BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2011

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2011

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2011

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2011

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore101 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power104 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque115 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio12
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionStrut
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

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

LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,240 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth990 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,525 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,510 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height910 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight229 kgKerb Weight256 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity33 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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 1200 GS Adventure 2011

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2011

In the last 30 years of its development, the GS has learned everything you need to know to remain the best-selling motorbike over 500 cubic metres for years - worldwide!

easy to ride

33-litre tank

ergonomics

brakes

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

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

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