BMW R 1200 GS 2007 vs. BMW K 1200 RS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2007

BMW R 1200 GS 2007

BMW K 1200 RS 2005

BMW K 1200 RS 2005

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2007 compared to BMW K 1200 RS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2007
BMW K 1200 RS 2005

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power100 HPEngine power130 HP
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,171 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,519 mmWheelbase1,555 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height770 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight205 kgDry Weight265 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity20.5 l
Top SpeedTop Speed205 km/hTop Speed245 km/h
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2007

BMW R 1200 GS 2007

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 K 1200 RS 2005

BMW K 1200 RS 2005

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price BMW K 1200 RS

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