BMW K 1200S (2005-06) vs BMW R 1200GS LC (2014)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | K 1200S | R 1200GS LC |
| Years: | 2005-06 | 2014 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm |
| Capacity: | 1157 cc / 70.6 cu in | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 79 X 59 mm | 101 x 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 13.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid / Air cooled |
| Induction: | Injection | Throttle valve: 52 mm Carburetion: BMS-X Emission control: Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter |
| Ignition: | Electronic | BMS-K |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 124.5 kW / 167 hp @ 10250 rpm | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 129 Nm / 13.2 kgf-m / 95.4 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm | 125 Nm /12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Shaft |
| Frame: | Bridging frame, die-cast aluminium, load bearing engine | Construction type tubular steel bridge frame, engine self-supporting |
| Front Suspension: | BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion 37 mm, central spring strut |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 115 mm / 4.5 in. | 190 mm / 7.5 in |
| Rear Suspension: | BMW Paralever with progressive damping single shock absorber, remotely adjustable for preload and rebound | 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 |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 135 mm / 5.3 in. | 220 mm / 7.9 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 2x 305mm Hydraulically actuated twin disc brake, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable) |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 275mm disc, 2 piston caliper, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable) |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70-17 | 120/70 R19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/50-17 | 170/60 R 17 |
| Seat Height: | 820 mm / 32.3 in. | 850 mm - 870 mm / 33.4 in - 34.2 in |
| Dry Weight: | 248 kg / 547 lbs | 205 kg / 452 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 19 L / 5.0 US gal | 20 Liters / 5.3 US gal |
| Consumption Average: | 6.7 L/100 km / 15 km/l / 35.3 US mpg | 5.7 L/100 km / 17.6 km/l / 41.4 US mpg |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 11.7 sec / 209 km/h / 130 mph | 11.7 sec |
| Top Speed: | 286 km/h / 178 mph | 215.4 km/h / 133.8 mph |