BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. BMW F 700 GS 2014

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW F 700 GS 2014

BMW F 700 GS 2014

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs BMW F 700 GS 2014

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW F 700 GS 2014

BMW F 700 GS 2014

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to BMW F 700 GS 2014

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW F 700 GS 2014

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore82 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke75.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power75 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,300 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque77 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque5,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio12
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement798 ccm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,280 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth855 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,240 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,562 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height820 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity16 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

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.

BMW F 700 GS 2014

BMW F 700 GS 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs BMW F 700 GS

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price BMW F 700 GS

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