BMW R 1200 R versus BMW R 1200 GS (K25)
BMW R 1200 R
Naked
BMW R 1200 GS (K25)
Adventure
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2007 bis 2017
Built von 2004 bis 2012
RRP 13.100 €
RRP
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Competitors
Pros:
- relatively light for a boxer machine
- powerful engine with character
- upgradeable as an agile tourer
- no technical overload
- safe driving experience
Pros:
- Ride
- Comfort
- Longevity
Cons:
- not cheap
- Windbreak underground
Cons:
- Price
- high costs for repairs
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.515 mm
Length : 2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 232 (max: 450 ) kg
Length : 2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 232 (max: 450 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.507 mm
Length : 2.210 mm Height : 1.450 mm
Seat : 875 mm
Weight : 246 (max: 440 ) kg
Length : 2.210 mm Height : 1.450 mm
Seat : 875 mm
Weight : 246 (max: 440 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 110 mm
Cooling: Luft-/ölgekühlt
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 110 mm
Cooling: Luft-/ölgekühlt
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 363 km
Performance: 125 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 363 km
Maximum speed: 215 km/h
Performance: 110 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 120 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 349 km
Performance: 110 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 120 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 349 km
Chassis
Frame type:
two-part frame concept consisting of the main frame and the rear frame bolted to it, supporting engine (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down 45 mm (travel 140 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
two-part frame concept consisting of the main frame and the rear frame bolted to it, supporting engine (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down 45 mm (travel 140 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
Frame type:
Load-bearing motor-gearbox composite (tubular steel) Front suspension:
Telefork, 41mm Rear suspension:
Central spring leg
Rear suspension:
Two-joint single-arm swingarm made of aluminium Tyres at the front: 110/80 R 19
Rear tyres: 150/70 R 17
Load-bearing motor-gearbox composite (tubular steel) Front suspension:
Telefork, 41mm Rear suspension:
Central spring leg
Rear suspension:
Two-joint single-arm swingarm made of aluminium Tyres at the front: 110/80 R 19
Rear tyres: 150/70 R 17
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 276 mm)
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 276 mm)
Front brake
Double disc brake (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc brake (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc brake (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc brake (∅ 265 mm)
Conclusion - what gets stuck
Wonderful, this BMW R1200 R. Not only beautiful, fast and safe, but also potent enough for an Alpine tour. Of course, this requires a suitcase system, which goes quite well into the money at BMW. And just a touring disc, which is to be used in the secondary market (e.B. MRA) for about 150 euros. In the mountains you should ride the other bikers quite nicely around the ears, because the 1200s brings everything you need: strength, agility, agility and above all the feeling of security that you can't really do much with this bike.Conclusion - what gets stuck
A really great motorcycle with which you can have long pleasure. And let's face it: BMW's travel enduro GS is one of the best-selling motorcycles in the world and has been ranked number one in Germany for years. At this point, therefore, one may well ask ourselves whether such a mass of motorcyclists can really be mistaken? We don't believe this and also find the 2010 variant of the GS extremely appealing! The only shortcoming: driving GS is not cheap. Because these motorcycles also have their price and with high mileage. But that's just the way it is with the R1200GS. If you have one, you obviously don't give it back so easily. And if anything, you can be rewarded for the loss accordingly.
