BMW R1250GS
![]() Model year 2019 R1250GS | |
Manufacturer | BMW Motorrad |
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Production | 2019– |
Predecessor | BMW R1200GS |
Engine | 1,254 cc (76.5 cu in) liquid cooled boxer twin with variable valve timing (VVT) |
Bore / stroke | 102 mm × 76 mm (4.0 in × 3.0 in) |
Compression ratio | 12.5:1 |
Top speed | 130.8 mph (210.5 km/h) |
Power | 134 horsepower (100 kW) @ 7,750 rpm |
Torque | 105.5 pound force-feet (143.0 N⋅m) @ 6,250 rpm |
Transmission | 6-speed, shaft drive |
Suspension | Front: BMW Telelever Rear: BMW Paralever Optional electronic adjustment |
Brakes | Front:
Rear:
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Tires | Front:
Rear:
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Wheelbase | 1,500 mm (59 in) 1,520 mm (60 in) |
Dimensions | L: 2,207 mm (86.9 in) 2,270 mm (89 in) (Adv) W: 895 mm (35.2 in) 980 mm (39 in) (Adv) H: 1,450 mm (57 in) |
Seat height | 850–870 mm (33–34 in) |
Weight | 249 kg (549 lb) 268 kg (591 lb) (Adv) (wet) |
Fuel capacity | 20 L (4.4 imp gal; 5.3 US gal) |
The BMW R1250GS is a motorcycle manufactured in Berlin, Germany by BMW Motorrad, part of the BMW group. It is one of the BMW GS family of dual sport motorcycles. It has a 1,254 cc (76.5 cu in), two-cylinder boxer engine with 4-valves per cylinder and variable valve timing (VVT).
History
In September 2018, Kevin Cameron wrote that a "shift cam" VVT system was destined for a 2019 model year R1250GS, and other media reported the technology was to be adopted on all the R series boxer motors.[1][2] In September 2018, BMW confirmed the 2019 R1250GS and sibling R1250RT would have VVT.[3]
Chassis
Wet weight is up from the predecessor to 249 kilograms (549 lb).[4]
Engine
The engine displaces 1,254 cc (76.5 cu in) with 102.5 mm bore × 76 mm stroke. There are two cam lobes per valve that can be switched within one cam revolution between partial-throttle and open-throttle cam profiles.[1][5] Power and torque claimed by BMW are higher than the predecessor model at 134 horsepower (100 kW) at 7750 rpm and 105.5 pound force-feet (143.0 N⋅m) at 6250 rpm, with 4% better fuel economy.[5]
References
- ^ a b Kevin Cameron (September 14, 2018), "BMW Adopts Variable Valve Timing On 2019 R1250GS Adventure Bike", Cycle World
- ^ Jensen Beeler (September 13, 2018), "Here Is the BMW R1250GS with "Shiftcam" Engine Technology", Asphalt & Rubber
- ^ Dennis Chung (September 17, 2018), 2019 BMW R1250GS And R1250RT With ShiftCam VVT Announced, Motorcycle.com
- ^ "BMW release full details of 2019 R1250GS", Motor Cycle News, September 17, 2018
- ^ a b 2019 BMW R1250GS And R1250RT With ShiftCam VVT Announced, Motorcycle.com, September 17, 2018
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