BMW R 1200GS LC Adventure (2018) vs BMW R 1200RT LC Iconic Limited Edition (2016)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | R 1200GS LC Adventure | R 1200RT LC Iconic Limited Edition |
| Years: | 2018 | 2016 |
| Engine: | 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 |
| Capacity: | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in | 1170, 71.4 co in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 73 mm | 101 x 73 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid / Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.5:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic intake pipe injection | Throttle valve mm 52 Carburetion BMS-X Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter |
| Fuel: | Unleaded super, octane number 95 (RON) | Premium unleaded (95 RON) |
| Ignition: | BMS-K | Digital engine management |
| Alternator: | Three-phase alternator 510 W (nominal power) | 620 W |
| Battery: | 12 V / 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free | Ah 12V/12 Ah maintenance-free |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 125 Nm /12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 125 Nm / 12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Oil lubricated, hydraulically operated | Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically actuated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Shaft |
| Frame: | Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine | Tubular steel frame, engine load-bearing |
| Front Suspension: | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion 37 mm, central spring strut | BMW Telelever |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 210 mm / 8.3 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | 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 | BMW EVO Paralever |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 220 mm / 8.7 in | 136 mm / 5.4 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 305mm Hydraulically actuated twin disc brake, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro, disengageable | 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston callipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 275mm disc, 2 piston caliper, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro, disengageable | Single 276mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Wheel: | 4.50 x 17; wire cross-spoke | 5.50 x 17 |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 R19 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/60 R 17 | 180/60 ZR17 |
| Steering Head Angle: | 64.5 ° | 63.6° |
| Dimensions: | Length 2207 mm / 86.9 in Height 1412 mm / 55.6 in (excl. mirrors) Width 953 mm / 37.5 in (incl. mirrors) | Length 2222 mm / 87.5 in Width 983 mm / 38.7 in Height 1417 mm / 55.7 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1507 mm / 59.3 in | 1485 mm / 58.5 in |
| Seat Height: | 890 mm - 910 mm / 35.0 in - 35.8 in | 805 mm / 31.5 in - 825 mm / 32.5 in (SA: 830mm / 850mm or 760mm / 780mm) |
| Wet Weight: | 263 kg / 580 lbs | 274 kg / 604 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 30 Litres / 7.9 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal | 25 Liters / US 6.6 gal |