BMW R 1200 R 2015 vs. BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2017
BMW R 1200 R 2015
BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2017
Overview - BMW R 1200 R 2015 vs BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2017
The BMW R 1200 R 2015 and the BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2017 are both naked bikes 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 of the R 1200 R is slightly higher at 125 HP compared to the 110 HP of the R nineT Urban G/S. However, the torque of the R 1200 R is also higher at 125 Nm compared to the 116 Nm of the R nineT Urban G/S.
Both bikes have a prop shaft transmission and are equipped with a telescopic fork front suspension and a Paralever rear suspension. The chassis of the R 1200 R has a steel frame, while the R nineT Urban G/S has a tubular steel frame. Both bikes have double disk brakes on the front.
BMW R 1200 R 2015
In terms of dimensions and weights, the R 1200 R has a front tire width of 120 mm and a front tire diameter of 17 inches, while the R nineT Urban G/S has a slightly wider front tire width of 120 mm but a larger front tire diameter of 19 inches. The rear tire width of the R 1200 R is 180 mm with a diameter of 17 inches, while the R nineT Urban G/S has a narrower rear tire width of 170 mm but the same rear tire diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase of the R 1200 R is 1515 mm, slightly shorter than the 1527 mm wheelbase of the R nineT Urban G/S. The seat height of the R 1200 R is 790 mm, while the R nineT Urban G/S has a higher seat height of 850 mm. The kerb weight of the R 1200 R with ABS is 231 kg, slightly heavier than the 221 kg kerb weight of the R nineT Urban G/S. The fuel tank capacity of the R 1200 R is 18 liters, while the R nineT Urban G/S has a slightly smaller fuel tank capacity of 17 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, and has two riding modes. On the other hand, the R nineT Urban G/S has a terrific, authentic G/S look and powerful brakes. It also has a powerful engine and is designed to be reduced to the bare essentials, making it a great custom bike straight from the factory.
BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2017
However, both bikes also have their weaknesses. The R 1200 R has many cool features that are only available at extra cost, and the rev counter is poorly readable. The R nineT Urban G/S does not come with wire-spoke rims as standard, and features like ASC (Automatic Stability Control) are not included. Additionally, dirt and trouser paint can be visible on the seat bench of the R nineT Urban G/S.
Overall, both the BMW R 1200 R 2015 and the BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2017 have their own unique strengths and weaknesses, catering to different preferences and riding styles.
Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 R 2015 compared to BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2017
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 nineT Urban G/S 2017
As one of 5 different R nineTs, the Urban G/S is also a successful variation of the air-cooled boxer, which, as in the other models, produces 110 hp and leaves nothing to be desired in terms of more power. The brakes are also on the same high level as those of the original R nineT, only the chassis has to make concessions. ABS comes as standard, ASC at extra cost. You don't need much more to be happy. The only thing we wouldn't want to do without are the wire-spoke rims, because together with the TKC80 they complete the look.
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 R vs BMW R nineT Urban G/S
There are a few key differences between a BMW R 1200 R 2015 and a BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2017. In terms of price, the actual average price of a BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2017 is about 24% 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 40 USD and 1,290 USD for a BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2017. Compared to BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2017 there are more BMW R 1200 R 2015 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 23 compared to 9. It takes less time to sell a BMW R 1200 R with 69 days compared to 128 days for a BMW R nineT Urban G/S. Since model year 2007 1000PS.de editors have written 27 reviews for the BMW R 1200 R and 17 reviews for the BMW R nineT Urban G/S since model year 2017. 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 88,800 views for the first review on BMW R nineT Urban G/S published on 11/8/2016.
