BMW R 1200 vs BMW R 1250 GS Comparison

Engine & Performance

Compression Ratio	12.5:1	12.5:1
Bore X Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm	102.5 mm x 76 mm
Engine Type	Flat Twin Cylinder Engine, 4-Stroke, DOHC	Two Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Air/Liquid Cooled Engine
Cooling System	Air/Liquid Cooling	Air/Liquid Cooled
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Shaft Drive
Alternator	3-Phase, 580W	3-Phase Alternator, 510 W
Clutch Type	Hydraullic	oil lubricated
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
Exhuast Pipes	2 into 1	2 into 1 Exhaust
Emission Control	Closed-loop 3-way Catalytic Converter	Euro 4
Displacement	1170 cc	1254 cc
Maximum Power	125 bhp	134 bhp
Maximum Torque	125 Nm	143 Nm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	7750 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	5800 rpm	6250 rpm
Top Speed	--	200 kmph

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Electrical

Accessory Outlet	Yes	--
Battery Voltage	12V, 11.8 Ah	12 V
Tail Lamp	LED	LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Indicator Light	LED	Yes
Head Lamp	LED	LED
Battery Capacity	--	11.8 Ah

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Fuel & Ignition

Fuel Supply System	Electric Fuel Injection (EFI)	--
Ignition Type	Digital Ignition	--
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Reserve	4 L	4 L

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Two Section Frame	Two-Section
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever	Central Spring Strut
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever	Swingarm
Suspension Travel(Front)	190 mm	190 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear)	200 mm	200 mm
Body Frame Material	Aluminium	--
Seat Type	Stepped Seat	Dual Stepped
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Yes	--
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--

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Dimension

Width	953 mm	952 mm
Dry Weight	203 kg	--
Curb Weight	238 kg	249 kg
Wheelbase	1507 mm	--
Seating Capacity	2	2
Height	1410 mm	1430 mm
Gross Weight	450 kg	465 kg
Ground Clearance	150 mm	--
Length	--	2207 mm
Category	--	Adventure Touring
Seat Height	--	850 mm

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Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Wheel Size	R19	R19
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	120/70 R19
Rear Tyre	170/60 R17	170/60 R17
Tyre Type	--	Radial, Tubeless

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

Stability Control	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
ABS	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Optional Optional	--
Launch Control	Yes	No
Riding Modes	Rain, Road, Sport, Slick Rain, Road, Sport, Slick	Rain, Road Rain, Road
Leg Guards	No	No
Engine Check Warning	No	--
Shutter Lock	No	No
Side Reflectors	No	--
Central Locking	Yes	--
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Advanced Safety Features	Diagnostic Interface, Hazard Warning Lights Diagnostic Interface, Hazard Warning Lights	Hill Start Control Hill Start Control
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	Optional Optional	--
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No

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Console

Speedometer	Analog Analog	Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	--
Navigator	Optional Optional	--
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tachometer	Analog Analog	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	--	Yes

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	--

Brake

Front Brake	Disc Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc