BMW R 1200GS Alpine White Special (2009) vs BMW R 1200RT LC (2016) vs BMW S 1000R (2017)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | R 1200GS Alpine White Special | R 1200RT LC | S 1000R |
| Years: | 2009 | 2016 | 2017 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. | 1170, 71.4 co in | 999 cc / 60.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 73 mm | 101 x 73 mm | 80 x 49.7 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.0:1 | 12.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air/oil cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut off, dual ignition | Throttle valve mm 52 Carburetion BMS-X Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter | Electronic fuel injection, digital motor electronics BMS-KP |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Clutch: | Single plate dry clutch, ∅180 mm, hydraulically operated | Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically actuated | Multiple disc antihopping clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated |
| Max Power: | 77 kW / 105 hp @ 7500 rpm | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm | 121 kW / 165 hp @ 11000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft/lb @ 5750 rpm | 125 Nm / 12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 112 Nm / 84 lb-ft @ 9250 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Frame: | Tubular space frame, engine load-bearing | Tubular steel frame, engine load-bearing | Construction type aluminium bridge frame, enqine self-supporting |
| Front Suspension: | Telelever, stanchion diameter 41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable. | BMW Telelever | Upside-down fork, stanchion diameter 46 mm, adjustable for bump and rebound SA DDC: electronically adjustable damping |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 190 mm / 7.5 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | 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. | BMW EVO Paralever | Aluminium double-strut swingarm with central spring strut, adjustable rebound, SA DDC: electronically adjustable damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 200 mm / 7.9 in | 136 mm / 5.4 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 305 mm discs, 4 piston caliper | 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston callipers | 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 276mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 110/80 ZR19 | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/70 ZR17 | 180/60 ZR17 | 190/55 ZR17 |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2210 mm / 87.0 in Width: 915 mm / 36.0 in Height: 1450 mm / 57.1 in | Length 2222 mm / 87.5 in Width 983 mm / 38.7 in Height 1417 mm / 55.7 in | Length 2057 mm / 81.0 in Width 845 mm / 33.3 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1228 mm / 48.3 in |
| Seat Height: | 850 mm - 870 mm / 33.4 in - 34.2 in | 805 mm / 31.5 in - 825 mm / 32.5 in (SA: 830mm / 850mm or 760mm / 780mm) | 813 mm / 32.0 in |
| Wet Weight: | 229 kg / 505 lbs | 274 kg / 604 lbs | 205 kg / 452 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal | 25 Liters / US 6.6 gal | 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal |