Enduro - Offroad · 2024
R 1250 RT
US$ 26945. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
MotoLibrary Score
63
/100
Sporty
Power/Weight
0.49 hp/kg
Top Speed
200 km/h
Torque
143 Nm
Engine
1254 ccm
Engine
Displacement
1254.0 ccm (76.52 cubic inches)
Engine Type
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Engine Details
Balancer shaft, variable intake camshaft control.
Power
136.0 HP (99.3 kW)) @ 7750 RPM
Torque
143.0 Nm (14.6 kgf-m or 105.5 ft.lbs) @ 6250 RPM
Compression
12.5:1
Bore x Stroke
102.5 x 76.0 mm (4.0 x 3.0 inches)
Valves/Cylinder
4
Fuel System
Injection. Electronic port fuel injection, digital engine control: BMS-O with throttle by wire
Fuel Control
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Lubrication
Dry sump
Cooling
Oil & air
Transmission
Gearbox
6-speed
Final Drive
Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch
Wet clutch with an anti-hopping function, hydraulic activation
Performance
Top Speed
199.6 km/h (124.0 mph)
Fuel Consumption
4.70 litres/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases
109.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission Details
Euro 5. Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter.
Chassis
Frame Type
Two-part frame concept consisting of a main frame and a rear frame bolted to it, with a co-supporting engine
Rake
25.9°
Trail
117 mm (4.6 inches)
Front Suspension
BMW Motorrad Telelever, central spring strut, standard diameter 37 mm
Front Travel
120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear Suspension
Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD spring strut, spring preload continuously and hydraulically adjustable
Rear Travel
136 mm (5.4 inches)
Wheelbase
1485 mm (58.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre
120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre
180/55-ZR17
Front Brakes
Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
Front Brake Ø
320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear Brakes
Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear Brake Ø
276 mm (10.9 inches)
Wheels
Cast aluminium
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.
279.0 kg (615.0 pounds)
Seat Height
805 mm (31.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Alt. Seat Height
826 mm (32.5 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
Overall Height
1255 mm (49.4 inches)
Overall Length
2222 mm (87.5 inches)
Overall Width
991 mm (39.0 inches)
Fuel Capacity
25.00 litres (6.61 US gallons)
Reserve Fuel
3.79 litres (1.00 US gallons)
Oil Capacity
4.00 litres (4.23 US quarts)
Other
Starter
Electric
Color Options
Triple Black, Racing Blue Metallic, Meteoric II Dust Metallic Grey, Alpine White Mars Red metallic/Dark Slate Metallic, Manhattan Metallic, Alpine White, Opt. 719 Stardust Metallic, Opt.719 Blue pPanet Metallic/Ivory
Instruments
10.25-inch color TFT instrument cluster with connectivity and integrated map navigation
Electrical
Three-phase generator, 508-watt.12 V, 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free battery
Light
LED headlight
Carrying Capacity
18.4 gallons storage
Warranty
3-years or 36,000 miles warranty
Notes
Dynamic traction control. 3 Ride Modes (ECO, Rain and Road). Hill Start Control. (Dynamic Cruise Control. Windshield. Intelligent Emergency Call.
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Who Is This Bike For?
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Advanced
High performance — experienced riders only.
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Best For
Off-Road & Adventure
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Seat Height
80.5 cm / 31.7 in
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Handling
Heavy bike — requires confident handling
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