BMW R 1200 GS 2008 vs. BMW R 1200 R 2010

BMW R 1200 GS 2008

BMW R 1200 GS 2008

BMW R 1200 R 2010

BMW R 1200 R 2010

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2008 vs BMW R 1200 R 2010

BMW R 1200 GS 2008

BMW R 1200 GS 2008

BMW R 1200 R 2010

BMW R 1200 R 2010

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2008 compared to BMW R 1200 R 2010

BMW R 1200 GS 2008
BMW R 1200 R 2010

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power100 HPEngine power109 HP
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,519 mmWheelbase1,495 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height800 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight205 kgDry Weight198 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
Top SpeedTop Speed205 km/hTop Speed200 km/h
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2008

BMW R 1200 GS 2008

If you're a bit indecisive when buying a motorbike, and would prefer to have an egg-laying pillow, the 1200 is the best choice. In addition, the 1200 is the only true GS, namely the GS with a boxer engine and cardan drive.

Safe riding experience

ideal for longer rides

ESA

ASC

maintenance-free card drive, very comfortable.

High purchase price

high weight

high seat

unsuitable off-road

BMW R 1200 R 2010

BMW R 1200 R 2010

The predecessor was already able to be ridden in a sporty manner as well as convincing on tours, the new R 1200 R can do even more - thanks to the pannier system (of course at extra cost), travelling is still no problem, but it masters sport even better. Thanks to the now partially water-cooled boxer twin-cylinder engine, it is wonderfully agile - 125 hp may not seem like much on paper, but the engine pushes incredibly and behaves in a cultivated manner to boot. The chassis and brakes also score highly and the seating position is sporty and upright, covering a wide spectrum from wonderful fun to long-distance touring. Unfortunately, BMW also understands the trick with the surcharge list perfectly. The basic model is well equipped with ABS that can be deactivated, traction control that can also be deactivated and two driving modes, but many interesting gimmicks are almost obligatory - and of course drive the price way up.

Sporty look

powerful engine

good sound

comfortable seating position

ABS and traction control standard

two riding modes

Many cool features only available at extra cost

poorly readable speedometer and rev counter

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs BMW R 1200 R

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price BMW R 1200 R

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