BMW R 1200GS Alpine White Special (2009) vs BMW K 1300 S HP Special Edition (2012)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | BMW | BMW |
Model: | R 1200GS Alpine White Special | K 1300 S HP Special Edition |
Years: | 2009 | 2012 |
Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
Capacity: | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. | 1298 cc / 79.2 cu in. |
Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 73 mm | 80 x 64.3 mm / 3.15 x 2.53 in |
Compression Ratio: | 12.0:1 | 13.0:1 |
Cooling System: | Air/oil cooled | Liquid cooled |
Induction: | Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut off, dual ignition | Electronic fuel injection, Digital Motor Electronics with integrated knock control (BMS-K) |
Ignition: | BMS-K | Digital CDI |
Starting: | Electric | Electric |
Alternator: | Three-phase alternator 720W | Three-phase alternator, 580W |
Battery: | Battery 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free | 12V / 14AH, maintenance free |
Clutch: | Single plate dry clutch, ∅180 mm, hydraulically operated | Multiple-plate clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated |
Max Power: | 77 kW / 105 hp @ 7500 rpm | 127 kW / 173 hp @ 9250 rpm |
Max Torque: | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft/lb @ 5750 rpm | 140 Nm / 14.3 kgf-m / 103 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm |
Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
Frame: | Tubular space frame, engine load-bearing | Bridge frame, aluminium, load-bearing engine |
Front Suspension: | Telelever, stanchion diameter 41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable. | BMW Motorrad Duolever, central spring strut, Paralever; central spring strut with lever system |
Front Wheel Travel: | 190 mm / 7.5 in | 115 mm / 4.5 in |
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 swing arm with BMW Motorrad, spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustment |
Rear Wheel Travel: | 200 mm / 7.9 in | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
Front Brakes: | 2 x 305 mm discs, 4 piston caliper | 2x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
Rear Brakes: | Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
Front Tyre: | 110/80 ZR19 | 120/70 ZR17 |
Rear Tyre: | 150/70 ZR17 | 190/55 ZR17 |
Trail: | 101 mm / 3.97 in | 104.4 mm / 4.1 in |
Dimensions: | Length: 2210 mm / 87.0 in Width: 915 mm / 36.0 in Height: 1450 mm / 57.1 in | Length 2182 mm / 85.9 in Width 905 mm / 35.6 in (incl. morrors) Height 1221 mm / 48.0 in (excl. mirrors) |
Seat Height: | 850 mm - 870 mm / 33.4 in - 34.2 in | 820 mm/ 32.3 in - low seat 790 mm / 31.1 in |
Dry Weight: | 199 kg / 439 lbs | 228 kg / 503 lbs |
Wet Weight: | 229 kg / 505 lbs | 254 kg / 550 lbs |
Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal |
Consumption Average: | 5.8 L/100 km / 17.2 km/l / 40.5 US mpg | 5.7 Litres/100 km 17.5 km/l / 41.2 US mpg |
Standing ¼ Mile: | 12.3 sec | 11.0 sec |
Standing 0 - 100 km/h: | 3.6 sec | 2.9 sec |
Standing 0 - 140 km/h: | 5.9 sec | 4.3 sec |
Standing 0 - 200 km/h: | 16.0 sec | 7.8 sec |
Top Speed: | 208.4 km/h / 129.5 mph | 276.6 km/h / 171.9 mph |