BMW R 1250 GS Adventure
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure
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RM 140,500
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Kawasaki Versys 1000 STD
Kawasaki Versys 1000 STD
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BMW R 1250 GS Adventure vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 STD Comparison

Overview: R 1250 GS Adventure vs Versys 1000 STD

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Maximum Power 134 hp 118 hp
Displacement 1254 cc 1043 cc

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.59/5
32 reviews
4.17/5
6 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Epitomizing fuel economy for value-based tag

    After touring on the city roads for a couple of days, I took this bike to the off-road trails of the Cameron Highlands. This was my first trail ride...

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    J
    Jebat Jul 14, 2025 for BMW R 1250 GS
  • Upright seating position, excellent ergonomics

    The Kawasaki Versys 1000 STD has grown on me slowly. The best thing is that it doesn’t attack my senses with flashy styling or wild acceleration....

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    A
    Advin Dec 12, 2025 for Kawasaki Versys 1000 STD

From The Experts

Things we like

Maximum stability at lower speeds

Three different trim options

Enlarged windshield with a modified front headlamp

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Balanced all-rounder

Strong engine character

Less complex than other SE versions

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Things we don't like

The bike's weight is a bit high

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Lack of advanced suspension

Weight and agility issues

Few creature comforts missing 

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 1254 cc 1043 cc
Maximum Power 134 hp 118 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 30 L 21 L
Engine Type Two Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Air/Liquid Cooled Engine 4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve DOHC, Liquid Cooled Engine
Alternator 3-Phase Alternator, 510 W --
Maximum Torque 143 Nm 102 Nm
Bore X Stroke 102.5 mm x 76 mm 77.0 mm x 56.0 mm
Exhaust Pipes 2 Into 1 Exhaust 4 into 1 into 2 Exhaust
Cooling System Air/Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type oil lubricated Wet, Multi-Plate
Top Speed 200 kmph --
Emission Control Euro 4 --
Drive Type Shaft Drive Chain Drive
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
Compression Ratio 12.5:1 10.3:1
No. Of Cylinder 2 4
Fuel Consumption 21 kmpl --
RPM at Maximum Torque 6250 rpm 7500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power 7750 rpm 9000 rpm
Injection Type -- Fuel Injection
Lubrication System -- Wet Sump
Valves Per Cylinder -- 4
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Dimension

Category Adventure Touring Adventure Touring
Seating Capacity 2 2
Length 2270 mm 2270 mm
Height 1460 mm 1400 mm
Gross Weight 485 kg --
Width 980 mm 895 mm
Kerb Weight 268 kg 253 kg
Seat Height 890 mm 840 mm
Wheel Base -- 1520 mm
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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option Electric Electric
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Fuel Reserve 4 L --
Ignition System -- Digital
Fuel Supply System -- Fuel Injection

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box 6-Speed 6-Speed
Transmission Type Manual Manual

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size R17 R17
Tyre Type Radial, Tubeless Runflat
Front Wheel Size R19 R17
Rear Tyre 170/60 R17 180/55 R17
Front Tyre 120/70 R19 120/70 R17

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Rear) 220 mm --
Rear Suspension Swingarm Horizontal Back-link
Front Suspension Central Spring Strut Inverted Fork
Suspension Travel(Front) 210 mm --

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V
Battery Capacity 11.8 Ah --

Safety & Security

ABS Yes Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Back Rest No No
Leg Guards No No
Launch Control No No
Wheel Lock Front/back No --
Stability Control Yes --
Riding Modes Rain, Road Rain, Road Touring Touring
Shutter Lock No --
Advanced Safety Features Hill Start Control Hill Start Control --
Engine Check Warning -- Yes
Side Reflectors -- Yes
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Digital Digital
Tripmeter Yes Yes
Tachometer Yes Yes
Display Screen Yes Yes
Side Stand Indicator No --
Speedometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator -- Yes
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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings Yes Yes
Body Frame Type Two-Section Two-Section Twin-Tube Twin-Tube
Body Frame Material -- Alloy Alloy

Electrical

Indicator Light Yes Yes
Tail Lamp LED LED LED LED
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Head Lamp LED LED LED LED

Brake

Front Brake Dual Disc Dual Disc Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats Yes No