Data sheet
Dimensions & weights
- Wet weight
- 268 kg
- Seat height
- 820 / 910 mm
- Ground clearance
- 195 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1504 mm
- Suspension travel
- 190 / 200 mm
- Payload capacity
- 217 kg
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine
- 1254 cc · Boxer twin ShiftCam
- Cooling
- Liquid cooled
- Output
- 136 hp · 143 Nm
- Transmission
- 6-speed
- Final drive
- Shaft
- Fuelling
- Electronic fuel injection
Fuel & range
- Fuel capacity
- 30 L
- Real world range
- 575 km
Electronics & rider aids
- Ride modes
- Rain/Road/Eco/Dynamic/Enduro/Enduro Pro
- Cruise control
- Yes
- Traction control
- Yes · defeatable
- ABS
- Yes · fully defeatable
- Heated grips
- No
- Heated seat
- No
Service intervals
- Service interval
- 10,000 km
- Valve check
- 20,000 km
- Air filter
- 20,000 km
Protection
- Bash plate
- None
- Radiator guard
- No
- Oil cooler guard
- No
- Hand guards
- Yes
Consumables & service specs
Every value carries its source.
Tyres
- Front
- 120/70 R19BMW R 1250 GSA manual 2021 · official
- Rear
- 170/60 R17BMW R 1250 GSA manual 2021 · official
Tyre pressures
- Front — solo
- 2.5 barAt cold tyreBMW R 1250 GSA manual 2021 · official
- Rear — solo
- 2.9 barAt cold tyreBMW R 1250 GSA manual 2021 · official
Engine oil
- Viscosity
- SAE 5W-40API SL / JASO MA2; no molybdenum-based additives permittedBMW R 1250 GSA manual 2021 · official
- Capacity
- 4.0 lMax, with filter changeBMW R 1250 GSA manual 2021 · official
Coolant
- Type
- BMW silicate-based radiator antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor, min -25°C frost protectionShares cooling architecture with standard R1250GSBMW R 1250 GSA manual 2021 · official
- Capacity
- 1.5 lApprox. total coolant circuit capacity, shared wethead architecture with standard R1250GSBMW Motorrad RSD · official
Brakes
- Fluid type
- DOT 4Front and rearBMW R 1250 GSA manual 2021 · official
Final drive
- Shaft oil grade
- Shaft drive with bevel gearBMW R 1250 GSA manual 2021 · official
- Shaft oil capacity
- 180 mlShared final drive unit with standard R1250GSBMW Motorrad RSD · official
Spark plugs
- Type
- NGK LMAR8AI-10BMW R 1250 GSA manual 2021 · official
- Quantity
- 2One per cylinder, boxer twinBMW R 1250 GSA manual 2021 · official
Battery
- Type
- AGM battery, 12V (optional HP lithium-ion battery available)BMW R 1250 GSA manual 2021 · official
Fuel
- Minimum octane
- 91 ROZ/RON / 87 AKI (95 ROZ/RON recommended)Engine adapts to 91-98 ROZ/RON via knock controlBMW R 1250 GSA manual 2021 · official
- Ethanol tolerance
- Max 15% ethanol (E15)BMW R 1250 GSA manual 2021 · official
Tyre Library
Tyres for this bike and year
Start with this motorcycle’s front and rear sizes. Open a tyre to check the complete fit for this exact bike and year; a size or original-equipment report alone does not confirm it.
Sizes match, but more needs checking
Michelin Anakee Adventure
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
Still needs checking: source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
Sizes match, but more needs checking
Michelin Anakee III
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
Still needs checking: source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
Sizes match, but more needs checking
Michelin Anakee Road
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
Still needs checking: source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
Sizes match, but more needs checking
Michelin Anakee Wild
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
Still needs checking: source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
Sizes match, but more needs checking
Pirelli Angel GT II
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
Still needs checking: source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
Sizes match, but more needs checking
Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventure A41
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
Still needs checking: source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
Sizes match, but more needs checking
Bridgestone Battlax Adventure Trail AT41
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
Still needs checking: source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
Sizes match, but more needs checking
Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventurecross Scrambler AX41S
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
Still needs checking: source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
Sizes match, but more needs checking
Continental ContiRoadAttack 4
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
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Sizes match, but more needs checking
Continental ContiTrailAttack 3
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
Still needs checking: source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
Sizes match, but more needs checking
Mitas Enduro Trail-ADV 2
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
Still needs checking: source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
Sizes match, but more needs checking
Metzeler Karoo 4
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
Still needs checking: source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
Sizes match, but more needs checking
Metzeler Karoo Street
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
Still needs checking: source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
Sizes match, but more needs checking
Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
Still needs checking: source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
Sizes match, but more needs checking
Michelin Road 6
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
Still needs checking: source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
Sizes match, but more needs checking
Metzeler Roadtec 02
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
Still needs checking: source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
Sizes match, but more needs checking
Michelin Scorcher Adventure
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
Still needs checking: source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
Sizes match, but more needs checking
Pirelli Scorpion Rally
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
Still needs checking: source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
Sizes match, but more needs checking
Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
Still needs checking: source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
Sizes match, but more needs checking
Pirelli Scorpion Trail II
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
Still needs checking: source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
Sizes match, but more needs checking
Pirelli Scorpion Trail III
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
Still needs checking: source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
Sizes match, but more needs checking
Avon Spirit ST
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
Still needs checking: source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
Sizes match, but more needs checking
Mitas Terra Force-R
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
Still needs checking: source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
Sizes match, but more needs checking
Continental TKC 70
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
Still needs checking: source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
Sizes match, but more needs checking
Metzeler Tourance Next 2
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
Still needs checking: source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Pirelli Angel GT
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Pirelli Angel ST
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventurecross AX41
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone BATTLAX BT-45
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone BATTLAX BT46
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone BATTLAX Sport Touring T32
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone BATTLAX Sport Touring T33
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone BATTLE WING BW501 / BW502
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone BATTLECRUISE H50
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Avon Cobra Chrome
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Commander II
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Commander III Cruiser
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Commander III Touring
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Continental ContiClassicAttack
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Continental ContiEscape
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Continental ContiLegend
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Continental ContiMotion
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Continental ContiRoad
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Continental ContiTour
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Metzeler Cruisetec
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Pirelli Diablo Powercruiser
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Metzeler Enduro 3 Sahara
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone EXEDRA G853 / G852
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone EXEDRA MAX
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
IRC GP-21F / GP-22R
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Dunlop K750
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Metzeler Lasertec
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Pirelli MT 21 Rallycross
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Pirelli MT 60 RS
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Pirelli Night Dragon
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Continental RB 2 / K 112
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Road 5
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Road 6 GT
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Road Classic
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Road W GT
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Metzeler Roadtec 01
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Scorcher 11
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Scorcher 31
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Continental TKC 70 Rocks
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Continental TKC 80
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Metzeler Tourance
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone Trail Wing TW101 / TW42
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
Does not fit this bike
Mitas Enduro Trail-XT+
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
Still needs checking: source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
Does not fit this bike
Mitas Enduro Trail+
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
Still needs checking: source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
Does not fit this bike
Heidenau K60 Scout
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
Still needs checking: source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
Does not fit this bike
Continental TKC 80²
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
Still needs checking: source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
What breaks first and where.
Gearbox input shaft overload recall
CatastrophicRareAbrupt downshifts can overload and break the gearbox input shaft, potentially locking the rear wheel.
Symptoms
- Rear-wheel lock following an abrupt downshift
Field repairableNo
Where to find things
Common locations for jacks, filters, fluids and fuse boxes. Follow the reference link when a picture helps more than words.
Engine oil fill
Engine-oil filler and level-check point on the engine; use the referenced owner-manual level procedure and keep contamination out of the opening.
ReferenceCoolant reservoir
Coolant expansion reservoir shown in the referenced owner-manual general-view and maintenance diagrams; open or top up only when the system is cold.
ReferenceBrake fluid reservoir
Front reservoir at the handlebar master cylinder and rear reservoir beside the rear master cylinder; use the manual's motorcycle attitude for level checks.
ReferenceBattery
Behind the right-side trim panel below the seat; single retaining cover, similar to standard R1250GS
ReferenceField toolkit
What it takes to remove a wheel, handle common field repairs, and get moving again.
Compact inflator with 0-60 psi gauge
RequiredT25 Torx screwdriver bit
RequiredTubeless reamer, insertion tool and vulcanising plug strings
RequiredThin-wall deep spark-plug socket
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