BMW R 1250 GS 2019 vs. BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2022

BMW R 1250 GS 2019

BMW R 1250 GS 2019

BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2022

BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2022

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 GS 2019 compared to BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2022

BMW R 1250 GS 2019
BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore102.5 mmBore107.1 mm
StrokeStroke76 mmStroke100 mm
Engine powerEngine power136 HPEngine power91 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power4,750 rpm
TorqueTorque143 NmTorque158 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,250 rpmRpm at Torque3,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio9.6
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Throttle BoreThrottle Bore52 mmThrottle Bore48 mm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeToughened, Dry
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
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesOHV
CoolingCoolingliquid-airCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,254 ccmDisplacement1,802 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTeleleverFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter37 mmDiameter49 mm
TravelTravel190 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel200 mmTravel120 mm
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialSteel

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeDouble cradle
RakeRake62.9 degreeRake62.7 degree
TrailTrail109 mmTrail183.5 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter305 mmDiameter300 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter276 mmDiameter300 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Ride by WireAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Ride by Wire, Cruise 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 width170 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height65 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,207 mmLength2,640 mm
WidthWidth952.5 mmWidth1,040 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,525 mmWheelbase1,695 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height740 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)249 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)427 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity24 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED-Headlights, Windscreen adjustableEquipmentConnectivity, Heated grips, Case system, Cornering lights, LED-Headlights, Heated seat, Sound System, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1250 GS 2019

BMW R 1250 GS 2019

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

BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2022

BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2022

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1250 GS vs BMW R 18 Transcontinental

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