BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. BMW F 800 GT 2016

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW F 800 GT 2016

BMW F 800 GT 2016

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs BMW F 800 GT 2016

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW F 800 GT 2016

BMW F 800 GT 2016

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to BMW F 800 GT 2016

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW F 800 GT 2016

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore82 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke75.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power90 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque86 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque5,800 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio12
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionBelt
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement798 ccm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSingle swing arm

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,156 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth905 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,514 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height800 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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 F 800 GT 2016

BMW F 800 GT 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price BMW F 800 GT

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