BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. BMW S 1000 XR 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW S 1000 XR 2021

BMW S 1000 XR 2021

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs BMW S 1000 XR 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW S 1000 XR 2021

BMW S 1000 XR 2021

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to BMW S 1000 XR 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW S 1000 XR 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore101 mmBore80 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke49.7 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power165 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power11,000 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque114 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque9,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio12.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,333 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth850 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,552 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height840 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity20 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 S 1000 XR 2021

BMW S 1000 XR 2021

The BMW S 1000 XR offers a pleasant touring motorbike on the basis of a super sports bike. Sounds like a compromise - but rides like a spot-on development. The motorbike is practical and mature. Wind and weather protection are very good, integration from the mobile phone is well tested and intuitive, and the engine is simply always a joy to ride. The chassis adapts well to the load condition, but it never becomes sensitive and really comfortable. The seat comfort is good, but the knee angle becomes a bit acute on long tours. Nevertheless, this is a great motorbike that you like to ride sportily, but also very far.

Riding modes change response behaviour suitable for practical use

great rev-happy four-cylinder engine with a broad usable rev band

well-balanced vehicle - also with pillion passenger - thanks to electronic chassis with automatic recognition of load condition

good brakes

Knee angle on long tours a bit narrow for tall people

suspension damping not sensitive enough - no really comfortable setup possible

consumption high

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs BMW S 1000 XR

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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