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2023 BMW R 1250 GS Specs, Recalls and Maintenance

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Specs

Engine

Displacement: 1254 cc
Cylinders: 2
Engine: Air and liquid-cooled boxer twin, ShiftCam
Power: 136 hp
Torque: 143 Nm
Transmission: 6-speed
Final Drive: Shaft

Chassis

Wet Weight: 249 kg
Seat Height: 850 mm
Fuel Capacity: 20 L
Wheelbase: 1525 mm
Front Suspension: BMW Telelever, 37mm
Rear Suspension: BMW Paralever, WAD shock
Front Brake: Dual 305mm discs
Rear Brake: Single 276mm disc
Front Tire: 120/70R-19
Rear Tire: 170/60R-17

Factory figures (manufacturer published).

Recalls

Power Train: Manual Transmission: Internal: Shaft: Input23V011000 · 2023-01-18

Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2023 R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, and R1250RTP motorcycles. In certain engine operating and riding conditions, the gearbox input shaft may become damaged or break, possibly resulting in a blocked rear wheel.

Risk
A damaged gearbox input shaft or a blocked rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy
Dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

NHTSA Details

Recalls in Other Years

2022 1 2021 2 2020 6 2019 4

Maintenance

Oil Capacity: 4 L
Oil Grade: 5W-40
Valve Check: 12,000 mi
Spark Plug: NGK LMAR8D-J
Front Tire Pressure: 36 psi
Rear Tire Pressure: 42 psi

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turkey run state park that's all go ride there if you haven't

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re-valved the forks on the r 1250 gs took two weekends and a lot of reading, but it rides like a different bike

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Quick evening run out to Garden of the Gods Recreation Area after work nothing beats that light on the way home 🙌

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