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2023 ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLE BUYER'S GUIDE P144 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 2023 BMW R 1250 GS MSRP $17,995 DISPLACEMENT: 1254cc ENGINE TYPE: Flat-twin, air/ liquid-cooled, DOHC BORE X STROKE: 102.5 x 76mm COMPRESSION RATIO: 12.5:1 MAX HORSEPOWER (CLAIMED): 136 hp at 7750 rpm MAX TORQUE (CLAIMED): 105 lb-ft at 6250 rpm TRANSMISSION/FINAL DRIVE: 6-speed/Shaft FUEL SYSTEM: EFI CLUTCH: Wet multiplate (anti- hopping), hydraulic activation ELECTRONICS: DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), HSC (Hill Start Control), ride modes (Eco, Rain, Road), HSC (Hill Start Control), tire-pressure monitoring, BMW Motorrad ABS Pro, and all U.S. models include Premium Package FRAME: Two-section frame, front- and bolted-on rear frame, load-bearing engine RAKE/TRAIL: 64.3°/4 inches FRONT SUSPENSION: BMW Motorrad Telelever 37mm, central spring strut REAR SUSPENSION: WAD strut (travel-dependent damping), spring preload hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable), rebound damping adjustable, cast-aluminum single-sided swingarm w/BMW Motorrad Paralever WHEEL TRAVEL (FRONT/REAR): 7.5 inches/7.9 inches FRONT BRAKE: Dual floating 305mm discs, four-piston radial calipers REAR BRAKE: Single 276mm disc, double-piston floating caliper FRONT WHEEL: Cast aluminum (3 x 19) REAR WHEEL: Cast aluminum (4.50 x 17) FRONT TIRE: 120/70-R19 REAR TIRE: 170/60-R17 WHEELBASE: 59.6 inches SEAT HEIGHT: 33.5/34.3 inches, 31.5/32.3 inches (OE lowered suspension) FUEL CAPACITY: 5.2 gallons WEIGHT (CURB, CLAIMED): 549 pounds COLORS: Light White, Rallye Light White/Racing Blue/ Racing Red, Triple Black Storm Metallic/Black/Agate Gray, Trophy Gravity Blue Metallic Matte 2023 BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE MSRP $20,345 DISPLACEMENT: 1254cc ENGINE TYPE: Flat-twin, air/ liquid-cooled, DOHC BORE X STROKE: 102.5 x 76mm COMPRESSION RATIO: 12.5:1 MAX HORSEPOWER (CLAIMED): 136 hp at 7750 rpm MAX TORQUE (CLAIMED): 105 lb-ft at 6250 rpm TRANSMISSION/FINAL DRIVE: 6-speed/Shaft FUEL SYSTEM: EFI CLUTCH: Wet multiplate (anti- hopping), hydraulic activation ELECTRONICS: DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), HSC (Hill Start Control), ride modes (Eco, Rain, Road), HSC (Hill Start Control), tire-pressure monitoring, BMW Motorrad ABS Pro, and all U.S. models include Premium Package FRAME: Two-section frame, front- and bolted-on rear frame, load-bearing engine RAKE/TRAIL: 65.1°/3.8 inches FRONT SUSPENSION: BMW Motorrad Telelever 37mm fork, central spring strut REAR SUSPENSION: WAD strut (travel-dependent damping), spring preload hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable), rebound damping adjustable, cast-aluminum single-sided swingarm w/BMW Motorrad Paralever WHEEL TRAVEL (FRONT/REAR): 8.3 inches/8.7 inches FRONT BRAKE: Dual floating 305mm discs, four-piston radial calipers REAR BRAKE: Single 276mm disc, double-piston floating caliper FRONT WHEEL: Cross spoke (3 x 19) REAR WHEEL: Cross spoke (4.50 x 17 FRONT TIRE: 120/70-R19 REAR TIRE: 170/60-R17 WHEELBASE: 59.2 inches SEAT HEIGHT: 35/35.8 inches FUEL CAPACITY: 7.9 gallons WEIGHT (CURB, CLAIMED): 591 pounds COLORS: Ice Gray, Trophy Gravity Blue Metallic, Rallye Light White/Racing Blue/ Racing Red, Triple Black Storm Metallic/Black/Agate Gray