BMW R 1250 GS 2022 vs. Vespa GTS 300 i.e. Super Sport 2012

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

Vespa GTS 300 i.e. Super Sport 2012

Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 GS 2022 compared to Vespa GTS 300 i.e. Super Sport 2012

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

Vespa GTS 300 i.e. Super Sport 2012

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

Vespa GTS 300 i.e. Super Sport 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine power	Engine power	136 HP	Engine power	21.5 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	143 Nm	Torque	22.3 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,000 rpm
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Automatic
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,254 ccm	Displacement	278 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telelever	Front suspension	Strut

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	12 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	130 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	12 inch
Length	Length	2,207 mm	Length	1,930 mm
Width	Width	952.5 mm	Width	755 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,525 mm	Wheelbase	1,370 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	790 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	9.5 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	200 km/h	Top Speed	118 km/h
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

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.