BMW R 1200GS Adventure (2009) vs BMW R 1200GS LC TE Exclusive (2017) vs BMW R 1200GS LC Adventure (2014)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | R 1200GS Adventure | R 1200GS LC TE Exclusive | R 1200GS LC Adventure |
| Years: | 2009 | 2017 | 2014 |
| 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 |
| Capacity: | 1170 cc / 71.4 in. | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 73 mm | 101 x 73 mm | 101 x 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 12.5:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air/oil cooled | Liquid / Air cooled | Liquid / Air 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 |
| Ignition: | BMS-K | BMS-K | BMS-K |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Alternator: | Alternator three-phase alternator 720 W | Three-phase alternator 510 W (nominal power) | Three-phase alternator 620 W (nominal power) |
| Battery: | Battery 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free | 12 V / 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free | 12 V / 11.8 maintenance-free |
| Clutch: | Single plate dry clutch, ∅180 mm, hydraulically operated | Oil lubricated, hydraulically operated | Anti-hopping wet clutch |
| Max Power: | 73 kW / 98 hp @ 7000 rpm | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 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 |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Shaft | Shaft |
| Gear Ratios: | 1st 1.583 / 2nd 1.259 / 3rd 1.033 / 4th 0.903 / 5th 0.903 / 6th 0.805:1 | 1st 2.438 / 2nd 1.714 / 3rd 1.296 / 4th 1.059 / 5th 0.943 / 6th 0.848:1 | 1st 2.438 / 2nd 1.714 / 3rd 1.296 / 4th 1.059 / 5th 0.943 / 6th 0.848:1 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 210 mm / 8.3 in | 190 mm / 7.5 in | 210 mm / 8.3 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-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 |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 220 mm / 8.7 in | 200 mm / 7.9 in | 220 mm / 8.7 in |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| Front Rim: | 2.50 x 19 | 3.00 x 19 | 3.00 x 19 |
| Rear Rim: | 4.00 x 17 | 4.50 x 17 | 4.50 x 17 |
| Front Tyre: | 110/80 ZR19 | 120/70 R19 | 120/70 R19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/70 ZR17 | 170/60 R 17 | 170/60 R17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2210 mm / 87.0 in Width 915 mm / 36.0 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 | Height 1450 mm / 57.1 in Width 953 mm / 37.5 in Length 2210 mm / 87.0 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1507 mm / 59.3 in | 1507 mm / 59.3 in | 1507 mm / 59.3 in |
| 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 |
| Wet Weight: | 256 kg / 564.4 lbs | 260 kg / 573 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 |