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General Information

Manufacturer
BMW
BMW
Model Year
2023
2023
Model
R 1250 R
R 1250 R
Model Code
NA
NA
Color
Sport - Racing Blue Metallic
Sport - Racing Blue Metallic

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes

Front - Brembo twin floating discs, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston radial caliper

Rear - Brembo single disc, diameter 276 mm, 2-piston floating caliper

ABS - BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (partial integral, lean angle optimized)

Integral ABS Pro (lean-optimized ABS)

Front - Brembo twin floating discs, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston radial caliper

Rear - Brembo single disc, diameter 276 mm, 2-piston floating caliper

ABS - BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (partial integral, lean angle optimized)

Integral ABS Pro (lean-optimized ABS)

Wheels

Aluminum cast

Aluminum cast

Rims

Front - 3.50 x 17 in.

Rear - 5.50 x 17 in.

Front - 3.50 x 17 in.

Rear - 5.50 x 17 in.

Tires

Front - 120 / 70 ZR17

Rear - 180 / 55 ZR17

Front - 120 / 70 ZR17

Rear - 180 / 55 ZR17

Dimensions

Length
Over license plate holder - 85.2 in. (2,165 mm)
Over license plate holder - 85.2 in. (2,165 mm)
Height
Above mirror, at unladen weight - 51.2 in. (1,300 mm)
Above mirror, at unladen weight - 51.2 in. (1,300 mm)
Width
Above mirror - 34.6 in. (880 mm)
Above mirror - 34.6 in. (880 mm)
Weight
Unladen, road ready, fully fueled - 527 lb. (239 kg)
Unladen, road ready, fully fueled - 527 lb. (239 kg)
Seat Height

Unladen - 32.2 in.

Unladen - 32.2 in.

Drivetrain

Transmission
Gearbox - Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gears
Gearbox - Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gears
Drive System
Cardan shaft drive
Cardan shaft drive

Electrical

Battery
12 V / 12 Ah
12 V / 12 Ah
Alternator
Permanent magnet with 508 W (nominal power)
Permanent magnet with 508 W (nominal power)
Instrumentation
TFT color display with BMW Motorrad Connectivity
TFT color display with BMW Motorrad Connectivity
Lighting
Full LED headlight
Full LED headlight
Advanced Electronics

Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)

3 riding modes (Eco, Rain, and Road)

Hill Start Control (HSC)

Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)

Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)

3 riding modes (Eco, Rain, and Road)

Hill Start Control (HSC)

Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)

Engine

Engine
Four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead spur-gear driven camshafts, one counterbalance shaft and BMW ShiftCam variable intake camshaft control
Four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead spur-gear driven camshafts, one counterbalance shaft and BMW ShiftCam variable intake camshaft control
Cooling
Air / liquid
Air / liquid
Cylinders
Two
Two
Horsepower
136 hp @ 7,750 rpm
136 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Displacement
1,254 cc
1,254 cc
Bore x Stroke
4 x 3 in. (102.5 x 76 mm)
4 x 3 in. (102.5 x 76 mm)
Torque
Max. - 105 ft. lb. @ 6,250 rpm
Max. - 105 ft. lb. @ 6,250 rpm
Compression Ratio
12.5 : 1
12.5 : 1
Clutch
Multiplate in oil bath, slipper
Multiplate in oil bath, slipper
Fuel System

Mixture control - Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire

Mixture control - Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire

Exhaust
Emission control - Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
Emission control - Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
Fuel Type

Performance / Fuel consumption - Super unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI

Performance / Fuel consumption - Super unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI

Fuel Capacity

Usable tank volume - 4.7 gal. (18 l)

Reserve - Approx. 1 gal. (4 l)

Usable tank volume - 4.7 gal. (18 l)

Reserve - Approx. 1 gal. (4 l)

Operational

Frame
Steel tube with load-bearing engine, steel tube sub-frame
Steel tube with load-bearing engine, steel tube sub-frame
Front Suspension

Front - Upside-down telescopic fork

Travel - 5.5 in. (140 mm)

Front - Upside-down telescopic fork

Travel - 5.5 in. (140 mm)

Rear Suspension

Rear - Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD shock absorber, spring preload continuously adjustable hydraulically by handwheel, rebound damping adjustable by handwheel

Travel - 5.5 in. (140 mm)

Rear - Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD shock absorber, spring preload continuously adjustable hydraulically by handwheel, rebound damping adjustable by handwheel

Travel - 5.5 in. (140 mm)

Capacity

Permitted total weight - 1,014 lb. (460 kg)

Payload (with standard equipment) - 487 lb. (221 kg)

Permitted total weight - 1,014 lb. (460 kg)

Payload (with standard equipment) - 487 lb. (221 kg)

Other

Additional Colors

Ice Gray

Style Triple Black - Black Storm Metallic

Sport - Racing Blue Metallic

Ice Gray

Style Triple Black - Black Storm Metallic

Sport - Racing Blue Metallic

Includes

USB charging socket

4-way mechanically adjustable windscreen

USB charging socket

4-way mechanically adjustable windscreen

Features

Features

  • STRIKING LED HEADLIGHTS: The optimized low-beam and high-beam headlights are also available with adaptive headlights to provide you with brilliant illumination of the road ahead when leaning.
  • SPORTY, SLIM SINGLE SEATER: The single seat replaces the passenger seat, emphasizing the dynamic look of the R 1250 R – and your sporty ambitions.
  • PRACTICAL CORE SCREEN SPORT: Do you like a sporty ride? Core Screen Sport lets you see it: This display shows you everything you need to know about your bike’s performance. European model shown.
  • PRACTICAL USB CHARGING SOCKET: The standard USB port is ideal for charging your smartphone when it is low on power. The socket is easily accessible, short-circuit proof, and protected from water.
  • COMFORTABLE HEATED SEAT: To make long rides fun, even in the cold: Five heating levels for the rider, and two heating levels for the passenger. And, using the hot-key, you can apply the last heating setting used with the press of a button. European model shown.
  • USEFUL 12V SOCKET: Use the 12V charging socket to charge external devices.
  • ABS PRO AND DTC AS STANDARD: This standard system detects your bike’s lean angle and reduces abrupt changes in steering force when braking rapidly, keeping you steadier. For even more riding pleasure into corners – and out of them: Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) helps the rear wheel from spinning if the grip conditions change, providing added stability.

Features

  • STRIKING LED HEADLIGHTS: The optimized low-beam and high-beam headlights are also available with adaptive headlights to provide you with brilliant illumination of the road ahead when leaning.
  • SPORTY, SLIM SINGLE SEATER: The single seat replaces the passenger seat, emphasizing the dynamic look of the R 1250 R – and your sporty ambitions.
  • PRACTICAL CORE SCREEN SPORT: Do you like a sporty ride? Core Screen Sport lets you see it: This display shows you everything you need to know about your bike’s performance. European model shown.
  • PRACTICAL USB CHARGING SOCKET: The standard USB port is ideal for charging your smartphone when it is low on power. The socket is easily accessible, short-circuit proof, and protected from water.
  • COMFORTABLE HEATED SEAT: To make long rides fun, even in the cold: Five heating levels for the rider, and two heating levels for the passenger. And, using the hot-key, you can apply the last heating setting used with the press of a button. European model shown.
  • USEFUL 12V SOCKET: Use the 12V charging socket to charge external devices.
  • ABS PRO AND DTC AS STANDARD: This standard system detects your bike’s lean angle and reduces abrupt changes in steering force when braking rapidly, keeping you steadier. For even more riding pleasure into corners – and out of them: Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) helps the rear wheel from spinning if the grip conditions change, providing added stability.