Archive model (MY2022). The R 1250 GS Adventure is no longer in BMW Motorrad USA‘s current line-up (successor: R 1300 GS Adventure). Specs and US MSRP below are for the 2022 model year as published by BMW Motorrad, checked 27 October 2026. This is a spec overview, not a ride review.
This page is the keep URL for the near-duplicate Edition 40 Years GS archive post. Unique edition notes from BMW Motorrad are merged under Edition 40 Years GS below.
2022 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure at a glance
| US MSRP (MY2022 base) | $20,345 (as listed by BMW Motorrad USA, 1 July 2021; destination and tax extra; historical — not a current list price) |
| Engine | Air/liquid-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer with BMW ShiftCam, 1,254 cc |
| Rated output | 100 kW (136 HP) at 7,750 rpm |
| Max. torque | 143 Nm (105 lb-ft) at 6,250 rpm |
| Seat height | 890 / 910 mm (35.0″ / 35.8″) |
| DIN kerb weight, ready for use | 268 kg (591 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 30 L (7.9 US gal) |
| Sources | BMW Motorrad press kit (technical data); BMW Motorrad USA MY2022 update guide |
2022 US MSRP
BMW Motorrad USA listed the 2022 R 1250 GS Adventure base MSRP at $20,345 (announced 1 July 2021; expected arrival Q4 2021). That figure is historical manufacturer MSRP only — destination, tax, and dealer fees are extra, and BMW Motorrad USA no longer lists this model.
Optional MY2022 style colors from the same USA guide:
- Ice Grey — standard
- Style Triple Black (Black Storm Metallic/Black/Achat Grey) — $600
- Style Rallye (Light White/Racing Blue/Racing Red) — $800
- Black Storm Metallic 40 Years of GS Edition — $1,800
Select Package was listed at $1,875 and Premium Package at $4,325 (package contents as in the USA MY2022 guide). Confirm any used-bike price with a dealer; do not treat these as 2026 list prices.
Edition 40 Years GS (merged from sibling URL)
BMW Motorrad presented a “40 Years GS” anniversary edition with the updated R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure. The global press kit describes the edition as black-and-yellow styling inspired by the legendary R 100 GS, marking four decades of GS models.
On the US MY2022 Adventure, BMW Motorrad USA listed that look as the optional color Black Storm Metallic 40 Years of GS Edition (+$1,800) — not a separate mechanical model. Engine, chassis, and dimension figures in BMW’s technical data are the same as the standard Adventure; the edition difference is the anniversary style package.
The former stand-alone archive URL /bmw-1250-gs-adventure-edition-40-years-gs/ (post 47) duplicated this page’s specs. After SEO drafts that sibling and adds a 301, this keep URL remains the canonical Adventure page.
2022 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure specs
Figures below are from BMW Motorrad’s technical data table for the R 1250 GS Adventure in the press kit (metric as published; US customary equivalents shown where helpful). The second column of that table is the Adventure (versus the non-Adventure GS).
Engine and power transmission
| Type | Air/liquid-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead camshafts, one counterbalance shaft and BMW ShiftCam variable intake camshaft control |
| Capacity | 1,254 cc |
| Bore × stroke | 102.5 mm × 76 mm |
| Compression ratio | 12.5 : 1 |
| Rated output | 100 kW (136 HP) at 7,750 rpm |
| Max. torque | 143 Nm (105 lb-ft) at 6,250 rpm |
| Fuel | Premium unleaded, 95 RON |
| Emission control | Controlled three-way catalytic converter (EU-5 as stated in the press kit) |
| Clutch | Oil-bath clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically operated |
| Transmission | Claw-operated six-speed transmission with helical-cut splines |
| Final drive | Cardan shaft |
| Maximum speed | >200 km/h (over 120 mph) as stated by BMW Motorrad |
Chassis, brakes and wheels
| Frame | Two-piece frame; main frame with rear frame bolted on; engine load-bearing |
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever, central spring strut, Ø 37 mm (1.5″) |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD spring strut; spring preload infinitely variable by handwheel; rebound damping adjustable (optional Dynamic ESA) |
| Spring travel, front / rear | 210 / 220 mm (8.3″ / 8.7″) |
| Wheelbase | 1,504 mm (59.2″) |
| Trail | 95.4 mm (3.8″) |
| Steering head angle | 65.1° |
| Wheels | Cross-spoked wheels |
| Rim, front / rear | 3.00 × 19″ / 4.50 × 17″ |
| Tire, front / rear | 120/70 R 19 / 170/60 R 17 |
| Brake, front | Twin disc, floating discs, Ø 305 mm (12.0″), four-piston radial calipers |
| Brake, rear | Single disc, Ø 276 mm (10.9″), twin-piston floating caliper |
| ABS | BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (partial integral, optimised for inclined positions) as standard |
Dimensions, weight and capacity
| Overall length | 2,270 mm (89.4″) |
| Overall width (across mirrors) | 980 mm (38.6″) |
| Seat height | 890 / 910 mm (35.0″ / 35.8″); further heights representable per BMW Motorrad |
| DIN kerb weight, ready for use | 268 kg (591 lbs) |
| Permitted total weight | 485 kg (1,069 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 30 L (7.9 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption (WMTC) | 4.75 L/100 km (as stated in the press kit; not a US EPA label claim) |
| CO₂ | 110 g/km (press kit figure) |
Electrical
| Alternator | 510 W |
| Battery | 12 V / 11.8 Ah |
| Headlight | LED (as stated for this generation in the press kit) |
Standard equipment highlights (press kit)
BMW Motorrad listed these as standard on the updated R 1250 GS / Adventure generation covered by the press kit (equipment can vary by market and model year):
- Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
- Three riding modes including Eco, plus Rain and Road
- BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro
- Hill Start Control (HSC); HSC Pro optional
- Full-LED headlight (adaptive headlight optional)
- Connectivity with colour TFT display
- 12 V socket and USB socket
Optional ex-works items called out in the same kit include Pro riding modes (with riding-mode preselection and dynamic engine brake control), Dynamic ESA, seat heating, 30 mm handlebar risers, Triple Black and Rallye style variants, and the “40 Years GS” anniversary edition.
Current successor and related pages
- 2027 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure — current Adventure generation on BMW Motorrad USA
- 2027 BMW R 1300 GS
- BMW F 850 GS Adventure (archive)
- Adventure vs dual sport vs enduro
- Motorcycle seat height guide
Before you buy a used example
Licensing rules are set by each state — check your state DMV (or equivalent) for the motorcycle license or endorsement you need, and consider a Motorcycle Safety Foundation course. Look up open safety recalls by VIN with NHTSA before buying.
Sources
All figures were checked against the linked manufacturer pages on 27 October 2026. Manufacturers can change specifications without notice; confirm with a dealer for any purchase decision.
- BMW Motorrad, The new BMW R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure (press kit, 1 Oct 2020) — engine highlights, Edition “40 Years GS”, equipment; technical data PDF attachment T0317720EN/462175
- BMW Motorrad USA, 2022 Model Year BMW Motorcycle Update Guide (1 July 2021) — US MSRP $20,345; style color prices including 40 Years of GS Edition $1,800
- BMW Motorrad USA, current R 1300 GS Adventure — confirms R 1250 Adventure is out of the current US line-up (checked 27 Oct 2026)
- NHTSA recalls · MSF
Earlier restored-archive capture of this URL: Wayback Machine (2022-06-30).
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