BMW R 1250 R vs BMW R 1250 RS
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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 RS 82 cm Lowest seat here
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 221 kg (BMW R 1250 R) to 243 kg (BMW R 1250 RS).
- Engine sizes are very close.
Reader votes so far — total 2: BMW R 1250 R (1); BMW R 1250 RS (1).
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| Specification | BMW R 1250 R | BMW R 1250 RS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | BMW |
| Model | BMW R 1250 R | BMW R 1250 RS |
| Engine size | Above 1000cc | Above 1000cc |
| Power | 136hp | 136hp |
| Torque | 143nm. | 143nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 221kg | 243kg |
| Front brake | Twin disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper | Twin disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, 2-piston floating caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 82cm | 82cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork | Upside-down telescopic fork |
| 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 with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD shock absorber, spring preload continuously adjustable hydraulically by handwheel, rebound damping adjustable by handwheel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Touring |
| Top speed | 245km/h | 230km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 18 L – 5.5 L/100km | 18 L – 5.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $14995 | $15695 |
| 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 display with BMW Motorrad Connectivity, Full LED headlight, Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) -Integral ABS Pro (lean-optimised ABS), 3 riding modes (Eco, Rain, Road), Hill Start Control (HSC) -USB charging socket, Intelligent emergency call, Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) -4-way mechanically adjustable windscreen |
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2023 BMW R 1250 R vs 2023 BMW R 1250 RS: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW R 1250 R and 2023 BMW R 1250 RS are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the R 1250 R has the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
R 1250 R and R 1250 RS have very similar engine displacement (1100 cc vs 1100 cc).
Peak power
R 1250 R and R 1250 RS have very similar peak power (136 hp vs 136 hp).
Torque
R 1250 R and R 1250 RS 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 230 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
R 1250 R is notably lighter on the listed weight (221 kg vs 243 kg). R 1250 R and R 1250 RS have very similar seat heights (82 cm vs 82 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in listed top speed and weight, while displacement, peak power, torque and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW R 1250 R vs BMW R 1250 RS?
BMW R 1250 R is listed at 245 km/h (152 mph) vs 230 km/h (143 mph) for BMW R 1250 RS.
Which has more horsepower, BMW R 1250 R or BMW R 1250 RS?
Both are rated at 136 hp in our database.
Which is lighter, BMW R 1250 R or BMW R 1250 RS?
BMW R 1250 R is lighter at 221 kg vs 243 kg for BMW R 1250 RS.
Which is better, BMW R 1250 R or BMW R 1250 RS?
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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