BMW 2021 R 1250 RS vs BMW 2023 R 1250 GS

Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Motor	Three-phase 508 W generator	--
Engine Displacement	1254.00 cc	1254.00 cc
Engine	Air/liquid-cooled 4-stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam	Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam.
Engine Starting	--	Electric
Clutch	Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated	Wet clutch with an anti-hopping function, hydraulic activation
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system	Electronic intake manifold injection
Cooling System	Air/liquid-cooled	Air/liquid-cooled
Maximum Power	136 PS @ 7750 RPM	136 PS @ 7750 rpm
Maximum Torque	13 NM @ 6250 RPM	142.3 NM @ 6250 rpm
Load Carrying Capacity	--	Permitted total weight: 465 kg Payload (with standard equipment): 216 kg
Seating Capacity	--	2
Transmission	--	Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth
Gear Shift Pattern	1-N-2-3-4-5-6	1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Drivetrain	--	Shaft drive
Top Speed	201 kmph	200+ kmph
Battery	12 V / 12 Ah, maintenance-free	12 V / 11.8 Ah
Display	TFT-Display with connectivity	Digital
Frame	Two section frame, front - and bolted on rear frame, load bearing engine	Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine
Headlamp	LED	LED
Taillamp	LED	LED

Front	120/70 ZR 17	3.00 x 19“ 120/70 R 19
Rear	180/55 ZR 17	4.50 x 17“ 170/60 R 17
Wheel / RIM	Cast Aluminum wheels Rim, front : 3.50'' x 17'' Rim, rear : 5.50'' x 17''	Cast aluminum wheels

Front	Dual floating disc brakes, 4-piston radial calipers, diameter 320 mm	Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 12.0" (305 mm), 4-piston radial calipers
Rear	Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, dual-piston floating caliper	Single disc brake, diameter 10.9" (276 mm), double-piston floating caliper
ABS	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral, can be switched off)	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (part-integral, slant-layer-optimized)

Front	Upside-down telescopic fork, 45 mm	BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 1.5" (37 mm), central spring strut
Rear	Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) via handwheel, rebound damping adjustable	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

Colors

Black Storm Metallic Style Sport Style Exclusive

GS Trophy Triple Black Light White Non-metallic Rallye

Length	2202 mm	2207 mm
Width	925 mm	952 mm
Height	1255 mm	1430 mm
Weight	460 kg	--
Kerb Weight	--	249
Seat Height	820	850
Wheelbase	1530 mm	1514 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	18 litres	24 litres

Features	- ASC Automatic stability control) - Full-LED headlight - HSC (Hill start control) - TFT-Display with connectivity - 2 riding modes (Rain, Road)	- TFT color display with connectivity - Full-LED headlight - DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) - Integral ABS Pro (inclination-optimized ABS) - 3 Ride Modes (ECO, Rain and Road) - HSC (Hill Start Control) - USB charging socket
Additional Details	Emission control : Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4 Fuel consumption : 50 mpg (WMTC) Fuel type : Premium Unleaded Gearbox : Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical cut gears Drive : Shaft drive Castor : 4.4" (110.9 mm) Steering head angle : 62.3° Suspension travel front / rear : 5.5" / 5.5" (140 mm / 140 mm) Inner leg curve, unladen weight : Sport Seat: 73.8", Standard Seat: 72.4", Low Seat: 67.7" Unladen weight, road ready, fully fueled : 536 lbs (243 kg) 1)	Emission control: Regulated three-way catalytic converter Fuel type: Premium Unleaded Alternator: Three-phase generator with 510 Watt nominal power Caster: 4.0" (100.6 mm) Steering head angle: 64.3° Inner leg curve: 1,870 mm / 1,910 mm (OE lowered suspension 1.750 mm / 1.790 mm)