BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. BMW F 900 GS Adventure 2024

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW F 900 GS Adventure 2024

BMW F 900 GS Adventure 2024

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs BMW F 900 GS Adventure 2024

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW F 900 GS Adventure 2024

BMW F 900 GS Adventure 2024

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to BMW F 900 GS Adventure 2024

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW F 900 GS Adventure 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore101 mmBore86 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke77 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power105 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque93 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio13.1
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement895 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,300 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth939 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,593 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height875 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity23 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 F 900 GS Adventure 2024

BMW F 900 GS Adventure 2024

The small Adventure looks really big even next to an R 1300 GS. The bike offers a high level of riding comfort combined with accessible handling. However, due to the huge tank and the ponderous front end, it loses a significant advantage of the F 900 GS - it is not a lighter-footed alternative to a large Adventure.

Practical features

high range

pleasantly controllable engine

great electronics package

great riding comfort

pleasant ergonomics

easy handling

Off-road and when manoeuvring, the bike feels tiring and heavy

the bike looks cumbersome and clumsy

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs BMW F 900 GS Adventure

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price BMW F 900 GS Adventure

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