BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. BMW R 1250 R 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1250 R 2021

BMW R 1250 R 2021

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs BMW R 1250 R 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1250 R 2021

BMW R 1250 R 2021

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to BMW R 1250 R 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW R 1250 R 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore101 mmBore102.5 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke76 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power136 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque143 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque6,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio12.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,254 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,165 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth880 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,515 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height820 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.

BMW R 1250 R 2021

BMW R 1250 R 2021

What could be better than getting even more power and torque in an already powerful naked bike! The predecessor, the R 1200 R, with its 125 hp and Newton metres of torque, could already be ridden very sportily, but the enlarged R 1250 R, now with 136 hp and a massive 143 Newton metres, pushes the boxer power to its current peak. The special thing about the R 1250 R, as with its predecessor, is that thanks to the extensive range of accessories it can also convince on tours. The new engine with ShiftCam valve control is not only more powerful but also more refined. The chassis and brakes are also convincing, and the seating position is pleasantly upright, allowing a wide range of riding styles, from sporty push-off to long-distance touring.

powerful boxer engine

good sound

comfortable seating position

ABS and traction control standard

riding modes

sporty look

Long surcharge list

visually nothing new

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs BMW R 1250 R

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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