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BMW Motorrad and the puristic, undisguised roadster with boxer engine – a success story since BMW motorcycles have existed. Be it on winding country roads, over high alpine passes, on a tour for two or on a short, relaxing ride after work - the R 1250 R shines with sporty agility, comfort and the natural dynamics of the boxer engine. BMW Motorrad has now given the R 1250 R a number of new standard features and special equipment – for even more intensive roadster enjoyment.
BMW R 1250 R (2023)
As before, the legendary two-cylinder boxer engine ensures powerful propulsion. It still has a displacement of 1254 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 R 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 assistant Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) as standard.
The latest edition of the R 1250 R, a popular sports tourer, comes with BMW Integral ABS Pro as standard. 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.
New full-LED headlights with adaptive cornering lights as a factory option. Newly designed LED direction indicators and iconic daytime running lights as standard.
Even the standard full-LED headlight illuminates the road with an unrivaled bright, clear light. The adaptive headlights offer even more safety when driving at night as a factory option. The driver benefits from even better illumination of the road when cornering, making it even safer to drive at night. The adaptive cornering light works by switching on additional LED elements in the main headlight, which are equipped with their own reflectors, depending on the lean angle.
It switches on from an incline of more than 7° and a speed of more than 10 km/h. The additional lighting effect can be optimally experienced up to an angle of 25°. Newly designed LED indicator lights (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) complement the lighting as new standard features.
TFT color display with “Sport” core screen as standard.
As before, the new R 1250 R 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. This also includes the Core Screen "Sport" display, which provides information in real time about the driven and maximum lean angle as well as control interventions - such as from ABS Pro or DTC.
USB socket and intelligent emergency call as standard. Heated seats for driver and passenger for improved touring suitability as an ex works option.
The new BMW R 1250 R 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.
Heated seats for the driver and passenger as a factory option also offer 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.
Dynamic roadster outfits: The new R 1250 R 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 R signals its sharpened roadster qualities in the color Icegrey non-metallic in combination with a black frame. With the Style Triple Black and Style Sport options available ex works, two particularly expressive color concepts are also available.
Model variant Sport:
- Body color racing blue metallic, frame white, brake calipers front/rear. gold, sports handlebars black, front spoiler blue, solo rear (alternatively pillion package).
Model variant Triple Black:
- Body color black storm metallic, frame agate grey, brake calipers front/rear. gold, stainless steel radiator cover, stainless steel engine spoiler, tank cover Pure, solo rear (alternatively passenger package).
- The new solo rear option underlines the sporty ambitions of the new R 1250 R 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 R is to remain 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 R:
- 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.
- Output and torque: 100 kW (136 hp) at 7 rpm and 750 Nm at 1 rpm.
- 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.
- New full LED headlights with adaptive headlights as an ex-works option.
- Heated seats for driver and passenger for improved travel and touring suitability as an ex works option.
- New special equipment solo rear.
- New special equipment spoked wheels.
- 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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