Driving on asphalt at 165 km/h is not exactly what you expect from a tourenduro test ride. Especially when it's the BMW R1250GS and R1250GS Adventure. Still, riding fast on smooth highway pavement is a fairly routine task for these powerful touring bikes.
BMW R1250GS HP (2019): Complete stuffing for enduro and breakaway
On October 2 in Cologne, at INTERMOT-2018, BMW Motorrad will show the new platform of the flagship R1250 series, but today it is clear what kind of bomb it is: a new photo gallery gives a complete picture of what the sales leader on the touring enduro market could be in the next couple of years - the BMW R1200GS in the HP configuration, that is, in complete mince.
MOTOGONKI.RU, September 18, 2022 - Just a few days ago, the first leak of information and a promotional video appeared about one of the main features of the new BMW R1250GS engine - the BMW ShiftCam system (watch video).
New 1254 cc engine. should develop 136 hp. (134PS), 11 hp (9PS) more than the previous generation 1170 cc. with liquid cooling. But the torque increased immediately to 143.5 Nm.
Sales of the new BMW R1250GS in the basic configuration, as well as tuning versions, including Adventure, will start in Europe from mid-October. The price tag for a motorcycle will start from 15,000 Euros.
BMW R1250GS HP (2019) - the new standard
And now a full set of photos - detailing what is and what can be attached to the new R1250GS, including a tuning edition from Akrapovic and the BMW Assist system for emergency calls.
BMW R1250GS HP (2019) is presented as a motorcycle for everything in the world, and for off-road in the first place
In general, BMW HP is a purely sports series. But HP tuning kits can be freely purchased and turn any S1000RR into an HP version, complementing the road bike and turning it into a track gun. The same goes for the R1200GS and now the R1250GS.
The HP version assumes a hard hard core for off-road use, so there is no room for a passenger
But there is a reinforced subframe.
Strengthening is required when you take the BMW R1250GS to the pampas! And here is everything you want:
Engine protection bars are a mustThe engine also needs protection for the reason that this is a new technological breakthrough for BMW.
BMW ShiftCam technology, as announced
The magical BMW ShiftCam technology, which everyone has heard so much about, is one of the main features of the new engine. In essence, this is a system for dynamically changing the amplitude of the valve mechanism.
1) This allows you to increase the efficiency of the engine at high speeds; 2) reduce fuel consumption at low and medium speeds; 3) significantly reduce harmful emissions into the atmosphere; 4) finally, it ensures smoother engine operation and controllability.
In addition, the ShiftCam design involves asynchronous operation of the intake valves in order to improve the quality of the mixture and improve the quality of combustion in the chambers.
BMW R1250GS HP (2019) - the new standard
BMW R1250GS HP (2019) - bright and contrasting, easy to read digital instrument panel display
BMW R1250GS HP (2019) - complete stuffing of electronics
BMW R1250GS HP (2019) - with Dynamic ESA
BMW R1250GS HP (2019) - with Akrapovic HP
The maximum set of electronics will include the disclosed Dynamic Pro, Enduro and Enduro Pro modes, which will use technologies such as Dynamic Traction Control, ABS Pro, Hill Start Control Pro and Dynamic Brake Assistance.
Externally, the design of the BMW R1250GS will not change much compared to the 2018 R1200GS
But the new feature of the BMW R1250RS is the brakes!
But the new feature of the BMW R1250RS is the brakes!
The Brembo logo has disappeared from the calipers, replacing the BMW logo. The fact is that since the entire system is combined into a common Dynamic Brake Assistance, BMW rightfully considers it 100% its own.
BMW R1250GS HP (2019) - grippy footpegs for hard off-road
BMW R1250GS HP (2019)
BMW R1250GS HP (2019)
