Starting from £16,360
R 1250 GS Adventure
YOUR JOURNEY IS THE DESTINATION. The world is there to be discovered. There’s always something new. The R 1250 GS Adventure is the queen of the touring enduro It’s just made for impassable routes, adverse conditions and the most remote destinations. That is why we have further optimised the high standard of touring suitability and comfort. From driver assistance systems, lighting technology and advanced riding modes to a USB socket, the R 1250 GS Adventure offers you everything you need to explore unknown places. And thanks to the powerful boxer engine with BMW ShiftCam, you can reach any destination with ease. Because we know: Your ideas for travelling the world are endless. Just typical #SpiritOfGS.
No matter what adventure drives you, the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure is ready to go with you.
Highlights to discover.
Even if you don't know what terrain to expect along the way, you can rely on your bike down to the smallest detail. With the R 1250 GS Adventure, you can now enjoy long distances even more intensely. Comfortably and safely. Always ready for a few extra miles - and miles with that little extra.
Go relaxed into unknown terrain.
The comfortable ergonomics and seating position of the R 1250 GS Adventure offer superior vision in every situation and let you control the bike easily. As the handlebars can be raised by up to 30 mm, you can ride comfortably and confidently even as a tall rider or standing up while off-road. The wide range of seat heights from 790 to 910 mm and the extensive selection of seats are guaranteed to help you find the right R 1250 GS Adventure for you. And the seat heating system ensures that you and your passenger enjoy every tour even more.
LED lighting technology.
More radiance, visibility and prominence: The full-LED swivelling headlights and adaptive headlights guarantee superior illumination and constant range - to the side, up and down. Depending on the ground gradient, payload and inclination in curves. The light is with you wherever you ride.
Inspiring smoothness.
Thanks to the variable camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, the boxer engine of the R 1250 GS Adventure turns long distances into pure pleasure. What does this mean for you? Smoother running in the low speed range and high torque in each speed range. This results in a balanced running culture that gives you even more confidence and dynamics when riding your R 1250 GS Adventure.
Technical Specification
| Type | Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam |
| Bore x stroke | 102.5 mm x 76 mm |
| Capacity | 1,254 ccm |
| Rated output | 100 kW (136 PS) at 7,750 rpm |
| Max. torque | 143 Nm at 6,250 rpm |
| Compression ratio | 12.5 : 1 |
| Mixture control / engine management | Electronic intake pipe injection |
| Emission control | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-5 |
| Maximum speed | Over 200 km/h |
| Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC | 4.75 litres |
| CO2 emission based on WMTC | 110 g/km |
| Fuel type | Unleaded super, octane number 95 (RON), adaptive fuel quality regulation (91 to 98 RON) |
| Alternator | Three-phase alternator with 510 Watt nominal power |
| Battery | 12 V / 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free |
| Clutch | Wet clutch with an anti-hopping function, hydraulic activation |
| Gearbox | Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth |
| Drive | Shaft drive |
| Frame | Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine |
| Front wheel location / suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm, central spring strut |
| Rear wheel location / suspension | Cast 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 |
| Suspension travel front / rear | 210 mm / 220 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,504 mm |
| Castor | 95.4 mm |
| Steering head angle | 65.1° |
| Wheels | Cross spoke wheels |
| Rim, front | 3.00 x 19" |
| Rim, rear | 4.50 x 17" |
| Tyres, front | 120/70 R 19 |
| Tyres, rear | 170/60 R 17 |
| Brake, front | Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 305 mm, 4-piston radial calipers |
| Brake, rear | Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, double-piston floating caliper |
| ABS | BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (part-integral, slant-layer-optimized) |
| Seat height | 890 mm / 910 mm |
| Inner leg curve | 1,950 mm / 1,990 mm |
| Usable tank volume | 30 l |
| Reserve | Approx. 4 l |
| Length (over mud guard) | 2,270 mm |
| Height (over windshield) | 1,460 mm |
| Wide (over hand guard) | 980 mm |
| Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled |
268 kg ¹ |
| Permitted total weight | 485 kg |
| Payload (with standard equipment) | 217 kg |
Models
- TFT with connectivity
- Pannier Fastenings L & R
- LED Dynamic Brake Light
Includes base model specification plus:
- TFT with connectivity
- Pannier Fastenings L & R
- LED Dynamic Brake Light
Includes base model specification plus:
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