Bmw R 1250 Rs vs Bmw R 1200 Rs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1250 Rs vs Bmw R 1200 Rs. Bmw R 1250 Rs: 136 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Bmw R 1200 Rs: 125 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 1250 Rs
Bmw R 1200 Rs
Horsepower (hp)
136 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
143 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
229 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
136 hp @ 7,750 rpm
125 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
125 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
225 km/h
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx 18.2 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1250 Rs
8.5/10
"The thinking rider's sport-tourer — fast, refined, and genuinely rewarding."
Pros
+ShiftCam engine is exceptional
+Shaft drive, minimal maintenance
+Genuinely comfortable at speed
Cons
−Dealer servicing costs hurt
−Heavy below 30mph
−Bland visual presence
Bmw R 1200 Rs
8.5/10
"A genuinely fast, comfortable sport-tourer that rewards careful used buying."
Pros
+Effortless motorway long-haul comfort
+Boxer torque immediately addictive
+Sharp handling for the size
Cons
−Spline wear on neglected bikes
−Servicing costs are significant
−Wind protection merely adequate
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