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BMW K 1200 R 2009 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW K 1200 R 2009

BMW K 1200 R 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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Overview - BMW K 1200 R 2009 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW K 1200 R 2009

BMW K 1200 R 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Technical Specifications BMW K 1200 R 2009 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW K 1200 R 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW K 1200 R 2009
BMW K 1200 R 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore79 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke59 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power163 HPEngine power105 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,250 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque127 NmTorque115 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,250 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13 Compression Ratio12
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
DisplacementDisplacement1.157 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionStrut
AdjustmentAdjustmentReboundAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentReboundAdjustmentPreload

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW K 1200 R 2009

BMW K 1200 R 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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.

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

Price BMW K 1200 R

Model year
Current average market prices

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

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