BMW R 18 B 2023 vs. BMW R 1250 GS 2021

BMW R 18 B 2023

BMW R 18 B 2023

BMW R 1250 GS 2021

BMW R 1250 GS 2021

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Technical Specifications BMW R 18 B 2023 compared to BMW R 1250 GS 2021

BMW R 18 B 2023
BMW R 1250 GS 2021
BMW R 18 B 2023
BMW R 18 B 2023
BMW R 1250 GS 2021
BMW R 1250 GS 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore107.1 mmBore102.5 mm
StrokeStroke100 mmStroke76 mm
Engine powerEngine power91 HPEngine power136 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power4,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque158 NmTorque143 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque3,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio9.6 Compression Ratio12.5
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Throttle BoreThrottle Bore48 mmThrottle Bore52 mm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeToughened, DryClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesOHVValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,802 ccmDisplacement1,254 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelelever
DiameterDiameter49 mmDiameter37 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel190 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel120 mmTravel200 mm
MaterialMaterialSteelMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeLoad-bearing engine
RakeRake62.7 degreeRake62.9 degree
TrailTrail183.5 mmTrail109 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter305 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter276 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Ride by Wire, Cruise controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Anti-slipping control, Hill start assist, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width170 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height65 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,560 mmLength2,207 mm
WidthWidth1,040 mmWidth952.5 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,695 mmWheelbase1,525 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height720 mmSeat Height850 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)398 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)249 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity24 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA
RangeRange413 kmRange421 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions134 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions110 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption5.8 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption4.75 l/100km
Stationary noiseStationary noise95 dBStationary noise88 dB

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentConnectivity, Heated grips, Case system, Cornering lights, LED-Headlights, Sound System, TFT displayEquipmentCornering lights, LED-Headlights, Windscreen adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 18 B 2023

BMW R 18 B 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1250 GS 2021

BMW R 1250 GS 2021

The BMW R 1250 GS also presents itself as a very complete bike in 2022. Confident and well-balanced, it impresses on intensive rides. The bike scores points with its superb engine, great ergonomics and practical riding aids including great app integration. However, in a direct comparison with other top-of-the-range touring enduros, it shows its first weaknesses in terms of features and components. In direct comparison, however, the 136 hp from the boxer engine is convincing in every situation.

Extremely high-torque 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 to ride

Shifting at low revs is choppy

seat too slack

brakes and suspension no longer at the level of the strong competition

Price Comparison Average Market Price BMW R 18 B vs BMW R 1250 GS

Price BMW R 18 B

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Price BMW R 1250 GS

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Current average market prices

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