2022 BMW R1250RS: SPORTY TOURING IN THE FAST LANE.
Introducing the 2022 BMW R1250RS…
Each tour is determined by two factors: time and distance. With the BMW R 1250 RS you can get more out of every tour. The rich 105 lb-ft torque and 136 hp of the boxer engine accelerate you quickly to your cruising speed. The innovative BMW ShiftCam technology offers you more torque over the entire speed range, so you can rocket to an impressive sprint in every riding situation. The redesigned front gives the full-LED headlight a fresh, sporty look and performs or rides aerodynamically into the wind. This way, you can ride quickly and comfortably at any time. One thing is certain – no matter how much road you ride, with the R 1250 RS your riding pleasure grows with every mile you ride.
2022 BMW R1250RS Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
- New Style Sport with Light white includes a red frame, Austin Yellow metallic is dropped.
- ABS Brakes
- Full-LED Headlight
- ASC (Automatic stability control)
- 2 Riding Modes (Rain, Road)
- TFT- Display with connectivity
- HSC (Hill start control)
- On Board Computer
- Heated Grips
- Power Socket
2022 BMW R1250RS Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
Sportiness meets ergonomics.
The R 1250 RS combines sportiness with touring ability. The completely revised front, including engine spoiler, emphasizes the overall style of the Sport Tourer. The symmetrical layout of the twin headlights gives the R 1250 RS a balanced and modern look. The handlebar geometry ensures a sporty sitting position.
Full power ahead.
BMW ShiftCam is the name of the innovative technology that lets you accelerate faster from any speed. This is achieved by means of a variable camshaft control system. The increase to 136 hp gives you more power and, with the capacity expansion to 1254 cc, the possibility to make another sprint in the fast lane. The increase in torque (max 105 lb-ft) is noticeable in every rpm range, delivering the typical boxer punch an pure riding pleasure.
Full LED headlights as standard.
In both low beam and high beam, the illumination is wider and more consistent than conventional headlights. In addition, the light is whiter, making contours clearer and significantly increasing passive safety.
Facelift – front and sportier appearance.
The redesigned front, including an engine spoiler and full-LED headlight, make the R 1250 RS even more dynamic in its appearance.
BMW Motorrad Option 719.
You now have even more options to make your BMW R 1250 RS your own bike: With the design-defining Option 719 Billet Packs Classic, Storm and Shadow, all three are very exclusive and high-quality factory-fitted customisation options. With the two-colour Option 719 wheels, you can make your R 1250 RS even more exclusive. The sports silencer also makes a statement on performance.
TFT display with connectivity.
Connect your smartphone to your bike via Bluetooth. The 6.5-inch TFT display shows you everything about your motorcycle and offers you in conjunction with the smartphone app additional features such as navigation, music and phone.
2022 BMW R1250RS – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $15595 to $18870 USD
Canada MSRP Price: starting at $18000 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: from £12415 GBP (total selling price)
Engine
Type
Air/liquid-cooled 4-stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam
Bore x stroke
4” x 3”
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 / engine management
Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system
Emission control
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4
Performance / fuel consumption
Maximum speed
Over 125 mph
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Electrical system
Alternator
Three-phase 508 W generator
Battery
12 V / 12 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Clutch
Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated
Gearbox
Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical cut gears
Drive
Shaft drive
Chassis / brakes
Frame
Two section frame, front – and bolted on rear frame, load bearing engine
Front wheel location / suspension
Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 1.77”
Rear wheel location / suspension
Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) via handwheel, rebound damping adjustable
Suspension travel front / rear
5.5″ / 5.5″ (140 mm / 140 mm)
Wheelbase
60.2″ (1,530 mm)
Caster
4.4″ (110.9 mm)
Steering head angle
62.3°
Wheels
Cast aluminum wheels
Rim, front
3.50” x 17”
Rim, rear
5.50” x 17”
Tires, front
120/70 ZR 17
Tires, rear
180/55 ZR 17
Brake, front
Dual floating disc brakes, 4-piston radial calipers, diameter 320 mm
Brake, rear
Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, dual-piston floating caliper
ABS
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral, can be switched off)
Dimensions / weights
Length
86.7″ (2,202 mm)
Width (incl. mirrors)
36.4″ (925 mm)
Height (excl. mirrors)
49.4″ (1,255 mm)
Seat height, unladen weight
Standard Seat: 32.3″
Inner leg curve, unladen weight
Sport Seat: 73.8″, Standard Seat: 72.4″, Extra Low Seat: 67.7″
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fueled
536 lbs (243 kg)
Permitted total weight
1,014 lbs (460 kg)
Payload (with standard equipment)
478 lbs (217 kg)
Usable tank volume
4.8 gal (18 L)
Reserve
Approx. 1 gal (4 L)
1) According to guideline VO (EU) 168/2013 with all fluids, with standard equipment and fuelled with at least 90% of usable tank volume.
2022 BMW R1250RS – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details
Engine
Type Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam
Bore / stroke 102.5 mm x 76 mm
Capacity 1,254 ccm
Rated output 136 hp at 7,750 rpm
Max. torque 143 Nm at 6,250 rpm
Compression ratio 12.5 :1
Mixture control Electronic intake pipe injection
Emission control Regulated three-way catalytic converter, compliant with EU-5 emission standard
Performance / fuel consumption
Maximum speed Over 200 km/h
Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC 4.75 l/100km
CO2 emission based on WMTC 110 g/km
Fuel type Unleaded super, octane number 95 (RON) adapive fuel quality regulation (91 to 98 RON)
Electrical system
Alternator Three-phase alternator 508 W (nominal power)
Battery 12 V / 12 Ah, maintenance-free
R 1250 RS Body
Power transmission
Clutch Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated
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 Telescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm
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 140 mm / 140 mm
Wheelbase 1,530 mm
Castor 110.9 mm
Steering head angle 62.3°
Wheels Cast aluminium wheels
Rim, front 3.50” x 17”
Rim, rear 5.50” x 17”
Tire, front 120/70 ZR 17
Tire, rear 180/55 ZR 17
Brake, front Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston radial calipers
Brake, rear Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, double-piston floating caliper
ABS BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral), disengageable
Dimensions / weights
Seat height 820 mm (OE low seat: 760 mm; OE sport seat: 840 mm)
Inner leg curve 1,840 mm (OE low seat: 1,720 mm; OE sport seat: 1.875 mm)
Usable tank volume approx. 18 l
Reserve approx. 4 l
Length (over mud guard) 2,202 mm
Height (over windshield) min. 1,255 mm; max. 1,340 mm
Wide (over mirror) 925 mm
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled9 243 kg 1)
Permitted total weight 460 kg
Payload (with standard equipment) 217 kg
1) According to guideline VO (EU) 168/2013 with all fluids, with standard equipment and fuelled with at least 90% of usable tank volume.
2022 BMW R1250RS – Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details
Type Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam
Bore / stroke 102.5 mm x 76 mm
Capacity 1,254 ccm
Rated output 100 kW at 7,750 rpm
Max. torque 143 Nm 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 200 km/h
Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC 4.75 l/100km
CO2 emission based on WMTC 110 g/km
Fuel type Unleaded super, octane number 95 (RON) adapive fuel quality regulation (91 to 98 RON)
Electrical system
Alternator Three-phase alternator 508 W (nominal power)
Battery 12 V / 12 Ah, maintenance-free
R 1250 RS Body
Power transmission
Clutch Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated
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 Telescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm
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 140 mm / 140 mm
Wheelbase 1,530 mm
Castor 110.9 mm
Steering head angle 62.3°
Wheels Cast aluminium wheels
Rim, front 3.50” x 17”
Rim, rear 5.50” x 17”
Tyre, front 120/70 ZR 17
Tyre, rear 180/55 ZR 17
Brake, front Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston radial calipers
Brake, rear Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, double-piston floating caliper
ABS BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral), disengageable
Dimensions / weights
Seat height 820 mm (OE low seat: 760 mm; OE sport seat: 840 mm)
Inner leg curve 1,840 mm (OE low seat: 1,720 mm; OE sport seat: 1.875 mm)
Usable tank volume approx. 18 l
Reserve approx. 4 l
Length (over mud guard) 2,202 mm
Height (over windshield) min. 1,255 mm; max. 1,340 mm
Wide (over mirror) 925 mm
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled9 243 kg 1)
Permitted total weight 460 kg
Payload (with standard equipment) 217 kg
1) According to guideline VO (EU) 168/2013 with all fluids, with standard equipment and fuelled with at least 90% of usable tank volume.
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