BMW R 1250 GS 2020 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1250 GS 2020

BMW R 1250 GS 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

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Overview - BMW R 1250 GS 2020 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1250 GS 2020

BMW R 1250 GS 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 GS 2020 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1250 GS 2020
BMW R 1200 GS 2005

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power136 HPEngine power98 HP
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquid-airCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,254 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,525 mmWheelbase1,519 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height840 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity20 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

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

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.

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

Price BMW R 1250 GS

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Price BMW R 1200 GS

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