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Year
2022
Year
2022
Parent Company
BMW
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Generic Type (Primary)
Standard
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Make
BMW
Make
Kawasaki
Display Name
R 1250 R
Display Name
Vulcan® S Café
Manufacturer Country
Germany
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
-
Photo Gallery
Standard
Photo Gallery
Standard
Representative Image
No
Representative Image
No
Introduction Year
-
Introduction Year
2022
Price
Standard
Price
Standard
MSRP
$14,995
MSRP
$8,049
Destination Charge
495
Destination Charge
435
Warranty (Months/Condition)
36 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Basic Warranty (Miles)
36000
Basic Warranty (Miles)
-
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
-
Torque RPM
6250
Torque RPM
6600
Cooling
Liquid / Air
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
Compression Ratio
10.8:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Fuel Requirements
Regular
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)
-
Torque (Nm)
142.4
Torque (Nm)
62.8
Bore (mm/in)
102.5 / 4
Bore (mm/in)
83 / 3.27
Stroke (in/mm)
3 / 76
Stroke (in/mm)
2.36 / 60
Displacement (cc/ci)
1254 / 76.5
Displacement (cc/ci)
649 / 39.6
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy)
50
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy)
-
Carburetion Brand
-
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Speed Governor
-
Speed Governor
No
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
-
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
38
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
Yes
Overdrive
-
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.82
Final Drive Ratio
-
Other Transmission
Optional
Other Transmission
-
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Heel Toe Shifter
-
Heel Toe Shifter
Standard
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
85.2 / 2165
Length (in/mm)
90.9 / 2308.9
Width (in/mm)
34.6 / 880
Width (in/mm)
34.6 / 878.8
Height (in/mm)
51.2 / 1300
Height (in/mm)
44.5 / 1130.3
Wheelbase (in/mm)
59.6 / 1515
Wheelbase (in/mm)
62 / 1574.8
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
527 / 239
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
496 / 225
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
487 / 221
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
-
GVWR (lbs)
1014
GVWR (lbs)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.8 / 18
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.7 / 14
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
1 / 4
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.34
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.1 / 129.5
Construction
Standard
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
-
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
-
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Fork Guards
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Tank Guard
No
Tank Guard
-
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
Standard
Radiator Cover
No
Radiator Cover
-
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Spoiler
Optional
Spoiler
-
Other Exterior
Optional
Other Exterior
-
Adjustable
-
Adjustable
Yes
Drive Shaft Guard
-
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Heel Guards
-
Heel Guards
No
Side Cover
-
Side Cover
No
Pocket
-
Pocket
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
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
Steel
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
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)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 140
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.1 / 129.5
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 140
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.2 / 81.3
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
-
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
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 Tire Speed Rating
W
Front Tire Speed Rating
H
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Diameter
18
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Width
160
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
55
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
60
Rear Tire Speed Rating
W
Rear Tire Speed Rating
H
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
4.5
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 ZR17 58W
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop® Sportmax D220: 120/70R 18 59H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
180/55 ZR17 73W
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop® Sportmax D220: 160/60R 17 69H
Chromed
-
Chromed
Yes
Tire Brand
-
Tire Brand
Dunlop®
Brakes
Standard
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Anti-Lock Brakes
-
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
-
Other Brakes
Optional
Other Brakes
-
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.9 / 276
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.8 / 250
Brake Brand Name
-
Brake Brand Name
Nissin
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
1
Seat Backrest
Optional
Seat Backrest
Optional
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Optional
Seat Height (in/mm)
32.3 / 820
Seat Height (in/mm)
27.8 / 706.1
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Detachable Passenger Seat
Optional
Detachable
-
Detachable
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
Compass
Optional
Compass
-
Navigation System
Optional
Navigation System
-
GPS
Optional
GPS
-
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Other Instrumentation
Optional
Other Instrumentation
-
Hard Side Cases
Optional
Hard Side Cases
-
Tank Bag
Optional
Tank Bag
Optional
Underseat Storage
Standard
Underseat Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Optional
Lockable Storage
-
Rear Rack
Optional
Rear Rack
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
-
Bag Liners
Optional
Bag Liners
Optional
Map Holder
Optional
Map Holder
-
Side Storage Mount
-
Side Storage Mount
Optional
Storage Cover
-
Storage Cover
Optional
Camouflage Trim
-
Camouflage Trim
No
Saddle Bag (s)
-
Saddle Bag (s)
Optional
Type
Halogen
Type
Halogen
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight Mounting Bar
-
Headlight Mounting Bar
Optional
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Optional
Windshield
Standard
Tinted
-
Tinted
Yes
Height
-
Height
Mid
Height Adjustable
-
Height Adjustable
No
Windshield Lowers
-
Windshield Lowers
No
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
-
Heated Hand Grips
Optional
Heated Hand Grips
-
Keyless Ignition
Optional
Keyless Ignition
-
Power Outlet
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Cruise Control
Optional
Cruise Control
-
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Other Convenience
Optional
Other Convenience
Optional
Adjustable
-
Adjustable
No
Adjustable Handlebars
-
Adjustable Handlebars
Standard
Satellite
No
Satellite
No
Saddle Bag Mounts
Optional
Saddle Bag Mounts
Optional
Side Case Mount
Optional
Side Case Mount
-
Windshield Mounts
-
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Paint
Standard
Paint
Standard
Metallic
-
Metallic
Yes