BMW F 650 GS 2012 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW F 650 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

Overview - BMW F 650 GS 2012 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW F 650 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

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Technical Specifications BMW F 650 GS 2012 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW F 650 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW F 650 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	82 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	75.6 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	71 HP	Engine power	110 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	75 Nm	Torque	120 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	798 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	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	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	140 mm	Rear tyre width	110 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Length	Length	2,280 mm	Length	2,210 mm
Width	Width	890 mm	Width	915 mm
Height	Height	1,240 mm	Height	1,450 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,575 mm	Wheelbase	1,507 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Dry Weight	Dry Weight	179 kg	Dry Weight	203 kg
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	199 kg	Kerb Weight	229 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	185 km/h	Top Speed	200 km/h
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 650 GS 2012

When it comes to optional extras, accessories and driver equipment, BMW is the benchmark for us. The driver can have his vehicle configured exactly to his wishes and also order the matching clothing at the same time.

Manoeuvrability

agility

low seat height can be reduced again

heated grips

comfortable seat

resale value.

Wind protection somewhat suboptimal compared to the F800.

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

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.