BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 vs. BMW K 1300 GT 2009

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

BMW K 1300 GT 2009

Overview - BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 vs BMW K 1300 GT 2009

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

BMW K 1300 GT 2009

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 compared to BMW K 1300 GT 2009

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

BMW K 1300 GT 2009

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

BMW K 1300 GT 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	64.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	105 HP	Engine power	160 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,200 rpm
Torque	Torque	115 Nm	Torque	135 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	13
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	1,293 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Strut

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Paralever

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

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	2,318 mm
Width	Width	990 mm	Width	965 mm
Height	Height	1,525 mm	Height	1,438 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,510 mm	Wheelbase	1,572 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	910 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	33 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	24 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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BMW K 1300 GT 2009

The engine now produces 160 hp and 135 Nm. This should make further comments on driving performance superfluous. Sitting upright with the windshield extended, you can accelerate to over 250 km/h with absolute ease. Only at this point do you start to think a little about the poor engine - below this, it is simply completely underpowered, always and everywhere.

Relaxed riding feel

confident turn-in behaviour

strong engine - lots of power

efficient windshield.

Handling disadvantages in bends.