BMW R 1200 R versus BMW F 750 GS

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Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R 1200 R

Naked
BMW

BMW F 750 GS

Adventure
BMW R 1200 R: The all-purpose weapon from BMW
The BMW R 1200 R (K27) from 2011 tested here still has the 110 hp boxer engine with air/oil cooling. This model was built from 2006 to 2014 and replaced the successful R 1150 R. In contrast to its predecessor, the 1200 is much more powerful and sporty on the road, without... weiter
BMW R 1200 R im Test
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Expensive, but good
The BMW F 750 is something like the little sister of the F 850 GS. It is less powerful, but 2,500 euros cheaper. Is it worth giving up? This test finds out. A lot of motorcycles Reverently, the view falls on the 750cc, and there is much to see. Compromises to the 850... weiter
BMW F 750 GS
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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2007 bis 2017
Built von 2018 bis 2024~
RRP 13.100 €
RRP 10.200 €
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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:
  • Processing
  • Passage
  • Long-distance comfort, also for pillion passengers
  • Processing
Cons:
  • not cheap
  • Windbreak underground
Cons:
  • Price policy
  • Windbreak

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.515 mm
Length : 2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 232 (max: 450 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.559 mm
Length : 2.255 mm Height : 1.225 mm
Seat : 815 mm
Weight : 224 (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
Motor design: Water-cooled 2-cylinder four-stroke engine with four valves per cylinder operated via towing levers, two overhead camshafts and dry sump 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette

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
Maximum speed: 190 km/h
Performance: 77 HP at 7.500 U/Min
Torque: 83 NM bei 4.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 366 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
Frame type:
 Steel bridge frame in shell construction (steel)
Front suspension:
 Telescopic fork, Ø 41 mm (travel 151 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Aluminium two-arm swingarm (travel 177 mm)
Rear suspension:
 directly directed central spring leg
Tyres at the front: 110/80 R19
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17

Brakes

Front brake
 Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
 Disc (∅ 276 mm)
Front brake
 Double disc brake (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
 Single 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.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 12,000€
  • Used (7 years old): 8,000€
  • Years built: 2006-2014
  • Colours: white, matt grey, black, blue, red

Conclusion - a bike without major weaknesses

And now, is the BMW a purchase recommendation? Yes, it is. It is not suitable for beginners, smaller people and experienced pilots. Its long-distance comfort (with a larger windshield) is excellent, it is also sufficiently bubbly.

The 2,500 Euro price difference to the BMW F 850 GS should actually strengthen any purchase recommendation. Here, however, they are precisely enough not to condemn price policy completely. If you can and want to afford it, you get an almost universally applicable bike with very good workmanship.

The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 9.350
  • Used (1 year old): 9,000€
  • Years of construction: since 2018
  • Availability: medium
  • Colours: white, silver, yellow