BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. BMW F 800 GS 2025

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW F 800 GS 2025

Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs BMW F 800 GS 2025

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW F 800 GS 2025

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to BMW F 800 GS 2025

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW F 800 GS 2025

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW F 800 GS 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	86 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	77 mm
Engine power	Engine power	105 HP	Engine power	87 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	115 Nm	Torque	91 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	13.1
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	895 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Rebound

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single 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	19 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,210 mm	Length	2,296 mm
Width	Width	915 mm	Width	910 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,507 mm	Wheelbase	1,556 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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 GS 2025

The new BMW F800GS impresses as a versatile adventure bike with balanced handling, a powerful engine and beginner-friendly accessibility. It offers riding pleasure and comfort in equal measure and is a stand-alone choice for all-round fans.

harmonious handling

practical engine

well-balanced setup

low seat height

versatile

beginner-friendly but not boring

wide range of customisation options

good balance between comfort and dynamics

Limited freedom of movement on benches with low seat height

brakes fatigue under extreme loads

sporty riders miss some dynamics

Price Comparison Average Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs BMW F 800 GS

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. BMW F 800 GS 2025

Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs BMW F 800 GS 2025

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to BMW F 800 GS 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW F 800 GS 2025

Price Comparison Average Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs BMW F 800 GS

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Price BMW F 800 GS

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