BMW R 1200GS LC Adventure Black Edition (2018) vs Aprilia SL 750 Shiver (2011)
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| Make: | BMW | Aprilia |
| Model: | R 1200GS LC Adventure Black Edition | SL 750 Shiver |
| Years: | 2018 | 2011 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm | Four stroke, longitudinal 90°V twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in | 749 cc / 45.7 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 73 mm | 92 x 56.4 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid / Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic intake pipe injection | Integrated engine management system. Injection with Ride by Wire technology control of the throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | BMS-K | Digital electronic, integrated with the injection, two spark plugs per cylinder |
| Alternator: | Three-phase alternator 510 W (nominal power) | 450 W @ 6000 rpm. |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Exhaust: | Fully-controlled three-way catalytic converter | Two in one system in 100% stainless steel with three-way catalytic converter and Lambda probe |
| Max Power: | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm | 69.3 kW / 95 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 125 Nm /12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 81 Nm / 8.25 kgf-m / 59.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain Transmission ratio: 16/44 |
| Frame: | Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine | Dismountable steel trellis connected with high strength bolts to aluminium side plates. Dismountable rear frame. |
| Front Suspension: | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion 37 mm, central spring strut | Ø43 mm upside-down fork. |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 210 mm / 8.3 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | 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 | Aluminium alloy swingarm with reinforcement truss. Hydraulic shock absorber adjustable in spring preload and rebound damping. |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 220 mm / 8.7 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 305mm Hydraulically actuated twin disc brake, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro, disengageable | 2 x Ø320 mm discs, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 275mm disc, 2 piston caliper, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro, disengageable | Single Ø245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Wheel: | 3.00 x 19; wire cross-spoke | Aluminium alloy 3.50 X 17" |
| Rear Wheel: | 4.50 x 17; wire cross-spoke | Aluminium alloy 6.00 X 17" |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 R19 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/60 R 17 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Rake: | 25.5° | 25.9° |
| Dimensions: | Length 2207 mm / 86.9 in Height 1412 mm / 55.6 in (excl. mirrors) Width 953 mm / 37.5 in (incl. mirrors) | Length 2100 mm / 89 in Width 800 mm / 31.8 i in (at handlebars) Height 1135 mm / 44.6 in (at instruments) |
| Wheelbase: | 1507 mm / 59.3 in. | 1440 mm / 5.6 in |
| Seat Height: | 890 mm - 910 mm / 35.0 in - 35.8 in | 810 mm / 31.6 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 30 Litres / 7.9 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal |