BMW F 850GS 40 Years Edition (2021) vs BMW F 750GS 40 Years Edition (2021) vs BMW R 1200R 90th Anniversary Special (2013) vs BMW R 1200RT (2013) vs Aprilia SX 50 (2013) vs Yamaha Ténéré 700 Explore Edition (2023) vs Indian FTR1200 Carbon (2020) vs BMW K 1300 R (2013)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | BMW | BMW | BMW | BMW | Aprilia | Yamaha | Indian | BMW |
Model: | F 850GS 40 Years Edition | F 750GS 40 Years Edition | R 1200R 90th Anniversary Special | R 1200RT | SX 50 | Ténéré 700 Explore Edition | FTR1200 Carbon | K 1300 R |
Years: | 2021 | 2021 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2023 | 2020 | 2013 |
Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, 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 | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder | Single cylinder, two stroke | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, 60° V Twin , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, graded buckets | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
Capacity: | 853 cc / 52 ci-in | 853 cc / 52 ci-in | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in | 49.9 cc / 3.04 cu in | 689 cc / 42.04 cu-in | 1203 cc / 73 cu-in | 1298 cc / 79.2 cu in. |
Bore x Stroke: | 84 x 77mm | 84 x 77mm | 101 x 73 mm | 101 x 73 mm | 39.9 x 40 mm | 80 x 68.6 mm | 102 x 73.6 mm | 80 x 64.3 mm / 3.15 x 2.53" |
Compression Ratio: | 12.7:1 | 12.7:1 | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 | 11.5:1 | 11.5:1 | 12.5:1 | 13.0:1 |
Induction: | Electronic intake injection | Electronic intake injection | Electronic intake manifold injection BMS-K | BMW engine management, BMS-K | Dell'Orto PVHA 17.5 carburetor | Fuel Injection | Electronic Fuel Injection Closed Loop, 60 mm bore | Electronic fuel injection, Digital Motor Electronics with integrated knock control (BMS-K) |
Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Kick | Electric | Electric | Electric |
Clutch: | Multiplate wet clutch (anti-hopping), mechanically controlled | Multiplate wet clutch (anti-hopping), mechanically controlled | Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically actuated | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically | Wet, multi plate | Wet multiplate | Wet multi-plate w/ assist-and-slip | Multiple-plate clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated |
Transmission: | Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox integrated in crankcase | Constant-Mesh 6 speed gearbox integrated in crankcase | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 speed | Constant Mesh, 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
Final Drive: | Endless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub | Endless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub | Shaft | System Enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints | Chain | Chain | 525 Chain | Shaft |
Frame: | Steel bridge frame in monocoque design, load-bearing engine | Steel bridge frame in monocoque design, load-bearing engine | Tubular steel spaceframe, load-bearing engine | Three-section frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine-gearbox unit | Steel beam | Double cradle steel tube chassis | Steel trellis | Bridge frame, aluminium, load-bearing engine |
Front Suspension: | 43 mm USD forks | 41mm telescopic forks | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut | BMW Motorrad Telelever, stanchion diameter 35mm, central spring strut, rebound damping electronically adjustable with standard ESA | Hydraulic fork, Ø 40 mm | 43mm KYB Upside down telescopic fork, fully adjustable | Fully adjustable inverted 43mm telescopic cartridge fork | BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut, Paralever; central spring strut with lever system |
Front Wheel Travel: | 230 mm / 9 in - OE: suspension lowering kit 210 mm / 8.2 in | 170 mm / 6.7 in - OE suspension lowing kit 150mm / 5.9 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 195 mm / 7.7 in | 190 mm / 7.4 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 115 mm / 4.5 in. |
Rear Suspension: | Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central WAD spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable | Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable | 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 | High strength steel swingarm, hydraulic monoshock | Single shock, adjustable preload (with remote adjuster) and rebound damping | Fully adjustable piggyback IFP | Cast aluminium single swing arm with BMW Motorrad, spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustment |
Rear Wheel Travel: | 215 mm / 8.4 in - OE: suspension lowering kit 195 mm / 7.6 in | 170 mm / 6.7 in - OE suspension lowing kit 150mm / 5.9 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 180 mm / 7.1 in | 180 mm / 7.0 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 135 mm / 5.3" |
Front Brakes: | 2 x 305mm floating discs, 2 piston floating calipers | 2 x 305mm discs, 2 piston floating calipers | 2 x 320mm Discs, ABS | 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston callipers | Single stainless steel disc, Ø 260 mm, floating caliper | 2x 282mm Hydraulic discs | 2x 320mm t5 Rotor Brembo with 4-Piston Calipers | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
Rear Brakes: | Single 265mm disc,1 piston floating caliper | Single 265mm disc,1 piston floating caliper | Single 265mm disc, ABS | Single 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single disc, Ø 180 mm, floating caliper | Single 245mm Hydraulic disc | Single 260mm t5 Rotor Brembo with 2-Piston Calipers | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
Front Tyre: | 90/90 21 | 110/80 R19 | 120/70-ZR 17 | 120/70 ZR17 | 100/80 ZR17 | 90/90 - 21 M/C 54V | 120/70R19 60V | 120/70 ZR17 |
Rear Tyre: | 150/70 R17 | 150/70 R17 | 180/55-ZR 17 | 180/60 ZR17 | 130/70 ZR17 | 150/70 R 18 M/C 70V | 150/80R18 70V | 180/55 ZR17 |
Dimensions: | Length: 2305 mm / 90.7 in Width: 922 mm / 36.3 in (incl mirrors) Height: 1356 mm / 53.3 in (excl mirrors) | Length: 2255 mm / 88.8 in Width: 922 mm / 36.3 in (incl. mirrors) Height: 1225 mm / 48.2 in (ecxl. mirrors) | Length 2145 mm / 84.4 in Width 906 mm / 35.6 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1273 mm / 50.1 in (excl. mirrors) | Length 2230 mm / 79.9 in Width 905 mm / 35.6 in (incl. mirrors) Width 980 mm / 38.5 in (incl. panniers) | Length: 2045 mm / 80.5 in Width: 835 mm / 32.5 in | Length 2350 mm / 92.5 in Width 905 mm / 35.6 in Height 1500 mm / 59.0 in | Length 2287 mm / 90.0 in Width 862 mm / 33.9 in Height 1166 mm / 45.9 in | Length: 2228 mm / 87.7" Width (incl. morrors): 856 mm / 33.7" Height (excl. mirrors): 1095 mm / 43.1" |
Wheelbase: | 1593 mm / 62.7 in | 1559 mm / 61.4 in | 1495 mm / 59.1 in | 1485 mm / 58.4 in | 1400 mm / 55.1 in | 1590 mm / 62.5 in | 1524 mm / 60 in | 1585 mm / 62.4" |
Seat Height: | 860 mm / 33.8 in - OE suspension lowering kit: 815 mm / 32 in - OE low seat: 835 mm / 32.8 in - OE comfort seat: 875 mm / 34.4 in - OA rallye seat: 890 mm / 35 in | 815 mm / 32 in - OE suspension lowering kit: 770 mm / 30.3 in - OE low seat: 790 mm / 31.1 in - OE comfort seat: 830 mm / 32.6 in | 800mm / 31.5 in (Standard, OE, OA, sport seat) 830mm / 32.7 in (OE, OA, comfort seat, high) / 760mm / 29.9 in (OE, OA, seat, low) / 750mm / 29.5 in (OE, low slung) | 820 mm - 840 mm / 32.2 in - 33.0 in 780 mm - 800 mm / 30.7 - 31.4 in (special equipment low seat bench) | 835 mm / 32.9 in | 860 mm / 33.8 in | 815 mm - 853 mm / 32 in - 33.5 in | 820 mm/ 32.3 in. (low seat 790 mm / 31.1 in) |
Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal | 27 Liters / 7.1 US gal | 7 L / 1.85 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 12.9 Litres / 3.4 US gal | 19 L / 5.0 US gal |