BMW R 1250 GS Adventure vs Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic BS6
R 1250 GS Adventure vs Heritage Classic BS6
Key Highlights | BMW R 1250 GS Adventure | Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic BS6 |
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Price | Rs.22.50 Lakh | Rs.23.85 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 1254 cc | 1923 cc |
Power | 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 93.87 bhp @ 5020 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 14 kmpl | 15 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
R 1250 GS Adventure specifications | Heritage Classic BS6 specifications | |
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Variant Name | ||
On Road Price | 25.56 Lakh Price Breakup | 27.09 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | 5.0 | 4.0 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 Litres | 18.9 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 1254 cc | 1923 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
R 1250 GS Adventure Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Heritage Classic BS6 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston | Fixed |
Front Disc Size | 305 | 300 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | No |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 | 36 |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 | 36 |
Front Wheel Size | - | 16 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42 | 40 |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 42 | 40 |
Rear Wheel Size | - | 16 |
Wheel Type | Spoke | Spoke |
Front Suspension | BMMotorraTeleleverstanchiodiamete1.(3mm)centrasprinstrut" | Dual-bending valve 49 mm telescopic with aluminum fork |
Rear Suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever | Coil-over moNoshock; 56mm stroke; hydraulic preload adjustment |
Front Tyre Size | 120/70 - R19 | 130/90 - B16 |
Instrumentation
R 1250 GS Adventure Instrumentation | Heritage Classic BS6 Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | No | No |
Touch Screen Display | No | No |
Fuel level guage | Yes | Yes |
Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
Speedometer | Digital | Analogue |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
R 1250 GS Adventure Exterior | Heritage Classic BS6 Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
R 1250 GS Adventure Warranty | Heritage Classic BS6 Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 3 Years or Unlimited km | 2 Years / Unlimited kms |
Body & Suspension
R 1250 GS Adventure Body & Suspension | Heritage Classic BS6 Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Two-section frame& front- and bolted on rear frame& load-bearing engine | Mild steel& tubular frame |
Engine & Transmission
R 1250 GS Adventure Engine & Transmission | Heritage Classic BS6 Engine & Transmission | |
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Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | 2 Per Cylinder |
Engine Capacity | 1254 cc | 1923 cc |
Engine Type | Air-Liquid Cooled& Twin Cylinder& DOHC& Boxer Engine | Milwaukee-Eight 117 Classic V-twin engine |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 0.144 kwh | - |
Top Speed | 200 kmph | 177 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 102.5 mm x 76 mm | 102 mm x 114.3 mm |
Charging Socket | No | - |
Configuration | Twin Cylinder | Twin Cylinder |
Cooling type | Air/Liquid Cooled | Air Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
Max Power | 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 93.87 bhp @ 5020 rpm |
Comfort & Convenience
R 1250 GS Adventure Comfort & Convenience | Heritage Classic BS6 Comfort & Convenience | |
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Average Speed Indicator | Yes | No |
Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | No |
Front Storage Box | No | No |
Geo Fencing | NO | No |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Backrest | No | No |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes |
Riding Modes | 3 | No |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Under Seat Storage | No | No |
GPS & Navigation | Yes | No |
Console Type | Digital | Semi-Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Safety
R 1250 GS Adventure Safety | Heritage Classic BS6 Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | Yes |
Radial Tyres | Yes | No |
Side Stand Alarm | Yes | No |
Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | Yes |
Turn Signal | LED | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Yes |
Power Modes | 3 | No |
Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate | Assist And Slipper Clutch |
Traction Control System | Yes | No |
Dimensions & Capacity
R 1250 GS Adventure Dimensions & Capacity | Heritage Classic BS6 Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2270 mm | 2415 mm |
Width | 980 mm | 930 mm |
Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase | 1504 mm | 1630 mm |
Ground Clearance | 185 mm | 120 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 Litres | 18.9 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 3.78 Litres | 4.7 Litres |
Body Type | Adventure | Tourer Bike |
Seat Height | 890 mm | 680 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 268 kg | 330 kg |
Entertainment & Communication
R 1250 GS Adventure Entertainment & Communication | Heritage Classic BS6 Entertainment & Communication | |
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MID (Multi Info Display) | Yes | - |
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Detailed Comparison of BMW R 1250 GS Adventure and Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic BS6
Safety
R 1250 GS Adventure comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. Heritage Classic BS6 has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .
Comfort & Convenience
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure has features like Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port and Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic BS6, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port.
Transmission
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Heritage Classic BS6 comes with 6 Manual transmission.
Dimensions
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure has a 30 Litres fuel tank with 1460 mm seat height. Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic BS6 has 1370 mm seat height and 18.9 Litres fuel tank capacity.