Overview
The profiles shown here for the BMW R 1250 RS cover model years 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. For 2023, it has a naturally aspirated 1,254 cm³ four-stroke boxer engine producing 136 hp (101 kW) at 7,750 rpm, with peak torque of 143 Nm at 6,250 rpm; wet weight is 243 kg.
The 820 mm seat height affects how easily a rider can reach the ground, while the 243 kg wet weight can make slow maneuvering more demanding. Its 18 L tank gives a calculated range of about 383 km. Shaft drive eliminates chain cleaning and adjustment, the slipper clutch helps calm the rear wheel on hard downshifts, and hydraulically adjustable rear spring preload makes it easier to adapt the suspension to changing loads.
Specifications
Engine
Engine
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Bore x stroke
- 102.5 x 76.0 mm
- Engine capacity
- 1,254 cm³
- Compression ratio
- 12.5:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Engine type
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Lubrication system
- Dry sump
- Oil capacity
- 4 L
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Performance and transmission
Performance and transmission
- Co2 emissions
- 127 g/km CO₂
- Epa co emissions
- 0.2 CO g/km
- Epa est fuel consumption
- 5.43 L/100 km
- Fuel consumption
- 4.7 L/100 km
- Power
- 136 hp (101 kW) at 7,750 rpm
- Power weight ratio
- 0.5597 HP/kg (wet)
- Top speed
- 201.2 km/h (125 mph)
- Torque
- 143 Nm at 6,250 rpm
- Clutch
- Multiplate clutch in oil bath, slipper clutch
- Final drive
- Shaft
- Gearbox
- Manual 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions and weight
- Fuel capacity
- 18 L
- Fuel tank material
- Plastic
- Overall height
- 1,255 mm
- Overall length
- 2,202 mm
- Overall width
- 925 mm
- Reserve fuel capacity
- 4 L
- Seat height
- 820 mm
- Wet weight
- 243 kg
- Wheelbase
- 1,530 mm
Chassis and suspension
Chassis and suspension
- Frame
- Steel tube frame with load-bearing engine, steel tube sub-frame
- Front suspension
- Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 45 mm
- Front wheel travel
- 140 mm
- Rake
- 26.7°
- Rear suspension
- Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable
- Rear wheel travel
- 140 mm
- Trail
- 111 mm
Brakes and wheels
Brakes and wheels
- Abs
- Yes
- Brake fluid
- DOT 4
- Front brakes
- Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
- Front brakes diameter
- 320 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-ZR17
- Tire pressure front
- 36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa)
- Tire pressure rear
- 42 PSI (2.9 Bar or 290 kPa)
Colours and equipment
Colours and equipment
- Colours
- Black Storm Metallic/Agate Grey, Light White, Light White/Racing Blue Metallic/Racing Red
Model years
No recorded specification changes between model years.
| Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 1,254 cm³ | 1,254 cm³ | 1,254 cm³ | 1,254 cm³ |
| Power | 136 hp (101 kW) | 136 hp (101 kW) | 136 hp (101 kW) | 136 hp (101 kW) |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 143 Nm | 143 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Wet weight | 243 kg | 243 kg | 243 kg | 243 kg |
| Seat height | 820 mm | 820 mm | 820 mm | 820 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18 L | 18 L | 18 L | 18 L |
| Top speed | 201.2 km/h (125 mph) | 201.2 km/h (125 mph) | 201.2 km/h (125 mph) | 201.2 km/h (125 mph) |
Pros and cons
Advantages
Shaft drive
It removes the need for routine chain cleaning and adjustment.
Slipper clutch
It helps keep the rear wheel calmer during hard downshifts.
Adjustable rear preload
Hydraulic spring-preload adjustment lets riders adapt the rear suspension to changing loads.
Things to consider
Substantial wet weight
At 243 kg, it can take more effort to maneuver at walking speed or while parking.
Seat height
The 820 mm seat may make it harder for shorter riders to put both feet flat on the ground.
Rider fit
Rider fit calculator
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How to measure
Stand barefoot with your back to a wall. Hold a book firmly between your legs, then measure from the floor to the top edge of the book.
Estimated ground reach
Balls of both feet likely down
You should reach on both sides, but probably not with your heels fully down.
Seat height
820 mm
Approx. loaded height
790 mm
Estimate assumes about 30 mm of suspension sag. Seat width, footwear, luggage and suspension settings can change real reach. Always sit on the motorcycle before buying.
Fuel range calculator
Enter your expected fuel consumption to estimate the distance on a full tank, with or without a fuel reserve.
Tank 18 L at 4.7 L/100 km
Lower consumption = longer range.
Estimated range
383 km
With 10% reserve
345 km
This is a planning estimate, not a measured result. Speed, route, weather, load and riding style can change real consumption.
FAQ
What is the top speed of BMW R 1250 RS?
The BMW R 1250 RS has a top speed of 201.2 km/h (125 mph) (catalogue figure). For model year 2023.
What is the weight of BMW R 1250 RS?
The BMW R 1250 RS weighs 243 kg (wet weight). For model year 2023.
What are the specs of BMW R 1250 RS?
The BMW R 1250 RS has the following key specifications (specs) for model year 2023: 1,254 cc; 136 hp (101 kW); 143 Nm; 243 kg (wet weight); seat height 820 mm; fuel tank 18 L. Specification table
How much horsepower does BMW R 1250 RS have?
The BMW R 1250 RS makes 136 hp (101 kW) at 7,750 rpm, with a torque of 143 Nm at 6,250 rpm. For model year 2023.
What is the seat height of BMW R 1250 RS?
The BMW R 1250 RS has a seat height of 820 mm. For model year 2023.
What is the fuel tank capacity of BMW R 1250 RS?
The BMW R 1250 RS has a fuel tank capacity of 18 L. Its calculated range is approximately 383 km; actual range varies. For model year 2023.
What is the fuel consumption of BMW R 1250 RS?
The BMW R 1250 RS has a fuel consumption of 4.7 L/100 km (50 mpg US; 60.1 mpg UK). For model year 2023.
Does the BMW R 1250 RS meet the numerical A2 limits?
The BMW R 1250 RS does not meet the numerical A2 limits at full power: 101.4 kW, 0.42 kW/kg. This does not confirm licence eligibility for every version and market. For model year 2023.
