Bahnstormer Alton
BMW Motorrad
FROM £13,415OTR
Concentrated performance meets impressive efficiency. The increased engine capacity brings you increased performance – 136 HP and 143 Nm maximum torque at 6,250 rpm. The variable camshaft ‘BMW ShiftCam’ ensures superior power delivery – in the high and low-engine speed ranges. New styles and colours, numerous technical updates and exciting individualisation options increase the appeal of the new R 1250 GS.
Every twist of the throttle not only provides thrust, but also adds to your anticipation for the road ahead.
Available in: Cosmic Blue Metallic £100, Black Storm Metallic
• Hand Guards
• Full LED Headlight
• Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
• Riding Modes – Rain and Road
• Hill Start Control (HSC)
• L&R Pannier Fastenings
• TFT Screen with Connectivity
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Type | Air/liquid cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft & variable engine timing system (BMW ShiftCam) |
| Bore x stroke | 102.5 mm x 76 mm |
| Capacity | 1,254 cc |
| Rated output | 100 kW (136 HP) at 7,750 U/min |
| Max. torque | 143 Nm at 6,250 U/min |
| Compression ratio | 12.5 : 1 |
| Mixture control / engine management | Electronic intake pipe injection |
| Emission control | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4 |
| Performance / fuel consumption | |
| Maximum speed | Over 200 km/h |
| Consumption per 100 km based on the WMTC | 4.75 l |
| Fuel type | Unleaded super, octane number 95 (RON), adapive fuel quality regulation (91 to 98 RON) |
| Electrical system | |
| Alternator | Three-phase alternator 510 W (nominal power) |
| Battery | 12 V / 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free |
| Power transmission | |
| Clutch | Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Gearbox | Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Chassis / brakes | |
| Frame | Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine |
| Front wheel location / suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm, central spring strut |
| Rear wheel location / suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel |
| Suspension travel front / rear | 190 mm / 200 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,525 mm |
| Castor | 99.6 mm |
| Steering head angle | 64.5° |
| Wheels | Cast Aluminium |
| Rim, front | 3.00 x 19" |
| Rim, rear | 4.50 x 17" |
| Tyres, front | 120/70 R 19 |
| Tyres, rear | 170/60 R 17 |
| Brake, front | Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 305 mm, 4-piston radial calipers |
| Brake, rear | Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, double-piston floating caliper |
| ABS | BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral), disengageable |
| Dimensions / weights | |
| Length | 2,207 mm |
| Width (incl. mirrors) | 952.5 mm |
| Height (excl. mirrors) | 1,430 mm |
| Seat height, unladen weight | 850 / 870 mm (lowered suspension 800 /820 mm) |
| Inner leg curve, unladen weight | 1,870 / 1,910 mm (lower seat height 1750 / 1,790 mm) |
| Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled | 249 kg |
| Permitted total weight | 465 kg |
| Payload (with standard equipment) | 216 kg |
| Usable tank volume | 20 litres |
| Reserve | Approx. 4 litres |