Kawasaki KLX 450R Vs BMW R 1200 GS comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 9.61 Lakh

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₹ 16.79 Lakh

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Kawasaki KLX 450R Vs BMW R 1200 GS Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the KLX 450R Vs R 1200 GS on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

KLX 450R Vs R 1200 GS – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Kawasaki KLX 450R in New Delhi starts at ₹ 9.61 Lakh.

Summary	Kawasaki KLX 450R	BMW R 1200 GS
Price	₹ 9.61 Lakh	₹ 16.79 Lakh
Manufacturer	Kawasaki	BMW
Body Type	Off Road	Off Road
Mileage	23.00 KM/L	24.00 KM/L
Power	56.4 bhp bhp	125.00 bhp
Engine	449.0 CC	1170.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

KLX 450R Vs R 1200 GS – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kawasaki KLX 450R base engine returns 23 KM/L.

KLX 450R Vs R 1200 GS – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Kawasaki KLX 450R gets bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Single, DOHC	N/A
Engine CC	449.0 CC	1170.0 CC
Engine Power	56.4 Bhp	125.00
Max Torque	N/A	125.00
Top Speed	150 kmph	N/A
No. of Gears	5 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6	N/A
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid-cooled	Air/liquid-Cooled
Fuel Delivery	Carburettor: Keihin FCR-MX40	Electronic Intake Pipe Injection
Starting Mechanism	Electric & Kick	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2175 mm	2207 mm
Width	820 mm	953 mm
Height	1250 mm	1412 mm
Wheelbase	1480 mm	1507 mm
Ground Clearance	315 mm	185 mm
Kerb Weight	126 kg	244 kg
Seat Height	935 mm	850 mm
Chassis Type	Perimeter, Aluminium	Two-section Frame, Front- And Bolted On Rear Frame, Load-bearing Engine

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	8.0 L	20.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	4.0 L
Mileage	23.00 KM/L	24.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	184 km	N/A

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	48 Mm Inverted AOS Type Telescopic Fork With 22-way Compression And 18-way Rebound Damping	BMW Motorrad Telelever; Stanchion Diameter 37 Mm, Central Spring Strut
Rear Suspension	Uni-Trak With 22-way Low-speed, 2 Turns Or More High Speed Compression Damping, 22 Way Rebound Damping And Adjustable Spring Preload	Cast Aluminium Single-sided Swing Arm With BMW Motorrad Paralever
Front Brake Type	Disc	Dual Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	250 mm	305 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	240 mm	276 mm
Tyre Type	Tubed	N/A
Front Tyre	80/100-21M/C 51P	120/70 R19
Rear Tyre	120/90-18M/C 65P	170/60 R17
Wheel Type	Spoke Wheels	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	No	-
Odometer	No	-
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Fuel Gauge	No	Yes
Start Mechanism	No	-
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	-
Stand Indicator	No	-
Tripmeter Count	-	Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	No	Analogue
Low Battery Indicator	No	Yes
Gear Indicator	No	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	No	Yes
Clock	No	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	No	-
Pillion Seat Type	No	-
Remote Key	No	-
Cruise Control	No	-
Modes: Tour, Urban, Gravel, Off-Road, User 1 And User 2	-

Safety Features

Traction Control	No	-
ABS	No	-
Engine Kill Switch	No	Yes
Anti-Theft	No	-

Electricals

Head Light	No	-
Tail Light	No	-
Turn Signal Lamp	No	-
DRLs	No	-
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	No	-
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	-

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity	No	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	No	-
Call/SMS Alerts	No	-
GPS & Navigation	No	-
USB Charging Port	No	-
SOS	No	-

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	No	-
Standard Vehicle Warranty	3 Months Parts Only	-

Additonal Features

Electric starter		-
6.5-inch TFT Touchscreen	-
Bluetooth Smartphone/Audio Connectivity	-
Easy Control Of Navigation	-

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