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2021 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure - Edition 40 Years GS

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Year2021

MakeBMW

ModelR 1250 GS Adventure - Edition 40 Years GS

Product Features

Description

The R 1250 GS Adventure - “40 Years GS" Edition

Legendary design on the roads of the world

Pioneer through and through: For four decades, the GS has stood for a longing for vastness and boundless adventure. The R 1250 GS Adventure in the 40 Years GS edition celebrates this #SpiritOfGS: It is a homage to the GS history. In striking black and yellow, it is reminiscent of the iconic R 100 GS and impresses with its state-of-the-art technology and equipment. With the R 1250 GS with its powerful BMW ShiftCam boxer engine and new features, you will overcome limits, effortlessly reach the most distant destinations and be part of a unique community.

Highlights

Front with “40 years GS" sticker: The striking yellow “40 years GS" sticker on the front leaves no doubt about the origin of this bike.
Hand guard in yellow as visual highlight: The hand protector in striking yellow protects your hands and control elements from wind, weather, branches, and debris.
Black and yellow Option 719 cylinder head cover: The high-quality black and yellow Option 719 cylinder head cover steers the focus onto the powerful boxer engine.
Tank with “1250" lettering and “Option 719" logo: Make it clear what this bike's got: The expressive “1250" lettering in yellow and the “Option 719" logo make a strong statement.
Seat in black-yellow: The comfortable seat of the GS comes in an expressive black-yellow design and guarantees constant comfort on your trips.
Gold colored handlebars with storage compartment: The gold colored handlebars give your GS a noble finish. With the additional storage compartment on the tank you have everything you need at your fingertips.
Robust shape with powerful Boxer engine: Makes a good impression: The R 1250 GS Adventure is typically robust with a massive tank and eye-catching GS lettering. The Option 719 cylinder head covers on the legendary boxer engine round off its striking appearance.
Gold-anodized rims: The gold-anodized rims draw the eye towards them and give your GS an elegant look.

Motor

Type: Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam.
Bore x stroke: 102.5 mm x 76 mm
Capacity: 1,254 cc
Rated output: 136 HP at 7,750 rpm
Max. torque: 105 lb-ft at 6,250 rpm
Compression ratio: 12.5 : 1
Mixture Control: Electronic intake pipe injection
Emission control: Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-5

Performance / Fuel Consumption

Maximum speed: over 120 mph
Fuel consumption: 49.5 mpg
Fuel type: Unleaded super, octane number 95 (RON), adaptive fuel quality regulation (91 to 98 RON)

Electrical System

Alternator: Three-phase alternator with 510 Watt nominal power
Battery: 12 V / 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free

Power Transmission

Clutch: Wet clutch with an anti-hopping function, hydraulic activation
Gearbox: Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth
Drive: Shaft drive

Chassis / Brakes

Frame: Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine
Front wheel location / suspension: BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 1.5" (37 mm), central spring strut
Rear wheel location / 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
Suspension travel, front / rear: 8.3" / 8.7" (210 mm / 220 mm)
Wheelbase: 59.2" (1,504 mm)
Castor: 3.8" (95.4 mm)
Steering head angle: 65.1°
Wheels: Cross spoke wheels
Rim, front: 3.00 x 19"
Rim, rear: 4.50 x 17"
Tire, front: 120/70 R 19
Tire, rear: 170/60 R 17
Brake, front: Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 12.0" (305 mm), 4-piston radial calipers
Brake, rear: Single disc brake, diameter 10.9" (276 mm), double-piston floating caliper
ABS: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (part-integral, slant-layer-optimized)

Dimensions / Weights

Seat height: 35.0" / 35.8" (890 mm / 910 mm)
Inner leg curve: 76.8" / 78.3" (1,950 mm / 1,990 mm)
Usable tank volume: 7.9 gallons
Reserve: Approx. 1 gallon
Length (over mud guard): 89.4" (2,270 mm)
Height (over windshield): 57.5" (1,460 mm)
Wide (over hand guard): 38.6" (980 mm)
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fueled: 591 lbs
Permitted total weight: 1,069 lbs
Payload (with standard equipment): 478 lbs

Standard Features

TFT color display with connectivity
Full-LED headlight
DTC (Dynamic Traction Control)
Integral ABS Pro (inclination-optimized ABS)
3 Ride Modes (ECO, Rain and Road)
USB charging socket
HSC (Hill Start Control)

NOTES:

Unladen Weight as defined in EU directive 93/93/EEC, filled with all operating fluids, fuelled to at least 90% of usable tank capacity. Images of the motorcycle on this website may show equipment that is optional or only available in Europe.

Product Specs

Engine

Displacement	1,254 cc
Bore and Stroke	102.5 mm x 76 mm
Compression Ratio	12.5 : 1

Transmission

Transmission	Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth
Final Drive	Shaft drive

Chassis

Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 1.5 in. (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 Brakes	Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 12.0 in. (305 mm), 4-piston radial calipers
Rear Brakes	Single disc brake, diameter 10.9 in. (276 mm), double-piston floating caliper
Front Tire	120/70 R 19
Rear Tire	170/60 R 17