2024BMW R 1250 GS

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The 2024 BMW R 1250 GS is a versatile adventure motorcycle designed for riders seeking comfortable long-distance travel with genuine off-road capability. Its 1254cc boxer engine delivers 136 horsepower and 143 Nm of torque, providing smooth power across a wide range of conditions. The R 1250 GS remains the benchmark adventure bike, celebrated for its balanced handling, reliability, and ability to excel both on highways and challenging terrain.

Capacity: 1254.0 ccm
Engine: Boxer, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Wet weight: 249.0 kg
Seat height: 850 mm
Power: 136.0 HP (100.0 kW) @ 7750 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail78%

Cornering78%

City riding62%

Daily riding80%

Touring92%

Two-up82%

Track45%

Best for: Designed as a do-it-all adventure tourer that blends long-distance comfort, light-to-moderate off-road capability, and confident everyday road performance.
Built for: A composed, torquey boxer-twin character with shaft-drive smoothness that favors steady, controlled riding over frantic revving.
Not ideal for: Not ideal for riders seeking a lightweight, flickable city commuter or a dedicated track-focused sportbike.

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 850mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with tip-toe one foot on the 2024 BMW R 1250 GS, with a moderate knee angle of around 90 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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Based on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1254.0 ccm
Power: 136.0 HP (100.0 kW) @ 7750 RPM
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: 0.5462 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke: 102.5 x 76.0 mm
Compression: 12.5:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
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: 199.6 km/h (124.0 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1514 mm
Overall length: 2207 mm
Overall width: 953 mm
Overall height: 1430 mm
Seat height: 850 mm
Wet weight: 249.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 19.70 litres
Ground clearance: 185 mm
Oil capacity: 4.00 litres
Reserve fuel capacity: 4.00 litres
Dry weight: 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: 190 mm
Rear wheel travel: 200 mm
Rake (fork angle): 25.7°
Trail: 102 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, Gravity Blue Metallic, Light White/Racing Blue Metallic/Racing Red, Light White
Comments: 3 Ride Modes (ECO, Rain and Road). Traction Control. Hill Start Control. USB charging.

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