BMW R 1250 GS 2019 vs. BMW F 800 R 2009

BMW R 1250 GS 2019

BMW R 1250 GS 2019

BMW F 800 R 2009

BMW F 800 R 2009

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Overview - BMW R 1250 GS 2019 vs BMW F 800 R 2009

The BMW R 1250 GS model year 2019 and the BMW F 800 R model year 2009 are both motorcycles manufactured by BMW, but they have significant differences in terms of technical specifications and strengths.

Starting with the BMW R 1250 GS 2019, it is an enduro motorcycle with a Boxer engine type. The engine has a bore of 102.5 mm and a stroke of 76 mm, resulting in a displacement of 1254 ccm. It is capable of producing 136 HP of engine power and 143 Nm of torque. The bike is equipped with an electric starter and a prop shaft transmission. It has two cylinders and a fuel tank capacity of 20 liters. The front brakes are double disk with four pistons, and the front and rear tire diameters are 19 inches and 17 inches, respectively. The wheelbase is 1525 mm and the seat height is 850 mm. The BMW R 1250 GS also features a colour TFT display as standard and LED headlights.

BMW R 1250 GS 2019

BMW R 1250 GS 2019

On the other hand, the BMW F 800 R 2009 is a naked bike with an in-line engine type. The engine has a bore of 82 mm and a stroke of 75.6 mm, resulting in a displacement of 798 ccm. It is capable of producing 87 HP of engine power and 86 Nm of torque. Similar to the R 1250 GS, it is equipped with an electric starter, but it has a chain transmission instead of a prop shaft. It also has two cylinders and a fuel tank capacity of 19 liters. The front brakes are double disk with four pistons, and both the front and rear tire diameters are 17 inches. The wheelbase is 1520 mm and the seat height is 820 mm.

In terms of strengths, the BMW R 1250 GS 2019 has an extremely high-torque boxer engine, which provides a good sound and a comfortable seating position suitable for long distances. It also has stable braking performance, good weather protection, and comes standard with a colour TFT display and LED headlights.

On the other hand, the BMW F 800 R 2009 has high-quality components, a great engine, and the possibility of good equipment. It also has a positive chassis and low fuel consumption.

BMW F 800 R 2009

BMW F 800 R 2009

However, both motorcycles have their weaknesses. The BMW R 1250 GS 2019 has manageable standard equipment and a long surcharge list. It also has a jagged appearance with little elegance. On the other hand, the BMW F 800 R 2009 has a high price, a first gear that is a little too long, and some concerns regarding its optics.

In conclusion, the BMW R 1250 GS 2019 and the BMW F 800 R 2009 are two motorcycles with different technical specifications and strengths. While the R 1250 GS excels in terms of engine power and torque, comfortable seating position, and standard features, the F 800 R stands out with its high-quality components, great engine, and positive chassis. However, both motorcycles have their weaknesses, such as the R 1250 GS's manageable standard equipment and the F 800 R's high price.

Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 GS 2019 compared to BMW F 800 R 2009

BMW R 1250 GS 2019
BMW F 800 R 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore102.5 mmBore82 mm
StrokeStroke76 mmStroke75.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power136 HPEngine power87 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque143 NmTorque86 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,250 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio12
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,254 ccmDisplacement798 ccm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,207 mmLength2,145 mm
WidthWidth952.5 mmWidth905 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,525 mmWheelbase1,520 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height820 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1250 GS 2019

BMW R 1250 GS 2019

The BMW R 1250 GS is the logical further development of the R 1200 GS - logical above all because one should not expect such a popular motorbike to be radically changed. Accordingly, the design has been changed cautiously, and the familiar options for the chassis and electronics have been retained. The new name R 1250 GS, however, promises a new engine - and it really is something! 136 hp at 7750 rpm and a whopping 143 Newton metres of maximum torque at 6250 rpm are an absolute blast! BMW has thus renovated the big GS almost perfectly: it remains clearly recognisable, has a little more electronics as standard, a still long list of surcharges (which customers like to tick from A to Z) and a now even better and more sovereign power plant - what more could you want?!

extremely high-torque boxer engine

good sound

comfortable seating position, suitable for long distances

stable braking performance

good weather protection

colour TFT display standard

LED headlights

Manageable standard equipment, long surcharge list

jagged appearance with little elegance

BMW F 800 R 2009

BMW F 800 R 2009

In the advertisements, the new BMW F 800 R sometimes comes across as a woman's motorbike. This does not do the bike an injustice, but the civilised engine, the low seat height and the smooth controls certainly suit petite ladies.

High-quality components

great engine

good equipment possible

cockpit

positive chassis

low consumption.

High price

first gear a little too long

optics.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1250 GS vs BMW F 800 R

There are a few key differences between a BMW R 1250 GS 2019 and a BMW F 800 R 2009. There are the same number of bikes of both models available on the 1000PS.de marketplace, specifically 104. It takes less time to sell a BMW R 1250 GS with 46 days compared to 58 days for a BMW F 800 R. Since model year 2019 1000PS.de editors have written 50 reviews for the BMW R 1250 GS and 20 reviews for the BMW F 800 R since model year 2009. The first review for the BMW R 1250 GS was published on 19/09/2018 and now has more than 305,600 views. This compares to more than 8,900 views for the first review on BMW F 800 R published on 10/10/2008.

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