BMW K 1200 R 2009 vs. BMW S 1000 R 2014

BMW K 1200 R 2009

BMW S 1000 R 2014

Overview - BMW K 1200 R 2009 vs BMW S 1000 R 2014

BMW K 1200 R 2009

BMW S 1000 R 2014

Built for Adventure.

The TKC70 Rocks is built for the long haul and rocky trail.

Details

Technical Specifications BMW K 1200 R 2009 compared to BMW S 1000 R 2014

BMW K 1200 R 2009

BMW S 1000 R 2014

BMW K 1200 R 2009

BMW S 1000 R 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	79 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	59 mm	Stroke	49.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	163 HP	Engine power	160 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	127 Nm	Torque	112 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13	Compression Ratio	12
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Displacement	Displacement	1.157 ccm	Displacement	999 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	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Suspension electronically adjustable	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Dynamic suspension

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	814 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW K 1200 R 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW S 1000 R 2014

Brutal power, smooth, almost perfect, electronics, it only gets better with the HP4. Now BMW dominates the 1000cc naked bike class after the superbikes.

Sporty chassis

extreme power and performance

very good electronic helpers

terrific price/performance ratio

fast and comfortable on the racetrack and on country roads.

Slightly rough engine running

DDC works well, but still rather on the "hard" side overall

seat relatively high

tempts to overdrive

design a matter of taste.