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R 1250 RS

SPORTS TOURING IN THE FAST LANE

The BMW R 1250 RS is a powerful sports touring bike. Characterised by its two-cylinder boxer engine with BMW ShiftCam technology, it already visually embodies sporty dominance and unadulterated driving pleasure. Thanks to the wind and weather protection as well as the relaxed sitting position and assistance systems, you can enjoy every corner and every kilometre – whether alone or with a companion. Every punch of your boxer drives you forward – every single time. On every journey and every dynamic intermediate sprint. You demand more with confidence and faith – and the bike delivers. Simply put: #NeverStopChallenging.

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Longer journeys, fewer stops.

The efficient Eco driving mode is now added to the Rain and Road driving modes as standard. This gives you the choice between efficient driving and the usual dynamic sportiness. The status display in the 6.5" TFT display shows you the selected setting. And the new optional Pro riding modes with Dynamic and Dynamic Pro ensure more performance on your tour.

More power in every situation.

The boxer engine with proven BMW ShiftCam technology has two different intake camshaft profiles. Thanks to its variable camshaft control, the drive impresses with superior running smoothness, high efficiency or impressive torque development depending on the requirements: for truly powerful acceleration. The increase up to the maximum torque of 143 Nm can be felt in every speed range: in sprints in the fast lane, as well as during powerful acceleration out of bends.

Sporty from front to rear.

From the striking front end with the iconic daytime riding lights and the newly designed LED flashing turn indicators, to the high windscreen and full trim panel, right through to the short, sporty, slim single seater: The R 1250 RS is a pure sports touring bike. Confident and safe. Performance-oriented and dominant. Comfortable and hungry for curves. Just as the bike’s lines promise. Just the way you want it.

Technical Specification

Engine

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
Rated output	100 kW (136 hp) 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 / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Emission control	Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter

Performance / fuel consumption

Maximum speed	Over 200 km/h
Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC	4.75 l
CO2 emission based on WMTC	110 g/km
Fuel type	Super unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI

Electrical system

Alternator	Three-phase alternator 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 aluminum 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	3.00'' x 17"
Rim, rear	5.50'' x 17''
Tyres, front	120/70 ZR 17
Tyres, rear	180/55 ZR 17
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	820 mm (OE low seat: 760 mm; OE sport seat: 840 mm)
Inner leg curve	1,840 mm (OE low seat: 1,720 mm; OE sport seat: 1.875 mm)
Usable tank volume	approx. 18 l
Reserve	approx. 4 l
Length (over mud guard)	2,187 mm (over license plate holder)
Height (over windshield)	min. 1,255 mm; max. 1,340 mm
Wide (over mirror)	890 mm (above mirror)
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled9	243 kg ¹
Permitted total weight	460 kg
Payload (with standard equipment)	221 kg

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.