BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 vs. Harley-Davidson Road King Classic FLHRC 2020

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Harley-Davidson Road King Classic FLHRC 2020

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 compared to Harley-Davidson Road King Classic FLHRC 2020

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Harley-Davidson Road King Classic FLHRC 2020

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Harley-Davidson Road King Classic FLHRC 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	100 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	111.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	105 HP	Engine power	89 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,450 rpm
Torque	Torque	115 Nm	Torque	150 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	10
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Belt
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	1,745 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,240 mm	Length	2,420 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,510 mm	Wheelbase	1,625 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	910 mm	Seat Height	715 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	256 kg	Kerb Weight	376 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	33 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	22.7 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

In the last 30 years of its development, the GS has learned everything you need to know to remain the best-selling motorbike over 500 cubic metres for years - worldwide!

easy to ride

33-litre tank

ergonomics

brakes

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Harley-Davidson Road King Classic FLHRC 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 vs. Harley-Davidson Road King Classic FLHRC 2020

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 compared to Harley-Davidson Road King Classic FLHRC 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Harley-Davidson Road King Classic FLHRC 2020

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure vs Harley-Davidson Road King Classic FLHRC

Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

Price Harley-Davidson Road King Classic FLHRC

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