BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2018

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2018

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2018

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2018

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore101 mmBore82 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke75.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power85 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque83 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio12
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement798 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,305 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth895 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,573 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height890 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity24 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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.

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2018

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2018

The big R 1200 GS Adventure may have been the ultimate long-distance adventure bike up to now, but anyone who also values a bit of fun and sport is certainly better served by the F 800 GS Adventure.

Torque-strong engine

low weight

24-litre tank

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Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs BMW F 800 GS Adventure

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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