BMW F 800GS Adventure (2014) vs BMW R 1200RS LC (2015)
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| Make: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | F 800GS Adventure | R 1200RS LC |
| Years: | 2014 | 2015 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm outlet 34 mm |
| Capacity: | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 82 x 75.8 mm | 101 x 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies | Throttle valve mm 52 Carburetion BMS-X Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | BMS-K |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 7500 rpm | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm | 125 Nm / 12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multiplate-plate in oil bath | Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft |
| Frame: | Tubular frame in steal partly carrying the engine | Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine |
| Front Suspension: | 43mm Marzocchi upside down forks | Telescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 230 mm / 9.1 in. | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 215 mm / 8.5 in. | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers, ABS | 2 X 320 floating discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS | Single 275mm disc 2 piston caliper, |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90 - 21 54V | 120/70 ZR 17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/70 - 17 69V | 180/55 ZR 17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2304 mm / 90.7 in Width 925 mm / 36.4 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1450 mm / 57.1 in (excl. mirrors) | Length 2165 mm / 85.2 in Width 880 mm / 34.6 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1300 mm / 51.1 in (excl. mirrors) |
| Seat Height: | 890 mm / 860 mm / 35 in. / 33.9 in. | 760 mm - 820 mm / 29.9 in - 32.2 in |
| Wet Weight: | 229 kg / 505 lbs | 231 kg / 509.2 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal. | 18 Litres / 5.3 US gal |