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BMW R 1200 GS 2011 vs. BMW K 1300 S 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW K 1300 S 2011

BMW K 1300 S 2011

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2011 vs BMW K 1300 S 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW K 1300 S 2011

BMW K 1300 S 2011

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2011 compared to BMW K 1300 S 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2011
BMW K 1300 S 2011
BMW R 1200 GS 2011
BMW R 1200 GS 2011
BMW K 1300 S 2011
BMW K 1300 S 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore101 mmBore80 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke64.3 mm
Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power175 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,250 rpm
TorqueTorque120 NmTorque140 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque8,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio13
Clutch TypeClutch TypeToughened, DryClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,293 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionStrut

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSingle swing arm

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeTwin Tube, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height70 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width110 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height55 %
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,182 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth905 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,221 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,585 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height820 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight203 kgDry Weight228 kg
Kerb WeightKerb Weight229 kgKerb Weight254 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l
Top SpeedTop Speed200 km/hTop Speed200 km/h
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

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.

BMW K 1300 S 2011

BMW K 1300 S 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs BMW K 1300 S

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price BMW K 1300 S

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