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BMW R 1200 GS 2011 vs. BMW F 800 GS 2016

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW F 800 GS 2016

BMW F 800 GS 2016

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2011 vs BMW F 800 GS 2016

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW F 800 GS 2016

BMW F 800 GS 2016

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2011 compared to BMW F 800 GS 2016

BMW R 1200 GS 2011
BMW F 800 GS 2016
BMW R 1200 GS 2011
BMW R 1200 GS 2011
BMW F 800 GS 2016
BMW F 800 GS 2016

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore82 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke75.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power86 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque120 NmTorque83 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio12
Clutch TypeClutch TypeToughened, DryClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement798 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height90 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width110 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height70 %
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,320 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth890 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,350 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,578 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height880 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity16 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 F 800 GS 2016

BMW F 800 GS 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs BMW F 800 GS

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

Price BMW F 800 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

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