BMW R 1200 GS 2015 vs. BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2013
BMW R 1200 GS 2015
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2013
Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2015 vs BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2013
The BMW R 1200 GS model year 2015 and the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure model year 2013 are both enduro motorcycles with similar technical specifications. They both have a Boxer engine type with a bore of 101 mm and a stroke of 73 mm. The engine power and torque are also the same at 125 HP and 125 Nm respectively. They both have a prop shaft transmission and two cylinders with a displacement of 1170 ccm.
In terms of suspension, both motorcycles have a strut front suspension and a single swing arm rear suspension. The chassis is made of steel and has a twin tube, load-bearing engine frame type. The front brakes are double disk type for both models.
BMW R 1200 GS 2015
There are some differences in the dimensions and weights of the motorcycles. The front tire diameter is 19 inches for both models, but the rear tire width is 170 mm for both models. However, the rear tire diameter is 17 inches for the BMW R 1200 GS model year 2015 and 17 inches for the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure model year 2013. The wheelbase is slightly longer for the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure model year 2013 at 1510 mm compared to 1507 mm for the BMW R 1200 GS model year 2015. The seat height is also higher for the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure model year 2013 at 910 mm compared to 850 mm for the BMW R 1200 GS model year 2015. The kerb weight with ABS is heavier for the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure model year 2013 at 260 kg compared to 238 kg for the BMW R 1200 GS model year 2015. The fuel tank capacity is also larger for the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure model year 2013 at 30 liters compared to 20 liters for the BMW R 1200 GS model year 2015.
In terms of strengths, the BMW R 1200 GS 2015 has a powerful engine, low fuel consumption, comfortable seating position, and can also be used off-road. It also has a high reputation in the motorcycle community. On the other hand, the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2013 is known for being easy to ride, having a 33-liter tank for longer trips, good ergonomics, and reliable brakes.
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2013
As for weaknesses, the BMW R 1200 GS 2015 has a long and expensive surcharge side, and the Telelever front suspension may take some getting used to. The brakes are also reported to be very sharp. On the other hand, there are no reported weaknesses for the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2013.
Overall, both motorcycles have their own strengths and weaknesses, and the choice between them would depend on the rider's preferences and priorities.
Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2015 compared to BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2013
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
BMW R 1200 GS 2015
A GS is at home almost anywhere - but only to a limited extent on the racetrack. It's a pleasure to feel the power of the partially water-cooled boxer twin cylinder on the exit of the bend - 125 hp only seems much weaker on paper than 150 or even 160 hp on the competition. With 125 Newton metres of torque, the acceleration from the bottom is superb anyway and the GS, at 238 kilos ready to ride, does not carry too much flab despite its bulky appearance. In very tight corners, the low centre of gravity also has a positive effect - the BMW R 1200 GS is very hard to crack! Even the front telelever suspension, which suppresses the front wheel's tendency to sink in when braking, fits perfectly into the overall package on the GS and can only slightly detract from its sporty character.
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2013
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!
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs BMW R 1200 GS Adventure
There are a few key differences between a BMW R 1200 GS 2015 and a BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2013. There are the same number of bikes of both models available on the 1000PS.de marketplace, specifically 47. It takes less time to sell a BMW R 1200 GS Adventure with 63 days compared to 66 days for the BMW R 1200 GS. Since model year 2005 1000PS.de editors have written 98 reviews for the BMW R 1200 GS and 35 reviews for the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure since model year 2006. The first review for the BMW R 1200 GS was published on 20/01/2004 and now has more than 19,100 views. This compares to more than 12,900 views for the first review on BMW R 1200 GS Adventure published on 28/11/2005.
