BMW R 1250 GS 2021 vs. BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2024

BMW R 1250 GS 2021

BMW R 1250 GS 2021

BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2024

BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2024

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 GS 2021 compared to BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2024

BMW R 1250 GS 2021
BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2024
BMW R 1250 GS 2021
BMW R 1250 GS 2021
BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2024
BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore102.5 mmBore107.1 mm
StrokeStroke76 mmStroke100 mm
Engine powerEngine power136 HPEngine power91 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power4,750 rpm
TorqueTorque143 NmTorque158 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,250 rpmRpm at Torque3,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio9.6
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Throttle BoreThrottle Bore52 mmThrottle Bore48 mm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeToughened, Dry
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesOHV
CoolingCoolingliquid-airCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,254 ccmDisplacement1,802 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTeleleverFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter37 mmDiameter49 mm
TravelTravel190 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel200 mmTravel120 mm
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialSteel

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeDouble cradle
RakeRake62.9 degreeRake62.7 degree
TrailTrail109 mmTrail183.5 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter305 mmDiameter300 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter276 mmDiameter300 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, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Ride by Wire, Cruise control

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 diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width170 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height65 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,207 mmLength2,640 mm
WidthWidth952.5 mmWidth1,040 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,525 mmWheelbase1,695 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height740 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)249 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)427 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity24 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA
RangeRange421 kmRange413 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions110 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions134 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption4.75 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption5.8 l/100km
Stationary noiseStationary noise88 dBStationary noise95 dB

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentCornering lights, LED-Headlights, Windscreen adjustableEquipmentConnectivity, Heated grips, Case system, Cornering lights, LED-Headlights, Heated seat, Sound System, TFT display

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

BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2024

BMW R 18 Transcontinental 2024

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price BMW R 1250 GS vs BMW R 18 Transcontinental

Price BMW R 1250 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

Price BMW R 18 Transcontinental

Model year
Current average market prices

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