke
20202023102.5 x 76 mm (4.0 x 3.0 inches)
Front suspension
20212023BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm, central spring strut
Fuel system
2021Injection. Electronic intake manifold injection
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
Wheelbase
202220231,514 mm (59.6 inches)
Clutch
20222023Wet clutch with an anti-hopping function, hydraulic activation
Emission details
2020EU-4
2021Regulated three-way catalytic converter, compliant with EU5 emission standard
20222023Regulated three-way catalytic converter, compliant with Euro 5 emission standard
Fuel capacity
2022202319.68 L (5.20 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)
Top speed
20202021200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)
2022193.1 km/h (120.0 mph)
2023199.6 km/h (124.0 mph)
Trail
20222023102 mm (4.0 inches)
How the BMW R 1250 GS 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.
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 weight249 kg
Low 130 kgAverage 226.7 kgHigh 364 kg
About 10% heavier than the BMW database average. Around the 78th percentile across BMW models.
Seat height850 mm
Low 710 mmAverage 809 mmHigh 910 mm
About 5% taller than the BMW database average. Around the 87th 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
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,525 mmSeat 850 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 |
426 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio |
1.34:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category |
Enduro / offroad |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
1,254 cc (76.52 cu in) |
| Torque |
143.0 Nm (14.6 kgf-m or 105.5 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 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 |
190 mm (7.5 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel |
200 mm (7.9 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 |
249 kg (549 lb) |
| Seat height |
850 mm (33.5 inches) |
| Overall length |
2,207 mm (86.9 inches) |
| Overall width |
953 mm (37.5 inches) |
| Overall height |
1,430 mm (56.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase |
1,525 mm (60.0 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, Cosmic Blue Metallic, Style hp, Style Exclusive |
| Price as new |
US$ 17696. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments |
Windscreen. |
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