BMW F 800 R 2010 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW F 800 R 2010

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Overview - BMW F 800 R 2010 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW F 800 R 2010

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Technical Specifications BMW F 800 R 2010 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW F 800 R 2010

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW F 800 R 2010

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	82 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	75.6 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	87 HP	Engine power	110 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	86 Nm	Torque	120 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	798 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed 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 width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	110 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Length	Length	2,145 mm	Length	2,210 mm
Width	Width	905 mm	Width	915 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,507 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	800 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Dry Weight	Dry Weight	177 kg	Dry Weight	203 kg
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	199 kg	Kerb Weight	229 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 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 F 800 R 2010

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.

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.