BMW R 1200 GS (K50) versus Indian FTR 1200 Sport

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R 1200 GS (K50)

Adventure
Indian

Indian FTR 1200 Sport

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2013 bis 2018
Built von 2022 bis 2024~
RRP 15.300 €
RRP 17.190 €
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Pros:
  • has neat Wums
  • extensive electronic helpers
  • significantly more off-road capability than the standard version of the GS
Pros:
  • Engine
  • Valency
  • Chassis
  • Display / Operation
Cons:
  • Price mainly with full equipment
Cons:
  • Pillion suitability

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.507 mm
Length :
2.207 mm Height : 1.412 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
244 (max: 460 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.525 mm
Length :
2.223 mm Height : 1.295 mm
Seat :
780 mm
Weight :
237 (max: 430 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: V2 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.203 ccm
Hub: 74 mm
Hole: 102 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 219 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 7.700 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
403 km
Maximum speed: 193 km/h
Performance: 123 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 118 NM bei 6.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
220 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridges, motor supporting (steel)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 37 mm (travel 190 mm)
Front suspension:
Shock
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 R 19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R 17
Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel)
Front suspension:
Sachs USD 43mm fork, fully adjustable (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Sachs mono strut without linkage, fully adjustable (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17 58W
Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17 73W

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 376 mm)
Front brake
Double brake discs, Brembo 4-piston fixed caliper ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo two-piston fixed caliper ( 260 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

No, our high expectations were by no means disappointed – not even a bit! The R 1200 GS Rally not only made us very good, but it makes it really difficult for us to find criticisms. Well, it's quite expensive. But quality has a price. And if you look at the prices on the second-hand market, you have to say that gs keeps its value quite long. In addition, it is of course up to everyone to decide whether they really need all the equipment packages. Clearly all do their tasks reliably and well, however, drive up the price again neatly. And already in the basic equipment we have to deal with a mature, great bike!

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 15,000-20,000€ depending on the equipment
  • used so far only marginally cheaper
  • Years built: 2017-2018
  • Availability: from 12/2017
  • Colors: Rally design in blue, silver, red, black

It goes without Scrambler

So what is the Indian territory? Long journeys rather not. This is countered by the tank, which only lasts 13 litres (but beautiful), the already mentioned lack of windscreen and the fact that the socialite is not exactly spoiled. On the square in the second row it is called for suffering, it is scarce, and the footrests are very high.

Here, too, our Fast Tracker resembled the scrambers of the competition. Personally, I would never buy a Scrambler: whether It was Ducati,Triumph or BMW – I was on the motorcycle with everyone. The Indian, on the other hand, knows how to integrate the driver very nicely, he is more strongly than in the competition in the vehicle.

Now I would have to raise just under 16,000 euros for a typical second or hobby bike ... it is already beautiful and in its pulling power ... but I repeat myself, that is why we are now at the end of it. Verdict: Everyone has a scrambler, only Indian don't. Don't worry: there is the FTR 1200 S.

The test bike was provided to us by Legendary Motorcycles in Hamburg.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 15.990€
  • Used (1 year old): 13.500€
  • Years of construction: since 2019
  • Availability: medium
  • Colours: red/grey; silver/black