BMW R 1200RT (2005) vs BMW F 800R (2015)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | R 1200RT | F 800R |
| Years: | 2005 | 2015 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 73 mm | 82 x 75.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Induction: | BMW engine management, BMS-K | Electronic injection, digital engine electronics (BMS-KP) |
| Ignition: | Digital engine management | Knock control and oxygen sensors. |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Battery: | 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free | 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free |
| Alternator: | Three-phase alternator 720 W | Three-phase alternator 400 W |
| Max Power: | 81kW / 110 hp @ 7500 rpm | 66 kW / 90 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 85 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm | 86 Nm / 8.8 kgf-m / 63 lbs/ft @ 8000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically | Multi-plate clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | System Enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints | Belt |
| Gear Ratio: | 1st 2.28 / 2nd 1.58 / 3rd 1.26 / 4th 1.03 / 5th 0.90 / 6th 0.81:1 | 1st I2.462 / 2nd 1.750 / 3rd 1.381 / 4th 1.227 / 5th1.130 / 6th 1.042:1 |
| Frame: | Three-section frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine-gearbox unit | Bridge frame made aluminium, load-supporting engine |
| Front Suspension: | BMW Motorrad Telelever, stanchion diameter 35mm, central spring strut, rebound damping electronically adjustable with standard ESA | ∅43mm Telescopic fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 125 mm / 4.9 in. |
| Rear Suspension: | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad EVO-Paralever, spring preload hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of electronically adjustable ESA, rebound damping with standard ESA | Cast aluminium double-sided swing arm, central, suspension strut, spring pre-tension by means of hand |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 125 mm / 4.9 in. |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston callipers | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single ∅265mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Wheels: | Cast aluminium | Cast aluminium |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/60 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Castor: | 116 mm / 4.5 in | 91 mm / 3.6 in. |
| Dimensions: | Length 2230 mm / 79.9 in Width 905 mm / 35.6 in (incl. mirrors) Width 980 mm / 38.5 in (incl. panniers) | Length 2145 mm / 84.4 in. Width 860 mm / 35.6 in. (incl. mirrors) Height 1235 mm / 45.7 in (excl. mirrors) |
| Seat Height: | 820 mm - 840 mm / 32.2 in - 33.0 in 780 mm - 800 mm / 30.7 - 31.4 in (special equipment low seat bench) | 790 mm / 31.1 in (optional low seat: 770 mm -optional high seat: 820 mm ) |
| Dry Weight: | 229 kg / 485.0 lbs | 177 kg / 390 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 259 kg / 570.9 lbs | 199 kg / 439 lbs. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 27 Liters / 7.1 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |