BMW R 1250 GS vs BMW R 1300 GS
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| BMWR 1250 GS | BMWR 1300 GS | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2018 | November 2023 |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Powertrain | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine capacity | 1,254 cc | 1,300 cc |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Power | 100 kW | 107 kW |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Engine details | Air/liquid-cooled four-stroke boxer twin, four valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts, counterbalance shaft and BMW ShiftCam variable intake valve timing and lift. Bore × stroke 102.5 × 76 mm, compression 12.5:1, BMS-O engine control | Air/liquid-cooled four-stroke flat twin with four valves per cylinder, double overhead chain-driven camshafts, BMW ShiftCam variable intake valve timing and lift, and electronic fuel injection; bore × stroke 106.5 × 73 mm and compression 13.3:1 |
| Power details | Maker 100 kW at 7750 rpm, also labelled 136 hp | 107 kW at 7750 rpm; maker also states 145 hp |
| Torque details | 143 Nm at 6250 rpm | 149 Nm at 6500 rpm |
| Gearbox | Constant-mesh six-speed gearbox with helical gears; Shift Assistant Pro is optional | Six-speed claw-shift gearbox; Shift Assistant Pro is optional |
| Clutch | Hydraulically activated wet clutch with anti-hopping function | Hydraulically operated wet anti-hopping clutch |
| Final drive | Cardan shaft | Cardan shaft |
| Chassis and dimensions | ||
| Style | Adventure | Adventure |
| Seat height | 850 mm | 850 mm |
| Road-ready weight | 249 kg | 237 kg |
| Frame | Two-section main frame and bolt-on rear frame, with engine as a load-bearing member | Steel main frame and bolted die-cast aluminium rear frame with the engine as a supporting member |
| Front suspension | BMW Telelever with central spring strut and 37 mm tubes; 190 mm travel | BMW EVO-Telelever with central shock absorber, handlebar tilting decoupled by a flex element; 190 mm travel. Dynamic Suspension Adjustment is optional |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided BMW Paralever swingarm with WAD spring strut, continuously adjustable preload and rebound damping; 200 mm travel. Dynamic ESA Next Generation is optional | BMW EVO-Paralever cast aluminium single-sided swingarm, central WAD spring strut and adjustable preload; 200 mm travel |
| Brakes | Front twin floating 305 mm discs with four-piston radial calipers; rear single 276 mm disc with two-piston floating caliper. Standard disengageable partly integral ABS; cornering ABS Pro is optional through Riding Modes Pro | Front twin semi-floating 310 mm discs with four-piston radial calipers; rear 285 mm disc with two-piston floating caliper. Full Integral ABS Pro links the brakes and adjusts for lean angle |
| Wheels and tyres | Standard die-cast aluminium wheels, 3.00 × 19 inches front and 4.50 × 17 inches rear; tyres 120/70 R19 and 170/60 R17. The press photos show optional cross-spoke wheels | Standard cast aluminium wheels, 3.00 × 19 inches front and 4.50 × 17 inches rear; tyres 120/70 R19 and 170/60 R17. Cross-spoke and forged Enduro wheels are optional |
| Geometry | Wheelbase 1514 mm, castor 100.6 mm and steering-head angle 64.3° | Wheelbase 1518 mm, castor 112 mm and maker steering-head angle 63.8° |
| Dimensions | Length 2207 mm; width including mirrors 952.5 mm | Length 2212 mm over splash guard, width 1000 mm over hand guards and current UK height 1406 mm above windscreen |
| Seat height details | Standard rider seat adjusts between 850 and 870 mm; alternative seats and suspension provide other heights. HP style equipment differs | Standard unladen seat height 850 mm; alternative seats, suspension and adaptive height control alter the seat height |
| Weight conditions | Original 2018 maker technical table lists DIN unladen weight, road-ready, 249 kg; fuel-fill percentage is not specified in that table. Permitted total weight 465 kg; accessories and options change weight | Maker's 237 kg road-ready figure includes all operating fluids, standard equipment and at least 90% of the usable fuel tank under EU168/2013. Optional equipment changes weight; permitted total weight 465 kg and standard payload 228 kg |
| Fuel and range | ||
| Fuel tank | 20 litres | 19 litres |
| Fuel consumption | Maker WMTC 4.75 litres/100 km; usable fuel tank 20 litres | Maker WMTC 4.8 litres/100 km; 19-litre usable tank includes approximately 4 litres reserve |
| Emissions | Original launch specification EU4, closed-loop three-way catalyst; maker CO₂ 110 g/km | Maker WMTC CO₂ 110 g/km. Original 2023 launch specification was EU5; current UK specification states EU5+ |
| Equipment | ||
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Traction control | Yes | Yes |
| Rider aids | Standard Automatic Stability Control ASC and Hill Start Control; Riding Modes Pro adds Dynamic Traction Control, ABS Pro, Hill Start Control Pro and Dynamic Brake Control | Standard Dynamic Traction Control, engine drag-torque control, Dynamic Brake Control and hill-start assistance; radar Riding Assistant and adaptive cruise control are optional |
| Riding modes | Standard Road and Rain; optional Riding Modes Pro adds Dynamic, Dynamic Pro, Enduro and Enduro Pro | Standard Rain, Road, Eco and Enduro; Riding Modes Pro adds modes including Dynamic Pro and Enduro Pro |
| Display | Standard 6.5-inch full-colour TFT instrument screen with Multi-Controller | – |
| Connectivity | Standard BMW Motorrad Connectivity, including compatible smartphone and headset functions | – |
| Lighting | Standard LED headlight and LED rear light; LED daytime riding light is optional | LED headlight, daytime light and indicators; cornering Headlight Pro is optional |
| Equipment and options | Optional cruise control, Dynamic ESA, Shift Assistant Pro, Intelligent Emergency Call and luggage; regional equipment packages vary | – |
| Release and generation details | Announced 17 September 2018. Canadian announcement planned October 2018 sale; BMW USA's 16 November 2018 model update retrospectively says Available Now. A first actual retail month is not confirmed, so the headline retains 2018. Figures describe the original generation; later 2020 updates and the separate GS Adventure are not substituted | Announced 28 September 2023. BMW's 2023 annual report retrospectively confirms availability to customers from November 2023. Current UK specifications include later EU5+ and starter-battery changes; optional equipment and regional packages vary. GS Adventure is a separate model |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery details | Original technical table lists 12 V/11.8 Ah starter battery and 508 W generator; starter battery is not a traction battery | Current UK specification lists 12 V/14 Ah maintenance-free AGM starter battery and 650 W three-phase alternator; original 2023 technical table lists 12 V/10 Ah. Starter battery is not a traction battery |
