BMW R 1200 GS 2011 vs. BMW S 1000 XR 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW S 1000 XR 2015

Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2011 vs BMW S 1000 XR 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW S 1000 XR 2015

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2011 compared to BMW S 1000 XR 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW S 1000 XR 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW S 1000 XR 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	49.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	110 HP	Engine power	160 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	120 Nm	Torque	112 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	110 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Length	Length	2,210 mm	Length	2,183 mm
Width	Width	915 mm	Width	940 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,507 mm	Wheelbase	1,548 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	840 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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.

BMW S 1000 XR 2015

The BMW S 1000 XR does its job as a sporty touring machine very well. 160 hp and 228 kilos ready to ride already hint at agile handling, but in the saddle it looks even better. Just like the naked heavyweight S 1000 R, the XR cannot deny its kinship to the S 1000 R superbike. Added to this is an impeccably comfortable riding position and a wide handlebar that makes zipping through hairpin bends a pleasure. The electronics inspire unrestricted confidence and the brakes can be applied as if on a super sports bike. Only the screeching four-cylinder exhaust noise and the vibrations in the mid-range don't really suit a tourer. Otherwise, the S 1000 XR is completely convincing.

sharp engine

cool design

high-quality workmanship

stable road holding

ABS and ASC standard

comfortable seat

successful ergonomics even for tall riders

Vibrations in the mid rev range

wind protection could be better

screeching exhaust sound