BMW R 1250 GS vs Harley-Davidson Low Rider Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of BMW R 1250 GS and Harley-Davidson Low Rider, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The BMW R 1250 GS priced at RM 127,500 while the Harley-Davidson Low Rider Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 123,900. Comparing the technical specifications, Harley-Davidson Low Rider engine displacement is 1745 while the BMW R 1250 GS houses a 1254 engine.

Brand	BMW Malaysia	Harley-Davidson Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 127,500 BMW R 1250 GS Price	RM 123,900 Harley-Davidson Low Rider Price
Variant	BMW R 1250 GS Standard	Low Rider Standard
User Rating	4.59 R 1250 GS reviews	4.62 Low Rider reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type	Adventure Touring Adventure Touring Motorcycles in Malaysia	Cruiser Cruiser Motorcycles in Malaysia

Key Features

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Maximum Power	134 hp	-
Displacement	1254 cc	1745 cc

Best Loan Offers

DP RM 25,500 Installment : RM 1,490 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

DP RM 24,800 Installment : RM 1,447 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

Photo Comparision

BMW R 1250 GS Slant Rear View Full Image

BMW R 1250 GS Images

Harley-Davidson Low Rider Slant Front View Full Image

Harley-Davidson Low Rider Slant Rear View Full Image

Harley-Davidson Low Rider Front View Full Image

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Harley-Davidson Low Rider Images

User Ratings & Review Comparison

	4.59/5 32 reviews	4.62/5 13 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... Read More J Jebat Jul 14, 2025 for BMW R 1250 GS	A performance-oriented model in Harley-Davidson’s cruiser lineup My touring-focused rides demand strong, consistent performance and long-distance comfort. After trying out over the years several cruisers, the Low... Read More N Naomi Aug 22, 2025 for Harley-Davidson Low Rider

From The Experts

Things we like	Hill Start Control makes slope rides easier Twin-cylinder boxer engine delivers outstanding performance Dynamic preload adjustment with ESA Read More	--
Things we don't like	The rear seat height is low Read More	--

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1254 cc	1745 cc
Maximum Power	134 hp	--
Fuel Tank Capacity	20 L	18.9 L
Engine Type	Two Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Air/Liquid Cooled Engine	2 Cylinder, Air-Cooled, Milwaukee-Eight, 4-Valve
Alternator	3-Phase Alternator, 510 W	--
Maximum Torque	143 Nm	145 Nm
Bore X Stroke	102.5 mm x 76 mm	100 mm x 111.1 mm
Exhaust Pipes	2 Into 1 Exhaust	Dual Exhaust
Cooling System	Air/Liquid Cooled	Air Cooled
Clutch Type	oil lubricated	--
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Belt Drive
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	10.0:1
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Fuel Consumption	21 kmpl	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	6250 rpm	3000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	--
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump
Injection Type	--	Indirect Injection
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Cruiser
Seating Capacity	2	2
Width	952 mm	--
Length	2207 mm	2355 mm
Gross Weight	465 kg	--
Height	1430 mm	--
Kerb Weight	249 kg	--
Seat Height	850 mm	690 mm
Wheel Base	--	1630 mm
Dry Weight	--	287 kg
Ground Clearance	--	130 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Reserve	4 L	--
Ignition System	--	CDI
Fuel Supply System	--	EFI

Gear & Transmission

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

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R19	R19
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R16
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial, Tubeless
Rear Tyre	170/60 R17	180/70 R16
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	110/90 R19

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Swingarm	Mono Shock
Front Suspension	Central Spring Strut	Telescopic Fork
Suspension Travel(Rear)	200 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Front)	190 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
Stability Control	Yes	--
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Riding Modes	Rain, Road Rain, Road	Street, Road Street, Road
Shutter Lock	No	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	--
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Analog Analog
Side Stand Indicator	No	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	--	Yes
Navigator	--	No

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings	Yes	No
Body Frame Type	Two-Section Two-Section	Dual Cradle Dual Cradle
Chrome Garnish	--	Yes
Body Frame Material	--	Steel Steel