BMW R 1200GS Triple Black Special (2011) vs BMW F 850GS Adventure (2019)
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| Make: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | R 1200GS Triple Black Special | F 850GS Adventure |
| Years: | 2011 | 2019 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. | 853 cc / 52 ci-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 73 mm | 84 x 77mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.0:1 | 12.7:1 |
| Induction: | BMS-K+, ∅50mm throttle butterfly | Electronic intake injection |
| Ignition: | BMS-K | Knock control and oxygen sensors. |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Clutch: | Single-plate dry clutch, ∅180mm | Multiplate wet clutch (anti-hopping), mechanically controlled |
| Max Power: | 81 kW / 110 hp @ 7750 rpm | 95 hp / 70.8 kW @ 8250 rpm OE output reduction 35 kW (48 hp) at 6,500 rpm OE RON91 unleaded regular fuel: 66 kW (90 hp) at 8,000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 120 Nm / 12.2 kgf-m / 88 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm | 92 Nm / 67.9 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm SA power reduction 63 Nm at 4,500 rpm SA ROZ91 Normal unleaded petrol: 86 Nm at 6,250 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | Constant-Mesh 6 speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | O-ring chain |
| Frame: | Tubular steel frame, load-bearing power unit | Bridge-type steel frame in shell construction |
| Front Suspension: | Telelever, stanchion diameter ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable | 43 mm USD forks |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 190 mm / 7.5 in | 230 mm / 9.0 in (SA low-slung 210 mm) |
| 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. | Aluminum double-sided swing arm, directly mounted, preload and rebound damping adjustable (Dynamic ESA) |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 200 mm / 7.9 in | 215 mm / 8.4 in (SA low-slung 195 mm) |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston caliper. Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS | 2 x 305 mm discs, 2 piston floating calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅265mm disc 2 piston caliper. Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS | Single 265mm disc,1 piston floating caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 110/80 ZR19 | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/70 ZR17 | 150/70 R17 |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2210 mm / 87.0 in Width: 953 mm / 37.5 in Height: 1450 mm / 57.1 in | Length: 2300 mm / 90.5 in Width: 939 mm / 36.6 in (incl mirrors) Height: 1437 mm / 56.5 in (excl mirrors) |
| Wheelbase: | 1507 mm / 59.3 in | 1593 mm / 62.7 in |
| Seat Height: | 850 mm - 870 mm / 33.4 in - 34.2 in | 875 mm / 34.4 in SA low-slung: 815 mm / 32.0 in SA double seat low: 835 mm / 32.8 in SA double seat: 860 mm / 33.8 in SZ rally seat: 890 mm / 35.0 in |
| Wet Weight: | 238 kg / 525 lbs | 244 kg / 540 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal | 23 Litres / 6.0 US gal |