BMW R 1250 GS 2021 vs. Kawasaki GTR 1400 2017

BMW R 1250 GS 2021

BMW R 1250 GS 2021

Kawasaki GTR 1400 2017

Kawasaki GTR 1400 2017

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 GS 2021 compared to Kawasaki GTR 1400 2017

BMW R 1250 GS 2021
Kawasaki GTR 1400 2017
BMW R 1250 GS 2021
BMW R 1250 GS 2021
Kawasaki GTR 1400 2017
Kawasaki GTR 1400 2017

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore102.5 mmBore84 mm
StrokeStroke76 mmStroke61 mm
Engine powerEngine power136 HPEngine power155 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,800 rpm
TorqueTorque143 NmTorque136 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,250 rpmRpm at Torque6,200 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio10.7
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
DisplacementDisplacement1,254 ccmDisplacement1,352 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTeleleverFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentRebound

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentRebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeMonocoque

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial, Petal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

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 diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width170 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,207 mmLength2,230 mm
WidthWidth952.5 mmWidth790 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,525 mmWheelbase1,520 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)249 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)305 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity22 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Kawasaki GTR 1400 2017

Kawasaki GTR 1400 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price BMW R 1250 GS vs Kawasaki GTR 1400

Price BMW R 1250 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Kawasaki GTR 1400

Model year
Current average market prices

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