BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 vs. BMW K 1300 S 2011

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

BMW K 1300 S 2011

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 compared to BMW K 1300 S 2011

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

BMW K 1300 S 2011

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

BMW K 1300 S 2011

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	175 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	115 Nm	Torque	140 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	13
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
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	Single swing arm

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

Length	Length	2,240 mm	Length	2,182 mm
Width	Width	990 mm	Width	905 mm
Height	Height	1,525 mm	Height	1,221 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,510 mm	Wheelbase	1,585 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	910 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	256 kg	Kerb Weight	254 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	33 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 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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