BMW R 1200 GS 2010 vs. BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2018

Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2010 vs BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2018

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2010 compared to BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	82 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	75.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	110 HP	Engine power	85 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	120 Nm	Torque	83 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	798 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	110 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Length	Length	2,210 mm	Length	2,305 mm
Width	Width	915 mm	Width	895 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,507 mm	Wheelbase	1,573 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	890 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	24 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	200 km/h	Top Speed	200 km/h
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

A GS Adventure has practically everything you need for the big trip. But firstly, Touratech manufactures some parts for BMW anyway and secondly, it doesn't stop with the optional extras offered by the Bavarians.

Sporty look

well equipped

enough storage space

The technology of the conversion takes some getting used to

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2018

The big R 1200 GS Adventure may have been the ultimate long-distance adventure bike up to now, but anyone who also values a bit of fun and sport is certainly better served by the F 800 GS Adventure.

Torque-strong engine

low weight

24-litre tank

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