BMW R 1200 vs BMW R 1250 GS Comparison

Engine & Performance

No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Alternator	3-Phase, 580W	3-Phase Alternator, 510 W
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	--
Emission Control	Closed-loop 3-way Catalytic Converter	Euro 4
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Shaft Drive
Exhuast Pipes	2 into 1	2 into 1 Exhaust
Cooling System	Air/Liquid Cooling	Air/Liquid Cooled
Engine Type	Flat Twin Cylinder Engine, 4-Stroke, DOHC	Two Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Air/Liquid Cooled Engine
Bore X Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm	102.5 mm x 76 mm
Clutch Type	Hydraullic	oil lubricated
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	12.5:1
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	--
Displacement	1170 cc	1254 cc
Maximum Power	125 bhp	134 bhp
Maximum Torque	125 Nm	143 Nm
RPM at Maximum Torque	6500 rpm	6250 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	7750 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
Indicator Light	LED	Yes
Head Lamp	LED	LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Battery Capacity	--	11.8 Ah

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

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Dimension

Seating Capacity	2	2
Width	953 mm	952 mm
Dry Weight	203 kg	--
Curb Weight	238 kg	249 kg
Wheelbase	1507 mm	--
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

Front Wheel Size	R19	R19
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
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

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

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Console

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

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Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Yes	--
Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes

Brake

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