| MODEL | BMW R 1250GS ADVENTURE 2021 |
| Year | 2021 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, BMW ShiftCam variable intake cam control |
| Displacement / Capacity | 1254 cc / 76.5 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 102.5 x 76 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid / air cooled |
| Max Power | 100 kW / 136 hp @ 7750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 143 Nm / 105.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm |
| Ignition | — |
| Induction | Electronic intake pipe injection, 52 mm throttle valve, BMS-O engine management |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed, constant mesh, helical gears |
| Clutch | Wet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically operated |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Two-section frame, main frame with bolted-on rear frame, load-bearing engine |
| Front Suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever, 37 mm, central spring strut, 210 mm / 8.3 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swingarm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD strut, handwheel preload and rebound adjustment (Dynamic ESA optional), 220 mm / 8.7 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 305 mm floating discs, 4-piston radial calipers, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral, disengageable; ABS Pro optional) |
| Rear Brakes | Single 276 mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2270 mm / 89.4 in |
| Overall Width | 980 mm / 38.6 in |
| Overall Height | 1460 mm / 57.5 in |
| Seat Height | 890 - 910 mm / 35.0 - 35.8 in (820 - 910 mm / 32.3 - 35.8 in with optional seats) |
| Wheelbase | 1504 mm / 59.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 268 kg / 591 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/60 R17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 30 Litres / 7.9 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The 2021 R 1250 GS Adventure is the long-distance version of the ShiftCam GS, with a 30-litre tank, longer suspension travel and cross-spoke wheels. For 2021 it received Euro 5 compliance, revised LED lighting and more riding modes, plus optional comfort and electronics packs.
