Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 vs BMW R 1250 GS

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 or BMW R 1250 GS? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between FTR 1200 and R 1250 GS. Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 Price starts at Rs.19.38 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Black Smoke and BMW R 1250 GS Price starts at Rs.20.55 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 is N/A cylinder, 1203 cc Engine can generate 124.7 PS power whereas BMW R 1250 GS is a 2 cylinder, 1254 cc Engine can generate 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, FTR 1200 provides a mileage of 18.9 kmpl (base model), and R 1250 GS has a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model). Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 is available in 3 colours & 5 variants whereas BMW R 1250 GS is available in 3 colours & 3 variants.

FTR 1200 vs R 1250 GS

Key Highlights	Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200	BMW R 1250 GS
Price	Rs.19.38 Lakh	Rs.20.55 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1203 cc	1254 cc
Power	124.7 PS	134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm
Mileage/Range	18.9 kmpl	15 kmpl

Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200

Black Smoke

Rs. 19.38 Lakh

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BMW R 1250 GS

STD

Rs. 20.55 Lakh

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Specifications Overview

FTR 1200 specifications	R 1250 GS specifications
Variant Name	Black Smoke	STD
On Road Price	22.17 Lakh Price Breakup	23.34 Lakh Price Breakup
User Rating	-	3.5 1 Reviews
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	13 Litres	20 Litres
Engine Displacement	1203 cc	1254 cc

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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

FTR 1200 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	R 1250 GS Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Braking System	-	Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type	-	Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston
Front Disc Size	-	305
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	-	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	36
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	36
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	-	Yes
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	42
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	42
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	ZSachFullAdjustablInverteTelescopiCartridgFork	BMMotorraTeleleverstanchiodiamete1.(3mm)centrasprinstrut"
Rear Suspension	ZF Sachs Fully Adjustable Piggyback IFP / 120mm	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Front Tyre Size	120/70 ZR17	120/70 - R19
Rear Tyre Size	180/55 ZR17	170/60 - R17
Front Type	Double Disc	Disc

Instrumentation

FTR 1200 Instrumentation	R 1250 GS Instrumentation
Riding Modes Switch	-	Yes
Touch Screen Display	-	No
Fuel level guage	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	-	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital

Exterior

FTR 1200 Exterior	R 1250 GS Exterior
Daytime Running Lights	-	Yes
LED headlight	-	Yes

Warranty

FTR 1200 Warranty	R 1250 GS Warranty
Basic Warranty	-	3 Years or Unlimited km

Body & Suspension

FTR 1200 Body & Suspension	R 1250 GS Body & Suspension
Colors	FTR 1200 Colours	R 1250 GS Colours
Images	FTR 1200 Images	R 1250 GS Images
Frame Type	-	Two-section frame& front- and bolted on rear frame& load-bearing engine

Engine & Transmission

FTR 1200 Engine & Transmission	R 1250 GS Engine & Transmission
Gear Shifting Pattern	-	1 Down 5 Up
Spark Plugs	-	1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity	1203 cc	1254 cc
Engine Type	Liquid Cooled V-Twin	Â? Twin Cylinder& DOHC& Boxer Engine
No. of Cylinders	-	2
No. of valves per cylinder	-	4
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Battery Capacity	-	0.1416 kwh
Top Speed	147 kmph	200 kmph
Bore x Stroke	102 mm x 73.6 mm	102.5 mm x 76 mm
Charging Socket	-	Yes
Configuration	-	12.5 : 1
Cooling type	Liquid Cooled	Air/Liquid Cooled
Fuelling	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Max Power	124.7 PS	134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm

Comfort & Convenience

FTR 1200 Comfort & Convenience	R 1250 GS Comfort & Convenience
Average Speed Indicator	-	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	-	Yes
Front Storage Box	-	No
Geo Fencing	-	NO
Low Battery Indicator	-	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	-	Yes
Pillion Backrest	-	No
Pillion Footrest	-	Yes
Riding Modes	-	3
Service Reminder Indicator	-	Yes
Under Seat Storage	-	No
GPS & Navigation	-	Yes
Console Type	Semi-Digital	Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator	-	Yes
Engine Kill Switch	-	Yes

Safety

FTR 1200 Safety	R 1250 GS Safety
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	-	Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator	-	Yes
Hazard Warning Switch	-	Yes
Radial Tyres	-	Yes
Pass Light	-	Yes
Pillion Grabrail	-	Yes
Turn Signal	-	LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system	Yes	Dual Channel ABS
Brake Assist	-	Dual Channel ABS
Power Modes	-	3
Slipper Clutch	-	Wet Multiplate
Traction Control System	Yes	Yes

Dimensions & Capacity

FTR 1200 Dimensions & Capacity	R 1250 GS Dimensions & Capacity
Length	2223 mm	2207 mm
Width	830 mm	953 mm
Height	1295 mm	1430 mm
Wheelbase	1525 mm	1514 mm
Ground Clearance	165 mm	185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	13 Litres	20 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity	2.8 Litres	3.78 Litres
Body Type	Sports Bike	Adventure
Seat Height	-	850 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight	-	249 kg

Entertainment & Communication

FTR 1200 Entertainment & Communication	R 1250 GS Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)	-	no

Pros & Cons

FTR 1200 Pros & Cons	R 1250 GS Pros & Cons
Pros		Excellent brakes LED illumination Ride-by-Wire
Cons		Lack of tyre grip Service and spare part costs. Sticks to the old LCD display.

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Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 Black Smoke

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Detailed Comparison of Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 and BMW R 1250 GS

Safety

FTR 1200 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. R 1250 GS has Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Switch, Traction Control System.

Transmission

Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and R 1250 GS comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 has a 13 Litres fuel tank with 1295 mm seat height. BMW R 1250 GS has 1430 mm seat height and 20 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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