BMW R 1250 R vs BMW R 1250 GS
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- BMW R 1250 R 82 cm Lowest seat here
- BMW R 1250 GS 85 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Claimed power figures are very close across these bikes.
- Torque figures are very close.
- Weight spans 216 kg (BMW R 1250 GS) to 221 kg (BMW R 1250 R).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | BMW R 1250 R | BMW R 1250 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | BMW |
| Model | BMW R 1250 R | BMW R 1250 GS |
| Engine size | Above 1000cc | Above 1000cc |
| Power | 136hp | 136hp |
| Torque | 143nm. | 143nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 221kg | 216kg |
| Front brake | Twin disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper | Dual disc brakes, floating brake discs, 305 mm diameter, 4-piston radial calipers |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | Single disc brake, 276 mm diameter, dual-piston floating caliper. |
| Seat height (cm) | 82cm | 85cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 R 19 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 ZR17 | 170/60 R 17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork | BMW Motorrad Telelever, support diameter 37 mm, central spring linkage |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminum single-sided swingarm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD shock absorber, spring preload continuously adjustable hydraulically by handwheel | Cast aluminum single-sided swingarm, BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD support shock absorber (riding shock absorber), hydraulic preload adjustment with handwheel (continuously variable), adjustable rebound |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Adventure |
| Top speed | 245km/h | 235km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 18 L – 5.5 L/100km | 24 L – 5.2 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $14995 | $15000 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View BMW price list |
| Extra features | -TFT colour display with BMW Motorrad Connectivity, Full LED headlight, Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) -Integral ABS Pro (lean-optimised ABS), 3 riding modes (Eco, Rain, and Road), Hill Start Control (HSC) -USB charging socket, Intelligent emergency call, Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) |
-TFT color display with Connectivity features DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) -Integrated ABS Pro (ABS optimized for lean-angle) 3 riding modes (ECO, Rain, and Road) HSC (Hill Start Control) USB charging socket |
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2023 BMW R 1250 R vs 2023 BMW R 1250 GS: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW R 1250 R and 2023 BMW R 1250 GS are closely matched in peak power and weight, while the R 1250 R has the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
R 1250 R and R 1250 GS have very similar engine displacement (1100 cc vs 1100 cc).
Peak power
R 1250 R and R 1250 GS have very similar peak power (136 hp vs 136 hp).
Torque
R 1250 R and R 1250 GS have very similar listed torque (143 Nm vs 143 Nm).
Listed top speed
R 1250 R has a modest listed top-speed advantage (245 km/h vs 235 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
R 1250 R and R 1250 GS have very similar listed weights (221 kg vs 216 kg). R 1250 R has a lower listed seat height (82 cm vs 85 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in listed top speed and seat height, while displacement, peak power, torque and weight remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW R 1250 R vs BMW R 1250 GS?
BMW R 1250 R is listed at 245 km/h (152 mph) vs 235 km/h (146 mph) for BMW R 1250 GS.
Which has more horsepower, BMW R 1250 R or BMW R 1250 GS?
Both are rated at 136 hp in our database.
Which is lighter, BMW R 1250 R or BMW R 1250 GS?
BMW R 1250 GS is lighter at 216 kg vs 221 kg for BMW R 1250 R.
Which is better, BMW R 1250 R or BMW R 1250 GS?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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