BMW R 1250 RS vs 2024 BMW F 900 GS ADVENTURE
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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 RS 82 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 BMW F 900 GS ADVENTURE 87.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 5.5 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.
- Power spans 105 hp (2024 BMW F 900 GS ADVENTURE) up to 136 hp (BMW R 1250 RS).
- Torque spans 93 Nm (2024 BMW F 900 GS ADVENTURE) up to 143 Nm (BMW R 1250 RS).
- Weight spans 243 kg (BMW R 1250 RS) to 246 kg (2024 BMW F 900 GS ADVENTURE).
- Displacement spans 900 cc (2024 BMW F 900 GS ADVENTURE) to 1100 cc (BMW R 1250 RS).
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| Specification | BMW R 1250 RS | BMW F 900 GS ADVENTURE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | BMW |
| Model | BMW R 1250 RS | BMW F 900 GS ADVENTURE |
| Engine size | Above 1000cc | 900cc |
| Power | 136hp | 105hp |
| Torque | 143nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 243kg | 246kg |
| 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, dual-piston floating caliper. |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | Single disc brake, 265 mm diameter, single-piston fixed caliper. |
| Seat height (cm) | 82cm | 87.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | 90/90 R21 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 ZR17 | 150/70 R17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork | Upside-down fork, 43 mm diameter, manually adjustable spring preload, adjustable rebound and compression damping. |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminum single-sided swingarm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD shock absorber, spring preload continuously adjustable hydraulically by handwheel, rebound damping adjustable by handwheel | Aluminum, double-sided swingarm, directly hinged WAD central spring linkage, hydraulic spring base adjustable, adjustable rebound progressive shock absorber. |
| Motorcycle type | Touring | Adventure |
| Top speed | 230km/h | 220km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 18 L – 5.5 L/100km | 19.5 L – 4.8 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $15695 | $14500 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View BMW price list |
| Extra features | -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 |
-BMW Motorrad Connectivity with 6.5-inch TFT color display BMW Motorrad ABS Pro RAIN/ROAD riding modes -Heated grips LED headlights with daytime running lights LED flashing turn signal indicators -Touring windscreen with adjustable mechanism 12V and USB socket Aluminum engine guard Handguard protection Stainless steel luggage rack |
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2023 BMW R 1250 RS vs 2024 BMW F 900 GS ADVENTURE: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW R 1250 RS and 2024 BMW F 900 GS ADVENTURE are closely matched in weight, while the R 1250 RS has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
R 1250 RS has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 900 cc).
Peak power
R 1250 RS has a clear listed power advantage (136 hp vs 105 hp).
Torque
R 1250 RS has a clear listed torque advantage (143 Nm vs 93 Nm).
Listed top speed
R 1250 RS has a modest listed top-speed advantage (230 km/h vs 220 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
R 1250 RS and F 900 GS ADVENTURE have very similar listed weights (243 kg vs 246 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: F 900 GS ADVENTURE is listed higher (87.5 cm) than R 1250 RS (82 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and seat height, while weight remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW R 1250 RS vs BMW F 900 GS ADVENTURE?
BMW R 1250 RS is listed at 230 km/h (143 mph) vs 220 km/h (137 mph) for BMW F 900 GS ADVENTURE.
Which has more horsepower, BMW R 1250 RS or BMW F 900 GS ADVENTURE?
BMW R 1250 RS has 136 hp compared with 105 hp on the BMW F 900 GS ADVENTURE.
Which is lighter, BMW R 1250 RS or BMW F 900 GS ADVENTURE?
BMW R 1250 RS is lighter at 243 kg vs 246 kg for BMW F 900 GS ADVENTURE.
Which is better, BMW R 1250 RS or BMW F 900 GS ADVENTURE?
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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