BMW R 1250 GS Adventure vs Harley-Davidson Electra Glide

BikeWale brings you comparison of BMW R 1250 GS Adventure and Harley-Davidson Electra Glide. The ex-showroom price of BMW R 1250 GS Adventure is ₹ 22,50,000 and Harley-Davidson Electra Glide is ₹ 24,99,000. BMW R 1250 GS Adventure is available in 4 colours and 1 variant and Harley-Davidson Electra Glide is available in 1 colour. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between BMW R 1250 GS Adventure and Harley-Davidson Electra Glide.

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure vs Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	R 1250 GS Adventure	Electra Glide
Price	₹ 22,50,000	₹ 24,99,000
Capacity	1254 cc	1746 cc
Power	134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm	88 bhp @ 5450 rpm
Economy	--	--

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R 1250 GS Adventure

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₹ 22,50,000

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Harley-Davidson

Electra Glide

Standard

₹ 24,99,000

Last Recorded Price

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R 1250 GS Adventure

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Electra Glide

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Specifications

Power & Performance

Displacement (cc)	1,254	1,746
Max Power	134.1 bhp @ 7,750 rpm	88 bhp @ 5,450 rpm
Max Torque	143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm	150 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	21	18
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	--	--
Riding Range (Km)	630	409
Top Speed (Kmph)	200	161
Riding Modes	Eco, Rain and Road	--
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Cylinders	2	2
Bore (mm)	102.5	100
Stroke (mm)	76	111
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.5 : 1	10.0:1
Ignition	CDI	--
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	2
Cooling System	Air/Liquid Cooled	Air Cooled
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	--
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	30	22.7
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	4	3.8
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 1.5" (37 mm), central spring strut	49mm forks with dual bending valve suspension
Rear Suspension	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever	Pre-Load Adjuster Rear Shock Absorbers
Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	305	320
Caliper - Front	4 Piston	--
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	276	320
Caliper - Rear	2 Piston	--
Wheel Type	Spoke	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	19	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	16
Front Tyre Size	120/70 - R19	130/80 - B17
Rear Tyre Size	170/60 - R17	180/65 - B16
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	42	40
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	36	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	42	40

Dimensions & Chassis

Kerb Weight (kg)	268	372
Seat Height (mm)	890	680
Ground Clearance (mm)	--	120
Overall Length (mm)	2,270	2,400
Overall Width (mm)	980	960
Overall Height (mm)	1,460	1,400
Wheelbase (mm)	1,504	1,625
Chassis Type	Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine	Mild tubular steel w/ two-piece stamped and welded backbone

Manufacturer Warranty
Standard Warranty (Year) 3 --
Standard Warranty (Km) Unlimited --
Service & Maintenance Schedule
Free Services
0 Free Services NA

Features

Instrument Cluster

Touch Screen Display		--
Instrument Console	Digital	--
Odometer	Digital	Analogue
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Fuel Guage
Digital Fuel Guage
Hazard Warning Indicator		--
Average Speed Indicator		--
OTA Updates	Not Available	--
Call/SMS Alerts		--
Geo Fencing		--
Distance to Empty Indicator		--
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Stand Alarm
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Analogue
Gear Indicator		--
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Low Battery Indicator
Clock
Service Reminder Indicator		--
Battery	12 V / 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free	Maintenance-free, 12V

Storage
Front Storage Box
Under Seat Storage
Mobile App Connectivity
Mobile App Connectivity
Light System
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
Shift Light
Headlight Type
LED --
Brake/Tail Light
LED --
Turn Signal
LED --
Pass Light
GPS & Charging
GPS & Navigation
USB Charging Port
Switchgear
Riding Modes Switch --
Traction Control --
Cruise Control Available --
Hazard Warning Switch --
Start Type
Electric Start Electric Start
Killswitch
Pillion Comfort
Stepped Seat
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grabrail
Pillion Seat
Pillion Footrest
Additional Features
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster --
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster --
Additional Features -- High beam, cruise control

Colours

	Ice Grey	Vivid Black
	Style Rallye
	Style Triple Black
	GS Trophy

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

18 Ratings

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Keep healthy ride every day

I love this bike for adventure, touring, 4-5 days of riding, etc In bmw r 1250 gs Adv

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Standard Warranty (Year)	3	--
Standard Warranty (Km)	Unlimited	--

DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
Shift Light
Headlight Type	LED	--
Brake/Tail Light	LED	--
Turn Signal	LED	--
Pass Light

Riding Modes Switch		--
Traction Control		--
Cruise Control	Available	--
Hazard Warning Switch		--
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Killswitch

Stepped Seat
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grabrail
Pillion Seat
Pillion Footrest

Front Suspension Preload Adjuster		--
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster		--
Additional Features	--	High beam, cruise control

Front Storage Box
Under Seat Storage

GPS & Navigation
USB Charging Port

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure vs Harley-Davidson Electra Glide