BMW F 800 GS 2018 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW F 800 GS 2018

BMW F 800 GS 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

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Overview - BMW F 800 GS 2018 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW F 800 GS 2018

BMW F 800 GS 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

Technical Specifications BMW F 800 GS 2018 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW F 800 GS 2018
BMW R 1200 GS 2005

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power85 HPEngine power98 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement798 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,573 mmWheelbase1,519 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height880 mmSeat Height840 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
Top SpeedTop Speed200 km/hTop Speed205 km/h
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 800 GS 2018

BMW F 800 GS 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

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 F 800 GS vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price BMW F 800 GS

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Price BMW R 1200 GS

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