BMW R1250GS (2018-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2018, the German motorcycle manufacturer launched the BMW R1200GS, a standard naked machine that had more power and torque on board than its predecessor but also with improved emissions and fuel economy.

The BMW R1200GS was a naked motorcycle that debuted in 2004, manufactured at BMW's plant in Berlin, Germany. The bike was part of the BMW Group and was powered by a 1,170cc boxer engine.

The 2018 motorcycle was fitted with standard features, such as a front mudguard, an upper fairing with an extended fender, a small windscreen, a two-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails and a small luggage rack, a single-sided swingarm, and lightweight 10-spoke wheels.

For the first time, BMW's ShiftCam technology has been used in a BMW motorcycle. The system enabled the variation of the valve timing and the valve stroke on the intake side. As optional, the bike was available with a Pro riding mode that featured three additional riding modes, including the Enduro Pro model of the R1200GS Adventure model.

In the performance department, the 2018 BMW R1200GS had installed underneath its fuel tank a 1,254cc four-stroke air/liquid-cooled two-cylinder engine that delivered an output power of 136 hp at 7,750 rpm and 142 Nm (105 lb-ft) torque at 6,250 rpm.

The bike's power was handled by a six-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-disc clutch that spun the rear wheel through a final chain drive.