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BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs. Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011

Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011

Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2012 compared to Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2012
Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011
Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeV
BoreBore101 mmBore106 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke67.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power130 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,700 rpm
TorqueTorque120 NmTorque115 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,200 rpm
Clutch TypeClutch TypeToughened, DryClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,200 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Rebound

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Rebound

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height70 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width110 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height55 %
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,248 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth925 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,528 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height870 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight203 kgDry Weight212 kg
Kerb WeightKerb Weight229 kgKerb Weight223 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
Top SpeedTop Speed200 km/hTop Speed220 km/h
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

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.

Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011

Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200

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