BMW R 1200 R 2015 vs. BMW S 1000 RR 2015

BMW R 1200 R 2015

BMW R 1200 R 2015

BMW S 1000 RR 2015

BMW S 1000 RR 2015

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Overview - BMW R 1200 R 2015 vs BMW S 1000 RR 2015

The BMW R 1200 R 2015 and the BMW S 1000 RR 2015 are both powerful motorcycles with their own unique strengths and weaknesses.

BMW R 1200 R 2015

BMW R 1200 R 2015

Starting with the BMW R 1200 R 2015, it has a sporty look and is equipped with a boxer engine. The engine has a bore of 101 mm and a stroke of 73 mm, resulting in an engine power of 125 HP and a torque of 125 Nm. The compression ratio is 12.5, and it has 2 cylinders with a displacement of 1170 ccm. The front suspension is a telescopic fork, while the rear suspension is a Paralever. The frame is made of steel and is a load-bearing engine type. The front brakes are double disk with four pistons and radial technology. The front tire width is 120 mm with a diameter of 17 inches, while the rear tire width is 180 mm with a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is 1515 mm, and the seat height is 790 mm. The kerb weight with ABS is 231 kg, and it has a fuel tank capacity of 18 liters. The BMW R 1200 R 2015 also comes with ABS and traction control as standard, as well as two riding modes. However, it has some weaknesses such as many cool features being available at an extra cost and a poorly readable rev counter.

On the other hand, the BMW S 1000 RR 2015 is a supersport motorcycle with an in-line engine. The engine has a bore of 80 mm and a stroke of 49.7 mm, resulting in an engine power of 199 HP and a torque of 113 Nm. The compression ratio is 13, and it has 4 cylinders with a displacement of 999 ccm. The front suspension is a telescopic fork, while the rear suspension is a swing arm. The frame is made of aluminum and is a twin tube type. The front brakes are double disk with four pistons and radial technology. The front tire width is 120 mm with a diameter of 17 inches, while the rear tire width is 190 mm with a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is 1425 mm, and the seat height is 815 mm. The kerb weight with ABS is 204 kg, and it has a fuel tank capacity of 17.5 liters. The BMW S 1000 RR 2015 has some notable strengths such as a superb shift assistant, an incredibly powerful and rev-happy engine, a great range of accessories, and a race-ready data logging tool and calibration tool available. However, it also has a weakness in that the chassis can quickly reach its limit in the hands of professionals.

BMW S 1000 RR 2015

BMW S 1000 RR 2015

In conclusion, the BMW R 1200 R 2015 and the BMW S 1000 RR 2015 are both impressive motorcycles with their own unique features and characteristics. The R 1200 R offers a sporty look, a powerful engine, and a comfortable seating position, while the S 1000 RR boasts a superb shift assistant, an incredibly powerful engine, and a range of accessories. However, the R 1200 R has some weaknesses in terms of additional costs for certain features and a poorly readable rev counter, while the S 1000 RR's chassis may reach its limit in the hands of professionals. Ultimately, the choice between the two will depend on the rider's preferences and intended use of the motorcycle.

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 R 2015 compared to BMW S 1000 RR 2015

BMW R 1200 R 2015
BMW S 1000 RR 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore101 mmBore80 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke49.7 mm
Engine powerEngine power125 HPEngine power199 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power13,500 rpm
TorqueTorque125 NmTorque113 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque10,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio13
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionParaleverSuspensionSwing arm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeTwin Tube

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,165 mmLength2,050 mm
WidthWidth880 mmWidth826 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,515 mmWheelbase1,425 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height790 mmSeat Height815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)231 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)204 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity17.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

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

BMW S 1000 RR 2015

BMW S 1000 RR 2015

The BMW can still score points with hard facts in 2015. If you like top performance, you have to buy the BMW. It turns out incredibly powerful at the top and drives away the rest of the field from 200. Big and heavy riders will be able to benefit from this even more. BMW didn't make it easy for themselves with this bike and put together a very universal motorbike. If you were to do a comparison test with 50 different riders (from rookie to pro), the BMW would have the best average of all 1000cc bikes. The electronic chassis, but also the riding aids, make the pros fast and the beginners safe on the road. A top recommendation for a very broad target group. Very fast hobby riders will not be 100% satisfied with the standard suspension. If you don't want to modify the chassis, you should rather go for an R1M, a Panigale S or an RSV RF. If you want to convert anyway, the S 1000 RR is the strongest and most universal base. Surprisingly, the powerful machine also rides very well on country roads. All in all, it looks like a compromise, but it never feels like one in practice.

Superb shift assistant

incredibly powerful and rev-happy engine

great range of accessories

race-ready data logging tool and calibration tool available.

Chassis quickly at the limit in the hands of professionals

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 R vs BMW S 1000 RR

There are a few key differences between a BMW R 1200 R 2015 and a BMW S 1000 RR 2015. In terms of price, the actual average price of a BMW S 1000 RR 2015 is about 39% higher. A BMW R 1200 R 2015 experiences a loss of 980 USD in one year and 620 USD in two years of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 1,560 USD and 840 USD for a BMW S 1000 RR 2015. Compared to BMW S 1000 RR 2015 there are more BMW R 1200 R 2015 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 23 compared to 8. It takes less time to sell a BMW R 1200 R with 69 days compared to 77 days for a BMW S 1000 RR. Since model year 2007 1000PS.de editors have written 27 reviews for the BMW R 1200 R and 135 reviews for the BMW S 1000 RR since model year 2010. The first review for the BMW R 1200 R was published on 7/7/2006 and now has more than 14,900 views. This compares to more than 4,000 views for the first review on BMW S 1000 RR published on 4/16/2008.

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