BMW to soon launch R 1250 GS, 1250 GS adventure in India

GUWAHATI: BMW Motorrad is set to launch the 2021 model R1250 GS adventure bike range in India soon. BMW has released a teaser on social media which suggests that the launch could be just around the corner.

“It’s time to conquer every terrain you have ever dreamt of with the King of Adventure – The New BMW R 1250 GS and GS Adventure. Arriving soon,” BMW Motorrad India posted on Facebook.

Here is the bike specification:

Engine 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

Fuel preparation

Electronic intake manifold injection

Emission control

Regulated three-way catalytic converter, compliant with EU5 emission standard

Performance / fuel consumption

Maximum speed

over 124 mph

Fuel type

Premium Unleaded

Electrical system

Alternator

Three-phase generator 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

7.5″ / 7.9″ (190 mm / 200 mm)

Wheelbase

59.6″ (1,514 mm)

Caster

4.0″ (100.6 mm)

Steering head angle

64.3°

Wheels

Cast aluminum 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

33.5″ / 34.3″ (850 mm / 870 mm)
(OE lowered suspension 31.5″ / 32.3″ – 800 mm / 820 mm)

Inner leg curve

1,870 mm / 1,910 mm
(OE lowered suspension 1.750 mm / 1.790 mm)

Usable tank volume

5.2 gallons

Reserve

Approx. 1.1 gallons

Length (over mud guard)

86.9″ (2,207 mm)

Height (over windshield)

56.3″ (1,430 mm)

Wide (over hand guard)

37.5″ (952.5 mm)

Unladen weight, road ready, (fully fuelled 1)

549 lbs (249 kg)

Permitted total weight

1,025 lbs (465 kg)

Payload (with standard equipment)

476 lbs (216 kg)

Speaking about the equipments, the BMW motorcycles will have the following:

Standard equipment

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)
HSC (Hill Start Control)
USB charging socket

Optional equipment

Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment with automatic load levelling and automatic damping mode)
Seat heating (rider and passenger)
Enduro-Package (with engine guard and handlebar riser)
Option 719 milled parts
Ride Modes Pro, includes additional modes (Dynamic, Dynamic Pro, Enduro and Enduro Pro), riding mode pre selection (individualization of numbers of Ride Modes), automated hill start control pro (HSC Pro), dynamic brake assistant DBC and engine brake control MSR
Rallye and Triple Black style variants