BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2014 vs. BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2014

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Overview - BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2014 vs BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2014

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Technical Specifications BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2014 compared to BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2014

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2014

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	82 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	75.6 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	86 HP	Engine power	105 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	83 Nm	Torque	115 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	12
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	798 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,305 mm	Length	2,240 mm
Width	Width	890 mm	Width	990 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,578 mm	Wheelbase	1,510 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	890 mm	Seat Height	910 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	24 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	33 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2014

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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BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

In the last 30 years of its development, the GS has learned everything you need to know to remain the best-selling motorbike over 500 cubic metres for years - worldwide!

easy to ride

33-litre tank

ergonomics

brakes

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