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Year
2021
Year
2022
Parent Company
BMW
Parent Company
BMW
Generic Type (Primary)
On-Off Road
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Make
BMW
Make
BMW
Display Name
R 1250 GS Adventure
Display Name
R 18 Transcontinental
Manufacturer Country
Germany
Manufacturer Country
Germany
Introduction Year
1980
Introduction Year
2022
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Photo Gallery
Standard
Photo Gallery
Standard
Representative Image
-
Representative Image
No
Price
Standard
Price
Standard
MSRP
$20,345
MSRP
$24,995
Destination Charge
495
Destination Charge
645
Warranty (Months/Condition)
36 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
36 / Limited
Basic Warranty (Miles)
36000
Basic Warranty (Miles)
36000
Engine
Standard
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
Flat Twin
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower RPM
7750
Horsepower RPM
4750
Torque RPM
6250
Torque RPM
3000
Cooling
Liquid / Air
Cooling
Air / Oil
Valves
8
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Valve Configuration
OHV - Pushrod
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
Compression Ratio
9.6:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion
Standard
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Other Engine
Optional
Other Engine
-
Horsepower (bhp)
136
Horsepower (bhp)
91
Torque (Nm)
143
Torque (Nm)
158
Bore (mm/in)
102.5 / 4.04
Bore (mm/in)
107.1 / 4.22
Stroke (in/mm)
2.99 / 76
Stroke (in/mm)
3.94 / 100
Displacement (cc/ci)
1254 / 76.5
Displacement (cc/ci)
1802 / 110
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy)
49.5
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy)
-
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
52
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
-
Speed Governor
-
Speed Governor
No
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
Yes
Overdrive
Yes
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.91
Final Drive Ratio
3.09
Other Transmission
Optional
Other Transmission
-
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
89.4 / 2270
Length (in/mm)
104 / 2641.6
Width (in/mm)
38.6 / 980
Width (in/mm)
38.2 / 970
Height (in/mm)
57.5 / 1460
Height (in/mm)
59.1 / 1501.1
Wheelbase (in/mm)
59.2 / 1504
Wheelbase (in/mm)
66.7 / 1694.2
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
591 / 268
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
942 / 427.3
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
478 / 217
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
448 / 203.2
GVWR (lbs)
1069
GVWR (lbs)
1389
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
7.9 / 30
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
6.3 / 23.8
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
1 / 4
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
1 / 3.8
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.12
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.91
Construction
Standard
Construction
Standard
Frame
Aluminum / Steel
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
Plastic
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
-
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
-
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
Yes
Brush Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Chassis Protectors
No
Chassis Protectors
No
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Exhaust Guard
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Heel Guards
Yes
Heel Guards
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Tank Guard
Yes
Tank Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
Standard
Radiator Cover
No
Radiator Cover
Yes
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Center / Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Skid Plate
Standard
Skid Plate
-
Other Exterior
Optional
Other Exterior
Optional
Floor Boards
-
Floor Boards
Standard
Floor Board Location
-
Floor Board Location
Driver and Passenger
Drive Shaft Guard
-
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Light Guard
-
Light Guard
No
Fuel Tank Cover
-
Fuel Tank Cover
No
Upper Fairing
-
Upper Fairing
Standard
Wind Deflector
-
Wind Deflector
Standard
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Brand Name
Telelever
Front Suspension Brand Name
-
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
Yes
Steering Damper
-
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Paralever
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Type
Single Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin 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)
1.5 / 37
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.9 / 49
Front Travel (in/mm)
8.3 / 210
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 120
Rear Travel (in/mm)
8.7 / 220
Rear Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 119.4
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Steel
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Chromed
No
Chromed
No
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tube / Tubeless
-
Tires
Standard
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Wheel Diameter
19
Front Wheel Diameter
19
Rear Tire Width
170
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
60
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
65
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Wheel Width (in)
3
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
4.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 R19
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 R19
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
170/60 R17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
180/65 B16
Other Wheels & Tires
-
Other Wheels & Tires
Optional
Brakes
Standard
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Other Brakes
Optional
Other Brakes
Optional
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12 / 305
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.9 / 276
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
Yes
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Heated Seat
Optional
Heated Seat
Standard
Seat Height (in/mm)
35 / 890
Seat Height (in/mm)
29.1 / 739.1
Seat Backrest
-
Seat Backrest
Standard
Backrest Location
-
Backrest Location
Passenger
Backrest Type
-
Backrest Type
Fixed
Backrest Logo Plate
-
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Lumbar Adjustment
-
Lumbar Adjustment
No
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Lap Timer
Standard
Lap Timer
-
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning Type
-
Service Reminder
Standard
Service Reminder
-
Other Instrumentation
Optional
Other Instrumentation
-
Compass
-
Compass
Standard
Navigation System
-
Navigation System
Standard
GPS
-
GPS
Standard
Rear Rack
Standard
Rear Rack
-
Hard Side Cases
-
Hard Side Cases
Standard
Location
-
Location
Left and Right Side
Side Case Material
-
Side Case Material
Aluminum
Number Of Side Cases
-
Number Of Side Cases
2
Side Storage Mount
-
Side Storage Mount
Standard
Lockable Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Standard
Bag Liners
-
Bag Liners
Standard
Hard Side Case Capacity (gal/l)
-
Hard Side Case Capacity (gal/l)
6.1 / 27
Type
LED
Type
LED
Fog Lights
Optional
Fog Lights
-
Other Lights
Optional
Other Lights
Optional
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
-
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Tinted
No
Tinted
No
Height
Mid
Height
High
Height Adjustable
Yes
Height Adjustable
No
Windshield Lowers
Yes
Windshield Lowers
No
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Heated Hand Grips
Optional
Heated Hand Grips
-
Keyless Ignition
Optional
Keyless Ignition
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Power Outlet
-
Cruise Control
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Adjustable Handlebars
Standard
Adjustable Handlebars
-
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Alarm System
-
Alarm System
Optional
Saddle Bag Mounts
Optional
Saddle Bag Mounts
-
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Side Case Mount
-
Side Case Mount
Standard
Paint
Standard
Paint
Standard
Other Paint & Finish
-
Other Paint & Finish
Optional
Radio
-
Radio
Standard
Speakers
-
Speakers
Standard
Number Of Speakers
-
Number Of Speakers
2
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