BMW R 1200 GS 2006 vs. BMW R 1200 RT 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2006

BMW R 1200 GS 2006

BMW R 1200 RT 2009

BMW R 1200 RT 2009

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2006 vs BMW R 1200 RT 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2006

BMW R 1200 GS 2006

BMW R 1200 RT 2009

BMW R 1200 RT 2009

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2006 compared to BMW R 1200 RT 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2006
BMW R 1200 RT 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power100 HPEngine power110 HP
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,519 mmWheelbase1,485 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height820 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity27 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2006

BMW R 1200 GS 2006

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 R 1200 RT 2009

BMW R 1200 RT 2009

The S-class among motorbikes. You want to tour and travel in a relaxed manner, ideally with company, sufficient luggage stowed in the sophisticated, easy-to-use pannier systems. There are not many motorbikes on which women like to ride in the back, but the RT is one of them.

Luxurious

integrated electronics

efficient windshield

comfortable ride

spacious pannier system

quite heavy at 300kg

proud price

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs BMW R 1200 RT

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price BMW R 1200 RT

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