BMW F 850GS 40 Years Edition (2021) vs BMW F 750GS 40 Years Edition (2021) vs BMW R 1200R 90th Anniversary Special (2013) vs BMW R 1200RT (2013) vs Aprilia SX 50 (2013) vs Yamaha Ténéré 700 Explore Edition (2023) vs Indian FTR1200 Carbon (2020) vs BMW K 1300 R (2013) vs Triumph Bonneville 650 T120 (1973)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | BMW | BMW | BMW | BMW | Aprilia | Yamaha | Indian | BMW | Triumph |
Model: | F 850GS 40 Years Edition | F 750GS 40 Years Edition | R 1200R 90th Anniversary Special | R 1200RT | SX 50 | Ténéré 700 Explore Edition | FTR1200 Carbon | K 1300 R | Bonneville 650 T120 |
Years: | 2021 | 2021 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2023 | 2020 | 2013 | 1973 |
Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder | Single cylinder, two stroke | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, 60° V Twin , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, graded buckets | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin, OHV |
Capacity: | 853 cc / 52 ci-in | 853 cc / 52 ci-in | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in | 49.9 cc / 3.04 cu in | 689 cc / 42.04 cu-in | 1203 cc / 73 cu-in | 1298 cc / 79.2 cu in. | 649 cc / 39.6 cu in |
Bore x Stroke: | 84 x 77mm | 84 x 77mm | 101 x 73 mm | 101 x 73 mm | 39.9 x 40 mm | 80 x 68.6 mm | 102 x 73.6 mm | 80 x 64.3 mm / 3.15 x 2.53" | 71 x 82 mm |
Compression Ratio: | 12.7:1 | 12.7:1 | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 | 11.5:1 | 11.5:1 | 12.5:1 | 13.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Induction: | Electronic intake injection | Electronic intake injection | Electronic intake manifold injection BMS-K | BMW engine management, BMS-K | Dell'Orto PVHA 17.5 carburetor | Fuel Injection | Electronic Fuel Injection Closed Loop, 60 mm bore | Electronic fuel injection, Digital Motor Electronics with integrated knock control (BMS-K) | 2 x 30 mm Amal concentric carburetors |
Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Kick | Electric | Electric | Electric | Kick |
Clutch: | Multiplate wet clutch (anti-hopping), mechanically controlled | Multiplate wet clutch (anti-hopping), mechanically controlled | Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically actuated | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically | Wet, multi plate | Wet multiplate | Wet multi-plate w/ assist-and-slip | Multiple-plate clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated | Multi-disc, wet |
Transmission: | Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox integrated in crankcase | Constant-Mesh 6 speed gearbox integrated in crankcase | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 speed | Constant Mesh, 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 4 Speed |
Final Drive: | Endless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub | Endless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub | Shaft | System Enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints | Chain | Chain | 525 Chain | Shaft | Chain |
Front Suspension: | 43 mm USD forks | 41mm telescopic forks | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut | BMW Motorrad Telelever, stanchion diameter 35mm, central spring strut, rebound damping electronically adjustable with standard ESA | Hydraulic fork, Ø 40 mm | 43mm KYB Upside down telescopic fork, fully adjustable | Fully adjustable inverted 43mm telescopic cartridge fork | BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut, Paralever; central spring strut with lever system | Telescopic forks |
Rear Suspension: | Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central WAD spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable | Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable | 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 EVO-Paralever, spring preload hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of electronically adjustable ESA, rebound damping with standard ESA | High strength steel swingarm, hydraulic monoshock | Single shock, adjustable preload (with remote adjuster) and rebound damping | Fully adjustable piggyback IFP | Cast aluminium single swing arm with BMW Motorrad, spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustment | Swinging arm, dual shocks |
Front Brakes: | 2 x 305mm floating discs, 2 piston floating calipers | 2 x 305mm discs, 2 piston floating calipers | 2 x 320mm Discs, ABS | 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston callipers | Single stainless steel disc, Ø 260 mm, floating caliper | 2x 282mm Hydraulic discs | 2x 320mm t5 Rotor Brembo with 4-Piston Calipers | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | Drum |
Rear Brakes: | Single 265mm disc,1 piston floating caliper | Single 265mm disc,1 piston floating caliper | Single 265mm disc, ABS | Single 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single disc, Ø 180 mm, floating caliper | Single 245mm Hydraulic disc | Single 260mm t5 Rotor Brembo with 2-Piston Calipers | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Drum |
Front Tyre: | 90/90 21 | 110/80 R19 | 120/70-ZR 17 | 120/70 ZR17 | 100/80 ZR17 | 90/90 - 21 M/C 54V | 120/70R19 60V | 120/70 ZR17 | 3.25 -19 |
Rear Tyre: | 150/70 R17 | 150/70 R17 | 180/55-ZR 17 | 180/60 ZR17 | 130/70 ZR17 | 150/70 R 18 M/C 70V | 150/80R18 70V | 180/55 ZR17 | 4.00 -18 |
Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal | 27 Liters / 7.1 US gal | 7 L / 1.85 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 12.9 Litres / 3.4 US gal | 19 L / 5.0 US gal | 16L / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal |