BMW G 650 GS versus BMW R 1200 GS (K25)

BMW G 650 GS

Adventure

BMW R 1200 GS (K25)

Adventure

Used test of the small single-cylinder GS from 2012

We test a used BMW G 650 GS from 2012 and show you in this video what strengths and weaknesses the "little GS" has. With test drive, acceleration, technology and pros & cons etc. Test categories: 02:40 - Dimensions of the BMW G 650GS 03:49 - Cockpit... weiter

BMW G 650 GS im Test

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This time the model from 2010

The BMW R1200GS is undoubtedly one of the most popular bikes. That's probably why it can be found so often in a wide variety of model variants on our roads. Also in MOTORRADTEST.de, the R1200GS is the machine that has so far made the most frequent way... weiter

Und wieder eine BMW R 1200 GS im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2011 bis 2016

Built von 2004 bis 2012

RRP

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

light and manoeuvrable
uncomplicated
favorable consumption
solid workmanship
enough space for passenger

Pros:

Ride
Comfort
Longevity

Cons:

radiates little emotion

Cons:

Price
high costs for repairs

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg

Wheelbase: 1.507 mm
Length : 2.210 mm Height : 1.450 mm
Seat : 875 mm
Weight : 246 (max: 440 ) kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5

Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 110 mm
Cooling: Luft-/ölgekühlt
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 14 Litre

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

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

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

Brakes

Rear brake
Disk

Front brake
Double disc brake (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc brake (∅ 265 mm)

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.