BMW R 1200 R 2015 vs. Zero FX 2016

BMW R 1200 R 2015

BMW R 1200 R 2015

Zero FX 2016

Zero FX 2016

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 R 2015 compared to Zero FX 2016

BMW R 1200 R 2015
Zero FX 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeElectric
Engine powerEngine power125 HPEngine power27 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power3,700 rpm
TorqueTorque125 NmTorque95 Nm
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionBelt
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingAir

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionParaleverSuspensionSwing arm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width120 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,515 mmWheelbase1,438 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height790 mmSeat Height881 mm

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 R 2015

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.

Sporty look

powerful engine

good sound, comfortable seating position

ABS and traction control standard

two riding modes

Many cool features only available at extra cost

poorly readable rev counter

Zero FX 2016

Zero FX 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 R vs Zero FX

Price BMW R 1200 R

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Price Zero FX

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