Comparing the BMW R 1300 GS and the BMW S 1000 R side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the BMW R 1300 GS comes with a 1,300 cc unit compared to the BMW S 1000 R's 999 cc, producing 145.48 bhp @ 7750 rpm and 125 kW (170 hp) at 11,000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 20.83 kmpl for the BMW R 1300 GS versus 16 kmpl for the BMW S 1000 R. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Air and liquid-cooled | Oil/water cooling |
| Displacement | 1,300 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Type | Two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine | four-cylinder, four-stroke inline engine with four valves per cylinder |
| Power | 145.48 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 125 kW (170 hp) at 11,000 rpm |
| Torque | 149 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 114 Nm @ 9,250 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 16.5 L |
| Mileage | 20.83 kmpl | 16 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 237 | 199 |
| Seat Height | 850 | 830 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Twin disc brake, semi-floating brake discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper | Disc Front Brake Size 320 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston |
| Front Suspension | Central Shock Absorber | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable |
| Rear Brake | Single disc brake, diameter 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | Disc Rear Brake Size 220 mm Caliper - Rear 1 Piston |
| Rear Suspension | Single-sided Swingarm | Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 120/70 - R19 | 120/70 - ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/60 - R17 | 190/55 - ZR17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V / 10 Ah | 12 V / 8 Ah |
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| Cluster | Digital | Fully digital display with speedometer, tachometer, ride data |
| Color Options | Light whiteBlack Storm MetallicRacing Blue MetallicAurelius Green Metallic | Blackstorm metallicLight whiteBluefire/Mugiallo Yellow |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection | Electronic fuel injection |
| Price Variants | Triple Black | 2200000 Trophy | 2225000 Option 719 Tramuntana | 2425000 | Standard | 2127000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6-speed manual |
