BMW R 1250 RS 2021 vs. BMW S 1000 XR 2022

BMW R 1250 RS 2021

BMW S 1000 XR 2022

Overview - BMW R 1250 RS 2021 vs BMW S 1000 XR 2022

BMW R 1250 RS 2021

BMW S 1000 XR 2022

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 RS 2021 compared to BMW S 1000 XR 2022

BMW R 1250 RS 2021

BMW S 1000 XR 2022

BMW R 1250 RS 2021

BMW S 1000 XR 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	102.5 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	76 mm	Stroke	49.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	136 HP	Engine power	165 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	143 Nm	Torque	114 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	12.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,254 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	140 mm	Travel	150 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	140 mm	Travel	150 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine
Rake	Rake	62.3 degree	Rake	65.1 degree
Trail	Trail	110.8 mm	Trail	116 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	276 mm	Diameter	220 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Ride by Wire	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,202 mm	Length	2,333 mm
Width	Width	925 mm	Width	850 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,530 mm	Wheelbase	1,552 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	840 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	243 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	226 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED-Headlights	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1250 RS 2021

A great engine in a pretty dress is not everything. The standard equipment of the BMW R 1250 RS is disappointing; neither quickshifter nor cruise control are included, which is no longer in keeping with the times in 2021. Ergonomically, the Bavarian can be adapted to almost any rider. The ESA suspension is great and a must-have extra, especially when there are two of you. In tight bends, the RS's weight is indisputable; here it seems almost sluggish. The wider the radii, the more confident you are on the BMW. Wind and weather protection are good, although a slightly higher windshield would be desirable.

High stability in long radii

agile, high-revving boxer engine

good looks

comfortable seating position

extensive list of accessories

great ESA chassis.

High weight noticeable in tight bends

windshield could be higher

many compulsory features at extra cost

somewhat sluggish