BMW R 1200GS Adventure (2009) vs BMW R 1200GS LC TE Exclusive (2017) vs BMW R 1200GS LC Adventure (2014) vs BMW K 1200LT Xenon Headlights (2006)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | R 1200GS Adventure | R 1200GS LC TE Exclusive | R 1200GS LC Adventure | K 1200LT Xenon Headlights |
| Years: | 2009 | 2017 | 2014 | 2006 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm | Four stroke, horizontal in line four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1170 cc / 71.4 in. | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. | 1172 cc / 71.5 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 73 mm | 101 x 73 mm | 101 x 73 mm | 75 x 70.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 12.5:1 | 12.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air/oil cooled | Liquid / Air cooled | Liquid / Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut off, dual ignition | Electronic intake pipe injection | Throttle valve 52 mm Carburetion BMS-X Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter | Electronic intake pipe injection |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 73 kW / 98 hp @ 7000 rpm | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm | 72 kW / 98 hp @ 6750rpm |
| Max Torque: | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft-lbs @ 5500 rpm | 125 Nm /12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 125 Nm / 12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84 ft-lb @ 4750 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Shaft | Shaft | Shaft |
| Frame: | Tubular space frame, engine load-bearing | Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine | Tubular steel bridge frame, engine self-supporting | Bridging frame consisting of die cast aluminium, engine de-coupled from vibration through bearings |
| Front Suspension: | Telelever, stanchion ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable. | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion 37 mm, central spring strut | BMW Motorrad Telelever; diameter 37 mm, central spring strut | Motorrad Telelever, stanchion diameter ∅35 mm, central strut |
| Rear Suspension: | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable. | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring preload hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring preload hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel | Die cast Aluminum single sided swinging arm with Paralever, central strut, spring preload adjustable to continuously variable levels by mean of hydraulic hand wheel |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 305mm discs, 4 piston caliper | 2x 305mm Hydraulically actuated twin disc brake, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro, disengageable | 2x 305mm Hydraulically actuated twin disc brake, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable) | 2 x ∅320mm disc, 4 piston calipers, ABS |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 275mm disc, 2 piston caliper, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro, disengageable | Single 275mm disc 2 piston caliper, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable) | Single ∅285mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS |
| Front Tyre: | 110/80 ZR19 | 120/70 R19 | 120/70 R19 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/70 ZR17 | 170/60 R 17 | 170/60 R17 | 160/70 ZR17 |
| Seat Height: | 890 - 910 mm / 35.0 - 35.8 in | 850 mm - 870 mm / 33.4 in - 34.2 in | 890 mm - 910 mm / 35.0 in - 35.8 in | 770 mm / 30.3 in |
| Wet Weight: | 256 kg / 564.4 lbs | 260 kg / 573 lbs | 378 kg / 833 lbs | |
| Fuel Capacity: | 33 Litres / 8.7 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal | 30 Litres / 7.9 US gal | 22 L / 5.8 US gal |