BMW R 1250 GS 2019 vs. BMW S 1000 R 2022
BMW R 1250 GS 2019
BMW S 1000 R 2022
Overview - BMW R 1250 GS 2019 vs BMW S 1000 R 2022
The BMW R 1250 GS 2019 is an enduro motorcycle with a boxer engine. It has a bore of 102.5 mm and a stroke of 76 mm, resulting in an engine displacement of 1254 ccm. The engine produces 136 HP of power and 143 Nm of torque. It has a fuel injection system and an electric starter. The transmission is a prop shaft. The bike has two cylinders and a liquid-air cooling system.
In terms of suspension, the front suspension is a Telelever with a diameter of 37 mm and a travel of 190 mm. It has preload adjustment. The rear suspension is a single swing arm with a monoshock and a travel of 200 mm. It has preload and rebound adjustment.
The frame of the BMW R 1250 GS 2019 is made of steel and has a load-bearing engine design. It has a rake of 62.9 degrees and a trail of 109 mm. The front brakes are double disk with a diameter of 305 mm and four pistons. They use radial technology. The bike is equipped with advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, anti-slipping control, riding modes, and ride by wire.
The front tire has a width of 120 mm and a diameter of 19 inches, while the rear tire has a width of 170 mm and a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is 1525 mm and the seat height is 850 mm. The bike has a kerb weight of 249 kg with ABS and a fuel tank capacity of 20 liters.
BMW R 1250 GS 2019
On the other hand, the BMW S 1000 R 2022 is a naked bike with an in-line engine. It has a bore of 80 mm and a stroke of 49.7 mm, resulting in an engine displacement of 999 ccm. The engine produces 165 HP of power and 114 Nm of torque. It has a fuel injection system and an electric starter. The transmission is a chain. The bike has four cylinders and a liquid cooling system.
In terms of suspension, the front suspension is an upside-down telescopic fork with a diameter of 45 mm and a travel of 120 mm. It has compression, preload, and rebound adjustment. The rear suspension is a swing arm with a monoshock and a travel of 117 mm. It also has compression, preload, and rebound adjustment.
The frame of the BMW S 1000 R 2022 is made of aluminum and has a twin tube design. It has a rake of 65.8 degrees and a trail of 96 mm. The front brakes are double disk with a diameter of 320 mm and four pistons. They use radial technology. The bike is equipped with advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, hill start assist, riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, quickshifter, traction control, and anti-wheelie.
The front tire has a width of 120 mm and a diameter of 17 inches, while the rear tire has a width of 190 mm and a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is 1450 mm and the seat height is 830 mm. The bike has a kerb weight of 199 kg with ABS and a fuel tank capacity of 16.5 liters.
BMW S 1000 R 2022
In terms of strengths, the BMW R 1250 GS 2019 has an extremely high-torque boxer engine, a good sound, and a comfortable seating position suitable for long distances. It also has stable braking performance, good weather protection, a color TFT display as standard, and LED headlights.
On the other hand, the BMW S 1000 R 2022 has a powerful engine, strong brakes, comfortable ergonomics, good standard equipment, and an extensive range of accessories.
However, the BMW R 1250 GS 2019 has some weaknesses such as manageable standard equipment and a long surcharge list. It also has a jagged appearance with little elegance.
Similarly, the BMW S 1000 R 2022 has some weaknesses including a sluggish shift assistant and optics that are not 100% coherent.
Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 GS 2019 compared to BMW S 1000 R 2022
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
BMW R 1250 GS 2019
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.
BMW S 1000 R 2022
The seating position is sporty, but by no means uncomfortable, the brakes are powerful and the engine of the S 1000 R is at its best - perhaps even a little too homogeneous. There is also nothing to complain about on the riding side. Based on the pure performance data and the installed electronic features, the BMW probably has what it takes for the fastest lap time. And that on any kind of surface, because with the semi-active suspension you can eat up kilometre after kilometre on bad roads littered with potholes. Unfortunately, this feeling of superiority never really spilled over to the driver. Probably the downside of too much balance in all areas - at least in my Italophile eyes. The BMW lacked that certain something, the charisma, which is difficult to explain but arouses genuine emotions.
Price Comparison Average Market Price BMW R 1250 GS vs BMW S 1000 R
There are a few key differences between a BMW R 1250 GS 2019 and a BMW S 1000 R 2022. In terms of price, the actual average prices of both motorbikes are almost the same. Compared to BMW S 1000 R 2022 there are more BMW R 1250 GS 2019 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 104 compared to 22. It takes less time to sell a BMW R 1250 GS with 46 days compared to 71 days for a BMW S 1000 R. Since model year 2019 1000PS.de editors have written 50 reviews for the BMW R 1250 GS and 62 reviews for the BMW S 1000 R since model year 2014. The first review for the BMW R 1250 GS was published on 9/19/2018 and now has more than 305,600 views. This compares to more than 17,300 views for the first review on BMW S 1000 R published on 11/3/2013.
