BMW F 750 GS 2018 vs. BMW R 1250 GS 2019

The BMW F 750 GS 2018 and the BMW R 1250 GS 2019 are both enduro motorcycles from BMW, but they have some notable differences in terms of their technical specifications and strengths.

Starting with the engine and drive train, the F 750 GS 2018 features an in-line engine with a bore of 84 mm and a stroke of 77 mm. It has an engine power of 77 HP and a torque of 83 Nm. The starter is electric, and the transmission is a chain. On the other hand, the R 1250 GS 2019 has a boxer engine with a larger bore of 102.5 mm and a stroke of 76 mm. It has a more powerful engine with 136 HP and a torque of 143 Nm. The starter and transmission are both electric, but the transmission is a prop shaft instead of a chain. The R 1250 GS also has a larger displacement of 1254 ccm compared to the F 750 GS's 853 ccm.

In terms of suspension, the F 750 GS 2018 has a telescopic fork front suspension with a diameter of 41 mm and a travel of 151 mm. The rear suspension is a swing arm with a monoshock and a travel of 177 mm. The R 1250 GS 2019, on the other hand, has a telelever front suspension with a smaller diameter of 37 mm but a larger travel of 190 mm. The rear suspension is also a swing arm with a monoshock, but it has a larger travel of 200 mm.

BMW F 750 GS 2018

Both motorcycles have a steel frame, but the F 750 GS 2018 has a tubular, load-bearing engine frame type, while the R 1250 GS 2019 has a load-bearing engine frame type. The rake and trail measurements are slightly different, with the F 750 GS having a rake of 63 degrees and a trail of 104.5 mm, and the R 1250 GS having a rake of 62.9 degrees and a trail of 109 mm.

In terms of brakes, both motorcycles have double disk front brakes. However, the R 1250 GS 2019 has additional advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, anti-slipping control, riding modes, and ride by wire.

BMW R 1250 GS 2019

The dimensions and weights of the motorcycles also differ. The F 750 GS 2018 has a front tire diameter of 19 inches, a rear tire width of 150 mm, and a rear tire diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is 1559 mm, and the seat height is 815 mm. The kerb weight with ABS is 224 kg, and the fuel tank capacity is 15 liters. On the other hand, the R 1250 GS 2019 has a front tire diameter of 19 inches, a rear tire width of 170 mm, and a rear tire diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is slightly shorter at 1525 mm, but the seat height is higher at 850 mm. The kerb weight with ABS is 249 kg, and the fuel tank capacity is larger at 20 liters.

In terms of strengths, the F 750 GS 2018 has a powerful engine with a pleasant sound, a comfortable seating position, stable brakes, playful handling, an extensive range of accessories, riding modes, traction control, and LED headlights. The R 1250 GS 2019, on the other hand, has an extremely high-torque boxer engine with a good sound, a comfortable seating position suitable for long distances, stable braking performance, good weather protection, a color TFT display as standard, and LED headlights.

However, the F 750 GS 2018 has some weaknesses, including a very low bikini screen and an inconspicuous appearance. The R 1250 GS 2019, on the other hand, has manageable standard equipment and a long surcharge list, as well as a jagged appearance with little elegance.