BMW R 1250 GS vs BMW S 1000 RR

BMW S 1000 RR Price starts at Rs. 20.75 Lakh which is Rs. 20,000 costlier than base model of BMW R 1250 GS priced at Rs. 20.55 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW R 1250 GS is 21.05 kmpl whereas the mileage of BMW S 1000 RR is 15.62 Kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW R 1250 GS is powered by 1254 cc engine , while BMW S 1000 RR is powered by 999 cc engine. BMW R 1250 GS is available in 4 different colours while BMW S 1000 RR comes with 3 colours. The Comparison BMW R 1250 GS vs BMW S 1000 RR can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

R 1250 GS vs S 1000 RR

Key Highlights R 1250 GS Pro BS6S 1000 RR STD
Engine Type Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam Water/oil-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke in-line engine, four titanium valves per cylinder
Max Power 136 PS @ 7750 rpm 212.91 PS @ 13750 rpm
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R 1250 GS vs S 1000 RR Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 1250 GS Pro BS6BMW S 1000 RR STD
Rating
24 reviews
49 reviews
Brand Name BMW BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.55 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 20.75 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam Water/oil-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke in-line engine, four titanium valves per cylinder
Max Power 136 PS @ 7750 rpm 212.91 PS @ 13750 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 1250 GS Colors
BMW S 1000 RR Colors
Brakes Front Disc Double Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke - Alloy Aluminium cast wheels
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 56,265 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 56,813 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 50,089 R 1250 GS Insurance Rs. 50,403 S 1000 RR Insurance
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Engine Type
Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam
Water/oil-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke in-line engine, four titanium valves per cylinder
Engine Displacement
1254 cc
999 cc
Max Power
136 PS @ 7750 rpm
212.91 PS @ 13750 rpm
Max Torque
143 Nm @ 6250 rpm
113 Nm @ 11000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
102.5 mm
80 mm
Stroke
76 mm
49.7 mm
No Of Cylinders
...
4
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
...
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
13.3 : 1

Brakes Front
Disc
Double Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
21.05 kmpl
15.62 Kmpl
Top Speed
200 kmph
303 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-R19, Rear :-170/60-R17
Front :-120/70-ZR17, Rear :-190/55-ZR17
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke - Alloy
Aluminium cast wheels

Dry Weight
...
175 kg
Seat height
850 - 870 mm
832 mm
Load carrying capacity
216 kg
210 kg
Length*Width*Height
2207*952*1430 mm3
2073*848*1205 mm3
Wheelbase
1514 mm
1457 mm
Length
2207 mm
2073 mm
Ground Clearance
...
140 mm
Height
1430 mm
1205 mm
Width
952.5 mm
848 mm
Fuel Capacity
20 Liters
16.5 Liters
Kerb Weight
249 Kg
197 Kg
Total Weight
465 kg
407 kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
305 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
276 mm
220 mm

Battery Type
...
Lead Acid
Additional Features
...
Inner Leg Curve - 1845 mm, BMW Shiftcam, Gear Shift Assistant Pro, ABS Pro, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS, Dynamic Brake Control, Steering Stabiliser, M Chassis Ki, M Winglet, Radial Front Brake Calliper, Dynamic Brake Light, Electronic Immobiliser, M Lightweight Battery, Multi-controller, Drop Sensor, On-board Computer, Rider's Seat With Rear Seat Cover, Handbrake Lever Adjustable, Clutch Lever Adjustable, Detachable License Plate Holder, Hill Start Control Pro, M GPS Laptrigger, MSR (Dynamic Engine Brake Control), Race ABS (Partly-integral), Ready For Reverse Gear Shift Pattern, CO2 emission based on WMTC -149 g/km, Castro - 99.8 mm, Steering head angle - 66.2°
USB charging port
Headlight
LED
LED
Charging at Home
...
Battery Capacity
12V / 11.8AH
...
Charging at Charging Station
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Alternator
Three-phase generator with 510 Watt nominal power
450 W
Power Modes
...

Cruise Control
...
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Sports Tourer Bikes
Super Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Internet Connectivity
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Switch
Display
6.5" TFT-Display
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Clock
Low Battery Indicator
...
Stepup Seat
...
Low Oil Indicator
...
Passenger Footrest
Projector Headlights
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Oil Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Switchable ABS
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW S 1000 RR
  • One of the lightest litre-class bikes
  • Pro M Sport variant gets carbon fibre wheels making it more agile.
BMW S 1000 RR
  • Doesn’t come with an electronically adjustable suspension
  • Loses the iconic asymmetric face design
  • Brakes from Hayes aren’t as powerful as the Brembos.

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

56% users have chosen BMW S 1000 RR over BMW R 1250 GS in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 181 users have also rated BMW S 1000 RR and BMW R 1250 GS on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences BMW S 1000 RR is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your bike. But BMW R 1250 GS is better on the grounds of comfort. On the basis of features user have rated both the bikes equally.
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 RR R 1250 GS
Mileage 4.1 3.8
Performance 4.8 4.7
Comfort 4.7 4.8
Maintenance 4.0 3.8
Features 4.8 4.8
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which bike is better to buy BMW S1000RR or Ducati Streetfighter V4?
  • Both bikes are good in their own forte, BMW S 1000 RR is a great sports bike that offers a great look, It also gets a twin-LED headlamp setup while the tail lamp has been integrated into the rear turn indicators. Additionally, it features am 1000 RR-inspired winglets. Aside from this, the bike comes equipped with a Bluetooth-enabled 6.5-inch colour TFT instrument console, a new twin-spar aluminum frame, a subframe, and a WSBK-inspired swingarm. The new bike also gets a new Slide Control Function and Brake Slide Assist. The 999cc inline-four motor makes 209.3PS, which is 2.72PS more than the previous model. The peak torque of 113Nm remains the same. On the other hand, the Ducati Streetfighter V4 comes with an all-LED lighting system and a 5-inch TFT instrument cluster with optional smartphone connectivity called the Ducati Multimedia System (DMS). The engine is reined in by a bevy of electronic aids such as Race, Sport, and Street riding modes, three levels of cornering ABS, an eight-level cornering traction control system, a two-level Ducati Slide Control, wheelie control system, engine brake control, and a three-level launch control system. And to keep the rubber side down at high speeds, the motorcycle also features ‘biplane’ aerodynamic winglets that can generate a downforce of 28kg at 270kmph.
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  • We would kindly like to inform you that Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR has been discontinued and is not available for sale in the Indian market. On the other hand, BMW S 1000 RR is a great sports bike that offers a great look, It also gets a twin-LED headlamp setup while the tail lamp has been integrated into the rear turn indicators. Additionally, it features am 1000 RR-inspired winglets. Aside from this, the bike comes equipped with a Bluetooth-enabled 6.5-inch colour TFT instrument console, a new twin-spar aluminum frame, a subframe, and a WSBK-inspired swingarm. The new bike also gets a new Slide Control Function and Brake Slide Assist. The 999cc inline-four motor makes 209.3PS, which is 2.72PS more than the previous model. The peak torque of 113Nm remains the same.
Q. Which is the better option to buy BMW R 1250 GS Or BMW S 1000 XR ?
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BMW R 1250 GS Vs BMW S 1000 RR FAQs

Which bike is best between BMW R 1250 GS vs BMW S 1000 RR?
As per the users experiences BMW R 1250 GS is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort in your bike. But BMW S 1000 RR is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance. On the basis of features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper BMW R 1250 GS vs BMW S 1000 RR?
The BMW R 1250 GS is cheaper than BMW S 1000 RR by Rs. 20,000.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 1250 GS vs BMW S 1000 RR?
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. Whereas for the STD version, 999 cc Petrol engine of S 1000 RR produces 212.91 PS @ 13750 rpm of power and 113 Nm @ 11000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW R 1250 GS has better performance.

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