BMW R 1200 R 2015 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2013
BMW R 1200 R 2015
BMW R 1200 GS 2013
Overview - BMW R 1200 R 2015 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2013
The BMW R 1200 R 2015 and the BMW R 1200 GS 2013 are both powerful motorcycles with similar technical specifications. They both have a Boxer engine with a bore of 101 mm and a stroke of 73 mm. The engine power and torque are also the same, with 125 HP and 125 Nm respectively. Both motorcycles have a prop shaft transmission and a displacement of 1170 ccm. The cooling system for both bikes is air-cooled.
In terms of suspension, the BMW R 1200 R 2015 has a telescopic fork front suspension and a Paralever rear suspension. On the other hand, the BMW R 1200 GS 2013 has a strut front suspension and a single swing arm rear suspension. The chassis for both motorcycles is made of steel, with the R 1200 R having a load-bearing engine frame and the R 1200 GS having a twin tube, load-bearing engine frame.
BMW R 1200 R 2015
Both motorcycles have double disk brakes with four pistons in the front. The front tire width for both bikes is 120 mm, but the R 1200 GS has a larger front tire diameter of 19 inches compared to the R 1200 R's 17 inches. The rear tire width for the R 1200 R is 180 mm, while the R 1200 GS has a rear tire width of 170 mm. Both motorcycles have a rear tire diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase for the R 1200 R is slightly longer at 1515 mm compared to the R 1200 GS's 1507 mm. The seat height for the R 1200 R is 790 mm, while the R 1200 GS has a higher seat height of 850 mm. The kerb weight with ABS is also slightly higher for the R 1200 GS at 238 kg compared to the R 1200 R's 231 kg. The fuel tank capacity for the R 1200 R is 18 liters, while the R 1200 GS has a larger fuel tank capacity of 20 liters.
In terms of strengths, the R 1200 R has a sporty look, a powerful engine, and a comfortable seating position. It also comes with ABS and traction control as standard, as well as two riding modes. On the other hand, the R 1200 GS has a new engine, a top chassis, and high comfort. It is suitable for traveling and everyday use.
BMW R 1200 GS 2013
In terms of weaknesses, the R 1200 R has many cool features that are only available at an extra cost, and its rev counter is poorly readable. On the other hand, there are no specific weaknesses mentioned for the R 1200 GS.
Overall, both the BMW R 1200 R 2015 and the BMW R 1200 GS 2013 are powerful motorcycles with similar technical specifications. The R 1200 R has a sportier look and comes with additional features, while the R 1200 GS is more suitable for traveling and everyday use.
Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 R 2015 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2013
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
BMW R 1200 R 2015
The predecessor was already able to be ridden in a sporty manner as well as convincing on tours, the new R 1200 R can do even more - thanks to the pannier system (of course at extra cost), travelling is still no problem, but it masters sport even better. Thanks to the now partially water-cooled boxer twin-cylinder engine, it is wonderfully agile - 125 hp may not seem like much on paper, but the engine pushes incredibly and behaves in a cultivated manner to boot. The chassis and brakes also score highly and the seating position is sporty and upright, covering a wide spectrum from wonderful fun to long-distance touring. Unfortunately, BMW also understands the trick with the surcharge list perfectly. The basic model is well equipped with ABS that can be deactivated, traction control that can also be deactivated and two driving modes, but many interesting gimmicks are almost obligatory - and of course drive the price way up.
BMW R 1200 GS 2013
There are hardly any real points of attack in the market leader, which has become even more versatile - and faster.
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 R vs BMW R 1200 GS
There are a few key differences between a BMW R 1200 R 2015 and a BMW R 1200 GS 2013. In terms of price, the actual average price of a BMW R 1200 GS 2013 is about 3% higher. A BMW R 1200 R 2015 experiences a loss of 980 USD in one year and 620 USD in two years of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 240 USD and 670 USD for a BMW R 1200 GS 2013. Compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2013 there are less BMW R 1200 R 2015 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 23 compared to 44. It takes less time to sell a BMW R 1200 GS with 60 days compared to 69 days for the BMW R 1200 R. Since model year 2007 1000PS.de editors have written 27 reviews for the BMW R 1200 R and 98 reviews for the BMW R 1200 GS since model year 2005. The first review for the BMW R 1200 R was published on 7/7/2006 and now has more than 14,900 views. This compares to more than 19,100 views for the first review on BMW R 1200 GS published on 1/20/2004.
