The BMW R 1250 R – launched right next to the R 1250 RT – is a naked motorcycle with oodles of tech and character. The R 1250 R is, essentially, a successor to the R 1200 R, now with a newer engine. While the design is nothing short of spectacular, the R 1250 R only gets a few cosmetic tweaks on top of its predecessor. Overall, the bike is now more aggressive, the shades are all new and the stance is well balanced.

Exterior Details

On the whole, with the added aggression, the new BMW R 1250 R further ups the ante building on the design language of its predecessor. The Beemer is 2,165mm in length, 1,300mm in width, and 880mm in height. Moreover, it weighs 239kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 18-litres.

Engine & Transmission

Powering the BMW R 1250 R is a 1,254cc twin-cylinder boxer engine that is capable of producing 132.1bhp and 143Nm of torque. The engine is both air and oil-cooled. The engine is paired to a six-speed manual gearbox. As for its expected mileage, BMW R 1250 R, as per BMW, is capable of returning 22km/l.

Handling

As far as handling is concerned, the suspension duties are held by an upside-down telescopic fork setup at the front and a cast aluminium single-sided swingarm at the back. The bike is based on a two-section chassis, and the stopping power comes from dual 320mm disc brakes and a 276mm disc brake at the front and rear, respectively. The front tyre is 120/70 ZR 17 in size and the rear tyre is 180/55 ZR 17 in size.

Features

As far as rider-centric features are concerned, the BMW R 1250 R new model boasts hill-start control, traction control, dual-channel ABS, dynamic ESA, LED DRLs, and two different riding modes – Road and Rain. The headlamp is fitted with halogens while the taillamp is an LED. The 6.5-inch TFT instrument cluster shows a wide array of information and essentials such as odometer, trip meter, speed, revolutions, and fuel gauge.

Price & Variants

The BMW R 1250 R comes in a single variant. The BMW R 1250 R price (as of mid-2020) is ₹15.95 lakhs for the Standard variant. For the BMW R 1250 R on-road prices, be sure to check our price section.

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