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In BMW nomenclature, the “RS” in “R 1250 RS” stands for “Boxer-powered sport touring.” For 2023, the BMW R 1250 RS gets several new standard features and optional extras to spice up both the “sport” and “touring” goals of the RS model.

As before, the R 1250 RS runs on a 2-cylinder Boxer engine with 1,254cc of displacement, reported to generate 136 hp and 105 lb-ft of torque. Also returning is BMW’s ShiftCam technology for varying valve timing, allowing the engine to be more powerful across its operating range along with better fuel economy.

The 2023 R 1250 RS will add a new standard ride mode: Eco. Also available on the 2023 R 1250 R, the Eco ride mode joins existing Rain and Road modes. With a soft throttle map and moderate engine torque limitation, Eco mode encourages riders to ride as fuel-efficiently as possible. While in Eco mode, the TFT display provides an efficiency rating so riders know just how much fuel they’re using at a given moment.

Even with several new updates, BMW hasn’t increased the price from model year 2022. The 2023 BMW R 1250 RS still sits at $15,695 and is expected to arrive in America in the spring of 2023. Prices for optional features and styles were not available at press time.

FULL POWER AHEAD: BMW ShiftCam is the name of the innovative technology that lets you accelerate faster from any speed. This is achieved by means of a variable camshaft control system. The increase to 136 hp gives you more power and, with the capacity expansion to 1254 cc, the possibility to make another sprint in the fast lane. The increase in torque (max 105 lb-ft) is noticeable in every rpm range, delivering the typical boxer punch an pure riding pleasure.

BMW MOTORRAD OPTION 719: You now have even more options to make your BMW R 1250 RS your own bike: With the design-defining Option 719 Billet Packs Classic, Storm and Shadow, all three are very exclusive and high-quality factory-fitted customisation options. With the two-colour Option 719 wheels, you can make your R 1250 RS even more exclusive. The sports silencer also makes a statement on performance.

TFT DISPLAY WITH CONNECTIVITY: Connect your smartphone to your bike via Bluetooth. The 6.5-inch TFT display shows you everything about your motorcycle and offers you in conjunction with the smartphone app additional features such as navigation, music and phone.

CONNECTIVITY: Connect your smartphone to your bike via Bluetooth. The 6.5-inch TFT displays important information from the motorcycle and offers you, in conjunction with your smartphone app, additional features such as navigation, music and phone.

The R 1250 RS is a descendant of BMW’s long lineage of exemplary sport-tourers, built around the iconic Boxer engine layout paired with a shaft-driven rear wheel. Add a ladleful of electronic rider aids and an invigorated new 1254cc motor, and you’ve got a playful 136 hp steed on which to chase apexes and horizons in relative comfort. Prices start at $ 15,695, but adding some nice options quickly brings that number up.

The price for similar performance and nearly as much equipment from a Kawasaki dealer starts at just $ 12,399 (+$ 200 for 2021). The Ninja 1000SX was upgraded for 2017 and again for 2020, adding features like a six-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU), cornering-ABS, LED headlights, and a color TFT instrument panel. With 140 eager horses of four-cylinder motivation on tap and 23 fewer pounds to carry around, the 1043cc Ninja SX is a fast and capable sport-tourer that shines for its laudable value proposition.

The BMW, in its Austin Yellow colorway, looks magnificent in warm sunlight, proudly displaying its artfully sculpted engine cylinders that match the RS’s forward-leaning stance. It looks fresh while not deviating harshly from traditional. Its squinty LED headlights shine brightly day and night. The wheels have side-angle valve stems for simplified inflation when the tire pressure monitoring system informs you of low pressure via a brilliant 6.5-inch TFT screen.

The Ninja’s 4.3-inch TFT screen looks so good on its own, but pales in comparison to the BMW’s larger and more upscale display. The switchgear to control the screens on each bike has a satisfying tactile feel in operation, whether it be ride modes, trip computers, display types, or adjusting traction and wheelie controls. Most every operation is intuitive, even though I did struggle trying to reset the RS’s tripmeter at fuel stops.

The seat-to-handlebar relationship is quite similar between the bikes, although the RS’s bars are slightly higher. While the stated seat heights are nearly identical, I can flat-foot the RS but on the Ninja I have to stay on my tippy-toes. The BMW also has more distance between the seat and footpegs, giving extra legroom for taller riders.

Both bikes use a slip/assist-style clutch that offers a light lever pull, but the BMW’s has a very narrow engagement zone that makes slow-speed maneuvers more difficult than they need to be. The BMW’s greatest deficiency when compared to the Kawi is its sloppier gearbox. Swapping cogs is much clunkier. This seems to be related to how the combined lash effects of the BMW’s powertrain transfer its direction of power two times from the crankshaft to the rear wheel, which add up to the RS’s most flawed system. Both bikes have up/down quickshifters for clutchless gear changes, but the one on the Kawi operates smoother.

It’s not that the Ninja is uncomfortable, though. Kawasaki has fitted rubber damping units under the seat pan and used a denser urethane padding in the seats to mitigate engine vibes from the in-line four-cylinder powerplant. Although some buzz can be felt when fully exploring the Ninja’s rev range, we weren’t at all bothered by vibration at cruising speeds. The new cruise control operates seamlessly and lets you rest your throttle hand, as does the BMW’s optional system.

“I have little to complain about in regards to comfort on either bike,” Roderick observes. “Each motorcycle’s rider triangle and wind protection were sufficient, but given the choice between the two for a true multi-day, long-haul tour, I’d call dibs on the BMW because of its wonderful seat that provides a nice combination of comfort and support.”

The Ninja’s steering and chassis feedback is more direct than the BMW’s, informing the rider and turning in quicker. The longer RS feels more isolated, which is a boon on the highway but detracts from the experience while carving corners on a mountain road.

“Any Kawasaki with the Ninja moniker on its fairing denotes performance,” Roderick notes. “A quick glance at each bikes’ spec sheet will confirm the Kawi’s more sporting rake/trail and wheelbase. Riding up to my personal limit of street speed probably means both bikes are equally fast, but if pushed past that self-imposed limit, the BMW will struggle to keep up with the Kawasaki.”

Saying the BMW has bountiful midrange power does a disservice to the term “midrange,” as its new Shiftcam technology produces an electric-like torque curve, pulling strong from as little as 3,000 rpm and revving out unlike any previous Boxer. You can choose from two or even three gears for a given corner.

“When I say the BMW’s twin-cylinder motor is a one-dimensional engine, it’s meant to be a compliment,” Roderick says. “With a midrange of astounding proportions, it almost feels like an electric motor.”

If your sport-touring duties include carrying a passenger, they’ll be happier on the BMW, which has a wider and comfier passenger seat and more legroom. When you have a lot of gear to carry, the RS has the advantage of a luggage rack (part of the optional Select Package), with the capability of attaching a BMW accessory box for extra cargo room.

Ironically, the bike with a chain to lube and adjust doesn’t come equipped with a centerstand, but the shaft-driven BMW does (with the optional Touring Package). Kawi doesn’t offer a centerstand even as an option, but the aftermarket has a low-cost workaround. The SnapJack V2 ($ 50) seen in our Feb ’21 MotoMarket easily raises a bike’s rear wheel off the ground to allow effective chain maintenance and can be folded down to pack in luggage.

The RS’s value equation is more difficult to judge, as BMW’s option packages quickly ramp up price. Our test bike was equipped with the comprehensive Select Package, which includes a bundle of other option packages with desirable comfort and convenience items. It retails for a pricey $ 3,150.

The R 1250 RS is certainly not a $ 6,000 better motorcycle than the Ninja, but the Kawasaki lacks features available on the BMW that might be irresistible, like the active suspension, larger instrument panel, shaft drive, and a centerstand.

The R 1250 RT is the perfect companion for your tour: Its legendary BMW ShiftCam Boxer engine pulls just as powerfully over country roads as it does over winding mountain passes. Its new front end makes it look more dynamic and slimmer. On the other hand, there is a wide range of features such as the extra-large 10.25" TFT display or available Active Cruise Control (ACC) - providing extra comfort on your journey. At the end of the day, you sit back relaxed knowing that the next tour is always the greatest.Features may include:Large standard 10.25" TFT color display

The large and easy-to-read 10.25" TFT screen with full HD resolution is both an instrument cluster and on-board computer. On it, you’ll find full instrumentation as well as navigation and media.New front with LED headlights

Great new look and better vision: The new front end with LED headlights, as standard, emphasize the dynamic lines of the R 1250 RT even more, while the lower body height increases your field of view.Full power in every speed range with BMW ShiftCam

The BMW ShiftCam variable camshaft control system delivers outstanding performance and – especially in the lower engine speed range – harmonious running, control and power.Continuous power thanks to wireless charging

Four programmable buttons give you quick access to functions such as navigation or seat heating. You can easily switch while driving – your attention stays on the road.Navigation on the 10.25" TFT screen

Know where you want to go? So does the R 1250 RT. And without an additional navigation device. Thanks to the BMW Motorrad Connected App and the interactive map view on the 10.25" TFT display, you’ll be sure to reach the next leg of the tour unhindered.Smooth travels with available Active Cruise Control

R1250RS, BMW R1250RS, BMW R1250RS TFT display Anti theft brace, BMW R1250RS TFT screen anti theft brace, TFT screen locking brace, TFT screen locking frame, high grade 304 stainless steel construction. Designed and produced in the UK by craftsmen. Very robust, durable extremely high quality engineered product.

Regretfully the TFT display, which is standard equipment on all models of the BMW R1250RS, is only held in place by three circlips and a wiring plug, believe it or not! These units can be so easily removed by hand with minimal force and stolen in mere seconds, with a per unit replacement cost of around £1,200, often plus the additional cost of up to around £3000 to have the wiring loom replaced if this is also damaged beyond further use during the theft of the unit!

The idea of this product is to simply deter opportunist thieves from snatching your TFT display unit, and it works by physically preventing the unit from being removed outwards from the dash. Even if the three circlips are removed the unit cannot physically be removed. The brace utilizes two strong mounting points and is easy to fit but near impossible to remove without tools - which is the whole idea! It comes with a comprehensive installation leaflet and full fitting kit, and there is also now various installation videos on YouTube.

This is an extremely good value for money, and equally high quality product, powder coated satin black as standard so it looks very much at home on the bike and blends in like it is original equipment, and it could save you thousands of pounds in repairs and replacement display! There is a choice between the standard brace, or an integrated sun visor at extra cost.

We’ve been testing the BMW 1250 ShiftCam Boxer range since last year, with reviews on the GS and GS Adventure, R 1250 RT and R 1250 R. The final 1250 ShiftCam ride is a bike that could well be mistaken for being designed for Australian conditions…

Both bikes are refined in design and finish in typical BMW quality, the RS having the edge in terms of overall luxury look, thanks to the deep paint finish on the fairing. The rack spoils the look of the bike in my opinion but would of course prove too handy to remove given the tourability of the bike and the luggage options available.

Sitting on the RS, the first thing I notice is the low seat height. Like the R Exclusive, the RS is fitted with the low seat option for this test. Not an issue for shorter riders and an easy fix by opting for one of the taller seat options available. So for me at 187cm, the seat to footpeg distance is very cramped. Everything else feels comfortable, the handlebars are wide, with a slight sporty bend backwards, a very slight slope and the traditional BMW heated grips. The switchgear is standard BMW equipment including the awesome scrolling Multi Controller. The levers are adjustable and everything falls easily to hand, no surprises and no need to look down to navigate them when on the move…

By the first kilometre or so from our departure point, Coastline BMW in Noosa, I’m blown away by this new Boxer ShiftCam motor. Just mucking around between sets of traffic lights, the rev-happy engine has really taken me by surprise. That smooth low-end and mid-range torque is still there but as the revs climb past 5000rpm, heading into 6000-7000rpm, the revs climb rapidly and I can feel the urgency in the motor that was completely missing before. The extra capacity helps punch as well, so the motor responds to throttle inputs instantly and with force. It really is grin-inducing and silly fun already…

The TFT display is trick. There are miles of features and the connectivity is brilliant. Whether you need to make and take calls, follow your GPS route or just listen to your favourite tunes, it is all very easy. The Multi Controller, I call it a scroll wheel, makes life easy. Around town I’m able to play with it all at the few sets of lights we encounter. Once out on the road I find it too distracting, but that is just me and many people will appreciate the new technology available, particularly those who rely on their phones a lot for business calls, or just like to listen to music while they ride.

The front-end on the RS is simply stunning. Glued to the pavement is the only way to describe the incredible mechanical grip level on offer. The OEM tyres are not overly communicative but the BMW makes them perform at their best.

The new ShiftCam Boxer engine achieves a whole new level of power and torque. BMW claim it was also possible to significantly optimise refinement and running smoothness – especially within the lower engine speed range. The Euro4 engine has improved fuel consumption.

BMW ShiftCam Technology has been used for the first time in the serial production of BMW Motorrad engines: this enables variation of the valve timing and valve stroke on the intake side.

It has an output of 100kW (136hp) at 7750rpm and generates a maximum of 143Nm at 6250rpm (previously: 92kW (125hp) at 7750rpm and 125Nm at 6500rpm. With a seven per cent capacity increase, the new boxer engine offers 14 per cent more torque and nine per cent more output than its predecessor, making it the most powerful production BMW boxer engine ever.

The R 1250 RS chassis comprises of a two-section steel frame with a bolt-on sub-frame. The engine is a stressed member. Front forks are 45mm inverted units and the rear suspension is made up of a cast-alloy single-sided swingarm, BMW Paralever, WAD spring strut with remote preload adjustment and rebound adjustment standard.

All R 1250 R and R 1250 RS models feature BMW Motorrad ABS. New Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), which is also standard fit across all models, provides additional safety when braking by avoiding unintentional accelerator activation. The engine control unit reduces drive torque during braking to make full use of the braking power at the rear wheel. This keeps the motorcycle stable and shortens the braking distance. BMW Automatic Stability Control (ASC), which is standard equipment across all variants, aids confidence in a variety of riding conditions by providing the best possible traction.

This allows finely tuned adaptation of the motorcycle to riding conditions, achieving advanced damping comfort and a stable ride response. ESA can be optioned for select grades within the Touring Package, which also includes Keyless Ride, Navigation Prep, Cruise Control, Centre Stand, Pannier Mounts and Luggage Grid. All models feature Connectivity as standard including a high-definition 6.5-inch full-colour TFT screen. This system, in conjunction with the standard BMW Motorrad Multi-Controller, allows the rider to access vehicle and connectivity functions swiftly and conveniently.

Engine: Air/liquid-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer, 1254cc, 12.5:1 compression ratio, 102.5 x 76mm bore x stroke, four-valves per cylinder, two overhead spur gear driven camshafts, counterbalance shaft, variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam

Suspension: BMW 45mm inverted forks, 140mm travel, BMW Motorrad Paralever rear, WAD spring strut, 140mm travel, continuously adjustable spring preload by means of hand wheel, rebound-stage damping adjustable by hand wheel. Option: Dynamic ESA

Brakes: Twin front disc brake, floating brake discs 320mm, four-piston radial brake calipers, single rear disc brake 276mm, two-piston floating caliper, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS as standard, disengageable.

BMW R 1250 R servicing & warrantyThe BMW R 1250 RS is covered by BMW Motorrad Australia’s three-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. The warranty period also includes comprehensive roadside assistance, available 24/7 every single day of the year. Scheduled BMW Motorrad service and maintenance costs can be covered by a single, one-off advance payment with BMW Motorrad Service Inclusive (BMSI), which is available in two packages: Service Inclusive or Service Inclusive Plus.

BMW Service Inclusive covers a wide range of maintenance work, including oil service, oil, air and fuel filter change, the 1000-kilometre first check, valve clearance check, fork and gearbox oil change, spark plug replacement, and CVT belt change. The BMW Service Inclusive Plus package also covers front and rear brake and disc changes. Both Service Inclusive and Service Inclusive Plus can be selected as either a three years / 30,000 kilometres or five years / 50,000 kilometres program and is transferrable.

And then there are other times when a bike is so good the challenge is in not sounding like you’re writing a sales pitch. Enter BMW’s new R1250 R and RS. And my attempt at not gushing.

Rarely do I test two machines almost identical in their mechanics yet worlds apart in character and intention. BMW’s new R1250RS is a true sport machine with a smattering of touring amenities; its sibling, the Roadster, is a dynamic do-it-all naked standard you wouldn’t guess was a twin to the RS save for the massive cylinder heads jutting from each side.

Both bikes are a joy to ride, in large part due to profound changes in BMW’s famous flat-twin engine – specifically, new camshaft technology that not only allows for increased power throughout the rev band, but also the tight, even distribution of that energy. The unique level of elasticity is achieved by utilizing a camshaft with two separate cam pairs to optimize and fuse power delivery. When you’re using low revs, partial-load cam profiles reduce valve lift and close any gaps in power delivery. Throw open the throttle and the cam shifts to full-load profiles for maximum power development.

This new power, a claimed 105 ft-lb of torque and 136 hp is rich and oh so smooth – a discernible upgrade from the previous 1,200 cc boxer and well matched to the R-package’s steady, proven chassis, which is a two-part frame that mediates road surfaces via an upside-down 45 mm inverted fork up front and BMW’s unique shaft-damping Paralever and single-sided swingarm in the rear.

The RS has a newly designed fairing that houses full LED twin headlights as standard equipment, while the R sports BMW’s new Headlight Pro, a smart headlight that senses daylight and automatically switches from the main bulb to daytime LED. Both bikes also have BMW’s superbrilliant 6.5 TFT with Bluetooth connectivity to smartphones.

If the new boxer is the centrepiece of these bikes, the bright TFT is their crown jewel. The display is supereasy to read and also to access via BMW’s intuitive thumbwheel multi-controller located beside the left handlebar grip, which makes child’s play of scrolling through and selecting amenities and performance adjustments.

Both bikes in their fully dressed form come with a hard-wired docking cradle intended to house BMW’s Navigator VI GPS, an expensive add-on that also requires a monthly fee for updates. The cradle is a bit unsightly sans the GPS unit and, unfortunately, is not an easy item to uninstall.

The R and RS I tested came with a raft of goodies so enticing that few riders will want less. Stock, these bikes come with essentials: basic ABS (switchable), two ride modes (Rain and Road), basic traction control, BMW’s switchable automatic stability control (so the bike will wheelie only when you want it to) and hill start control. You also get the super-readable TFT display and onboard computer, an accessory socket and, on the RS, a two-height adjustable windscreen.

And don’t forget convenience options such as keyless ride, saddlebag mounts, tail rack and centre stand, or the plethora of paint choices and “style” packages that will add coin to your purchase. The Austin Yellow RS shown here is an example of the Style Sport package, while the very elegant R featured in Sparkling Bronze Metallic is decked out in BMW’s new but pricey Project 719 trim package, which includes billet accessories and a beautiful two-tone pleather seat.

In sum, don’t fall under the spell of the reasonable base prices BMW markets for these models. If you’re like most riders, you’ll want to bring some extra moneybags to the table, knowing you’ll be drawn moth-to-flame to all the cool technology, creature comforts and classy bling.

Having picked up the sporty RS from BMW first, I was enjoying it so much I was reluctant to swap it for the Roadster. Then I got on the R and kicked myself for not making the trade sooner.

sport tourer and money wasn’t my main concern, I’d jump on the R1250RT, a test bike I put 13,000 contented touring kilometres on last summer. And if you don’t mind having more power and even silkier smoothness, my opinion is that BMW’s K1600GT is the best sport tourer on the market today.

It is pathetic that users all over the world are struggling and if you call BMW Motorrad you get either a dolt or a liar who says that there are not technical people in the United States or the world other than in dealerships. That is a lie. The dealers are trained by corporate. Corporate has national and regional reps for sales, service, parts, finance. The fact is that the BMW gear is bug-ridden and the Krauts never admit a damned thing. I have a patent in software. I taught comp sci. I was in the car business for 15 years at the corporate level. That there are forums on dozens of platforms with distraught owners trying to help each other like abused women, is astounding. I have a GS Adventure with a TFT and NAV6, a smartphone and a Sena helmet communicator. It took me hours to find a video (58 minutes long) that allows these things to co-exist and not disconnect. But with what funcionality? Not much. There is a stupid app that should allow you to GO to a destination but does not and even if it did it does not have the phone"s contacts. Only the TFT has those. Why would you have a superfluous app on a phone? You have a TFT, you have a GPS (NAV6). You need the phone for one reason....the cellular network. I got contacts to download to the TFT through C. Then an M. I have called Sena and Garmin. They were much more helpful but could not in the end help. Only BMW can and they are German and won"t. Instead they promote these stupid boards. You"d think there would be heads rolling.