2021 BMW R 1250 GS launched at Rs. 20.45 lakh

The R 1250 GS competes with the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin and Ducati Multistrada V4.

BMW Motorrad has launched the 2021 R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure in India. The bikes will be imported via the CBU route and are priced at Rs. 20.45 lakh and Rs. 22.40 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively.

The R 1250 GS range gets quite a few updates for the 2021 model year. The bikes come with adaptive cornering lights which include a swivelling headlamp, heated rider and pillion seats as well as heated grips with 5 settings. The R 1250 GS Adventure gets a storage compartment, enduro footrests and a tyre pressure monitoring system.

BMW claims to have updated the hill-start control (HSC) and HSC Pro systems. In addition to the standard riding models, the bikes get Pro riding modes - Dynamic, Dynamic Pro, Enduro and Enduro Pro. ABS Pro is now available as standard.

The R 1250 GS uses a 1,254cc, 2-cylinder boxer engine that has a variable valve timing system. The engine produces 134 BHP @ 7,750 rpm and 143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm and is mated to a 6-speed gearbox.