BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2015 vs. BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021

The BMW R 1200 GS Adventure model year 2015 is equipped with a Boxer engine that has a bore of 101 mm and a stroke of 73 mm. It produces an engine power of 125 HP and a torque of 125 Nm. The transmission is a prop shaft and it has 2 cylinders with a displacement of 1170 ccm. The front suspension is a strut and the rear suspension is a single swing arm. The frame is made of steel and has a twin tube, load-bearing engine design. The front brakes are double disk and it features riding modes as its advanced rider assistance system. The front tyre diameter is 19 inches, while the rear tyre width is 170 mm and the rear tyre diameter is 17 inches. The wheelbase is 1510 mm and the seat height is 910 mm. With ABS, the kerb weight of the motorcycle is 260 kg and it has a fuel tank capacity of 30 liters.

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2015

On the other hand, the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure model year 2021 also has a Boxer engine, but with a slightly larger bore of 102.5 mm and stroke of 76 mm. It offers a higher engine power of 136 HP and a torque of 143 Nm. The transmission is still a prop shaft and it also has 2 cylinders, but with a larger displacement of 1254 ccm. The front suspension is a telelever and the rear suspension remains a single swing arm. The frame is made of steel and has a load-bearing engine design. The front brakes are double disk and it features ABS, anti-slipping control, hill start assist, electronically adjustable suspension, riding modes, cornering ABS, and ride by wire as its advanced rider assistance systems. The dimensions of the tyres, wheelbase, seat height, kerb weight with ABS, and fuel tank capacity remain the same as the previous model.

In terms of strengths, the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2015 is praised for its powerful engine, relatively easy ride, large fuel tank capacity, excellent ergonomics, and stable brakes. On the other hand, the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021 boasts practical details for frequent riders, a gigantic range, amazingly low fuel consumption, good wind and weather protection, great ride comfort, a powerful engine, a great connectivity app, an easy-to-read display, a confident feeling in the saddle, a pleasant seating position for the pillion passenger, practical riding aids, great headlights, great ergonomics for tall people, and being easy to ride.

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021

However, the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2015 has the weaknesses of high weight and high price. Meanwhile, the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021 has the weaknesses of high weight straining when manoeuvring, somewhat stiff gearshifts at low revs, and a jagged appearance with little elegance.