BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 vs. Beta Alp 4.0 2024

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Beta Alp 4.0 2024

Overview - BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 vs Beta Alp 4.0 2024

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Beta Alp 4.0 2024

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 compared to Beta Alp 4.0 2024

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Beta Alp 4.0 2024

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Beta Alp 4.0 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	84.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	62 mm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	12.29
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	348 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	19 inch
Length	Length	2,240 mm	Length	2,200 mm
Width	Width	990 mm	Width	820 mm
Height	Height	1,525 mm	Height	1,220 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,510 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	910 mm	Seat Height	865 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	33 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

In the last 30 years of its development, the GS has learned everything you need to know to remain the best-selling motorbike over 500 cubic metres for years - worldwide!

easy to ride

33-litre tank

ergonomics

brakes

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Beta Alp 4.0 2024

The Alp 4.0 is a real insider tip for the niche of enduro riders. With its cultivated single-cylinder engine, stable suspension and balanced ergonomics, it offers a height of versatility. The Alp can easily cruise at high speeds, is uncomplicated in city traffic and can do more than you would expect on loose off-road terrain. Steep slopes and rally speeds are too much for it, but if you don't want to go at high speeds and extreme special stages, you can also explore moderately difficult terrain with the Alp 4.0 and don't have to do without riding pleasure. Added to this is a favourable purchase price, which makes some imperfections forgivable and leaves money for great touring.

Accessible, unspectacular, yet fun engine

Stable, well-tuned suspension that can also take harder knocks

Good ergonomics, even when stationary

Clean shifting transmission

Enduro bike tyres

Agile handling

Very versatile

Good price-performance ratio

Brakes could be more responsive

Suspension does not respond very finely to small bumps

Deactivated ABS also resets itself when the engine stalls = cumbersome

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