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BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. Honda VFR 1200 F 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda VFR 1200 F 2012

Honda VFR 1200 F 2012

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs Honda VFR 1200 F 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda VFR 1200 F 2012

Honda VFR 1200 F 2012

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to Honda VFR 1200 F 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Honda VFR 1200 F 2012
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Honda VFR 1200 F 2012
Honda VFR 1200 F 2012

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore81 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power173 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque129 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque8,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio12
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,237 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonSix pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,244 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth752 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,222 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,545 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height815 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity19 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.

Honda VFR 1200 F 2012

Honda VFR 1200 F 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Honda VFR 1200 F

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Honda VFR 1200 F

Model year
Current average market prices

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