BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs. Honda VFR 800 F 2014

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Honda VFR 800 F 2014

Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs Honda VFR 800 F 2014

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Honda VFR 800 F 2014

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2012 compared to Honda VFR 800 F 2014

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Honda VFR 800 F 2014

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Honda VFR 800 F 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	72 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	48 mm
Engine power	Engine power	110 HP	Engine power	106 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	120 Nm	Torque	75 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	11.8
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	782 ccm

Suspension Front

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	110 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Length	Length	2,210 mm	Length	2,134 mm
Width	Width	915 mm	Width	748 mm
Height	Height	1,450 mm	Height	1,203 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,507 mm	Wheelbase	1,460 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	789 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

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 2014

The concept fits, both performance and comfort are tuned to the mid-range sports tourer. However, it is difficult to make comparisons with the competition - the VFR800F hardly has any. Other sports tourers are stronger, more unwieldy and weigh just as much.

Powerful impression

Optimal handling

Great sound

Pleasant handlebar position

Well-protecting windscreen.

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