BMW R 1250 GS 2020 vs. Honda CB 1300 S 2011

BMW R 1250 GS 2020

BMW R 1250 GS 2020

Honda CB 1300 S 2011

Honda CB 1300 S 2011

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Overview - BMW R 1250 GS 2020 vs Honda CB 1300 S 2011

BMW R 1250 GS 2020

BMW R 1250 GS 2020

Honda CB 1300 S 2011

Honda CB 1300 S 2011

Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 GS 2020 compared to Honda CB 1300 S 2011

BMW R 1250 GS 2020
Honda CB 1300 S 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore102.5 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke76 mmStroke67.2 mm
Engine powerEngine power136 HPEngine power114 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque143 NmTorque116 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,250 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio9.6
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquid-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,254 ccmDisplacement1,284 ccm

Suspension Front

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonThree pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

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 diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width170 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,207 mmLength2,220 mm
WidthWidth952.5 mmWidth795 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,525 mmWheelbase1,510 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height780 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity21 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1250 GS 2020

BMW R 1250 GS 2020

The BMW R 1250 GS is the logical further development of the R 1200 GS - logical above all because one should not expect such a popular motorbike to be radically changed. Accordingly, the design has been changed cautiously, and the familiar options for the chassis and electronics have been retained. The new name R 1250 GS, however, promises a new engine - and it really is something! 136 hp at 7750 rpm and a whopping 143 Newton metres of maximum torque at 6250 rpm are an absolute blast! BMW has thus renovated the big GS almost perfectly: it remains clearly recognisable, has a little more electronics as standard, a still long list of surcharges (which customers like to tick from A to Z) and a now even better and more sovereign power plant - what more could you want?!

extremely high-torque boxer engine

good sound

comfortable seating position, suitable for long distances

stable braking performance

good weather protection

colour TFT display standard

LED headlights

Manageable standard equipment, long surcharge list

jagged appearance with little elegance

Honda CB 1300 S 2011

Honda CB 1300 S 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1250 GS vs Honda CB 1300 S

Price BMW R 1250 GS

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Price Honda CB 1300 S

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