Micha's R1250GSA
Overview
After starting a new job which meant staying longer in Japan, I
finally not only got a bike in Japan, but also a bike I'd dreamed of
owning for a very long time now - a BMW R1250GSA!
Looking forward to exploring Japan on my new bike!
Specifications
| Manufacturer | : | BMW |
|---|---|---|
| Model | : | R 1250 GS Adventure |
| Series/Type | : | K51 (1 Series) / 0M11 |
| Manufacturing Date | : | 2022-06-23 |
| VIN | : | WB10M1107N6G11429 |
| In-Service-Date | : | 2022-09 |
| Colour | : | Black Storm Metallic (ND2) - 40 Years GS Edition |
| Purchase Date | : | 2023-06-07 (recv.2023.06.12) |
| Purchase Mileage | : | 2,681km |
Full manufacturer specifications list
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Modifications and Extras
NOTE: This list only contains changes from the factory-supplied options.
| Item | Brand | Date | Vendor | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Protector Sticker | Unknown | 2024-09-10 | AliExpress | 1806 Yen | |
| Pannier Stickers | Unknown | 2024-09-10 | AliExpress | 4132 Yen | |
| Cockpit Fairing | Unknown | 2023-06-28 | AliExpress | 1303 Yen | Not yet fitted |
| Kickstand Switch guard | Unknown | 2023-06-28 | AliExpress | 671 Yen | Not yet fitted |
| Rear master cylinder guard | Unknown | 2023-06-28 | AliExpress | 888 Yen | |
| Pannier carry straps | Unknown | 2023-06-28 | AliExpress | 1780 Yen | |
| Luggage | BMW aluminum hard cases (black) | Already fitted | ~300,000Yen (BMW Configurator, Japan) | ||
| ETC Reader | Mitsuba MSC-BE700S | Already fitted | 26,850Yen (RRP Mitsuba) | Mitsuba MSC-BE700S | |
| Driving lights 2 | Goldrunway GR 40 X | Already fitted | 72,000Yen (Aliexpress, set) | Goldrunway | |
| Driving lights 3 | Goldrunway GR 70 X | Already fitted | 126,000Yen (Aliexpress, set) | ||
| CAN Bus accessory controller | HEX EZCAN GEN II | Already fitted | ~250 EUR - hornig.jp | hexezcan.com | |
| Sidestand Expander | Unknown | Already fitted | |||
| Headlight protector | unknown | Already fitted | Yellow "X"style | ||
| Crashbar Bumpers | unknown | Already fitted | |||
| Frame Bungs | unknown | Already fitted | |||
| Pannier Inserts | unknown | Already fitted |
Wishlist
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| CAN interface | |
| Toolkit | |
| Service Manual | |
Insurance History
| Year | Company | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Toyota (Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company) | 37,320 Yen | Third-party property and person; Bike to 2.4M Yen, legal cover |
| 2024 | Toyota (Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company) | 38,160 Yen | Third-party property and person; Bike to 2.9M Yen, legal cover |
| 2023 | Toyota (Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company) | 48,960 Yen | Third-party property and person; Bike to 2.9M Yen, legal cover |
Service History
BMW Motorrad Tokyo-Bay said the bike had it's run-in service performed as required. Main and final oil replaced, etc.
| Date | Miles | Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-02 | 29,099 | Rear tyre | 38,060 JPY | Ricoland Tokyo Bay
|
| 2025-09-01 | 29,077 | 10,000km service | 0 JPY | BMW Motorad Tokyo Bay
|
| 2025-08-25 | 29,000 | Sha-ken (roadworthy inspection) | 14,360 JPY | Did sha-ken by myself at the Shinagawa Vehicle Centre. No defects noted.
|
| 2025-05-31 | 25,736 | 20,000km service | 12,390 JPY | BMW Motorad Tokyo Bay
|
| 2025-05-01 | 21,901 | New front tyre | 29,590 JPY | Ricoland, Tokyo Bay
|
| 2025-03-27 | 18,980 | Annual Service | 150,150 JPY | BMW Motorrad Tokyo Bay
|
| 2024-08-26 | 12,821km | New tyres | 51,800 JPY | Speed Star, Setagaya
|
| 2024-04-01 | 8,650km | BMW Annual Service (10,000km) | 48,660Yen | BMW Motorrad Tokyo-Bay; Nishida-san.
|
Info
Here are a few links to relevant resources
You can contact Micha here.
Last updated: 2025.09.01 |