Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 8V 2012 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 8V 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Overview - Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 8V 2012 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 8V 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

CLICK BAG. The one with the “click”.

The Wunderlich tank bag with smart handling.

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50 Years Strong: One Brand – One Promise!

Perfect fit, premium quality – with Hepco&Becker accessories, your bike is ready for any adventure. Quality made in Germany.

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Technical Specifications Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 8V 2012 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 8V 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 8V 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	95 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	81 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	102 HP	Engine power	105 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	110 Nm	Torque	115 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	12
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,151 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Strut
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,305 mm	Length	2,210 mm
Width	Width	1,089 mm	Width	915 mm
Height	Height	1,475 mm	Height	1,450 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,535 mm	Wheelbase	1,507 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	840 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	257 kg	Kerb Weight	229 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 8V 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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.