BMW R 1250 GS Vs BMW R 1200 R comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 16.85 Lakh

₹ 15.05 Lakh

Overview

BMW R 1250 GS Vs BMW R 1200 R Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the R 1250 GS Vs R 1200 R on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2020. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

R 1250 GS Vs R 1200 R – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom, New Delhi price of the BMW R 1200 R starts at ₹ 15.05 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 15.65 Lakh for the fully-loaded model. On the other hand, the price of the base version of the BMW R 1250 GS starts at ₹ 16.85 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 20.05 Lakh for range topping model.

Key Features	BMW R 1250 GS	BMW R 1200 R
Price	₹ 16.85 Lakh	₹ 15.05 Lakh
Mileage	21.00 Kmpl	20.00 Kmpl
Power	134.00 bhp	123.00 bhp
Engine	1254.0 CC	1170.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

R 1250 GS Vs R 1200 R – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW R 1200 R base engine returns 20 Kmpl. The BMW R 1250 GS base returns 21 Kmpl.

R 1250 GS Vs R 1200 R – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW R 1200 R gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the BMW R 1250 GS comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine

Engine CC	1254.0 cc	1170.0 cc
No Of Cylinder	2	2
Max Power	134 bhp @ 7750 rpm	123 bhp @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque	143 Nm @ 6250 rpm	125 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Delivery	Electronic Intake Pipe Injection	Electronic Intake Pipe Injection
Cooling System	Air/liquid-cooled	Air/liquid-cooled
Starting Mechanism	Electric Start	Self Start

Fuel Consumption

Fuel Tank Capacity	20.0 L	18.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	4.0 L	4.0 L
Mileage	21.00 Kmpl	20.00 Kmpl
Overall Riding Range	N/A	N/A

Dimension and Weight

Kerb Weight	249 kg	232 kg
Length	2207 mm	2165 mm
Width	953 mm	880 mm
Height	1430 mm	1300 mm
Wheelbase	1525 mm	1515 mm
Ground Clearance	185 mm	N/A
Seat Height	850 mm	790 mm

Transmission

No. Of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Clutch	Multiplate Wet Clutch, Hydraulically Operated	Oil Lubricated Clutch, Hydraulically Operated

Chassis and Suspension

Chassis Type	Two Section Frame, Front - And Bolted On Rear Frame, Load Bearing Engine	Two-section Frame, Front- And Bolted On Rear Frame, Load-bearing Engine
Front Suspension	BMW Telelever, Ø 37 Mm, Central Spring Strut	Telescopic Upside-Down Fork; Stanchion Diameter 45 Mm
Rear Suspension	Cast Aluminum Single-sided Swing Arm With BMW Paralever; WAD Strut (travel-related Damping), Spring Pre-load Hydraulically Adjustable (continuously Variable) Via Handwheel, Rebound Damping Adjustable Via Handwheel	Cast Aluminium Single-sided Swing Arm With BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD Strut (travel-related Damping), Spring Pre-load Hydraulically Adjustable (continuously Variable) At Handwheel, Rebound Damping Adjustable At Handwheel

Braking

Front Brake Type	Dual Floating Disc Brakes	Dual Disc
Rear Brake Type	Single Disc Brake	Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	305 mm	320 mm
Rear Disc/Drum Size	276 mm	276 mm

Wheel and Tyres

Wheel Size	17 inches	17 inches
Wheel Type	Cast Aluminum Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Front Tyre	120/70 R 19	120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tyre	170/60 R 17	180/55 ZR 17

Electricals

Battery	12 V / 11.8 Ah, Maintenance-free	12V / 12Ah, Maintenance-free
Headlight	LED	LED
Tail Light	LED	LED

Standard Features

Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Gear Indicator
Fuel Warning Indicator
Fuel Gauge
Low Oil Indicator
Low Battery Indicator
Pillion Seat
Pillion Grabrail
Engine Kill Switch
Clock
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter Count
Pass Light
ABS		-
Adjustable Windscreen		-

Additonal Features

Electronic Throttle Valves		-
Handy power source		-
Assist & Slipper Clutch		-
Electronic Cruise Control		-
High-Class Instrumentation		-
Horizontal Back-Link Rear Suspension		-
KCMF (Kawasaki Cornering Management Function)		-
KIBS (Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System)		-
KTRC (Kawasaki Traction Control)		-
Radial-Mount Front Brake Calipers		-
Sharp, Sporty Styling		-
Twin LED Headlamps		-

Key Features

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