The new BMW R 1250 GS and R 1250 RT – the fascination of
travel and touring in a new dimension of engine power.
For more than 35 years, the flat-twin boxer engine in the
BMW Motorrad GS and RT models has stood for distinctive, powerful and
reliable propulsion when it comes to setting off on an extended tour
or a long-distance journey – or simply enjoying the satisfying
pleasure of a short weekend trip. For more than 25 years, BMW Motorrad
has used 4-valve technology, combined with electronic fuel injection
and closed-loop catalytic converter technology in order to achieve the
best possible power and torque delivery, efficiency and environmental compatibility.
Further advanced boxer engine with BMW ShiftCam Technology for
an additional increase in power across the entire engine speed
range, reduced emission and fuel consumption levels, optimised
running smoothness and refinement.
With the extensively further advanced boxer engine, the new R 1250 GS
and R 1250 RT not only achieve a whole new level of power and torque.
It was also possible to significantly optimise refinement and running
smoothness – especially within the lower engine speed range. What is
more, the new engine offers improved emission and fuel consumption
levels as well as a particularly satisfying sound. For this purpose,
BMW ShiftCam Technology has been used for the first time in the serial
production of BMW Motorrad engines: this enables variation of the
valve timings and valve stroke on the intake side. In addition, the
intake camshafts are designed for asynchronous opening of the two
intake valves, resulting in enhanced swirl of the fresh, incoming
mixture and therefore more effective combustion. Other technical
changes to the engine relate to the camshaft drive – now taken care of
by a toothed chain (previously a roller chain) – an optimised oil
supply, twin-jet injection valves and a new exhaust system.
Two riding modes, ASC and Hill Start Control as standard.
There are two riding modes available as standard in order to be able
to adapt the motorcycle to individual rider preferences. The standard
Automatic Stability Control ASC ensures a high level of riding safety
due to the best possible traction. The set-off assistant Hill Start
Control is likewise a standard feature in both models, enabling
convenient set-off on slopes.
Riding Modes Pro, featuring additional riding modes, Dynamic
Traction Control DTC, ABS Pro, Hill Start Control Pro and Dynamic
Brake Assistant DBC (new), available as an optional equipment item
ex works.
The option “Riding Modes Pro” is now available as an
optional equipment item, featuring the additional riding mode
“Dynamic”, Dynamic Traction Control DTC, and in the R 1250
GS also the riding modes “Dynamic Pro”, “Enduro”
and “Enduro Pro”. DTC enables even more efficient and safe
acceleration, especially in banking position. ABS Pro (part of Riding
Modes Pro in the R 1250 GS, a standard feature in the R 1250 RT)
offers even greater safety when braking, even in banking position. The
new Dynamic Brake Control DBC provides additional safety when braking,
also in difficult situations, by avoiding unintentional accelerator
activation. By means of intervention in the engine control, drive
torque is reduced during braking so as to make full use of the braking
power at the rear wheel. This keeps the motorcycle stable and shortens
the braking distance.
Electronic suspension Dynamic ESA “Next Generation”
with fully automatic load compensation, now also for the R 1250 RT.
With the optional equipment item BMW Motorrad Dynamic ESA “Next
Generation”, damping automatically adapts to the situation according
to riding state and manoeuvres, and there is also automatic
compensation in all load states. This allows finely tuned adaptation
of the motorcycle to riding states, achieving optimum damping comfort
and a very stable ride response – this is now also available for the R
1250 RT.
LED headlamp for the R 1250 GS as standard and LED daytime
riding light for both models as an ex works optional equipment item.
The new R 1250 GS now features the LED headlamp as standard. In
addition to this, the LED daytime riding light is available as an
optional equipment item for both the R 1250 GS and the R 1250 RT,
which has halogen headlamps.
Connectivity: multifunctional instrument cluster with 6.5-inch
full-colour TFT screen and numerous features as standard in the
R 1250 GS.
The new R 1250 GS now has the equipment feature Connectivity as
standard including a 6.5-inch full-colour TFT screen. In conjunction
with the standard BMW Motorrad Multi-Controller, this means the rider
can access vehicle and connectivity functions particularly swiftly and conveniently.
The R 1250 RT is fitted with a large 5.7-inch TFT colour screen. This
is supplemented with an analog speedometer and rev counter.
Intelligent Emergency Call as an ex works option.
Ensuring the fastest possible assistance in the event of an accident
or in situations of emergency and danger can save people’s lives. The
optional equipment item Intelligent Emergency Call summons assistance
to the scene as quickly as possible. As before, this feature can be
ordered for both models.
BMW Motorrad Spezial – high-quality customisation features as
optional equipment items ex works.
BMW Motorrad Spezial offers a range of iconic customisation features
that enhance both performance and value, available as optional
equipment items ex works. The focus is on harmonious integration in
the vehicle as a whole, use of the very highest-quality materials,
elaborate manual workmanship and characteristic attention to detail.
The Billets Packs Option 719 Classic and HP are available for the new
R 1250 GS and R 1250 RT, for example.
The new R 1250 RT can be additionally enhanced with Option 719 wheels
Classic or Sport, an exclusive seat and one of two Spezial paint finishes.
An HP sports silencer is likewise available ex works for the two new
boxer models.
New attractive colours and style variants.
The new R 1250 GS showcases its travel and off-road prowess in two
modern basic finishes and two striking style variants. The new
R 1250 RT embodies its exclusive touring character in one basic
colour, two style variants and two Option 719 Spezial finishes.
Overview of the highlights of the new BMW R 1250 GS and
R 1250 RT:
• Further developed boxer engine with BMW ShiftCam Technology for
variation of the valve timings and valve stroke on the intake side.
• Even more power across the entire engine speed range, optimised
fuel consumption and emission levels, increased running smoothness and refinement.
• Increased output and torque: 100 kW (136 hp) at 7 750 rpm and 143 Nm at 6 250 rpm (previously:
92 kW (125 hp) at 7 750 rpm and 125 Nm at 6 500 rpm)).
• Capacity increased to 1 254 cc (previously: 1 170 cc).
• Asynchronous valve opening on the intake side for optimised swirl
and therefore more effective combustion.
• Camshaft drive now via toothed chain (previously roller chain).
• Optimised oil supply and piston base cooling.
• Knock sensor system for optimised travel suitability.
• Latest generation of BMS-O engine control and use of twin-jet
injection valves for even more effective carburetion.
• New exhaust system for optimum performance characteristics.
• New additional front spoiler on the R 1250 RT.
• Two riding modes, ASC and Hill Start Control as standard.
• Riding Modes Pro, featuring additional riding modes, Dynamic
Traction Control DTC, ABS Pro (standard in the R 1250 RT), Hill Start
Control Pro and Dynamic Brake Assistant DBC, available as an optional
equipment item ex works.
Electronic suspension Dynamic ESA “Next Generation” with fully
automatic load compensation.
• In addition to standard adjustability of seat height (exception: HP
style for the R 1250 GS), wide range of seat height variants ex works.
• LED headlamp for the R 1250 GS as standard and LED daytime riding
light for both models as optional equipment items ex works.
Connectivity: multifunctional instrument cluster with 6.5-inch
full-colour TFT screen and numerous features as standard in the R 1250 GS.
• Intelligent Emergency Call as an ex works option.
• BMW Motorrad Spezial – customisation features as optional equipment
items ex works.
• Extended range of optional equipment items and Original BMW
Motorrad Accessories.
• The new R 1250 GS: travel and off-road prowess in two modern basic
finishes and two striking style variants.
• The new R 1250 RT: exclusive touring character in one basic colour,
two style variants and Option 719 Spezial finishes.