BMW F 800R Nero Zaffiro Metallizzato (Italian market only) (2012) vs BMW R 80GS Basic (1996-97) vs BMW K 1300 S Motorsport Special Edition (2015) vs BMW R 1200GS Tom Luthi Limited Edition (2012) vs BMW F 800GS Adventure (2014) vs BMW R 1200GS LC Rallye (2017)

Comparison technical specifications

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Model:	F 800R Nero Zaffiro Metallizzato (Italian market only)	R 80GS Basic	K 1300 S Motorsport Special Edition	R 1200GS Tom Luthi Limited Edition	F 800GS Adventure	R 1200GS LC Rallye
Years:	2012	1996-97	2015	2012	2014	2017
Engine:	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm
Capacity:	798 cc / 47.7 cub. in.	797.5 cc / 48.7 cu in.	1298 cc / 79.2 cu in	1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.	798 cc / 47.7 cub. in.	1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.
Bore x Stroke:	82 x 75.8 mm	84.8 x 70.6 mm	80 x 64.3 mm / 3.15 x 2.53 in	101 x 73 mm	82 x 75.8 mm	101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio:	12.0:1	8.2:1	13.0:1	12.0:1	12.0:1	12.5:1
Induction:	Electronic injection, digital engine electronics (BMS-KP)	2 x Bing constant depression carburetors	Electronic fuel injection, Digital Motor Electronics with integrated knock control (BMS-K)	BMS-K+, ∅50mm throttle butterfly	Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies	Electronic intake pipe injection
Ignition:	Knock control and oxygen sensors.	Battery ignition	Digital CDI	BMS-K	Digital CDI	BMS-K
Starting:	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric
Max Power:	64 kW / 87 hp @ 8000 rpm	37 kW / 50 hp @ 6500 rpm	127 kW / 173 hp @ 9250 rpm	81 kW / 110 hp @ 7750 rpm	62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 7500 rpm	92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque:	86 Nm / 8.8 kgf-m / 63 lbs/ft @ 6000 rpm	61 Nm / 6.2 kgf-m / 44 ft lb @ 5000 rpm	140 Nm / 14.3 kgf-m / 103 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm	120 Nm / 12.2 kgf-m / 88 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm	80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm	125 Nm /12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Clutch:	Multi-plate clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated	Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring	Multiple-plate clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated	Single-plate dry clutch, ∅180mm	Multiplate-plate in oil bath	Oil lubricated, hydraulically operated
Transmission:	6 Speed	5 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed
Final Drive:	Belt	Shaft	Shaft	Shaft	Chain	Shaft
Frame:	Bridge frame made aluminium, load-supporting engine	Double loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section	Bridge frame, aluminium, load-bearing engine	Tubular steel frame, load-bearing power unit	Tubular frame in steal partly carrying the engine	Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine
Front Suspension:	∅43mm Telescopic fork	∅40mm Marzocchi telescopic hydraulic forks.	BMW Motorrad Duolever, central spring strut, Paralever; central spring strut with lever system	Telelever, stanchion diameter ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable	43mm Marzocchi upside down forks	BMW Motorrad Telelever; standpipe diameter 37 mm, central spring strut
Front Wheel Travel:	125 mm / 4.9 in.	225 mm / 8.8 in	115 mm / 4.5 in	190 mm / 7.5 in	230 mm / 9.1 in.	190 mm / 7.4 in
Rear Suspension:	Cast aluminium double-sided swing arm, central, suspension strut, spring pre-tension by means of hand	BMW Paralever swinging arm	Cast aluminium single swing arm with BMW Motorrad, spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustment	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.	Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece	Cast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD spring strut, variable spring preload hydraulically adjustable by adjuster knob, rebound-stage damping adjustable by knob
Rear Wheel Travel:	125 mm / 4.9 in.	180 mm / 7.0 in	135 mm / 5.3 in	200 mm / 7.9 in	215 mm / 8.5 in.	200 mm / 7.28 in
Front Brakes:	2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers	Single ∅285mm disc	2x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers	2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston caliper. Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS	2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers, ABS	305mm Hydraulically actuated twin disc brake, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro, disengageable
Rear Brakes:	Single ∅265mm disc, 1 piston caliper	∅200mm Drum	Single 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single ∅265mm disc 2 piston caliper. Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS	Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS	Single 275mm disc, 2 piston caliper, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro, disengageable
Front Tyre:	120/70 ZR17	90/90 x 21S	120/70 ZR17	110/80 ZR19	90/90 - 21 54V	120/70 R19
Rear Tyre:	180/55 ZR17	13/80 x 17S	190/55 ZR17	150/70 ZR17	150/70 - 17 69V	170/60 R 17
Dimensions:	Length 2145 mm / 84.4 in. Width 905 mm / 35.6 in. (incl. mirrors) Height 1160 mm / 45.7 in (excl. mirrors)	Length 2290 mm / 90.1 in Width 1000 mm / 39.3 in Height 1165 mm / 45.8 in	Length 2182 mm / 85.9 in Width 905 mm / 35.6 in (incl. morrors) Height 1221 mm / 48.0 in (excl. mirrors)	Length: 2210 mm / 87.0 in Width: 953 mm / 37.5 in Height: 1450 mm / 57.1 in	Length 2304 mm / 90.7 in Width 925 mm / 36.4 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1450 mm / 57.1 in (excl. mirrors)	Height 1412 mm / 55.6 in (excl. mirrors) Width 953 mm / 37.5 in (incl. mirrors) Length 2207 mm / 86.9 in
Seat Height:	800 mm / 31.5 in. (low seat: 775 mm / 30.5 in., high seat: 825 mm / 32.5 in)	850 mm / 33.5 in	820 mm/ 32.3 in - low seat 790 mm / 31.1 in	850 mm - 870 mm / 33.4 in - 34.2 in	890 mm / 860 mm / 35 in. / 33.9 in.	850 mm - 870 mm (OE low suspension 800 mm / 820 mm)
Wet Weight:	199 kg / 439 lbs.	210 kg / 462 lbs	254 kg / 550 lbs	238 kg / 525 lbs	229 kg / 505 lbs	244 Kg / 538 lbs
Fuel Capacity:	16 Litres / 4.2 US gal	19.5 L / 5.1 US gal	19 Litres / 5.0 US gal	20 Litres / 5.2 US gal	24 Litres / 6.3 US gal.	20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal