BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 vs. Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011

Overview - BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 vs Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 compared to Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	106 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	67.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	105 HP	Engine power	130 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,700 rpm
Torque	Torque	115 Nm	Torque	115 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,200 rpm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	1,200 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound

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	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,240 mm	Length	2,248 mm
Width	Width	990 mm	Width	925 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,510 mm	Wheelbase	1,528 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	910 mm	Seat Height	870 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	256 kg	Kerb Weight	223 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	33 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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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Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure vs Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200

Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

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Price Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200

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