BMW S 1000 XR vs BMW R 1250 GS

BMW S 1000 XR Price starts at Rs. 22.50 Lakh which is Rs. 1.95 Lakh costlier than base model of BMW R 1250 GS priced at Rs. 20.55 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW S 1000 XR is 20 kmpl whereas the mileage of BMW R 1250 GS is 21.05 kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW S 1000 XR is powered by 999 cc engine , while BMW R 1250 GS is powered by 1254 cc engine. BMW S 1000 XR is available in 2 different colours while BMW R 1250 GS comes with 4 colours. The Comparison BMW S 1000 XR vs BMW R 1250 GS can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

S 1000 XR vs R 1250 GS

Key Highlights S 1000 XR ProR 1250 GS Pro BS6
Engine Type Water/oil-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke in-line engine, four valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam
Max Power 165 PS @ 11000 rpm 136 PS @ 7750 rpm
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S 1000 XR vs R 1250 GS Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW S 1000 XR ProBMW R 1250 GS Pro BS6
Rating
1 review
24 reviews
Brand Name BMW BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 22.50 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 20.55 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Water/oil-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke in-line engine, four valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam
Max Power 165 PS @ 11000 rpm 136 PS @ 7750 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW S 1000 XR Colors
BMW R 1250 GS Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Cast Aluminium Spoke - Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 61,604 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 56,265 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 53,149 S 1000 XR Insurance Rs. 50,089 R 1250 GS Insurance
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Engine Type
Water/oil-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke in-line engine, four valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts
Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam
Engine Displacement
999 cc
1254 cc
Max Power
165 PS @ 11000 rpm
136 PS @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque
114 Nm @ 9250 rpm
143 Nm @ 6250 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
...
102.5 mm
Stroke
...
76 mm
No Of Cylinders
4
...
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Shaft Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
...
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
...
12.5:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
20 kmpl
21.05 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
...
3.6s
Top Speed
200 kmph
200 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17, Rear :- 190/55-17
Front :-120/70-R19, Rear :-170/60-R17
Peak Power
165 PS @ 11000 rpm
136 PS @ 7750 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Cast Aluminium
Spoke - Alloy

Seat height
840 mm
850 - 870 mm
Load carrying capacity
...
216 kg
Length*Width*Height
...
2207*952*1430 mm3
Wheelbase
1552 mm
1514 mm
Length
2333 mm
2207 mm
Height
...
1430 mm
Width
850 mm
952.5 mm
Fuel Capacity
20 Liters
20 Liters
Kerb Weight
226 Kg
249 Kg
Total Weight
450 kg
465 kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
840 mm
850 - 870 mm
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
305 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm
276 mm

Battery Type
Lead Acid
...
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
...
12V / 11.8AH
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Alternator
493 W
Three-phase generator with 510 Watt nominal power

Cruise Control
...
Frame
Aluminium composite bridge frame
Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Tourer Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Sports Tourer Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console
Digital
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Switch
Display
...
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Techometer
...
Digital
Clock
...
Stepup Seat
...
Passenger Footrest
...
Projector Headlights
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
...

Is BMW R 1250 GS Better Than BMW S 1000 XR?

58% users have chosen BMW R 1250 GS over BMW S 1000 XR in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 48 users have also rated BMW R 1250 GS and BMW S 1000 XR on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
BMW R 1250 GS has out rated BMW S 1000 XR on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor S 1000 XR R 1250 GS
Mileage 3.8 3.7
Performance 4.7 3.7
Comfort 4.8 3.7
Maintenance 3.8 3.7
Features 4.8 3.7
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Which bike is best between BMW S 1000 XR vs BMW R 1250 GS?
BMW R 1250 GS has out rated BMW S 1000 XR on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper BMW S 1000 XR vs BMW R 1250 GS?
The BMW R 1250 GS is cheaper than BMW S 1000 XR by Rs. 1.95 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW S 1000 XR vs BMW R 1250 GS?
For the Pro version, 999 cc Petrol engine of S 1000 XR produces 165 PS @ 11000 rpm of power and 114 Nm @ 9250 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Pro BS6 version, 1254 cc Petrol engine of R 1250 GS produces 136 PS @ 7750 rpm of power and 143 Nm @ 6250 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW S 1000 XR has better performance.

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