Chigeecalimoto GmbHMotorex AGContinental Motorradreifen

BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs. BMW R 12 G/S 2025

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 12 G/S 2025

BMW R 12 G/S 2025

Loading...

Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs BMW R 12 G/S 2025

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 12 G/S 2025

BMW R 12 G/S 2025

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2012 compared to BMW R 12 G/S 2025

BMW R 1200 GS 2012
BMW R 12 G/S 2025
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
BMW R 12 G/S 2025
BMW R 12 G/S 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore101 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power109 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,000 rpm
TorqueTorque120 NmTorque115 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio12
Clutch TypeClutch TypeToughened, DryClutch TypeToughened, Dry
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionParalever
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height90 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width110 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height70 %
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,200 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth830 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,580 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height860 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity15.5 l
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.

BMW R 12 G/S 2025

BMW R 12 G/S 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs BMW R 12 G/S

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

Price BMW R 12 G/S

Model year
Current average market prices

Alternative Comparisons

BMW R 1200 GS 2006
VS.
BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2006 vs
BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2008
VS.
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2008

BMW R 1200 GS 2008 vs
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2008

BMW R 1200 R 2018
VS.
BMW R 1200 GS 2018

BMW R 1200 R 2018 vs
BMW R 1200 GS 2018

BMW K 1300 R 2016
VS.
BMW R 1200 GS 2015

BMW K 1300 R 2016 vs
BMW R 1200 GS 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2005
VS.
BMW R 1250 GS 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2005 vs
BMW R 1250 GS 2021

BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2005
VS.
BMW R 1200 GS 2018

BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2005 vs
BMW R 1200 GS 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2018
VS.
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2018 vs
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021

BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2021
VS.
BMW R 1200 GS 2018

BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2021 vs
BMW R 1200 GS 2018

BMW F 850 GS Adventure 2020
VS.
BMW R 1200 GS 2018

BMW F 850 GS Adventure 2020 vs
BMW R 1200 GS 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2018
VS.
BMW R 1300 GS 2024

BMW R 1200 GS 2018 vs
BMW R 1300 GS 2024

BMW R 1200 GS 2018
VS.
Triumph Tiger 1200 XCA 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2018 vs
Triumph Tiger 1200 XCA 2018

BMW R 1250 RT 2020
VS.
BMW R 1200 GS 2018

BMW R 1250 RT 2020 vs
BMW R 1200 GS 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
VS.
BMW R 1200 RT 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs
BMW R 1200 RT 2015

1000PS Partner

ChigeeContinental MotorradreifenMotorex AGcalimoto GmbH