BMW S 1000 XR 2020 vs. BMW R 1250 GS 2020

BMW S 1000 XR 2020

BMW S 1000 XR 2020

BMW R 1250 GS 2020

BMW R 1250 GS 2020

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Overview - BMW S 1000 XR 2020 vs BMW R 1250 GS 2020

The BMW S 1000 XR 2020 is a sport touring motorcycle with a powerful in-line four-cylinder engine. It has a displacement of 999cc and produces 165 horsepower and 114 Nm of torque. The engine is paired with a chain transmission and has an electric starter. The bike features a twin tube, load-bearing engine frame made of aluminum, providing a sturdy and lightweight construction. The front suspension consists of an upside-down telescopic fork with a diameter of 45mm and a travel of 150mm. The rear suspension is a swing arm with a monoshock absorber and a travel of 150mm. The bike has a front tire width of 120mm and a diameter of 17 inches, while the rear tire has a width of 190mm and a diameter of 17 inches. It has a wheelbase of 1552mm and a seat height of 840mm. The bike weighs 226kg (with ABS) and has a fuel tank capacity of 20 liters. It is equipped with advanced rider assistance systems such as electronically adjustable suspension, riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, and traction control. The bike also features LED daytime running lights, LED headlights, a TFT display, and an adjustable windscreen.

On the other hand, the BMW R 1250 GS 2020 is an enduro motorcycle with a boxer engine. It has a displacement of 1254cc and produces 136 horsepower and 143 Nm of torque. The engine is paired with a prop shaft transmission and has an electric starter. The bike features a load-bearing engine frame made of steel, providing stability and durability. The front suspension consists of a telelever with a diameter of 37mm and a travel of 190mm. The rear suspension is a single swing arm with a monoshock absorber and a travel of 200mm. The bike has a front tire width of 120mm and a diameter of 19 inches, while the rear tire has a width of 170mm and a diameter of 17 inches. It has a wheelbase of 1525mm and a seat height of 850mm. The bike weighs 249kg (with ABS) and has a fuel tank capacity of 20 liters. It is equipped with advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, anti-slipping control, riding modes, and ride by wire. The bike also features LED headlights and an adjustable windscreen.

BMW S 1000 XR 2020

BMW S 1000 XR 2020

In terms of strengths, the BMW S 1000 XR 2020 offers a great connection and integration from a mobile phone to the vehicle, including good navigation software. It has a revving four-cylinder engine with a wide usable rev band and pleasant engine tuning. The riding modes change the response behavior in a practical way, and the bike is well-balanced even with a pillion passenger, thanks to the electronic chassis with automatic detection of the load condition. It has good brakes, wind and weather protection, and an adjustable windshield. The quickshifter is also praised, and there is plenty of choice in equipment options.

On the other hand, the BMW R 1250 GS 2020 is praised for its extremely high-torque boxer engine and good sound. It offers a comfortable seating position suitable for long distances and stable braking performance. The bike also provides good weather protection and comes with a color TFT display and LED headlights as standard equipment.

In terms of weaknesses, the BMW S 1000 XR 2020 has a narrow knee angle on long tours, which may be uncomfortable for taller riders. The suspension damping is not sensitive enough, making it difficult to achieve a truly comfortable setup.

BMW R 1250 GS 2020

BMW R 1250 GS 2020

The BMW R 1250 GS 2020 has manageable standard equipment and a long surcharge list. It is also criticized for its jagged appearance with little elegance.

Overall, both the BMW S 1000 XR 2020 and the BMW R 1250 GS 2020 offer impressive features and performance. The S 1000 XR excels in sport touring capabilities with its powerful engine and advanced rider assistance systems, while the R 1250 GS is a reliable and comfortable enduro motorcycle with a high-torque engine. The choice between the two ultimately depends on the rider's preferences and intended use.

Technical Specifications BMW S 1000 XR 2020 compared to BMW R 1250 GS 2020

BMW S 1000 XR 2020
BMW R 1250 GS 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore80 mmBore102.5 mm
StrokeStroke49.7 mmStroke76 mm
Engine powerEngine power165 HPEngine power136 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power11,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque114 NmTorque143 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque9,250 rpmRpm at Torque6,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio12.5
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, AntihoppingClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid-air
DisplacementDisplacement999 ccmDisplacement1,254 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelelever
DiameterDiameter45 mmDiameter37 mm
TravelTravel150 mmTravel190 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel150 mmTravel200 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTwin Tube, Load-bearing engineFrame typeLoad-bearing engine
RakeRake65.1 degreeRake62.9 degree
TrailTrail116 mmTrail109 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter305 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter220 mmDiameter276 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsSuspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Ride by Wire

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width170 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,333 mmLength2,207 mm
WidthWidth850 mmWidth952.5 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,552 mmWheelbase1,525 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height850 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)226 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)249 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustableEquipmentLED-Headlights, Windscreen adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW S 1000 XR 2020

BMW S 1000 XR 2020

The BMW S 1000 XR offers a pleasant touring bike on the basis of a super sports bike. Sounds like a compromise - but rides like a spot-on development. The motorbike is practical and mature. Wind and weather protection are very good, the integration from the mobile phone is world class and the engine is simply always a joy to ride. The chassis adapts well to the load condition, but it never becomes sensitive and really comfortable. The seat comfort is good, but the knee angle becomes a bit acute on long tours. Nevertheless, this is a great motorbike for sporty riding, but also for long distances.

Great connection and integration from mobile phone to vehicle - including good navigation software

great revving four-cylinder engine with a wide usable rev band

pleasant engine tuning

riding modes change response behaviour in a practical way

well-balanced vehicle - even with pillion passenger - thanks to electronic chassis with automatic detection of load condition

good brakes

good wind and weather protection

windshield adjustable with one hand

good quickshifter

plenty of choice in

Knee angle on long tours a bit narrow for tall people

suspension damping not sensitive enough - no really comfortable setup possible

BMW R 1250 GS 2020

BMW R 1250 GS 2020

The BMW R 1250 GS is the logical further development of the R 1200 GS - logical above all because one should not expect such a popular motorbike to be radically changed. Accordingly, the design has been changed cautiously, and the familiar options for the chassis and electronics have been retained. The new name R 1250 GS, however, promises a new engine - and it really is something! 136 hp at 7750 rpm and a whopping 143 Newton metres of maximum torque at 6250 rpm are an absolute blast! BMW has thus renovated the big GS almost perfectly: it remains clearly recognisable, has a little more electronics as standard, a still long list of surcharges (which customers like to tick from A to Z) and a now even better and more sovereign power plant - what more could you want?!

extremely high-torque boxer engine

good sound

comfortable seating position, suitable for long distances

stable braking performance

good weather protection

colour TFT display standard

LED headlights

Manageable standard equipment, long surcharge list

jagged appearance with little elegance

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW S 1000 XR vs BMW R 1250 GS

There are a few key differences between a BMW S 1000 XR 2020 and a BMW R 1250 GS 2020. In terms of price, the actual average price of a BMW R 1250 GS 2020 is about 7% higher. A BMW S 1000 XR 2020 experiences a loss of 520 USD in one year of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 590 USD for a BMW R 1250 GS 2020. Compared to BMW R 1250 GS 2020 there are less BMW S 1000 XR 2020 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 21 compared to 72. It takes less time to sell a BMW R 1250 GS with 43 days compared to 68 days for the BMW S 1000 XR. Since model year 2015 1000PS.de editors have written 40 reviews for the BMW S 1000 XR and 50 reviews for the BMW R 1250 GS since model year 2019. The first review for the BMW S 1000 XR was published on 10/21/2014 and now has more than 16,100 views. This compares to more than 305,600 views for the first review on BMW R 1250 GS published on 9/19/2018.

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