BMW R 1200 GS 2011 vs. BMW R nineT 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW R nineT 2021

BMW R nineT 2021

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2011 vs BMW R nineT 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW R nineT 2021

BMW R nineT 2021

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2011 compared to BMW R nineT 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2011
BMW R nineT 2021

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. Power7,250 rpm
TorqueTorque120 NmTorque116 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 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 pistonsPistonFour pistons
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 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 mmLength2,105 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth865 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,240 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height805 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

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 nineT 2021

BMW R nineT 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs BMW R nineT

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price BMW R nineT

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