BMW R 1200R LC (2015) vs BMW S 1000R (2014) vs BMW R 1200R (2010) vs BMW R 1200GS (2008)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | R 1200R LC | S 1000R | R 1200R | R 1200GS |
| Years: | 2015 | 2014 | 2010 | 2008 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. | 999 cc / 60.9 cu-in | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 73 mm | 80 x 49.7 mm | 101 x 73 mm | 101 x 73 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid / Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Air/Oil-cooled | Air/oil cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.5:1 | 12.0:1/at least premium unleaded (95 RON) | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Induction: | Throttle valve mm 52 Carburetion BMS-X Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter | Electronic fuel injection, digital motor electronics BMS-KP | Electronic intake manifold injection BMS-K | Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut off, dual ignition |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm | 118 kW / 160 hp @ 11000 rpm | 80 kW / 109 hp @ 7500 rpm | 77 kW / 105 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 125 Nm / 12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 112 Nm / 11.4 kgf-m / 82.6 lb-ft @ 9250 rpm | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 85 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft/lb @ 5750 rpm |
| Clutch: | Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated | Multiple disc antihopping clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated | Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically actuated | Single plate dry clutch, ∅180 mm, hydraulically operated |
| Transmission: | Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Frame: | Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine | Construction type aluminium bridge frame, enqine self-supporting | Tubular steel spaceframe, load-bearing engine | Tubular space frame, engine load-bearing |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm | Upside-down fork, stanchion diameter 46 mm, adjustable for bump and rebound SA DDC: electronically adjustable damping | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut | Telelever, stanchion diameter 41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable. |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 190 mm / 7.5 in |
| Rear Suspension: | 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 | Aluminium double-strut swingarm with central spring strut, adjustable rebound, SA DDC: electronically adjustable damping | 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 Paralever, WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable. |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 200 mm / 7.9 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320 floating discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x 320mm discs, ABS | 2 x 305 mm discs, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 275mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 265mm disc, ABS | Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR 17 | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70-ZR 17 | 110/80 ZR19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR 17 | 190/55 ZR17 | 180/55-ZR 17 | 150/70 ZR17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2165 mm / 85.2 in Width 880 mm / 34.6 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1300 mm / 51.1 in (excl. mirrors) | Length 2057 mm / 81.0 in Width 845 mm / 33.3 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1228 mm / 48.3 in | Length 2145 mm / 84.4 in Width 906 mm / 35.6 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1273 mm / 50.1 in (excl. mirrors) | Length: 2210 mm / 87.0 in Width: 915 mm / 36.0 in Height: 1450 mm / 57.1 in |
| Seat Height: | 760 mm - 820 mm / 29.9 in - 32.2 in | 820 mm / 33.3 in | 800 mm / 31.4 in | 850 mm - 870 mm / 33.4 in - 34.2 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 Liters / 5.3 US gal | 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal. | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal |