Data & equipment
The BMW R 1250 RS
With its powerful boxer drive with BMW ShiftCam technology, the BMW R1250 RS stands for dynamic sports touring and dominance over every kilometre. Learn everything you need to know about this bike’s technical data and extensive equipment options here.
Technical data
Engine
Rated output
100 kW (136 hp) at 7,750 rpm
Emission control
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
Type
Two-cylinder, air/liquid-cooled, four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead spur-gear driven camshafts, one counterbalance shaft and BMW ShiftCam variable intake camshaft control
Bore x stroke
102.5 mm x 76 mm
Capacity
1,254 cc
Max. torque
143 Nm at 6,250 rpm
Compression ratio
12.5 : 1
Mixture control
Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Exhaust emission standards
EU 5
Performance / fuel consumption
Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC
4.75 l
Fuel type
Super unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI
CO2 emission based on WMTC
110 g/km
Electrical system
Alternator
Permanent magnet alternator with 508 W (nominal power)
Battery
12 V / 12 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Clutch
Multiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch
Gearbox
Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox with helical gears
Drive
Cardan
Chassis / brakes
Frame
Steel tube frame with load-bearing engine, steel tube sub-frame
Front wheel location / suspension
Upside-down telescopic fork
Rear wheel location / suspension
Cast aluminium single-sided swingarm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD shock absorber, spring preload continuously adjustable hydraulically by handwheel, rebound damping adjustable by handwheel
Suspension travel, front / rear
140 mm / 140 mm
Wheelbase
1,527 mm
Castor
114.8 mm
Steering head angle
61.7°
Wheels
Aluminium cast wheels
Rim, front
3.50 x 17"
Rim, rear
5.50 x 17''
Tyre, front
120/70 ZR17
Tyre, rear
180/55 ZR17
Brake, front
Twin disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper
Brake, rear
Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, 2-piston floating caliper
ABS
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (partial integral, lean angle optimized)
Dimensions / weights
Seat height at unladen weight
820 mm (seat low: 760 mm; seat sport: 840 mm)
Usable tank volume
18 l
Reserve
approx. 4 l
Length
2,187 mm (over license plate holder)
Width
890 mm (above mirror)
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled
243 kg
1)
Permitted total weight
460 kg
Payload (with standard equipment)
217 kg
Inner leg curve at unladen weight
1,840 mm (seat low: 1,720 mm; seat sport: 1,875 mm)
1) According to Guideline (EU) 168/2013 with all operating fluids, with standard equipment and refuelled with min. 90% of the usable fuel tank capacity.
