2023 BMW R 1250 RS: more equipment in the sports tourer!

Thomas Wachsmuth 11 November 2022 BMW, Motorcycle / Scooter News & Tuning

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For more than 40 years, the abbreviation "RS" has been associated with the BMW boxer engine for sport touring par excellence. For the ultimate sporty, dynamic touring experience, the R 1250 RS is now even more innovative and sophisticated. In connection with the boxer engine, the legendary BMW Motorrad abbreviation "RS" is synonymous in the world of sport touring with par excellence for sporty, dynamic riding fun on country roads and at the same time supreme comfort on extended tours. A sporty pace with low inclines or long-distance stages par force for two and with holiday luggage - a BMW RS has always mastered both. To ensure that this remains the case in the future, BMW Motorrad has given the new R 1250 RS a number of new standard features and special equipment – for even more dynamic riding pleasure and relaxed sport touring enjoyment at the highest level.

2023 BMW R1250RS

As before, the legendary two-cylinder boxer engine ensures powerful propulsion. It still has a displacement of 1 cm³ and also has an output of 5 kW (100 hp) with the current EU136 approval. Thanks to BMW ShiftCam technology for varying valve control times and valve lift on the intake side, it offers natural power over the entire speed range, extremely smooth running and refinement as well as excellent consumption and emission values.

Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and new "ECO" driving mode as standard. Riding modes Pro with riding mode pre-selection and engine drag torque control (MSR) as special equipment.

The standard DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) ensures a high level of driving safety thanks to the best possible traction. With the new "ECO" driving mode, which is now also standard, the driver is encouraged and encouraged to drive as fuel-efficiently as possible.

With the ECO riding mode, it is possible to use the innovative BMW Motorrad ShiftCam engine technology primarily in such a way that the maximum range can be achieved. In ECO mode, the driver is encouraged to drive with as little fuel consumption as possible with a smooth throttle response and moderate engine torque limitation. The TFT color display provides support in ECO mode with an efficiency display in the top status line. If there is a desire for maximum performance - for example when overtaking with a heavy load or uphill - the driving mode button can be used to quickly and easily switch to another driving mode.

As a factory option, the new R 1250 RS can be fitted with the Pro riding modes option. Among other things, it provides additional, individually configurable driving modes. With the driving mode pre-selection, the driver can put an individual selection of driving modes on the driving mode button. The engine drag torque control (MSR) is also part of the driving modes Pro. It can be used to safely avoid unstable driving conditions that can arise when coasting or downshifting due to excessive brake slip on the rear wheel.

BMW Integral ABS Pro (partly integral) and Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) as standard.

The R 1250 RS presents itself as a popular sports tourer in its latest edition with the standard BMW Integral ABS Pro. This is a braking system that offers even more safety when braking - even when leaning - and, so to speak, thinks even further ahead. With the further expansion of the driving mode concept, other new functions will also be added. For example, the extended adaptation of the ABS control characteristics to the respective driving mode. In addition, the dynamic brake assistant DBC (Dynamic Brake Control) also supports the driver during emergency braking manoeuvres. It offers even more safety when braking, even in difficult situations, by avoiding unintentional actuation of the accelerator. By intervening in the engine control, the drive torque is reduced during braking and the braking power on the rear wheel is fully exploited. This keeps the motorcycle stable and reduces braking distances.

TFT color display with “Sport” core screen, newly designed LED indicators and iconic daytime running lights as standard.

As before, the new R 1250 RS is equipped with a TFT color display with integrated arrow navigation and extensive connectivity. Excellent legibility, clear menu navigation and a highly integrated operating concept mark the top position among production motorcycles. It offers tailor-made screen representations for various purposes. These include the Core Screen "Sport" display, which provides real-time information about the driven and maximum lean angle, as well as control interventions - such as from ABS Pro or DTC. Newly designed LED direction indicators (also for the USA) and the iconic daytime running lights (not permitted in all countries; without the daytime running light function, the light icon is designed as a position light) round off the new series scope in the area of electrics and electronics.

USB socket and intelligent emergency call as standard. Heated seats for rider and passenger for better touring suitability and tubular handlebars as special equipment.

The new BMW R 1250 RS now offers two different sockets as standard. The previous 12 volt on-board power socket and an additional USB-A socket with 5 volt power supply. This most common type of USB socket with newly developed charging electronics enables a smartphone to be charged while driving by connecting a cable adapter. Up to 2 mA charging current is available, which enables fast charging depending on the smartphone type. Also on board as standard is the intelligent emergency call (eCall; not available in all countries) for quick help in emergencies.

Seat heating for driver and passenger as a new optional extra ex works also offers a significant increase in comfort when outside temperatures are low. Seat heating is available in combination with two individual seats and is only offered in combination with heated grips. A new, convenient operating concept was developed for the driver's seat heating with five heating levels. The settings for the heated grips – in combination with the seat heating with five instead of two heating levels – are simultaneously operated via a menu. The pillion seat heater has two heating levels and is operated via a toggle switch on the bottom left of the rear frame.

Tubular handlebars are now available as a new factory option and as an Original BMW Motorrad accessory. The tubular handlebars are slightly wider and higher than the standard handlebars and are also less swept. In addition to the different rider seats available as special equipment or Original BMW Motorrad accessories, the ergonomics of the handlebars of the R 1250 RS can now also be individually adjusted to an even more relaxed and upright seating position.

Sport touring in style: The new R 1250 RS in an attractive basic color and in the two model variants Triple Black and Sport. New special equipment solo rear.

In the basic variant, the new BMW R 1250 RS signals its sharpened sports touring qualities and its all-round talents in the color light white non-metallic in combination with a black frame. With the model variants Triple Black and Sport available as optional equipment ex works, two particularly expressive color concepts are also available.

2023 BMW R 1250 RS: more equipment in the sports tourer!

Model variant Sport:

Body color Lightwhite uni/Racingblue metallic/Racingred, frame Lightwhite uni, brake calipers front/rear. gold, front spoiler blue, tinted windshield (not for USA), solo rear (alternatively pillion package).

Model variant Triple Black:

Body color black storm metallic, frame agate grey, brake calipers front/rear. gold, stainless steel engine spoiler, tank panel Pure, solo rear (alternatively passenger package).
The new solo rear option underlines the sporty ambitions of the new R 1250 RS and makes it look particularly light and dynamic in this area. The pillion seat is replaced with a painted plastic cover and the pillion footrests and pillion grab handles are removed.

If the R 1250 RS remains fully suitable for a passenger, the passenger package is available within the model variants as an alternative package content. It contains all the components that are omitted with the solo rear.

Highlights of the new BMW R 1250 RS:

Original boxer engine with BMW ShiftCam technology for varying the valve timing and valve lift on the intake side.

Powerful acceleration across the entire speed range, exemplary consumption and emission values as well as smoothness and smoothness.
Power and torque: 100 kW (136 hp) at 7750 rpm^-1 and 143 Nm at 6250 rpm^-1.
Dynamic traction control (DTC) as standard.

BMW Integral ABS Pro (partly integral) as standard.
Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) as standard.
Three driving modes as standard.

"ECO" driving mode for particularly economical driving as standard.
Riding Modes Pro with additional riding modes and new riding mode pre-selection as well as engine drag torque control (MSR) as a factory option.
Core Screen “Sport” as standard.

New LED indicators and daytime running lights as standard.
On-board voltage and USB socket as standard.
Heated seats for driver and passenger for improved travel and touring suitability as an ex works option.

Tubular handlebars as a factory option.
New special equipment solo rear.
Intelligent emergency call as standard.

An attractive basic color as well as the two model variants Triple Black and Sport available as optional extras ex works.
Extended range of special equipment and original BMW Motorrad accessories.

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