BMW R 1250 GS 2022 vs. Honda CB125R 2023

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

Honda CB125R 2023

Overview - BMW R 1250 GS 2022 vs Honda CB125R 2023

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

Honda CB125R 2023

Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 GS 2022 compared to Honda CB125R 2023

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

Honda CB125R 2023

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

Honda CB125R 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	102.5 mm	Bore	57.3 mm
Stroke	Stroke	76 mm	Stroke	48.4 mm
Engine power	Engine power	136 HP	Engine power	15 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	143 Nm	Torque	11.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	11.3
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,254 ccm	Displacement	125 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telelever	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	37 mm	Diameter	41 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Central tube
Rake	Rake	62.9 degree	Rake	24.2 degree
Trail	Trail	109 mm	Trail	90.19 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	305 mm	Diameter	296 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	276 mm	Diameter	220 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Hill start assist, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,207 mm	Length	2,015 mm
Width	Width	952.5 mm	Width	820 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,525 mm	Wheelbase	1,345 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	816 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	249 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	130 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	10.1 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A1
Range	Range	421 km	Range	459 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	110 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	50 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	4.75 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	2.2 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

The BMW R 1250 GS presents itself as a very complete motorbike even in 2022. Confident and well-balanced, it convinces on intensive rides. The motorbike scores points with its wonderful engine, great ergonomics and practical riding aids including great app integration. However, in direct comparison with other touring enduros in the top league, it is now showing its first weaknesses in terms of equipment and the components installed. However, the 136 hp from the boxer engine is convincing in every situation.

Extremely torquey boxer engine

Comfortable seating position, suitable for long distances

Great app integration

Sophisticated operating concept

Great ergonomics

Many customisation options

Great handling with strong confidence in the front

Easy driveability.

Shifting is awkward at low revs

seat too lax

brakes and suspension no longer on a par with the strong competition.