BMW R 1250 GS vs Honda BeAT Comparison

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	Extremely Stylish Extremely affordable Refined fuel efficient engine Read More
Things we don't like	The rear seat height is low Read More	Female friendly styling Engine is slightly underpowered Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1254 cc	110 cc
Maximum Power	134 hp	8.6 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	20 L	4.0 L
Engine Type	Two Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Air/Liquid Cooled Engine	Air-Cooled, 4-Stroke OHC
Alternator	3-Phase Alternator, 510 W	--
Maximum Torque	143 Nm	9.54 Nm
Bore X Stroke	102.5 mm x 76 mm	50 mm x 55.1 mm
Exhaust Pipes	2 Into 1 Exhaust	Single 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	OHC
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	9.5:1
No. Of Cylinder	2	--
Fuel Consumption	21 kmpl	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	6250 rpm	5500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	7500 rpm
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Scooter
Seating Capacity	2	2
Width	952 mm	666 mm
Length	2207 mm	1864 mm
Gross Weight	465 kg	--
Height	1430 mm	1068 mm
Kerb Weight	249 kg	94 kg
Seat Height	850 mm	742 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	--	0.8 L
Ground Clearance	--	146 mm
Wheel Base	--	1256 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Kick & Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Reserve	4 L	--
Ignition System	--	Transistor

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	Variable Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	CVT

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R19	R14
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R14
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial
Rear Tyre	170/60 R17	90/90 R14
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	80/90 R14

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Swingarm	Swing Arm
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	3 Ah

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	No
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Stability Control	Yes	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Riding Modes	Rain, Road Rain, Road	Street Street
Shutter Lock	No	Yes
Advanced Safety Features	Hill Start Control Hill Start Control	--
Traction Control	--	No
Engine Check Warning	--	Yes
Side Reflectors	--	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	--	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	No
Central Locking	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	Yes	No
Tachometer	Yes	No
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Analog Analog
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Navigator	--	No
Oil Change Indicator	--	No

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Straight Dual Straight
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Type	Two-Section Two-Section	Underbone Underbone
Body Frame Material	--	Steel Steel

Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Accessory Outlet	--	No

Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Disc Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Swinger Mechanical Swing Swinger Mechanical Swing

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No
Cruise Control	--	No