The 2020 BMW R 1250 RS
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The 2020 BMW R 1250 RS is a sport-touring machine with a heavy slant more towards sport than touring. It’s a sportbike you can ride for a long time and want to keep riding. It’s not as hardcore as BMW’s other sportbikes, but it’s not some cavernous touring machine like the K1600 line.
The BMW R 1250 RS has a fantastic engine for both touring and sport riding needs. It’s a 1,254cc boxer twin engine. The bike’s engine makes 136 hp and 105 lb-ft of torque. The bike tops out at 125 mph. It’s a carryover from 2019.
The R 1250 RS comes in four different color options: Black Storm Metallic, Style Sport (gold), Style Exclusive (dark blue), and Option 719 Bronze Metallic. The motorcycle comes with a price tag of $15,695.
On this page: we’ve curated specs, features, news, photos/videos, etc. so you can read up on the new R1250RS in one place.
Model Overview
General Info
- Price: $15,695 USA / $18,000 Canada
- Key Features:
- Traction Control
- ABS
- LED Lighting
Key Specs
- Engine type: 1,254cc Air/liquid-cooled 4-stroke flat twin engine
- Power: 136 hp
- Wet weight: 536 lb (243 kg)
- Seat height: 32.3 in (820mm)
Key Competitors
2020 BMW R 1250 RS Specifications
ENGINE |
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Engine | 1,254 cc Air/liquid-cooled4-stroke flat twin engine, | |
Power | 136 Hp | |
Torque | 105 lb-ft | |
Bore x Stroke | 102.5 mm x 76 mm | |
Compression Ratio | 12.5 : 1 | |
Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection | |
DRIVETRAIN |
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Clutch | Multi-plate slipper clutch, 6-speed | |
Transmission | 6-speed | |
CHASSIS |
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Suspension Front | Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 45 mm | |
Suspension Rear | Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) via handwheel, rebound damping adjustable | |
Brakes Front | Dual floating disc brakes, 4-piston radial calipers, diameter 320 mm | |
Brakes Rear | Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, dual-piston floating caliper | |
Tires Front | 120/70 ZR 17 | |
Tires Rear | 180/55 ZR 17 | |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 18 L / 4.8 US gal | |
ELECTRICAL |
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Ignition | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition | |
Headlight | LED | |
Tail Light | LED | |
DIMENSIONS |
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Overall Length | 86.7 in (2,202 mm) | |
Overall Width | 36.4 in (925 mm) | |
Overall Height | 49.4 in (1,255 mm) | |
Wheelbase | 60.2 in (1,530 mm) | |
Seat Height | 32.3 in (820 mm) | |
Curb Weight | 478 lbs (217 kg) | |
OTHER |
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Warranty | 3 year |
You list the wet weight at 536 lbs and the curb weight at 478 lbs. On the BMW website it lists the payload at 478.
58 lbs of water. a gallon of water weighs approximately 8 lbs that means it holds 7 gallons of water when wet. Really!!!
The article stated ” The bike tops out at 125 mph”. I own one and the statement is incorrect. BMW says “Over 125 mph”. I can confirm that!
I think “wet weight” means full tank of gas, all oils, and coolant. So it holds somewhat less than 7 gallons of water. There’s 5 gallons of gas in the tank. Gas is roughly the same weight as water, so with oils and brake fluid, the coolant comes in under 2 gallons.