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