BMW R 1250 GS vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S

BMW R 1250 GS Price starts at Rs. 20.55 Lakh which is Rs. 4.06 Lakh costlier than base model of Harley Davidson Sportster S priced at Rs. 16.49 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW R 1250 GS is 21.05 kmpl whereas the mileage of Harley Davidson Sportster S is 19.6 kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW R 1250 GS is powered by 1254 cc engine , while Harley Davidson Sportster S is powered by 1252 cc engine. BMW R 1250 GS is available in 4 different colours while Harley Davidson Sportster S comes with 4 colours. The Comparison BMW R 1250 GS vs Harley Davidson Sportster S can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

R 1250 GS vs Sportster S

Key Highlights R 1250 GS Pro BS6Sportster S STD
Engine Type Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam Revolution® Max 1250T
Max Power 136 PS @ 7750 rpm 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
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R 1250 GS vs Sportster S Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 1250 GS Pro BS6Harley Davidson Sportster S STD
Rating
21 reviews
26 reviews
Brand Name BMW Harley Davidson
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.55 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 16.49 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 Revolution® Max 1250T
Max Power 136 PS @ 7750 rpm 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 1250 GS Colors
Harley Davidson Sportster S Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke - Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 56,265 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 45,149 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 50,089 R 1250 GS Insurance Rs. 43,717 Sportster S 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
Revolution® Max 1250T
Engine Displacement
1254 cc
1252 cc
Max Power
136 PS @ 7750 rpm
122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
143 Nm @ 6250 rpm
125 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
102.5 mm
105 mm
Stroke
76 mm
72.3 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Belt Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
...
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
12.0:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

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

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-R19, Rear :-170/60-R17
Front :-160/70-17, Rear :- 180/70-16
Peak Power
136 PS @ 7750 rpm
122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Make
...
Pirelli
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke - Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
...
221 kg
Seat height
850 - 870 mm
765 mm
Load carrying capacity
216 kg
...
Length*Width*Height
2207*952*1430 mm3
...
Wheelbase
1514 mm
1520 mm
Length
2207 mm
2270 mm
Ground Clearance
...
90 mm
Height
1430 mm
...
Width
952.5 mm
...
Fuel Capacity
20 Liters
11.8 Liters
Kerb Weight
249 Kg
228 Kg
Total Weight
465 kg
...
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
850 - 870 mm
765 mm
Front Brake Diameter
305 mm
...
Rear Brake Diameter
276 mm
...

Additional Features
...
ENHANCED LIFT MITIGATION, WHEEL LIFT MITIGATION, TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM, DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM, RAKE/TRAIL - 30/148 mm
Call/SMS Alerts
...
USB charging port
Music control
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 11.8AH
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Alternator
Three-phase generator with 510 Watt nominal power
...

Cruise Control
Frame
Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine
...
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Sports Tourer Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
...
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Switch
Display
4 Inch TFT
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Techometer
Digital
Digital
Clock
Stepup Seat
...
Passenger Footrest
...
Projector Headlights
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
...
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Which bike is best between BMW R 1250 GS vs Harley Davidson Sportster S?
BMW R 1250 GS has out rated Harley Davidson Sportster S on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper BMW R 1250 GS vs Harley Davidson Sportster S?
The Harley Davidson Sportster S is cheaper than BMW R 1250 GS by Rs. 4.06 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 1250 GS vs Harley Davidson Sportster S?
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, 1252 cc Petrol engine of Sportster S produces 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 125 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW R 1250 GS has better performance.

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