BMW S 1000 R 2016 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW S 1000 R 2016

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

Stylish and practical: PRO tank bags from SW-MOTECH

Simple attachment thanks to magnetic snap-in closure. For safe luggage transport.

Details

Technical Specifications BMW S 1000 R 2016 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW S 1000 R 2016

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW S 1000 R 2016

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	80 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	49.7 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	160 HP	Engine power	110 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	112 Nm	Torque	120 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	999 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

Chassis

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

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	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	190 mm	Rear tyre width	110 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Length	Length	2,057 mm	Length	2,210 mm
Width	Width	845 mm	Width	915 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,439 mm	Wheelbase	1,507 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	814 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW S 1000 R 2016

With the BMW S 1000 R, you notice both the close relationship to the S 1000 RR superbike and the endeavour to equip the machine with a high degree of comfort for country roads and everyday use. Accordingly, the 1000cc four-cylinder power unit is brute and yet easily controllable, and the seating position is correspondingly sporty and comfortable. The fact that the S 1000 R is one of the most affordable power naked bikes is surprising and very pleasing, although one must not get hold of the list of optional extras - because thanks to the many irresistible features, it will certainly be more expensive.

Powerful and well controllable engine

powerful braking system

comfortable seating position

irresistible but expensive optional extras

hard chassis

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

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.