BMW K 1300 R 2009 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW K 1300 R 2009

BMW K 1300 R 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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Technical Specifications BMW K 1300 R 2009 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW K 1300 R 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW K 1300 R 2009
BMW K 1300 R 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore80 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke64.3 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power173 HPEngine power105 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,250 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque140 NmTorque115 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,250 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13 Compression Ratio12
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,293 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionStrut

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionParaleverSuspensionSingle swing arm

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,228 mmLength2,210 mm
WidthWidth856 mmWidth915 mm
HeightHeight1,095 mmHeight1,450 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,585 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW K 1300 R 2009

BMW K 1300 R 2009

The throttle grip is pulled open, the K pushes forward and then, when you take a short break on other motorbikes, you simply stay fully on the throttle with the souped-up K and push in the next gear. A real gem for demanding races.

Sharp looks

plenty of power

comfort

relaxed ride

optimised system

ABS

RDC

EVO

ASC

ESA 2.

Curve settling-in period at the beginning.

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.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW K 1300 R vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price BMW K 1300 R

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Current average market prices

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Current average market prices

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