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BMW R 1250RS 2023

BMW R 1250RS 2023
BMW R 1250RS 2023 · Photo: Lothar Spurzem, CC BY-SA 3.0 DE, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELBMW R 1250RS 2023
Year2023
Engine TypeFour-stroke, two-cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, two overhead spur-gear-driven camshafts, counterbalance shaft, BMW ShiftCam variable intake camshaft control, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity1254 cc / 76.5 cu in
Bore X Stroke102.5 x 76 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid/air-cooled
Max Power100 kW / 136 hp @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque143 Nm / 105.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm
Ignition—
InductionElectronic intake pipe fuel injection, 52 mm throttle valve, BMS-O digital engine control with e-gas
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box6-speed constant mesh, helical gears
ClutchWet, anti-hopping, hydraulically operated
Final DriveShaft
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameTwo-section frame: main frame with bolt-on rear frame, load-bearing engine
Front SuspensionUpside-down telescopic fork, 45 mm stanchions; 140 mm / 5.5 in travel
Rear SuspensionCast aluminium single-sided swingarm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD strut, hydraulically adjustable preload, adjustable rebound damping (Dynamic ESA Next Generation optional); 140 mm / 5.5 in travel
Front Brakes2 x 320 mm floating discs, 4-piston radial calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 276 mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2202 mm / 86.6 in
Overall Width925 mm / 36.4 in
Overall Height1255 mm / 49.4 in (minimum)
Seat Height820 mm / 32.3 in (low seat 760 mm / 29.9 in, sport seat 840 mm / 33.0 in)
Wheelbase1530 mm / 60.2 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight—
Wet Weight243 kg / 535.7 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55 ZR17
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.8 US gal
Fuel Consumption4.7 L/100 km / 50.0 US mpg
Top Speed201 km/h / 125 mph
BMW file

For 2023 the R 1250 RS gained more standard electronics - traction control, ABS Pro and a new ECO riding mode - along with LED lighting, the TFT display and a USB socket. New colour schemes, optional seat heating and a solo-seat cover rounded out the update.