BMW G 650GS Sertao (2012) vs BMW F 800GS Adventure (2015) vs BMW R 1200GS LC Adventure Black Edition (2018)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | G 650GS Sertao | F 800GS Adventure | R 1200GS LC Adventure Black Edition |
| Years: | 2012 | 2015 | 2018 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single 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, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm |
| Capacity: | 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in. | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 100 x 83mm | 82 x 75.8 mm | 101 x 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.5:1 | 12.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Induction: | Fuel induction | Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies | Electronic intake pipe injection |
| Ignition: | Capacitor Discharge Ignition system | Digital CDI | BMS-K |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 37 kW / 48 hp @ 6500 rpm | 62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 7500 rpm | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 60 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5000 rpm | 80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm | 125 Nm /12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Shaft |
| Frame: | Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section | Tubular frame in steal partly carrying the engine | Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine |
| Front Suspension: | ∅41mm telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge | 43mm Marzocchi upside down forks | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion 37 mm, central spring strut |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 210 mm / 8.3 in | 230 mm / 9.1 in. | 210 mm / 8.3 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable, | Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece | 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: | 210 mm / 8.3 in | 215 mm / 8.5 in. | 220 mm / 8.7 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers, ABS | 2x 305mm Hydraulically actuated twin disc brake, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro, disengageable |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS | Single 275mm disc, 2 piston caliper, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro, disengageable |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90 S21 | 90/90 - 21 54V | 120/70 R19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/80-17 | 150/70 - 17 69V | 170/60 R 17 |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2185 mm / 86 in. Width: 920 mm / 36.2 in. (incl. mirrors) Height: 1440 mm / 56.7 in.(excl. mirrors) | Length 2304 mm / 90.7 in Width 925 mm / 36.4 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1450 mm / 57.1 in (excl. mirrors) | Length 2207 mm / 86.9 in Height 1412 mm / 55.6 in (excl. mirrors) Width 953 mm / 37.5 in (incl. mirrors) |
| Seat Height: | 860 mm to 900 mm / 33.9 in. to 35.4 in. | 890 mm / 860 mm / 35 in. / 33.9 in. | 890 mm - 910 mm / 35.0 in - 35.8 in |
| Wet-Weight: | 191 kg / 421 lbs | 229 kg / 505 lbs | 263 kg / 580 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal. | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal. | 30 Litres / 7.9 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal |