BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs. Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2019

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2019

Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2019

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2012 compared to Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2019

BMW R 1200 GS 2012
Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2019
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2019
Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2019

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore89 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power44 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpm
TorqueTorque120 NmTorque35 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio12.6
Clutch TypeClutch TypeToughened, DryClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement373.2 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height70 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width110 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height60 %
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,367 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height800 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity11 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

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.

Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2019

Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2019

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 401

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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