BMW S 1000 XR 2021 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2007

BMW S 1000 XR 2021

BMW S 1000 XR 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2007

BMW R 1200 GS 2007

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Overview - BMW S 1000 XR 2021 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2007

BMW S 1000 XR 2021

BMW S 1000 XR 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2007

BMW R 1200 GS 2007

Technical Specifications BMW S 1000 XR 2021 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2007

BMW S 1000 XR 2021
BMW R 1200 GS 2007

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power165 HPEngine power100 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement999 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,552 mmWheelbase1,519 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height840 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW S 1000 XR 2021

BMW S 1000 XR 2021

The BMW S 1000 XR offers a pleasant touring motorbike on the basis of a super sports bike. Sounds like a compromise - but rides like a spot-on development. The motorbike is practical and mature. Wind and weather protection are very good, integration from the mobile phone is well tested and intuitive, and the engine is simply always a joy to ride. The chassis adapts well to the load condition, but it never becomes sensitive and really comfortable. The seat comfort is good, but the knee angle becomes a bit acute on long tours. Nevertheless, this is a great motorbike that you like to ride sportily, but also very far.

Riding modes change response behaviour suitable for practical use

great rev-happy four-cylinder engine with a broad usable rev band

well-balanced vehicle - also with pillion passenger - thanks to electronic chassis with automatic recognition of load condition

good brakes

Knee angle on long tours a bit narrow for tall people

suspension damping not sensitive enough - no really comfortable setup possible

consumption high

BMW R 1200 GS 2007

BMW R 1200 GS 2007

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.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW S 1000 XR vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price BMW S 1000 XR

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