BMW F 800 GS 2024 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2010

BMW F 800 GS 2024

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Technical Specifications BMW F 800 GS 2024 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2010

BMW F 800 GS 2024

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

BMW F 800 GS 2024

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	86 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	77 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	87 HP	Engine power	110 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	91 Nm	Torque	120 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.1	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	895 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Strut

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

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	110 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	110 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Length	Length	2,296 mm	Length	2,210 mm
Width	Width	910 mm	Width	915 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,556 mm	Wheelbase	1,507 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 800 GS 2024

The new BMW F800GS impresses as a versatile adventure bike with balanced handling, a powerful engine and beginner-friendly accessibility. It offers riding pleasure and comfort in equal measure and is a stand-alone choice for all-round fans.

harmonious handling

practical engine

well-balanced setup

low seat height

versatile

beginner-friendly but not boring

wide range of customisation options

good balance between comfort and dynamics

Limited freedom of movement on benches with low seat height

brakes fatigue under extreme loads

sporty riders miss some dynamics

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

A GS Adventure has practically everything you need for the big trip. But firstly, Touratech manufactures some parts for BMW anyway and secondly, it doesn't stop with the optional extras offered by the Bavarians.

Sporty look

well equipped

enough storage space

The technology of the conversion takes some getting used to

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW F 800 GS vs BMW R 1200 GS

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