BMW R 1250 GS Edition 40 Year GS - 2022 Specifications and Reviews

2022

General information
Category	Enduro / offroad
Year	2022
Model	BMW R 1250 GS Edition 40 Year GS
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Emission details	Regulated three-way catalytic converter, compliant with Euro 5 emission standard
Greenhouse gases	110.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel consumption	4.75 litres/100 km (21.1 km/l or 49.52 mpg)
Driveline	Constant mesh
Clutch	Wet clutch with an anti-hopping function, hydraulic activation
Transmission type	Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Gearbox	6-speed
Cooling system	Liquid
Lubrication system	Dry sump
Fuel control	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Fuel system	Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection
Valves per Cylinder	4
Bore x Stroke	102.5 x 76.0 mm (4.0 x 3.0 inches)
Compression	12.5:1
Top speed	193.1 km/h (120.0 mph)
Torque	143.0 Nm (14.6 kgf-m or 105.5 ft.lbs) @ 6500 Revolutions">RPM
Power	136.0 Horsepower">HP (99.3 Kilowatt">kW)) @ 7750 Revolutions">RPM
Engine details	Balance shaft and variable engine timing system
Engine type	Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Capacity:	1254.0 ccm (76.52 cubic inches)
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes	Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
Diameter	305 mm (12.0 inches)
Front brakes	Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
Rear tire	170/60-R17
Front tire	120/70-R19
Rear wheel travel	200 mm (7.9 inches)
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 wheel travel	190 mm (7.5 inches)
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm, central spring strut
Trail	102 mm (4.0 inches)
Rake (fork angle)	25.7°
Frame type	Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine

Physical measures and capacities
Oil capacity	4.00 litres (4.23 US quarts)
Reserve fuel capacity	4.00 litres (1.06 US gallons)
Fuel capacity	19.68 litres (5.20 US gallons)
Wheelbase	1514 mm (59.6 inches)
Overall width	953 mm (37.5 inches)
Overall length	2207 mm (86.9 inches)
Overall height	1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Alternate seat height	870 mm (34.3 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
Seat height	850 mm (33.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc	249.0 kg (549.0 pounds)
Other specs
Comments	3 Ride Modes (ECO, Rain and Road). Traction Control. Special edition to celebrate 40 year sof GS models. Over 1.2 million GS models have been built to date.
Factory warranty	Up to 3-years or 36,000 miles
Light	LED headlight
Electrical	Three-phase alternator with 510 Watt nominal power. 12 V / 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free battery.
Instruments	TFT color display with connectivity
Starter	Electric
Color options	Black/Yellow
Maintenance and service data
Fork tube size	37 mm (1.5 inches)
Tire pressure rear	42 PSI (2.9 Bar or 290 kPa)
Tire pressure front	36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa)
Idle speed	1050 +/- 100 RPM
Coolant	2.00 litres (0.53 US gallons)
Brake fluid	DOT 4

Rider Reviews

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MotorcycleDB Review

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