BMW Motorrad has teased the 2021 BMW R 1250 GS and the R 1250 GS Adventure on its social media handles and we believe that the company will launch these two motorcycles with BS6 engines, updated list of features and possibly the '40 years of GS' colour scheme as well. The updated model is already on sale in other parts of the world. The BMW R 1250 GS replaced the iconic R 1200 GS, which was perhaps the best-selling adventure bike in the world. The R 1250 GS carries over that legacy as well.
Also Read: 2021 BMW S 1000 R Launched In India
(The electronics package gets updated for 2021, and the GS models get standard heated seats and heated grips)
The '40 years of GS' colour scheme consists of black and yellow, which debuted in October 2020, marking the 40th anniversary of the BMW R series motorcycles. The bike is all black, with yellow accessories, a throwback to the classic BMW R 100 motorcycle. The new model is also likely to get a new integral ABS Pro as a standard fitment rather than an optional accessory on the previous model. The Integral ABS Pro is a linked system, with the hand lever activating both front and rear brakes simultaneously, while the brake pedal only operates the rear brakes. The Integral ABS system uses a six-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) to optmise better braking performance for both on-road and off-road riding.
Also Read: BMW S 1000 R: Top 5 Highlights
(The 2021 GS models get adaptive cornering lights along with other feature updates)
The updated R 1250 GS and GSA are likely to get new adaptive cornering lights, with the headlight reflector able to swivel in a 30 degree arc, so when the bike negotiates a corner and the headlight is on dipped beam, the headlight pivots and aims the beam to the direction of where the bike is headed. The light can also adjust the height with a pillion on board. BMW says that it has updated the hill start control (HSC) system on the motorcycle and updated the same to HSC Pro. The new system uses a heel angle sensor to determine the gradient of a hill to adjust the holding pressure of the brakes. Additional features include heated rider and passenger seats, as well as heated grips that now offer five stages of heat adjustment all controlled through the TFT instrument console.
undefinedIt's time to conquer every terrain you have ever dreamt of with the King of Adventure - The New BMW R 1250 GS and GS Adventure.
— BMWMotorrad_IN (@BMWMotorrad_IN) June 17, 2021
Arriving soon.#SpiritOfGS #R1250GS #R1250GSA #MakeLifeARide #BMWMotorrad #BMWMotorradIndia pic.twitter.com/lobMKqc8WW
The motorcycle continues to get the 1,254 cc boxer-twin engine with variable valve timing system, which BMW calls 'Shiftcam Technology'. Of course, it will be BS6 compliant as well. The boxer-twin engine now makes 136 bhp at 7750 rpm and 143 Nm at 6,250 rpm and is paired to a six-speed manual gearbox. There is a new 'Eco' riding mode on offer as well, which adjusts the ShiftCam system on the engine for better fuel efficiency, by flattening the throttle curve and reducing torque.
We expect the motorcycle to be launched in the coming weeks and have a slight price premium over the BS4 model. In India, the BMW R 1250 GS range goes up against the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin.
