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BMW R 1200 GS 2005 vs. BMW R 1100 RT 2008

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1100 RT 2008

BMW R 1100 RT 2008

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2005 vs BMW R 1100 RT 2008

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1100 RT 2008

BMW R 1100 RT 2008

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2005 compared to BMW R 1100 RT 2008

BMW R 1200 GS 2005
BMW R 1100 RT 2008
BMW R 1200 GS 2005
BMW R 1200 GS 2005
BMW R 1100 RT 2008
BMW R 1100 RT 2008

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power98 HPEngine power110 HP
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,519 mmWheelbase1,485 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height820 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight205 kgDry Weight232 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity27 l
Top SpeedTop Speed205 km/hTop Speed215 km/h
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

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 R 1100 RT 2008

BMW R 1100 RT 2008

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs BMW R 1100 RT

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

Price BMW R 1100 RT

Model year
Current average market prices

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