2024BMW R 1250 GS Adventure

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The 2024 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure is a premium adventure touring enduro designed for experienced riders seeking long-distance capability with genuine off-road prowess. Its 1254cc boxer engine delivers 136 horsepower and 143 Nm of torque, offering excellent performance across varied terrain while maintaining the model's legendary reliability and versatility. Known for exceptional comfort, advanced electronics, and balanced on-road and off-road performance, it's the benchmark for serious adventure motorcycle enthusiasts.

Capacity: 1254.0 ccm
Engine: Boxer, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Wet weight: 268.1 kg
Seat height: 890 mm
Power: 134.1 HP (100.0 kW) @ 7750 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail62%

Cornering66%

City riding48%

Daily riding70%

Touring98%

Two-up92%

Track22%

Best for: Built for long-distance adventure touring: a 30-litre tank, shaft drive and boxer torque devour highways, backroads and light off-road trails fully loaded.
Built for: The definitive globe-trotting flagship: torquey boxer twin, unstoppable range, plush comfort and go-anywhere versatility with premium electronics.
Not ideal for: Not for shorter or novice riders intimidated by weight and height, city-only commuters wanting nimbleness, or track-day and serious hardcore enduro use.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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At 890mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will not reach the ground comfortably on the 2024 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure, with a moderate knee angle of around 100 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1254.0 ccm
Power: 134.1 HP (100.0 kW) @ 7750 RPM
CO2 Emissions: 127 CO2 g/km
EPA Certificate No.: RBMXC01.34K5-009
EPA Est. Fuel Consumption: 5.43 L/100km (43.3 US mpg)
EPA CO Emissions: 0.2 CO g/km
Torque: 143.0 Nm (14.6 kgf-m) @ 6500 RPM
Engine type: Boxer, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 4.80 litres/100 km (20.8 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.5002 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke: 102.5 x 76.0 mm
Compression: 12.5:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 4
Lubrication system: Dry sump

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Shaft
Clutch: Wet clutch with an anti-hopping function, hydraulic activation

Performance

Top speed: 193.1 km/h (120.0 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1504 mm
Overall length: 2207 mm
Overall width: 953 mm
Overall height: 1430 mm
Seat height: 890 mm
Wet weight: 268.1 kg
Fuel capacity: 29.90 litres
Oil capacity: 4.00 litres
Reserve fuel capacity: 4.00 litres
Dry weight: Not on record - add it
Ground clearance: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine
Front suspension: BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm, central spring strut
Rear suspension: Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel.
Front wheel travel: 210 mm
Rear wheel travel: 220 mm
Rake (fork angle): 24.9°
Trail: 97 mm
Fork tube size: 37 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
Front brakes diameter: 305 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
ABS: Yes
Front tyre: 120/70-R19
Rear tyre: 170/60-R17
Brake fluid: DOT 4
Tire pressure front: 36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa)
Tire pressure rear: 42 PSI (2.9 Bar or 290 kPa)

Other

Color options: Black Storm Metallic/Black/Agate Gray, Ice Grey, Light White/Racing Blue Metallic/Racing Red, Gravity Blue Metallic
Comments: 3 Ride Modes (ECO, Rain and Road). Traction Control. Hill Start Control.
Fuel Tank Material: Plastic

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.