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BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. Honda VFR 800 F 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda VFR 800 F 2009

Honda VFR 800 F 2009

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs Honda VFR 800 F 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda VFR 800 F 2009

Honda VFR 800 F 2009

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to Honda VFR 800 F 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Honda VFR 800 F 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Honda VFR 800 F 2009
Honda VFR 800 F 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore72 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke48 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power109 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,500 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque80 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque8,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio10.6
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement782 ccm

Suspension Front

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,120 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth735 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,195 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,460 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height805 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight229 kgKerb Weight244 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity22 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.

Honda VFR 800 F 2009

Honda VFR 800 F 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Honda VFR 800 F

Model year
Current average market prices

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