BMW R 1250 GS vs Kawasaki W175 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Efficient handling Powerful performance Unique styling Comfortable & convenient   Read More	Attractive retro design Very relaxed ergonomics Retro analogue console Spoke wheels Read More
Things we don't like	Comparatively tall Read More	Not very powerful No grab rails for the pillion Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1254 cc	177 cc
Maximum Power	134 hp	13.05 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	20 L	13.5 L
Bore X Stroke	102.5 mm x 76 mm	--
Maximum Torque	143 Nm	13.2 Nm
Injection Type	EFI	Fuel Injection
Alternator	510 W	--
Clutch Type	Oil Lubricated	Wet, Multi-Disc
Engine Type	Flat Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air & Liquid Cooled DOHC Engine	Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Air Cooled, SOHC Engine
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Exhaust Pipes	2 in 1 Exhaust	Single Exhuast
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	--
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
No. Of Cylinder	2	1
Cooling System	Air & Liquid Cooled	Air Cooled
Valve Configuration	DOHC	SOHC
RPM at Maximum Torque	6250 rpm	6000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	7500 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Cruiser
Kerb Weight	249 kg	126 kg
Height	1430 mm	1030 mm
Width	952.5 mm	760 mm
Seat Height	850 mm	--
Length	2207 mm	1930 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Wheel Base	1514 mm	1275 mm
Gross Weight	465 kg	--
Ground Clearance	--	165 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Electronic	--
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Reserve	4 L	--
Fuel Supply System	EFI	Carburetor
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline

Electrical

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

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	--
Suspension Travel(Front)	190mm	--
Front Suspension	Telelever	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	200 mm	--

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Wheel Size	R19	R17
Tyre Type	Radial	--
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	80/100 R17
Rear Tyre	170/60 R17	100/90 R17

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	5-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	No
Central Locking	No	--
Back Rest	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	No
Stability Control	Yes	No
Riding Modes	Touring Touring	Street, Road Street, Road
Launch Control	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Shutter Lock	--	No
Traction Control	--	No
Engine Immobilizer	--	No

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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

Side Wings	Yes	No
Body Frame Type	Two Section Frame Two Section Frame	--
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Straight Dual Straight
Chrome Garnish	Yes	No

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	--	No

Electrical

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