BMW R 1250 GS vs Harley Davidson Low Rider

Last Updated: August 4, 2026

Harley Davidson Low Rider price starts at Rs. 13.75 Lakh, which is Rs. 6.80 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW R 1250 GS, priced at Rs. 20.55 Lakh. On the performance front, the R 1250 GS uses a 1254cc engine producing 136 PS @ 7750 rpm and the Low Rider a 1868cc engine. If you're deciding between the R 1250 GS and Low Rider, the R 1250 GS is the better pick for a lighter kerb weight, while the Low Rider stands out for affordability.

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R 1250 GS vs Low Rider Comparison Summary

Specification BMW R 1250 GSHarley Davidson Low Rider
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 20.55 LakhRs. 13.75 Lakh
Mileage 21.05 kmplNot Available
Engine 1254 cc1868 cc
Max power 136 PS @ 7750 rpmNot Available
Top speed 200 kmphNot Available
Kerb weight 249 Kg391 Kg

R 1250 GS vs Low Rider Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 1250 GS Pro BS6Harley-Davidson Low Rider BS6
Rating
21 reviews
2 reviews
Brand Name BMW Harley-Davidson
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.55 Lakh Rs. 13.75 Lakh
Engine Type Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam Milwaukee-Eight 114
Max Power 136 PS @ 7750 rpm Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke - Alloy Cast Aluminum
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Analogue
Insurance Not Available Not Available
Brochure N/A N/A

Engine Type
Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam
Milwaukee-Eight 114
Engine Displacement
1254 cc
1868 cc
Gear Box
Not Available
6-speed
Max Power
136 PS @ 7750 rpm
Not Available
Max Torque
143 Nm @ 6250 rpm
163 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6
Bore
102.5 mm
102 mm
Stroke
76 mm
114 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Belt Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
Not Available
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
10.5:1

Mileage (Overall)
21.05 kmpl
Not Available
0-100 Kmph (sec)
3.6s
Not Available
Top Speed
200 kmph
Not Available
Fuel Reserve
4 L
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-R19, Rear :-170/60-R17
Front :-130/60-B19 Rear :-180/55-B18
Peak Power
136 PS @ 7750 rpm
Not Available
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke - Alloy
Cast Aluminum

Dry Weight
Not Available
375 kg
Seat height
850 - 870 mm
Not Available
Load carrying capacity
216 kg
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2207*952*1430 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1514 mm
1625 mm
Length
2207 mm
2430 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
140 mm
Height
1430 mm
Not Available
Width
952.5 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity
20 Liters
22.7 Liters
Kerb Weight
249 Kg
391 Kg
Total Weight
465 kg
Not Available
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
850 - 870 mm
Not Available
Front Brake Size
305 mm
Not Available
Rear Brake Size
276 mm
Not Available

USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
Not Available
Battery Capacity
12V / 11.8AH
Not Available
LED Tail Lights
Not Available
Yes
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Alternator
Three-phase generator with 510 Watt nominal power
Not Available

Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Frame Type
Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Sports Tourer Bikes
Cruiser Bikes, Tourer Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Display
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Tachometer
Not Available
Analogue
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Charging Point
Not Available
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Techometer
Digital
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Stepup Seat
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Footrest
Yes
Yes
Projector Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Console
Not Available
Analogue and Digital
Odometer
Digital
Analogue
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
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Which bike is best between BMW R 1250 GS vs Harley Davidson Low Rider?
As per the users experiences BMW R 1250 GS is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort and features in your bike. But Harley Davidson Low Rider is better on the grounds of mileage and maintenance.
Which bike is cheaper BMW R 1250 GS vs Harley Davidson Low Rider?
The Harley Davidson Low Rider is cheaper than BMW R 1250 GS by ₹6.80 Lakh.
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As per the users experiences the BMW R 1250 GS has better performance.

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