2022 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure First Look: Fast Facts

July 6, 2021

The 2022 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure arrives at dealers in the final quarter of this year with a notably different array of Package options. All colors offered last year are returning, though with slightly different names, while the Comfort, Touring, and Dynamic Packages disappear for 2022. Let’s take a look at the new Select Package ($1875) and the revamped Premium Package ($4325 MSRP).

Here are the features that come with the Select Package:

Chrome exhaust
Cruise control
GPS prep
Heated grips
Heated seat
Keyless operation
Pannier mounts
Tire pressure monitor

If you step up to the Premium Package, you get all the goodies in the Select Package, plus these high-end technical functions:

Semi-active electronic suspension
Ride Modes Pro
Quickshifter
Electronic engine compression traction control
Smart lighting

The base price of this ADV motorcycle is unchanged at $20,345 MSRP.

We have tested the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure

2022 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 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; 8.3 inches
Rear suspension; travel: BMW EVO Paralever and WAD strut w/ spring-preload and rebound-damping adjustable shock; 8.7 inches
Wheels: Wire-cross-spoke
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, with dual-piston floating caliper
ABS: Standard (defeatable)