BMW R 1200 GS vs Indian Scout Comparison
BMW R 1200 GS vs Indian Scout
Any question on your mind about which bike to buy? Compare BMW R 1200 GS vs Indian Scout on the basis of price, specifications & other features. BMW R 1200 GS Price starts from Rs. 15.85 lakh and Indian Scout Price starts from Rs. 12.70 lakh. The claimed mileage for the BMW R 1200 GS is 16 kmpl and for the Indian Scout is 25 kmpl. BMW R 1200 GS is available in 7 different colours while Indian Scout comes with 5 colours. In technical specifications, BMW R 1200 GS is powered by 1170 cc engine where as Indian Scout is powered by 1133 cc engine.
Engine
| Engine Type | Flat Twin, 4-Stroke, DOHC | V-Twin |
| Engine Displacement (CC) | 1170 cc | 1133 cc |
| Power (PS@rpm) | 125 PS @ 7750 rpm | 95.17 PS |
| Torque (Nm@rpm) | 125 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 97 Nm @ 5600 rpm |
| Bore | 101 mm | 60 mm |
| Stroke | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| No Of Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Drive Type | Shaft Drive | Belt Drive |
| Valves (per cylinder) | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Ignition | Twin Spark Ignition | |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| No Of Gears | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
Brakes
| Brakes Front | Disc | Disc |
| Brakes Rear | Disc | Disc |
Performance
| 0-60 kmph (sec) | ||
| Quarter Mile | ||
| Braking (60-0 kmph) | ||
| 20-80 kmph (kickdown) | ||
| 30-70 kmph (3rd gear) | ||
| 40-80 kmph (4th gear) | ||
| Braking (80-0 kmph) | ||
| Braking (100-0 kmph) | ||
| Mileage (City) | ||
| Mileage (Highway) | ||
| Mileage (Overall) | ||
| Mileage (ARAI) kmpl | 16 Kmpl | 25 Kmpl |
| 0-100 kmph (sec) | 3.4 | |
| Top Speed (Km/h) | Over 200 Kmph |
Suspension
| Chassis Type | Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine | |
| Suspension-Front | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm, central spring strut | Telescopic Fork / 120 mm - Cartridge Type |
| Suspension-Rear | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping ad | Dual Shocks / 76 mm |
Tyres
| Tyre Size (Front) | 120/70-R19 | 130/90-16 Rear :-150/80-16 |
| Tyre Size (Rear) | 170/60-R17 | 150/80 - 16" 71H |
| Wheel Size | Front :-19 inch, Rear :-17 inch | Front :-16 inch Rear :-16 inch |
| Tyre Make | ||
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) | Alloy | Alloy |
Dimensions
| Dry Weight | 216 kg | 244 kg |
| Length*Width*Height | 2207*952*1412 | 2311*880*1207 |
| Wheelbase(mm) | 1507 mm | 1562 mm |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 185 mm | 135 mm |
| Seat Height | 850 mm | 643 mm |
| Fuel Capacity (Litres) | 20 L | 12.5 L |
| Kerb Weight | 244 kg | 254 kg |
Electricals
| Battery | 12 V, 11,8 Ah | |
| Head Lamp | Halogen | Halogen |
| Projector head light | ||
| Pilot Lamps | ||
| LED tail lights |
Features
| ABS | Dual Channel | Dual Channel |
| Body Graphics | ||
| Starting | Self Start Only | Self Start Only |
| Pass Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Speedometer | Analogue | Analogue |
| Tachometer | Analogue | Digital |
| Trip Meter | Digital | Digital |
| Average Fuel economy | ||
| Digital Fuel Indicator | yes | yes |
| Distance to Empty | ||
| Low Fuel Warning Lamp | ||
| Clock | ||
| Stand Alarm | ||
| Stepup Seat | ||
| Passenger Footrest | ||
| Passenger Backrest | ||
| Carry hook | ||
| Underseat storage |
Warranty
| Standard Warranty (Years) | 2 | |
| Standard Warranty (kilometers) | Unlimited |
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