BMW R 1250RT Specs

2019 - 2023 • 5 variants

First introduced in 2019, the BMW R 1250RT is an enduro motorcycle that has seen 5 variants through 2023. The engine displaces 1254.0 cc. Peak output is rated at 136 hp. It delivers 143 Nm of torque.

About the BMW R 1250RT

Documented here are the full technical specifications for the BMW R 1250RT, a Enduro / Off-Road motorcycle with a production run from 2019 to 2023. Specification data includes engine type and displacement, maximum power and torque output, transmission details, frame construction, suspension travel front and rear, brake types and rotor dimensions, tyre sizes, and overall weight and dimension figures. Select a year above to view the complete spec sheet for that model year.

BMW R 1250RT by Year

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Spec Evolution

How key specs changed across production years.

Specification	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Storage	Saddle bags	-	-	18.4 gallons storage	18.4 gallons storage
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)	740 mm	850 mm ↑	-	826 mm	826 mm
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)	29.1 inches	33.5 inches ↑	-	32.5 inches	32.5 inches
Engine Type	Twin, four-stroke	Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke	-	Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke	Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Comments	-	-	-	Traction control. 3 Ride Modes (ECO, Rain and Road). Windshield.	Traction control. 3 Ride Modes (ECO, Rain and Road). Hill Start Control. Windshield.
Frame Type	Two-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame, load-bearing engine	Two-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame, load-bearing engine	Two-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame, load-bearing engine	Two-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame, load-bearing engine	Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine
Seat Height	805 mm to 825 mm / 31.6 in to 32.4 in 760 mm to 850 mm / 29.9 in to 33.4 in - optional	805 mm to 825 mm / 31.6 in to 32.4 in 760 mm to 850 mm / 29.9 in to 33.4 in - optional	805 mm to 825 mm / 31.6 in to 32.4 in 830 mm to 850 mm / 32.6 in to 33.4 in - SE high seat 760 mm to 780 mm / 29.9 in to 30.7 in - low seat	805 mm to 825 mm / 31.6 in to 32.4 in 830 mm to 850 mm / 32.6 in to 33.4 in - SE high seat 760 mm to 780 mm / 29.9 in to 30.7 in - low seat	805 mm / 31.7 in.
Engine Detail	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead, spur gear driven camshafts , a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead, spur gear driven camshafts , a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead, spur gear driven camshafts , a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead, spur gear driven camshafts , a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm	Balancer shaft, variable intake camshaft control.
Wheelbase	1485 mm / 58.4 in	1485 mm / 58.4 in	1485 mm / 58.4 in	1485 mm / 58.4 in	1485 mm / 58.5 in.
Brakes - Front	2x 320mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers	2x 320mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers	2x 320mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers	2x 320mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers	Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
Fuel Capacity	25 Litres / 6.6 US gal	25 Litres / 6.6 US gal	25 Litres / 6.6 US gal	25 Litres / 6.6 US gal	25.00 litres / 6.61 US gallons
Brakes - Rear	Single 276mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper	Single 276mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper	Single 276mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper	Single 276mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper	Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
Suspension - Front	BMW Motorrad 37mm Telelever, central spring strut	BMW Motorrad 37mm Telelever, central spring strut	BMW Motorrad 37mm Telelever, central spring strut	BMW Motorrad 37mm Telelever, central spring strut	BMW Motorrad Telelever, central spring strut, standard diameter 37 mm
Suspension - Rear	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD spring strut, continuously adjustable spring preload by means of hand wheel, rebound-stage damping adjustable by hand wheel (Option: Dynamic ESA)	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD spring strut, continuously adjustable spring preload by means of hand wheel, rebound-stage damping adjustable by hand wheel (Option: Dynamic ESA)	Cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD spring strut, spring preload continuously and hydraulically adjustable via adjuster knob, adjustable rebound-stage damping via adjuster knob	Cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD spring strut, spring preload continuously and hydraulically adjustable via adjuster knob, adjustable rebound-stage damping via adjuster knob	Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD spring strut, spring preload continuously and hydraulically adjustable
Top Speed	-	201.0 km/h / 124.9 mph	-	199.6 km/h / 124.0 mph	199.6 km/h / 124.0 mph
Fuel System	Injection. Digital engine management, electronic intake pipe fuel injection	Injection. Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system	-	Injection. Electronic port fuel injection, digital engine control: BMS-O with throttle by wire	Injection. Electronic port fuel injection, digital engine control: BMS-O with throttle by wire
Colours	Carbon Black Metallic, Mars Red Metallic/Dark Slate Metallic Matte, Alpine White, 719 Blue Planet Metallic, 719 Sparkling Storm Metallic	Mars Red metallic/Dark Slate Metallic, Manhattan Metallic, Alpine White, Opt. 719 Stardust Metallic, Opt.719 Blue pPanet Metallic/Ivory	-	Triple Black, Racing Blue Metallic, Alpine White, Mineral White Metallic Mars Red metallic/Dark Slate Metallic, Manhattan Metallic, Alpine White, Opt. 719 Stardust Metallic, Opt.719 Blue pPanet Metallic/Ivory	Triple Black, Racing Blue Metallic, Meteoric II Dust Metallic Mars Red metallic/Dark Slate Metallic, Manhattan Metallic, Alpine White, Opt. 719 Stardust Metallic, Opt.719 Blue pPanet Metallic/Ivory
ABS	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS as standard (part integral), disengageable	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS as standard (part integral), disengageable	BMW Motorrad full integral ABS Pro (full integral braking, lean optimised)	BMW Motorrad full integral ABS Pro (full integral braking, lean optimised)	-
Battery Capacity	V/Ah 12/11.8 12/16	V/Ah 12/11.8 12/16	12 V / 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free	12 V / 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free	-
Clutch	Wet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activated	Wet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activated	Wet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activated	Wet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activated	Wet clutch with an anti-hopping function, hydraulic activation
Max Load	505 kg / 1113.3 lbs	505 kg / 1113.3 lbs	505 kg / 1113.3 lbs	505 kg / 1113.3 lbs	-
Final Drive	Shaft	Shaft	Shaft	Shaft	Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Height	1405 mm / 55.3 in.	1255 mm / 49.4 in. ↓	-	1255 mm / 49.4 in.	1255 mm / 49.4 in.
Rims	Cast aluminium	Cast aluminum wheels	-	-	Cast aluminium
Length	985 mm / 38.7 in	985 mm / 38.7 in	2222 mm / 87.4 in ↑	2222 mm / 87.4 in	2222 mm / 87.5 in.
Wet Weight	279 kg / 615 lbs	279 kg / 615 lbs	279 kg / 615 lbs	279 kg / 615 lbs	279.0 kg / 615.0 lbs
Emissions	Closed-loop three-way catalytic converter, exhaust standard , Euro 4	Closed-loop three-way catalytic converter, exhaust standard , Euro 4	Closed-loop three-way catalytic converter, compliant with Euro 5 emission standard ↑	Closed-loop three-way catalytic converter, compliant with Euro 5 emission standard	Euro 5. Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter.
Engine Lubrication	Wet sump	Dry sump	-	Dry sump	Dry sump
Tyres - Front	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17	120/70-ZR17
Width	985 mm / 38.7 in	985 mm / 38.7 in	985 mm / 38.7 in	985 mm / 38.7 in	991 mm / 39.0 in. ↑
Engine Management	BMS-O	BMS-O	Digital engine control: BMS-O with e-gas	Digital engine control: BMS-O with e-gas	-
Rake	26.4°	25.5° ↓	-	25.5°	25.9° ↑
Wheels	Die-cast aluminium wheels	Die-cast aluminium wheels	Die-cast aluminium	Die-cast aluminium	-
Lighting system	-	LED	-	LED headlight	LED headlight
Transmission / Drive	Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gearing system	Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gearing system	6-speed helical synchromesh gearbox	6-speed helical synchromesh gearbox	-
Fuel Induction	Electronic intake pipe injection, 52mm Ø throttle valve	Electronic intake pipe injection, 52mm Ø throttle valve	Electronic intake pipe fuel injection, 52mm throttle valve	Electronic intake pipe fuel injection, 52mm throttle valve	-
Fuel Reserve	4.00 litres / 1.06 US gallons	-	-	-	3.79 litres / 1.00 US gallons
Trail	116 mm / 4.5 in	116 mm / 4.5 in	116 mm / 4.5 in	116 mm / 4.5 in	117 mm / 4.6 in. ↑
Fuel Type	Unleaded super, octane number 95 (RON)	Unleaded super, octane number 95 (RON)	Super petrol unleaded, octane number 95 (ROZ), adaptation through engine control (91 to 98 ROZ)	Super petrol unleaded, octane number 95 (ROZ), adaptation through engine control (91 to 98 ROZ)	-
Wheel Travel - Front	120 mm / 4.7 in	120 mm / 4.7 in	120 mm / 4.7 in	120 mm / 4.7 in	120 mm / 4.7 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear	136 mm / 5.3 in	136 mm / 5.3 in	136 mm / 5.3 in	136 mm / 5.3 in	136 mm / 5.4 in.
Max Torque	143 Nm / 105.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm	143 Nm / 105.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm	143 Nm / 105.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm	143 Nm / 105.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm	143.0 Nm (14.6 kgf-m or 105.5 ft.lbs) @ 6250 Revolutions