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.

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One destination – many routes.

Well-trodden paths are not your style? Turn your BMW R 1250 GS Adventure into a bike with countless customization options. All variants have a robust appearance with cross-spoked wheels, engine protection bars and hand protectors. Each style, however, comes up with its own details and well thought-out extensions and visually sets a statement. In the basic version, you show cool elegance in "Ice grey". The Style Exclusive makes a sturdy and confident figure, and with the Style HP you underline your claim to performance in motorsport colours. No matter what your style is – the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure is open to any adventure.

Discover new cultures.

BMW Motorrad is entering new territory with the BMW ShiftCam variable camshaft control system. What does this mean for you? That means smoother running in the low speed range and high torque in each speed range. This results in a balanced engine running that gives you even more confidence when riding your R 1250 GS Adventure. The engine capacity is now 1254 ccm. This performance increase is clearly noticeable on any terrain with 100kW (136 hp) and 143 Nm max. torque at 6,250 rpm. The high torque curve, the elasticity with impressive sprint qualities and the sovereign acceleration let you experience your adventures with even more intensity. The revision of the engine with BMW Shiftcam ensures an optimal combustion process and thus an overall increase in energy efficiency.

BMW Motorrad Option 719

BMW Motorrad Option 719 offers especially high-quality and design-defining billet packs packages for the R 1250 GS Adventure. The HP billet packs underlines the sporty character of the machine with aluminium components in bi-colour look.

The option 719 Classic billet packs set stylistic accents with its purist character in a silver-coloured look.

The scope of each package extends to:

- Cylinder head cover left / right
- Engine housing cover
- Cover expansion tank left / right
- Adjustable brake lever
- Clutch lever adjustable
- Mirror left/right
- Adjustable foot levers left / right

Riding Modes Pro.

With the optional Riding Modes Pro, the range of applications of the machine can be further extended and adapted to different riding situations and purposes. In addition to the throttle, the control behaviour of ABS, dynamic traction control and suspension compensation Dynamic ESA are adjusted. New additions to the Pro riding modes include HSC Pro and the new Dynamic Brake Assistant DBC, which assists you in emergency braking by counteracting the often unwanted gas operation in such an exceptional situation.

Your perfect R 1250 GS Adventure.

For the R 1250 GS Adventure, there is a large range of optional accessories and original BMW Motorrad accessories. So you can put together your motorcycle according to your own wishes.

Technical Specification

Engine

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

Performance / fuel consumption

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)

Electrical system

Alternator	Three-phase alternator with 510 Watt nominal power
Battery	12 V / 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free

Power transmission

Clutch	Wet clutch with an anti-hopping function, hydraulic activation
Gearbox	Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth
Drive	Shaft drive

Chassis / brakes

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)

Dimensions / weights

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

¹ According to guideline VO (EU) 168/2013 with all fluids, with standard equipment and fuelled with at least 90% of usable tank volume.

Special Features

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.