BMW R 1200 GS 2011 vs. BMW F 800 GS 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW F 800 GS 2011

Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2011 vs BMW F 800 GS 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW F 800 GS 2011

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2011 compared to BMW F 800 GS 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW F 800 GS 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW F 800 GS 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	82 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	75.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	110 HP	Engine power	86 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	120 Nm	Torque	83 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,570 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	798 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	110 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Length	Length	2,210 mm	Length	2,320 mm
Width	Width	915 mm	Width	945 mm
Height	Height	1,450 mm	Height	1,350 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,507 mm	Wheelbase	1,578 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	880 mm
Dry Weight	Dry Weight	203 kg	Dry Weight	185 kg
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	229 kg	Kerb Weight	207 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	200 km/h	Top Speed	200 km/h
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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 F 800 GS 2011

Fully equipped with special equipment from Touratech, the BMW looked very imposing and gave the impression of a real, masculine adventurer's motorbike. Headlight grille, engine guard, grippy, wider footrests, and much more hopefully deceived many eyewitnesses about the same-sex partnership on the breathable comfort seat.

Fully equipped with optional extras

imposing impression

good workmanship

pleasant chassis.

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