Perfect timing

Like the new GS and 2019 R1250GS Adventure and R the new R1250RT gets an 84cc capacity hike and variable valve timing ShiftCam. There’s 14ftlb more torque, 250rpm lower down in the revs, and power is up from 123bhp to 134bhp. Each cylinder’s inlet cam features partial and high lift cam lobes and slides across the top of the engine (in just five milliseconds) delivering mild or hairy cam timing. BMW claim improved economy, we got 47mpg (191 miles before reserve) and a theoretical range of 258 miles.