BMW R1250RS 2020
Boxer engines have come a long way, but they're still one hell of a retrograde thing. No, technologically: on this side they have complete order, modern design, materials, resource. But you can recognize the rhythm of their work, the exchange of “blows” and the characteristic “next” vibration, for which they are called “boxers,” without looking, by hearing, or even more so by hearing. In any case, for me, as a fan of these engines, boxer motorcycles are a completely separate world, which I became familiar with quite a long time ago and have been following all the new products since then.
So when I had the opportunity to ride BMW’s new sports tourer, the R1250RS, and talk about it, I didn’t hesitate for a second.
BMW R1250R 2020
New BMW engine
BMW's new boxer engine with ShiftCam technology, which first appeared in the BMW R1250GS all-terrain touring vehicle and RT touring vehicle last winter, differs from the previous version by significantly more than 50 cubic meters of volume.
Small increases in cubic capacity and power are a common occurrence for updated models of recent years, but at the same time, environmental nuts are being tightened more and more tightly, and manufacturers are forced to release new engines in order to keep up with the characteristics of previous versions.
However, ShiftCam is a different story. The new products differ from the 1200 engine in the use of a camshaft with two separate pairs of cams, optimizing power distribution. At low speeds, low-profile cams open the valves to a lower height, thereby eliminating dips in traction. And at the opening of the gas, cams are connected, designed for full load, high speeds and the delivery of maximum thrust. As a result, the engine's thrust is available over a wider rpm range and is smoother from idle to rev.
And we are talking about very good values: 142 Nm at 6250 rpm and 136 hp. at 7750.
ShiftCam has literally transformed the engine: never before has a BMW boxer been so smooth and flexible.
Motorcycle BMW R 1250GS HP 2022 review
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The BMW R 1250GS HP is a motorcycle not sold in Russia, equipped with a fairly powerful 136 hp engine. Despite the fact that good models of motorcycles have a very respectable price, and the season for their use is relatively short, the motorcycle market is developing rapidly. And if you believe the words of dealers, then some models of recently released motorcycles are selling like hot cakes at the beginning of the season, and the models brought to Russia are clearly not enough to fully satisfy consumer demand.
A motorcycle has long ceased to be an alternative to a car, and the times when this equipment was bought only because there was not enough money for a full-fledged car are forgotten. Nowadays, two-wheelers can be called technological marvels in many cases, and their cost can be compared with that of prestigious cars.
Many people have started buying motorcycles for hobby purposes as riding or even collecting them has become a good pastime for many people. Many motorcycles, for example the BMW R 1250GS HP, whose technical characteristics allow the model to be called a prestigious brand, are in demand among both beginners and experienced motorcyclists.
Motorcycles with an engine capacity of 1254 cc / 76.5 cu-in. see, appeared as a result of long work of inventors who sought to create a model that was not inferior in characteristics to other versions of the motorcycle. In some cases, these models are not only not inferior, but also ahead of other motorcycles, as they have minimal fuel consumption and other excellent parameters.
Motorcycles with an engine capacity of more than 400 kb. cm, which includes the BMW R 1250GS HP - this category of motorcycles simply cannot claim the title of “motorcycle for a beginner.” On the contrary, this is already a serious technique that requires certain control of motorcycle equipment with a smaller engine capacity. Yes, she attracts more attention, she is the most beautiful, fast, interesting and there is a huge selection of models. But as power increases, the weight of the motorcycle inevitably increases. In this class you are unlikely to find motorcycles lighter than 180 kg, unless they are the latest motorcycle models.
Go to the entire range of BMW motorcycles, on this page you can find BMW R 1250GS HP motorcycles from other years of production and information about them
BMW R1250RS chassis
If the engine is the heart of a motorcycle, then the chassis is the body, and the soul is its character and temperament. The BMW R1250RS is a pure sportbike in character. Not a supersport like its brother BMW S1000RR, but a serious projectile, by the will of fate allowed on the roads, with comfortable neutral ergonomics for long trips. It doesn't steer too fast, but it handles very well, and the brakes—two floating discs with four-piston radial calipers at the front and one disc with a two-piston caliper at the rear—provide excellent control over the motorcycle.
The 243 kilograms of curb weight of the BMW R1250RS are practically not felt while driving. And the narrow seat height of 82 cm allows a 175 cm tall rider to stand with both feet freely. The 153 cm wheelbase, 43-inch inverted telescopic fork and cast aluminum swingarm with Paralever suspension provide absolute directional stability both on straights and in corners.
Yes, this is a motorcycle with a Bavarian character - dry and pedantic, and some may find it boring. But BMW knows how to make real German motorcycles - and once again proves it. And the only question is how your BMW R1250RS should be equipped - like a cheerful dad on a jog or like a sprinter going for a record.
BMW R1250RS 2020
BMW R1250RS 2022 Equipment
Whether we like it or not, electronic assistants are the norm today, and BMW is not going to lag behind the competition.
The peculiarity here is that the Bavarians took a certain set of options, distributed them into packages and wrapped them in an irresistible wrapper. For example, let's take the same RS. It comes stock with the essentials: basic ABS (switchable), two ride modes (Rain and Road), switchable ASC (wheelie on request only), Dynamic Brake Control (engine traction control to increase rear wheel braking force) and hill assist . It also includes a customizable (using tools) windshield, an excellent TFT instrument panel, LED light and other features.
And then there are packages. I'll save you a couple of minutes of reading time and say that all you need is the Select Package - because it includes: Dynamic Electronic Suspension Tuning (ESA), DTC (Dynamic Traction Control with Tilt Angle Tracking) , ABS Pro (tilt ABS), bi-directional quickshifter, keyless entry and additional "pro" riding modes, including a customizable custom one. Also included are heated grips, cruise control, tire pressure monitors, chrome exhaust, and—get it, sign it—a center stand!
Separately from the packages, color options are sold for those for whom black is not cool enough.
BMW R1250RS 2020
Intergalactic mini-liner BMW R1250RT 2022
Small, but the updates also affected the mini-intergalactic airliner from BMW, yes, this is exactly the feeling RT left me on a test ride a couple of years ago.
Further, something was added to the configuration, something was removed, but, as it was a mini-version of the airliner, it remained so. A devourer of highways and roads made of well-laid soil, inconvenient and clumsy among the concrete jungle, impassable off roads and poorly maneuverable among obstacles.
But that's not what it was made for. It is made for a trip to Europe, perhaps with or without a passenger. This happened before, but now, I can report to you, Russia can also boast of good roads. To Yekaterinburg, and possibly to Altai, but at a modest pace, without exits from public roads,
Perhaps this is one of the most comfortable motorcycles for passing the Mad Riders Run 10 by 10 standard, 10,000 kilometers in 10 days. When there is no time for off-piste skiing, there are only kilometers of trail.
BMW presented an update for 21, now the motorcycle is adjusted to the Euro 5 environmental standard, smart ABS on both wheels, updated cruise control and a huge TFT display by motorcycle standards, the largest of all production ones. In technology, of course, BMW is ahead of the rest, what is the functionality depicted on this very TFT display with a resolution of 1920x720 pixels.
Like the entire 2022 R family, 134 horsepower at 7,750 rpm and 142.4 Hm at 6,250 are claimed.
As an update to the cruise control, in fact, the return of the old, dynamic cruise, which maintains the set speed regardless of inclines and climbs. New is a front sensor that monitors the distance to the vehicle ahead. But unlike the announced 2022 Ducati Multistrada V4, BMW does not have a rear sensor responsible for blind spots.
Regarding ABS, to give you an understanding, Full Integral ABS Pro is a new smart system that works on both wheels and takes into account the front and rear lean angle of the motorcycle. You can press any brake, hand or foot, and in any case the braking will be as effective as possible.
Purely visually, the R1250RT is not particularly different from the previous version; they slightly altered the fairing, played some magic with the light, lowered the front panel slightly to improve visibility, and hid “protruding” parts such as antennas, thereby improving aerodynamics.
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BMW R1250RS On the road
The BMW R1250RS is great both in slow traffic jams and on mountain serpentines, and thanks to on-the-fly switching of riding modes, traction control and ABS, its character can be adjusted to the current tasks. Adjustments are displayed on the new 6.5-inch TFT display - clear, bright and easy to use. And on the left steering wheel console there is an intuitively convenient navigation wheel, with the help of which all work with the on-board information system is carried out. The instrument display is housed in a new, sportier fairing that also houses two LED headlights. The quickshifter works flawlessly - quickly and easily, and lower gears shift down much more clearly than on the first versions of this system. The premium package offers four riding modes: Rain, Road, Dynamic Pro and Custom. And although I didn’t have enough time to thoroughly customize the bike for myself, I was convinced that Road mode is ideal for all conditions, and Dynamic Pro is needed when Road mode gets boring.
The suspension has three preload adjustment positions: rider only, rider with luggage, and two – and the latter mode reminds you that this is generally a touring bike. Other features also hint at this: a cradle for the BMW Navigator VI GPS navigator (available as an option), a trunk and mountings for BMW Touring Side Cases (available as an option).
Unfortunately, I didn’t have a long trip on the BMW R1250RS, but I had it at my complete disposal for four days and proved to be a comfortable, spacious motorcycle with a neutral, almost vertical seating position and a fairly soft seat. If I had been given the chance, I would have fully loaded it and headed off into the sunset, but I didn’t have the chance.
BMW R1250R
BMW's new boxer engine with ShiftCam technology, which first appeared in the BMW R1250GS all-terrain touring vehicle and RT touring vehicle last winter, differs from the previous version by significantly more than 50 cubic meters of volume.
Small increases in cubic capacity and power are a common occurrence for updated models of recent years, but at the same time, environmental nuts are being tightened more and more tightly, and manufacturers are forced to release new engines in order to keep up with the characteristics of previous versions.
However, ShiftCam is a different story. The new products differ from the 1200 engine in the use of a camshaft with two separate pairs of cams, optimizing power distribution. At low speeds, low-profile cams open the valves to a lower height, thereby eliminating dips in traction. And at the opening of the gas, cams are connected, designed for full load, high speeds and the delivery of maximum thrust. As a result, the engine's thrust is available over a wider rpm range and is smoother from idle to rev.
And we are talking about very good values: 142 Nm at 6250 rpm and 136 hp. at 7750.
ShiftCam has literally transformed the engine: never before has a BMW boxer been so smooth and flexible.
BMW R1250RS CHASSIS
If the engine is the heart of a motorcycle, then the chassis is the body, and the soul is its character and temperament. The BMW R1250RS is a pure sportbike in character. Not a supersport like its brother BMW S1000RR, but a serious projectile, by the will of fate allowed on the roads, with comfortable neutral ergonomics for long trips. It doesn't steer too fast, but it handles very well, and the brakes—two floating discs with four-piston radial calipers at the front and one disc with a two-piston caliper at the rear—provide excellent control over the motorcycle.
The 243 kilograms of curb weight of the BMW R1250RS are practically not felt while driving. And the narrow seat height of 82 cm allows a 175 cm tall rider to stand with both feet freely. The 153 cm wheelbase, 43-inch inverted telescopic fork and cast aluminum swingarm with Paralever suspension provide absolute directional stability both on straights and in corners.
The peculiarity here is that the Bavarians took a certain set of options, distributed them into packages and wrapped them in an irresistible wrapper. For example, let's take the same RS. It comes stock with the essentials: basic ABS (switchable), two ride modes (Rain and Road), switchable ASC (wheelie on request only), Dynamic Brake Control (engine traction control to increase rear wheel braking force) and hill assist . It also includes a customizable (using tools) windshield, excellent TFT instrumentation, LED light and other features.
And then there are packages. I'll save you a couple of minutes of reading time and say that all you need is the Select Package - because it includes: Dynamic Electronic Suspension Tuning (ESA), DTC (Dynamic Traction Control with Tilt Angle Tracking) , ABS Pro (tilt ABS), bi-directional quickshifter, keyless entry and additional "pro" riding modes, including a customizable custom one. Also included are heated grips, cruise control, tire pressure monitors, chrome exhaust, and—get it, sign it—a center stand!
The BMW R1250RS is great both in slow traffic jams and on mountain serpentines, and thanks to on-the-fly switching of riding modes, traction control and ABS, its character can be adjusted to the current tasks. Adjustments are displayed on the new 6.5-inch TFT display - clear, bright and easy to use. And on the left steering wheel console there is an intuitively convenient navigation wheel, with the help of which all work with the on-board information system is carried out. The instrument display is housed in a new, sportier fairing that also houses two LED headlights. The quickshifter works flawlessly - quickly and easily, and lower gears shift down much more clearly than on the first versions of this system. The premium package offers four riding modes: Rain, Road, Dynamic Pro and Custom. And although I didn’t have enough time to thoroughly customize the bike for myself, I was convinced that Road mode is ideal for all conditions, and Dynamic Pro is needed when Road mode gets boring.
The suspension has three preload adjustment positions: rider only, rider with luggage, and two – and the latter mode reminds you that this is generally a touring bike. Other features also hint at this: a cradle for the BMW Navigator VI GPS navigator (available as an option), a trunk and mountings for BMW Touring Side Cases (available as an option).
Options
When I returned the BMW R1250RS, I was also shown the new BMW R1250R naked road bike on the same platform.
New road naked BMW R1250R
Do you know the stupid feeling when, shortly after marriage, you meet a damn attractive, smart and completely free girl? I hope not... But if so, then you understand what I experienced when I rode the R. If I had been given a choice right away, I would have chosen it without a moment's hesitation - beautiful, trendy, fast, fun and much more versatile BMW R1250R.
What a bike! All the benefits of the BMW R1250RS I mentioned, but in a more classic form, with a more relaxed upright riding position. I rode a particularly stylish version, the new "Option 17 Spezial" with a cool bronze metallic paint job and a brown stitched seat.
