BMW G 650 GS versus BMW R 1250 RS

BMW G 650 GS

Adventure

BMW R 1250 RS

Sporttourer

Used test of the small single-cylinder GS from 2012

We test a used BMW G 650 GS from 2012 and show you in this video what strengths and weaknesses the "little GS" has. With test drive, acceleration, technology and pros & cons etc. Test categories: 02:40 - Dimensions of the BMW G 650GS 03:49 - Cockpit... weiter

BMW G 650 GS im Test

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What updates did the 2023 model of the BMW R1250 RS get?

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BMW R1250 RS (2023) im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2011 bis 2016

Built von 2019 bis 2024~

RRP

RRP 15.990 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

light and manoeuvrable
uncomplicated
favorable consumption
solid workmanship
enough space for passenger

Pros:

beefy, sprint and powerful engine with a lot of character
Intercity-like road holding
very comfortable and suitable for touring
plenty of space for driver and front passenger
high-quality workmanship and quality impression

Cons:

radiates little emotion

Cons:

heavy
QuickShifter jerky
Windshield creates turbulence

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg

Wheelbase: 1.530 mm
Length : 2.202 mm Height : 1.255 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 243 (max: 460 ) kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5

Motor design: Boxer engines 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.254 ccm
Hub: 76 mm
Hole: 103 mm
Cooling: Luft-/Flüssigkeitsgekühlt
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 14 Litre

Maximum speed: 200 km/h
Performance: 136 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 143 NM bei 6.250 U/Min

Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 380 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Frame type:
Two-piece frame concept consisting of the main and screwed-on rear frame, supporting motor

Front suspension:
Upside-down telescopic fork (travel 140 mm)

Rear suspension:
WAD shock absorber (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17

Brakes

Rear brake
Disk

Front brake
Double disc brake (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake (∅ 276 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

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