2022 BMW R 1250 GS First Look: Essential Fast Facts

July 1, 2021

While the 2022 BMW R 1250 GS is not mechanically changed, the choices of option Packages for the iconic adventure motorcycle are overhauled. The base price of $17,995 remains unchanged, as does the selection of colors, although most of the color names have been subtly altered.

Gone for the upcoming model year are the Comfort, Touring, and Dynamic Packages. There’s a new $1900 Select Package, along with an updated Premium Package, which adds $4000 to the price of the latest version of the motorcycle.

Here’s what’s in the new Select Package:

Case holders
Chrome exhaust
Cruise control
GPS prep
Hand protectors
Heated grips
Heated seat
Keyless ride system
Tire pressure monitor

If you spring for the Premium Package for 2022, this is what you’ll get in addition to all the items in the Select Package:

Cruising Lighting
Electronic downshift traction control
Quickshifter
Ride Modes Pro
Semi-active electronic suspension
Smart headlight

You will have to patiently wait for the arrival of this model at dealers. It won’t show up until the final quarter of this year.

We have tested the BMW R 1250 GS.

2022 BMW R 1250 GS Specs

ENGINE

Type: Horizontally opposed twin
Displacement: 1254cc
Bore x stroke: 102.5 x 76mm
Maximum power: 136 horsepower @ 7750 rpm
Maximum torque: 105 ft-lbs @ 6250 rpm
Compression ratio: 12.5:1
Valvetrain: DOHC w/ dual profile cams; 4vpc
Cooling: Liquid and air
Transmission: Constant-mesh 6-speed w/ helical gear teeth
Clutch: Hydraulically actuated slipper
Final drive: Shaft

CHASSIS

Frame: Continuous tubular steel bridge-type
Front suspension; travel: BMW Telelever 37mm fork w/ central spring strut; 7.5 inches
Rear suspension; travel: BMW EVO Paralever and WAD strut w/ spring-preload and rebound-damping adjustable shock; 7.9 inches
Wheels: Cast aluminum
Front wheel: 19 x 3.00
Rear wheel: 17 x 4.50
Front tire: 120/70 x 19
Rear tire: 170/60 x 17
Front brakes: Dual floating 305mm discs w/ 4-piston fixed calipers
Rear brake: 276mm disc w/ dual-piston floating caliper
ABS: Standard (defeatable)