BMW R 1250 GS vs BMW R 1300 GS Adventure 2025

Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	1254.00 cc	1300.00 cc
Engine	Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine	Four-stroke flat twin engine with double overhead and chain driven camshafts (BMW ShiftCam)
Clutch	oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated	--
Fuel System	Electronic intake pipe injection	Electronic intake pipe injection
Cooling System	Air/liquid-cooled	Air/liquid-cooled
Maximum Power	136 PS	145 PS @ 7,750 rpm
Maximum Torque	143 Nm	149.2 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Load Carrying Capacity	--	Max Load: 484.8 Kg Payload: 216 kg
Transmission	6 speed	Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox integrated in the transmission housing
Gear Shift Pattern	1-N-2-3-4-5-6	--
Drivetrain	--	Cardan shaft drive
Top Speed	--	194 kmph
Battery	12 V / 11.8 Ah	12 V / 14 Ah, AGM battery
Display	--	6.5-inch full-colour TFT multifunctional display
Frame	Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine	Two-part frame consisting of main frame, bolted rear frame, and load-bearing engine
Headlamp	--	LED matrix headlight and a new additional headlight
Taillamp	--	LED

Front	120/70 R 19	120/70 R19
Rear	170/60 R 17	170/60 R17
Wheel / RIM	Spoke	F: 3.00 x 19“ Cross spoke wheels R: 4.50 x 17“ Cross spoke wheels

Front	Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 305 mm, 4-piston radial calipers	Twin disc brake, semi-floating brake discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper
Rear	Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, double-piston floating caliper	Single disc brake, bolted to the disc rim, diameter 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper
ABS	--	BMW Motorrad Full Integral ABS Pro (lean angle optimized)

Front	BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm, central spring strut	BMW Motorrad EVO-Telelever, handlebar tilting decoupled via flex element, central DSA shock absorber, 210.82 mm travel
Rear	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever	BMW Motorrad EVO-Paralever, cast aluminum single-sided swingarm, transversal connected swing arm bearings, central DSA spring strut, load compensation, 220.98 mm travel

Colors

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Racing red solid paint GS Trophy Triple Black Option 719 Karakorum

Length	2207 mm	2279.9 mm
Width	952 mm	1010.92 mm
Height	1430 mm	1587.5 mm
Weight	249 kg	268.9 kg
Seat Height	--	869-889
Wheelbase	1525 mm	1534.16 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	20 litres	29.9 litres

Features	--	Standard equipment - Heated grips - Cruise control DCC - Tire Pressure Monitor - Keyless Ride - Extended hand protector with integral turn signal - Additional headlight - Electronic suspension DAS with load compensation - Various attachment options for accessories Optional equipment - Adaptive vehicle height control - Automated Shift Assistant - Riding Assistant with radar sensors - Forged enduro wheels - Enduro package Pro - Topcase carrier with electrical interface - Comfort handlebars - Double silencer
Additional Details	--	Fuel type: Super unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI Alternator: Three-phase alternator with 650 W (nominal power) Traction control: BMW Motorrad DTC Castor: 4.67" / 118.6 mm Steering head angle: 63.8 degree Inner leg curve at unladen weight: 72.4" / 77.9"
Accessories	--	Optional accessories - Aluminum case - Volume expansion for aluminum case - Aluminum topcase with electrical interface - Luggage plate, passenger seat - Tank bag - Various luggage bags - Headlight guard - Spoiler add-on for windscreen