BMW F 800 GS 2012 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW F 800 GS 2012

BMW F 800 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

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Overview - BMW F 800 GS 2012 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW F 800 GS 2012

BMW F 800 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Technical Specifications BMW F 800 GS 2012 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW F 800 GS 2012
BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore82 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke75.6 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power86 HPEngine power110 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque83 NmTorque120 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,570 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio12
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeToughened, Dry
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement798 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionStrut

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engineFrame typeLoad-bearing engine

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height80 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width110 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height80 %
LengthLength2,320 mmLength2,210 mm
WidthWidth945 mmWidth915 mm
HeightHeight1,350 mmHeight1,450 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,578 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height880 mmSeat Height850 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight185 kgDry Weight203 kg
Kerb WeightKerb Weight207 kgKerb Weight229 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
Top SpeedTop Speed200 km/hTop Speed200 km/h
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 800 GS 2012

BMW F 800 GS 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW F 800 GS vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price BMW F 800 GS

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Price BMW R 1200 GS

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