Bmw R 1300 Gs vs Bmw R 1250 Gs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1300 Gs vs Bmw R 1250 Gs. Bmw R 1300 Gs: 145 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 237 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.8/10. Bmw R 1250 Gs: 136 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 249 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h, Motoryk rating 9.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 1300 Gs
Bmw R 1250 Gs
Horsepower (hp)
145 hp
136 hp
Torque (Nm)
149 Nm
143 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
237 kg
249 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
145 hp @ 7,750 rpm
136 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated)
220 km/h
Weight
237 kg (wet/curb weight)
249 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1300 Gs
8.8/10
"The benchmark adventure bike, best bought used with patience."
Pros
+ShiftCam engine is outstanding
+Best chassis in class
+Excellent electronics suite
Cons
−ASA gearbox needs checking
−Options wildly inflate price
−Tall seat alienates shorter riders
Bmw R 1250 Gs
9.0/10
"The adventure benchmark that justifies every penny, used or new."
Pros
+ShiftCam engine genuinely exceptional
+Electronics suite actually works
+Bulletproof long-term reliability
Cons
−Stubbornly expensive used market
−Heavy at low speeds
−Challenging for shorter riders
Top 10 Accessories
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