BMW R 1200R LC (2017-18) vs BMW R 100GS (1991-92)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | R 1200R LC | R 100GS |
| Years: | 2017-18 | 1991-92 |
| Engine: | Fourstroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves percylinder, intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1170 cc / 71.4 cubin. | 980 cc / 59.8 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 73 mm | 94 x 70.6 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid /Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Induction: | Throttle valve mm 52Carburetion BMS-XEmission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter | 2 x Bing carburetors |
| Alternator: | Three-phase alternator 510 W(nominal power) | Bosch 12V/280 W |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm | 44 kW / 60 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 125 Nm / 12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 76 Nm / 7.75 kgf-m / 56 ft-lb @ 3750 rpm |
| Clutch: | Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated | Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Shaft |
| Frame: | Two-section frame, front- and boltedon rear frame, load-bearing engine | Double loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic Upside-Down fork;stanchion diameter 45 mm | Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber. |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 225 mm / 8.8 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Cast aluminium single-sided swingarm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-relateddamping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuouslyvariable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable athandwheel | Paralever adjustable preload, rebound damping compression |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 180 mm / 7.0 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320 floating discs, 4piston calipers | Single ∅285mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 275mm disc, 2 pistoncaliper | ∅200 Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR 17 | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR 17 | 130/80-17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2165 mm / 85.2 inWidth 880 mm / 34.6 in (incl. mirrors)Height 1300 mm / 51.1 in (excl. mirrors) | Length 2290 mm / 90.1 in Width 1000 mm / 39.3 in Height 1165 mm / 45.8 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1515 mm / 59.6 in | 1514 mm / 59.6 in |
| Seat Height: | 760 mm - 820 mm / 29.9 in - 32.2in | 850 mm / 33.5 in |
| Wet Weight: | 231 kg / 509.2 lbs | 210 kg / 462 lbs |