BMW R 1250 GS 2023 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2013

BMW R 1250 GS 2023

BMW R 1200 GS 2013

Overview - BMW R 1250 GS 2023 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2013

BMW R 1250 GS 2023

BMW R 1200 GS 2013

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 GS 2023 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2013

BMW R 1250 GS 2023

BMW R 1200 GS 2013

BMW R 1250 GS 2023

BMW R 1200 GS 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	102.5 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	76 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	136 HP	Engine power	125 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,700 rpm
Torque	Torque	143 Nm	Torque	125 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	12.5
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid-air	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	1,254 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telelever	Front suspension	Strut
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

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	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	170 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,207 mm	Length	2,207 mm
Width	Width	952.5 mm	Width	953 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,525 mm	Wheelbase	1,507 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	249 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	238 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1250 GS 2023

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.

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