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) vs BMW F 800GS Triple Black (2012) vs BMW R 1200GS 30th Anniversary Special (2009)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	BMW	BMW	BMW	BMW	BMW	BMW
Model:	R 1200GS Adventure	R 1200GS LC TE Exclusive	R 1200GS LC Adventure	K 1200LT Xenon Headlights	F 800GS Triple Black	R 1200GS 30th Anniversary Special
Years:	2009	2017	2014	2006	2012	2009
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	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 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	798 cc / 47.7 cub. in.	1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.
Bore x Stroke:	101 x 73 mm	101 x 73 mm	101 x 73 mm	75 x 70.5 mm	82 x 75.8 mm	101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio:	11.0:1	12.5:1	12.5:1	10.8:1	12.0:1	12.0:1
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	Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies	Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut off, dual ignition
Starting:	Electric	Electric	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	62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 7500 rpm	77 kW / 105 hp @ 7500 rpm
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	80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm	115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft/lb @ 5750 rpm
Transmission:	6 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	5 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed
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	Tubular frame in steal partly carrying the engine	Tubular space frame, engine load-bearing
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	∅43mm Marzocchi upside down forks	Telelever, stanchion diameter 41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable.
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	Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece	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.
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	2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers	2 x 305 mm discs, 4 piston caliper
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	Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre:	110/80 ZR19	120/70 R19	120/70 R19	120/70 ZR17	90/90 - 21 54V	110/80 ZR19
Rear Tyre:	150/70 ZR17	170/60 R 17	170/60 R17	160/70 ZR17	150/70 - 17 69V	150/70 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	880 mm - 850 mm / 34.6 in. - 33.5 in.	850 mm - 870 mm / 33.4 in - 34.2 in
Wet Weight:	256 kg / 564.4 lbs		260 kg / 573 lbs	378 kg / 833 lbs	207 kg / 456 lbs	229 kg / 505 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	16 Litres / 4.2 US gal.	20 Litres / 5.2 US gal