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Year
2010
Year
2023
Parent Company
BMW
Parent Company
BMW
Generic Type (Primary)
On-Off Road
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Make
BMW
Make
BMW
Display Name
G 450 X
Display Name
R 1250 RS
Manufacturer Country
Germany
Manufacturer Country
Germany
Introduction Year
2009
Introduction Year
2015
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Photo Gallery
-
Photo Gallery
Standard
Price
Standard
Price
Standard
MSRP
$8,200
MSRP
$15,695
Destination Charge
495
Destination Charge
695
Warranty (Months/Condition)
36 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
36 / Limited
Basic Warranty (Miles)
36000
Basic Warranty (Miles)
36000
Engine
Standard
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Engine Type
Flat Twin
Cylinders
1
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower RPM
7000
Horsepower RPM
7750
Torque RPM
6500
Torque RPM
6250
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid / Air
Valves
4
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Carburetion Brand
-
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Speed Governor
No
Speed Governor
-
Horsepower (bhp)
41
Horsepower (bhp)
136
Torque (Nm)
42.8
Torque (Nm)
142.4
Bore (mm/in)
98 / 3.86
Bore (mm/in)
102.5 / 4
Stroke (in/mm)
2.32 / 59
Stroke (in/mm)
3 / 76
Displacement (cc/ci)
449 / 27.4
Displacement (cc/ci)
1254 / 76.5
Other Engine
-
Other Engine
Optional
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy)
-
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy)
50
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
Yes
Overdrive
Yes
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
3.2
Final Drive Ratio
2.82
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Other Transmission
-
Other Transmission
Optional
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
86.6 / 2200
Length (in/mm)
86.7 / 2202
Width (in/mm)
31.7 / 806
Width (in/mm)
36.4 / 925
Wheelbase (in/mm)
58 / 1475
Wheelbase (in/mm)
60.1 / 1526.5
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
245 / 111
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
267 / 121
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
536 / 243
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
351 / 159
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
478 / 217
GVWR (lbs)
617
GVWR (lbs)
1014
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
1.8 / 8
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.7 / 17.8
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
0.2 / 0.75
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
1 / 4
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.83
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.34
Height (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
49.4 / 1255
Construction
Standard
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
Plastic
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
-
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Chain Guard
Yes
Chain Guard
No
Chassis Protectors
No
Chassis Protectors
-
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
-
Engine Case Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
-
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Exhaust Guard
-
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
No
Heel Guards
Yes
Heel Guards
-
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Tank Guard
No
Tank Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
Standard
Fuel Tank Cover
No
Fuel Tank Cover
-
Radiator Cover
No
Radiator Cover
No
Side Cover
No
Side Cover
-
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Skid Plate
Standard
Skid Plate
-
Hand Guards
-
Hand Guards
No
Upper Fairing
-
Upper Fairing
Standard
Lower Fairing
-
Lower Fairing
Standard
Spoiler
-
Spoiler
Optional
Other Exterior
-
Other Exterior
Optional
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Brand Name
Marzocchi
Front Suspension Brand Name
-
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
-
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Ohlins®
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Paralever
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Single Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.8 / 45
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.8 / 45
Front Travel (in/mm)
11.8 / 299.7
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 140
Rear Travel (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 140
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Steel
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Chromed
No
Chromed
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tires
Standard
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
90
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Tire Width
140
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
55
Rear Wheel Diameter
18
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Width (in)
1.6
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
2.15
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5.5
Front Tire (Full Spec)
90/90 R21
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
140/80 R18
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
180/55 ZR17
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Tire Speed Rating
Z
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Tire Speed Rating
Z
Brakes
Standard
Brakes
Standard
Brake Brand Name
Brembo®
Brake Brand Name
-
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.2 / 259.1
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
8.7 / 221
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.9 / 276
Anti-Lock Brakes
-
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
-
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Other Brakes
-
Other Brakes
Optional
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Location
Driver
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
1
Number Of Seats
2
Seat Height (in/mm)
37.5 / 955
Seat Height (in/mm)
32.2 / 817.9
Grab Rail or Strap
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Lap Timer
Standard
Lap Timer
-
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Service Reminder
Standard
Service Reminder
-
Tachometer
-
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Computer
-
Trip Computer
Standard
Temperature Warning
-
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
-
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Other Instrumentation
-
Other Instrumentation
Optional
Tail Bag
Optional
Tail Bag
-
Tank Bag
Optional
Tank Bag
-
Underseat Storage
-
Underseat Storage
Standard
Rear Rack
-
Rear Rack
Optional
Type
Halogen
Type
LED
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
-
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
-
Windshield
Standard
Tinted
-
Tinted
No
Height
-
Height
Mid
Height Adjustable
-
Height Adjustable
Yes
Windshield Lowers
-
Windshield Lowers
No
Adjustable Handlebars
Standard
Adjustable Handlebars
-
Engine Immobilizer
-
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Heated Hand Grips
-
Heated Hand Grips
Optional
Keyless Ignition
-
Keyless Ignition
Optional
Power Outlet
-
Power Outlet
Standard
Cruise Control
-
Cruise Control
Optional
Adjustable Levers
-
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Other Convenience
-
Other Convenience
Optional
Paint
Standard
Paint
Standard
Metallic
No
Metallic
-
Decal Kit
Optional
Decal Kit
-
Satellite
-
Satellite
No
Saddle Bag Mounts
-
Saddle Bag Mounts
Optional
Windshield Mounts
-
Windshield Mounts
Standard
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