Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 vs Bmw R 1250 Gs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 vs Bmw R 1250 Gs. Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200: 105 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 259 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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
Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200
Bmw R 1250 Gs
Horsepower (hp)
105 hp
136 hp
Torque (Nm)
107 Nm
143 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
259 kg
249 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
105 hp @ 7,500 rpm
136 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
107 Nm @ 6,400 rpm
143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
220 km/h
Weight
259 kg (wet/curb weight)
249 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200
7.5/10
"Flawed, characterful, and deeply rewarding for the right rider."
Pros
+Massive low-down torque
+Shaft drive zero maintenance
+Unique character and soul
Cons
−Alternator belt service critical
−Clunky gearbox needs patience
−Mediocre stock suspension
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
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