Touring in the Fast Lane: The 2021 BMW R 1250 RS
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The BMW R 1250 RS brings sports performance to the touring section of the 2021 BMW line-up. This celebrated European-made motorcycle features the power and performance of a BMW sports bike, but with the practicalities and comforts of a modern sports tourer. But if you take a look at the specs, it’s definitely more “sports” than “tourer.”
While the engine doesn’t scream like BMW’s inline-four sports performance motorcycles, the R 1250 RS’s 1,254 cc flat-twin produces plenty of grunt. The engine makes 136 horsepower and 136 horsepower and 104 lb-ft and can shift the R 1250 RS to speeds of over 125 mph. The engine is mated to a six-speed gearbox, with a shaft drive.
Standard features for this sports tourer include BMW Motorrad Integral ABS, ASC automatic stability control, two riding modes (Rain, Road) HSC hill start control, a full LED headlight, and a TFT-display. The TFT-display can be linked to your smartphone using Bluetooth and can be used for navigation and other media.
For 2021, the R 11250 RS is available in three color options. These include Black Storm Metallic, Austin Yellow Metallic, and Blue Metallic.
The 2021 BMW R 1250 RS starts at $15,695 USD / $18,000 CAD
On this page: we’ve curated specs, features, news, photos/videos, etc. so you can read up on the new 2021 BMW R 1250 RS in one place.
Model Overview
General Info
- Price: $15,695 USD / $18,000 CAD
- Key Features:
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- Full LED headlights as standard
- BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
- TFT display with connectivity
Main Specs
- Engine: 1254 cc Air/liquid-cooled 4-stroke flat twin engine
- Power: 136 HP
- Torque: 105 lbs-ft
- Wet Weight: 536 lbs (243 kg)
- Seat Height: 32.3 in (820 mm) **With standard seat
2021 BMW R 1250 RS Specifications
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Engine | 1254 cc Air/liquid-cooled 4-stroke flat twin engine | |
Engine Power | 136 Hp | |
Bore x Stroke | 102.5 mm x 76 mm | |
Compression Ratio | 12.5 : 1 | |
Mixture control | Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system | |
Starter | Electric | |
Max Torque | 105 lb-ft at 6,250 rpm | |
DRIVETRAIN |
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Clutch | Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated | |
Transmission | Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical cut gears | |
Drive | Shaft drive | |
CHASSIS |
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Suspension Front | Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 45 mm | |
Suspension Rear | 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 | |
Brakes Front | Dual floating disc brakes, 4-piston radial calipers, diameter 320 mm | |
Brakes Rear | Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, dual-piston floating caliper | |
Tires Front | 120/70 ZR 17 | |
Tires Rear | 180/55 ZR 17 | |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 4.8 gal (18 L) | |
Color | With different color variations and styles, you look good at any speed | |
ELECTRICAL |
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Alternator | Three-phase 508 W generator | |
Battery | 12 V / 12 Ah, maintenance-free | |
Headlight | Full-LED headlight | |
Tail Light | ||
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Overall Length | 86.7″ (2,202 mm) | |
Overall Width | 36.4″ (925 mm) | |
Overall Height | 49.4″ (1,255 mm) | |
Wheelbase | 60.2″ (1,530 mm) | |
Castor | 4.4″ (110.9 mm) | |
Seat Height | Standard Seat: 32.3″ | |
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fueled |
536 lbs (243 kg) |
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