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BMW R 1250 R 2021 specs

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BMW R 1250 R 2021 motorcycle info

Main Detail

Make
BMW
Model
R 1250 R
Year
2021
Category
Naked bike

Performance and Speed

Top Speed
201.2 km/h / 125.0 mph
Torque
143.0 Nm (14.6 kgf-m or 105.5 ft.lbs) @ 6250 Revolutions">RPM

Dimensions and Weight

Overall Height
1300 mm / 51.2 inches
Overall Length
2165 mm / 85.2 inches
Overall Width
880 mm / 34.6 inches
Trail
126 mm / 4.9 inches
Kerb Weight
239.0 kg / 526.9 pounds
Wheelbase
1515 mm / 59.6 inches

Engine and Exhaust

Bore / Stroke
102.5 x 76.0 mm / 4.0 x 3.0 inches
Engine Capacity
1254.0 cc / 76.52 cubic inches
Compression
12.5:1
Engine Type
Twin, four-stroke
Starter
Electric
Valves / Cylinder
4

Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive

Transmission Type
Shaft drive (cardan)   (final drive)
Gearbox
6-speed
Clutch
Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically operated
Lubrication System
Wet sump

Fuel and Emission Standards

Fuel System
Injection. Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system
Fuel Control
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Fuel Consumption
4.70 litres/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg)
Fuel Capacity
15.14 litres / 4.00 US gallons
Reserve Fuel Capacity
4.00 litres / 1.06 US gallons
Emission Details
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4
Greenhouse Gases
109.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)

Suspension

Front Suspension
Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 45 mm
Front Wheel Travel
140 mm / 5.5 inches
Rear Suspension
Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable
Rear Wheel Travel
140 mm / 5.5 inches
Carrying Capacity
Saddle bags

Tires and Rims

Front Tire
120/70-ZR17
Rims
Cast aluminium

Brakes

Front Brakes
Double disc. ABS, 4-piston radial calipers
Rear Brakes
Single disc. ABS, dual-piston floating caliper

Notes, Comments and Warranty Information

Comments
2 Ride Modes (Rain/Road). Automatic Stability Control.
Colour Options
Black Storm Metallic, Blue/Red/White, Mineral Gray Metallic

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