BMW G 650 GS 2012 vs. BMW K 1200 R 2009

Technical Specifications BMW G 650 GS 2012 compared to BMW K 1200 R 2009

BMW G 650 GS 2012

BMW K 1200 R 2009

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BMW G 650 GS 2012

BMW K 1200 R 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	100 mm	Bore	79 mm
Stroke	Stroke	83 mm	Stroke	59 mm
Engine power	Engine power	48 HP	Engine power	163 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	60 Nm	Torque	127 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	13
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Displacement	Displacement	652 ccm	Displacement	1.157 ccm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

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	Fixed 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
Seat Height	Seat Height	780 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A