BMW R 1250 GS Adventure vs BMW M 1000 R
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Overview
| Specs Score | 79 / 100 | 89 / 100 Better Specs |
General
| Model | R 1250 GS Adventure | M 1000 R |
| Type | Adventure | Super |
| Colors | GS Trophy, Style Ice Grey, Style Triple Black, Style Rallye | Light White, Blackstorm Metallic |
| Automotive Battery Details | 12 V / 11.8 Ah, Maintenance-free | M Lightweight Battery |
| Engine Details | Air/liquid-cooled Four Stroke Flat Twin Engine, Double Overhead Camshaft, One Balance Shaft and Variable Engine Timing System BMW Shiftcam | |
| Warranty Details | 3 years | 3 years |
Engine and Transmission Details
| Engine Type | 2 Cylinder Boxer Engine | Water/oil-cooled In-line Four-cylinder, Four-stroke Engine With Four Titanium Valves Per Cylinder And Bmw Shiftcam Variable Intake Camshaft Control |
| Engine Displacement | 1254 cc | 999 cc |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Valves/Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Valve Configuration | DOHC | |
| Maximum Power | 134.1 bhp @ 7750rpm | 203.84 bhp @ 13750rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 143 Nm @ 6250rpm | 113 Nm @ 11000rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual, Constant Mesh Gearbox with Helical Gear Teeth | Manual, Claw-shifted Gearbox Integrated in the Transmission Housing |
| Fuel Supply System | Electronic Intake Pipe Injection | |
| Start Type | Self | Self |
| Cooling System | Air/Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Bore | 102.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Stroke | 76 mm | 49.7 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5 : 1 | 13.3 : 1 |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed Manual Gear Box | 6 Speed Manual Gear Box |
| Drive Type | Shaft Drive | Chain Drive |
| Clutch Type | Wet Clutch with an Anti-hopping Function, Hydraulic Activation | Multiplate Clutch In Oil Bath, Anti-hopping Clutch, with Self-reinforcement, Anti Hopping Clutch |
| Exhaust System | Sports Silencer | |
| Alternator | Three-phase Generator With 510 Watt Nominal Power | Permanent Magnet Alternator with 450 W (Nominal Power) |
| Throttle Control | Yes, BMS-O with Throttle-by-wire | |
| Extra Features | BMW ShiftCam, Gear Shift Assistant Pro, Dynamic Damping Control (DDC) |
Performance Details
| Top Speed | Over 200 km/h | 280 km/h |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 16.5 L |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | 4 L | 4 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Emission Norm Compliance | Bharat Stage VI Phase 2 (BS VI 2.0) | Bharat Stage VI Phase 2 (BS VI 2.0) |
Suspension and Braking Details
| Front Suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever; Stanchion Diameter 37 mm, Central Spring Strut | Upside-down Telescopic Fork with a Diameter of 45mm, Adjustable Compression and Rebound Stage, Adjustable Preload |
| Rear Suspension | Cast Aluminium Single-sided Swing Arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD Strut (Travel-related Damping), Spring Pre-load Hydraulically Adjustable (Continuously Variable) at Handwheel, Rebound Damping Adjustable at Handwheel | Aluminium Swing Arm, Full Floater Pro, Compression and Rebound Damping Adjustable, Adjustable Preload |
| Brake Type | Double Disc (Front), Disc (Rear) | Double Disc (Front), Disc (Rear) |
| Brake Size | 305 mm (Front), 276 mm (Rear) | 320 mm (Front), 220 mm (Rear) |
| Caliper Front | 4-piston Radial Calipers | 4-piston Fixed Caliper |
| Caliper Rear | 2-piston Radial Calipers | 1-piston Floating Caliper |
| Frame Details | Two-section Frame, Front- and Bolted on Rear Frame, Load-bearing Engine | Bridge-type Frame, Cast Aluminium, Co-supporting Engine |
| Suspension And Braking Features | Steering Stabiliser | M Winglet, Steering Stabilizer, Radial Front Brake Calliper |
Body Design Details
| Kerb Weight | 268 kg | 199 kg |
| Length | 2207 mm | 2073 mm |
| Width | 980 mm | 848 mm |
| Height | 1460 mm | 1197 mm |
| Load Carrying Capacity | 217 kg | 210 kg |
| Wheel Base | 1504 mm | 1455 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 2 Seater | 1 Seater |
| Seat Height | 850 mm | 830 mm |
| Wheel Design | Spoke Wheel | Alloy Wheel |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Tyre Size Front | 120/70 R 19 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Tyre Size Rear | 170/60 R 17 | 200/55 ZR17 |
| Wheel Size Front | 3.00 x 19“ | 3.50 x 17" |
| Wheel Size Rear | 4.50 x 17“ | 6.00 x 17" |
Comfort and Convenience Details
| Cruise Control | Yes | |
| Inbuilt Navigation System | Yes | |
| Keyless Start | Yes | |
| Ride Modes | Eco, Rain, Road, Dynamic, Dynamic Pro, Enduro, Enduro Pro | Rain, Road, Dynamic, Race, Race Pro 1–3 |
| Power Outlet 12V | Yes | |
| USB Charging Port | Yes | Yes |
| Front Storage Box | Yes | |
| Side Stand | Yes | Yes |
| Centre Stand | Yes | |
| Passenger Footrest | Yes | Yes |
| Passenger Grab Handle | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse Mode | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Adjustable Foot-brake Lever, Adjustable Gear Lever, Tank Crash Bars, Multi-Controller, Luggage Rack, Adjustable Handbrake and Clutch Levers, Engine Skid Plate, Adjustable Windscreen, Detachable License Plate Holder, Hand Protection, Widened Enduro Footrests | Heated Grips, Adaptive Headlight, Multi-Controller, Seat Heating, Clutch Lever Adjustable, Detachable License Plate Holder |
Safety Features
| Anti Lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (part-integral, slant-layer-optimized) | Yes, BMW Motorrad ABS Pro |
| Emergency Stop Signal | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes, DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) | Yes, BMW Motorrad DTC |
| Hill Start Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Side Stand Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Side Stand Cut Off Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Wheelie Control | Yes | |
| Launch Control | Yes | |
| Slide Control | Yes | |
| Engine Brake Control | Yes, Dynamic Brake Control | |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Engine Immobiliser | Electronic Immobilizer Drop Sensor, Pit Lane Limiter |
Lights and Indicators
| Headlamps | LED Headlamps | LED Headlamps |
| Projector Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) | Yes, LED DRLs | Yes, LED DRLs |
| Tail Lights | LED | LED |
| Brake Lights | LED | LED |
| Gear Position Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
| Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
| Fuel Meter | Digital | Digital |
| Odometer | Digital | Digital |
| Tripmeter | Yes | Yes |
| Turn Indicator Type | LED | LED |
| Fuel Consumption Indicator | Yes | |
| Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
| Clock | Yes | Yes |
| Distance To Empty Indicator | Yes | |
| Additional Features | Aluminium Fuel Tank | M Competition package with M Carbon wheels, M rider footrests, M Carbon wind deflector, M GPS-Laptrigger activation code, Carbon parts (covers for front and rear wheel as well as pinion, chain guard, side and tank trims on the left/right, airbox cover), Passenger package and passenger seat cover |
Instrument Cluster Details
| Instrument Cluster | Digital | 6.5 inches, Digital |
| Display Type | Colour Display with Connectivity | Colored TFT Display |
Connected Technology
| Connected Tech | Yes | |
| App To Bike Connectivity | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | |
| Remote Vehicle Status | Yes | |
| Emergency SOS Alert | Yes | |
| Call Alert | Yes | |
| SMS Alert | Yes |
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