BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. Indian Scout 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Indian Scout 2018

Indian Scout 2018

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs Indian Scout 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Indian Scout 2018

Indian Scout 2018

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to Indian Scout 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Indian Scout 2018

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore99 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power102 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque98 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque5,900 rpm
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,130 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter16 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,311 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth880 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,207 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,562 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height643 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity125 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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.

Indian Scout 2018

Indian Scout 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Indian Scout

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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