BMW GSA 1250

1. Review

Little appears to have changed with the R1250GS at first glance, as it shares the same styling as its BMW R1200GS predecessor and retains the same chassis.

But delve a little deeper, and you’ll find a higher level of standard equipment and more advanced optional electronic rider aids. But the big news is that BMW’s venerable Boxer engine gets a capacity increase and “Shift Cam” variable valve timing for the first time, drenching it with more power from top to bottom.

If you own an R1200GS, it’s probably not worth an immediate upgrade, but ride it back-to-back with the 1250 and you’ll notice the newer machine’s extra low-down and added urgency up top. To be honest, it’s not the most exciting adventure bike on the market, and its looks aren’t for everyone, but you can’t deny how talented it is—a comfortable tourer, off-roader, and scratcher all rolled into one Tonka Toy-like package. It is never difficult to understand why.

2. Highlights

With no changes to the chassis, it’s no surprise that the R1250GS rides and handles identically to the R1200GS and isn’t bothered by its increased power, but that’s fine with us. It may appear to be a strange, clumsy beast, but it is not.

Depending on your mood, it’s a spacious tourer, performance bike, or mud-muncher. It exudes poise, has excellent wind protection, and despite the switch from Brembo to BMW-branded Hayes calipers, it never lacks solid braking power.

Off-road The R1250GS lacks the outright speed and playfulness of big-bore rivals like the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S or the personality of the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin, but the engine’s extra grunt and delicious throttle response give you more control over a GS than ever before. Its natural standing-up riding position is complemented by optional “Enduro Pro” electronics that provide off-road-tailored traction control, ABS, and suspension settings.

Forget the clever engine technology for a second; all you need to know is that the ride-by-wire-controlled “Shift Cam” simply gives you a GS with more low-down grunt than ever and the softest throttle response on this side of a factory race bike. Because of this, the BMW R1250GS has so much power that sixth gear is all you need when driving in town, on the highway, or even coming out of slow, uphill hairpins.

Although the base R1250GS is not expensive, most buyers will check boxes and add optional performance, electronics, and equipment packs. They add thousands to the price but considerably enhance the ownership experience and make your machine more desirable when it’s time to sell.

BMW servicing isn’t the cheapest, and it’s not particularly fuel efficient. During MCN’s various UK tests, we’ve managed a 47 mpg average and a theoretical 207-mile range from its 20-liter tank.

The GS is widely regarded as the standard for adventure motorcycles, but it has competitors. Among the choices are the Triumph Tiger 1200, Ducati Multistrada 1260, Honda Africa Twin, and KTM 1290 Super Adventure. We compare the Ducati Multistrada V4 S and the BMW R1250GS head-to-head.

3. Specs

BMW R 1250 GS Specifications

BMW R 1250 GS Features

BMW R 1250 GS Specifications

Engine and Transmission

Features

Features and Safety

Mileage and Performance

Chassis and Suspension

Dimensions and Capacity

Electricals

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Tyres and Brakes

Performance

Motor & Battery

Underpinnings

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