BMW F 800GS Adventure (2014) vs BMW K 1200S (2005-06)
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| Make: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | F 800GS Adventure | K 1200S |
| Years: | 2014 | 2005-06 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. | 1157 cc / 70.6 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 82 x 75.8 mm | 79 X 59 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.0:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies | Injection |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | Electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 7500 rpm | 124.5 kW / 167 hp @ 10250 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm | 129 Nm / 13.2 kgf-m / 95.4 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft |
| Frame: | Tubular frame in steal partly carrying the engine | Bridging frame, die-cast aluminium, load bearing engine |
| Front Suspension: | 43mm Marzocchi upside down forks | BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 230 mm / 9.1 in. | 115 mm / 4.5 in. |
| Rear Suspension: | Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece | BMW Paralever with progressive damping single shock absorber, remotely adjustable for preload and rebound |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 215 mm / 8.5 in. | 135 mm / 5.3 in. |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers, ABS | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90 - 21 54V | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/70 - 17 69V | 190/50-17 |
| Seat Height: | 890 mm / 860 mm / 35 in. / 33.9 in. | 820 mm / 32.3 in. |
| Dry Weight: | 214 kg / 472 lbs | 248 kg / 547 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal. | 19 L / 5.0 US gal |
| Consumption Average: | 4.3 L/100km / 23.3 km/l / 55 mpg | 6.7 L/100 km / 15 km/l / 35.3 US mpg |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 12.5 sec | 11.7 sec / 209 km/h / 130 mph |
| Top Speed: | 199.0 km/h / 124 mph | 286 km/h / 178 mph |