BMW R 1250 GS 2023 vs. CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2025

BMW R 1250 GS 2023

BMW R 1250 GS 2023

CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2025

CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2025

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Overview - BMW R 1250 GS 2023 vs CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2025

BMW R 1250 GS 2023

BMW R 1250 GS 2023

CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2025

CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2025

Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 GS 2023 compared to CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2025

BMW R 1250 GS 2023
CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2025
BMW R 1250 GS 2023
BMW R 1250 GS 2023
CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2025
CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
Engine powerEngine power136 HPEngine power93.8 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,250 rpm
TorqueTorque143 NmTorque75 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,250 rpmRpm at Torque8,000 rpm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
DisplacementDisplacement1,254 ccmDisplacement799 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTeleleverFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter37 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel190 mmTravel140 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression

Suspension Rear

TravelTravel200 mmTravel145 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression

Chassis

RakeRake62.9 degreeRake35 degree

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter305 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter276 mmDiameter260 mm

Assistance Systems

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width170 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,207 mmLength2,234 mm
WidthWidth952.5 mmWidth853 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,525 mmWheelbase1,531 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height825 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)249 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)225 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentCornering lights, LED-Headlights, Windscreen adjustableEquipmentApple CarPlay, Bluetooth, Connectivity, Heated grips

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1250 GS 2023

BMW R 1250 GS 2023

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

CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2025

CFMOTO 800MT Explore 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1250 GS vs CFMOTO 800MT Explore

Price BMW R 1250 GS

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