Kawasaki KX 450 Vs BMW R 1200 GS comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 9.92 Lakh

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₹ 16.79 Lakh

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

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the KX 450 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.

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

The ex-showroom price of the Kawasaki KX 450 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 9.92 Lakh.

Summary	Kawasaki KX 450	BMW R 1200 GS
Price	₹ 9.92 Lakh	₹ 16.79 Lakh
Manufacturer	Kawasaki	BMW
Body Type	Off Road	Off Road
Mileage	25.00 KM/L	24.00 KM/L
Power	N/A	125.00 bhp
Engine	449.0 CC	1170.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kawasaki KX 450 base engine returns 25 KM/L.

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

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

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	4-stroke, Single-cylinder, DOHC	N/A
Engine CC	449.0 CC	1170.0 CC
Engine Power	N/A	125.00
Max Torque	N/A	125.00
Top Speed	143 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	Fuel Injection	Electronic Intake Pipe Injection
Starting Mechanism	Electric	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2185 mm	2207 mm
Width	830 mm	953 mm
Height	1275 mm	1412 mm
Wheelbase	1485 mm	1507 mm
Ground Clearance	340 mm	185 mm
Kerb Weight	110 kg	244 kg
Seat Height	955 mm	850 mm
Chassis Type	Perimeter, Aluminium	Two-section Frame, Front- And Bolted On Rear Frame, Load-bearing Engine

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	6.2 L	20.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	4.0 L
Mileage	25.00 KM/L	24.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	155 km	N/A

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	49 Mm Inverted Telescopic Fork With Adjustable Compression And Rebound Dampin	BMW Motorrad Telelever; Stanchion Diameter 37 Mm, Central Spring Strut
Rear Suspension	New Uni-Trak With Adjustable Dual-range (high/lowspeed) Compression Damping, Adjustable Rebound Damping And Adjustable Preload.	Cast Aluminium Single-sided Swing Arm With BMW Motorrad Paralever
Front Brake Type	Disc	Dual Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	270 mm	305 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	250 mm	276 mm
Tyre Type	Tubed	N/A
Front Tyre	80/100-21 51M	120/70 R19
Rear Tyre	120/80-19 63M	170/60 R17
Wheel Type	Spoke Wheel	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	-	-
Odometer	-	-
Speedometer	-	Analogue
Fuel Gauge	-	Yes
Start Mechanism	Kick Start	-
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	-
Stand Indicator	No	-
Tripmeter Count	-	Yes
Tripmeter Type	No	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	-
Launch Control Mode		-
ABS		-
Adjustable Ergonomics		-
Adjustable footpeg position		-
Electric Start		-
Hydraulic Clutch		-
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

Large-Diameter Coil-Spring Fork		-
6.5-inch TFT Touchscreen	-
Bluetooth Smartphone/Audio Connectivity	-
Easy Control Of Navigation	-

Key Features

Li-ion Battery

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