BMW R 1200R LC (2015) vs BMW S 1000R (2014) vs BMW R 1200R (2010) vs BMW R 1200GS (2008) vs BMW R 1200CL (2005-06) vs BMW R 100RT (1978-80) vs BMW G 650GS (2012) vs BMW K 1200R (2008-10) vs BMW R 65 (1978-79) vs BMW F 650GS (2004)

Comparison technical specifications

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Model:	R 1200R LC	S 1000R	R 1200R	R 1200GS	R 1200CL	R 100RT	G 650GS	K 1200R	R 65	F 650GS
Years:	2015	2014	2010	2008	2005-06	1978-80	2012	2008-10	1978-79	2004
Engine:	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity:	1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.	999 cc / 60.9 cu-in	1170 cc / 71.4 cu in	1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.	1170 cc / 71.4 cu in.	980 cc / 59.8 cub in.	652 cc / 39.8 cub. in.	1157 cc / 70.6 cu in	649.6 cc / 39.6 cu-in	652 cc / 39.8 cub. in.
Bore x Stroke:	101 x 73 mm	80 x 49.7 mm	101 x 73 mm	101 x 73 mm	101 x 73mm	94 x 70.6 mm	100 x 83 mm	79 X 59 mm	82 x 61.5 mm	100 x 83mm
Compression Ratio:	12.5:1	12.0:1/at least premium unleaded (95 RON)	11.0:1	12.0:1	10.0:1	9.5:1	11.5:1	13.0:1	9.2:1	11.5:1
Induction:	Throttle valve mm 52 Carburetion BMS-X Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter	Electronic fuel injection, digital motor electronics BMS-KP	Electronic intake manifold injection BMS-K	Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut off, dual ignition	Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 Fuel injection	2 x Constant depression carburettors, Bing 94/40/105 - 94/40/106	Fuel induction	Injection	2 x Bing constant depression carburetors	Fuel induction
Starting:	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric
Max Power:	92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm	118 kW / 160 hp @ 11000 rpm	80 kW / 109 hp @ 7500 rpm	77 kW / 105 hp @ 7500 rpm	44.5 kW / 61 hp @ 5000 rpm	51 kW / 70 hp @ 7000 rpm	37 kW / 48 hp @ 6500 rpm	120 kW / 161 hp @ 10250 rpm	45 hp / 32.8 kw @ 7250 rpm	37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm
Max Torque:	125 Nm / 12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm	112 Nm / 11.4 kgf-m / 82.6 lb-ft @ 9250 rpm	115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 85 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm	115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft/lb @ 5750 rpm	98 Nm / 10.0 kgf-m / 72.27 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm	76 Nm / 7.7 kgf-m / 56 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm	60 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm	127 Nm / 12.9 kgf-m / 93.7 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm	45 Nm / 4.6 kgf-m / 33.2 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm	60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm
Transmission:	Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth	6 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	5 Speed	5 Speed	5 Speed	6 Speed	5 Speed	5 Speed
Front Suspension:	Telescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm	Upside-down fork, stanchion diameter 46 mm, adjustable for bump and rebound SA DDC: electronically adjustable damping	BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut	Telelever, stanchion diameter 41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable.	Motorrad Telelever, stanchion ∅35mm, central strut	Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber.	∅41mm telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge	BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut, rebound damping electronically adjustable with optional ESA	Telescopic hydraulic forks	41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge
Rear Suspension:	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel	Aluminium double-strut swingarm with central spring strut, adjustable rebound, SA DDC: electronically adjustable damping	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 Paralever, WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable.	Die cast aluminium single sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Monolever, WAD strut (travel related damping), spring preload adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of hydraulic handwheel.	Long swinging arm with adjustable strut.	Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable.	Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut with lever system, spring pre-load adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of hydraulic handwheel (electronically adjustable with optional ESA), adjustable rebound damping (rebound damping and compression electronically adjustable with optional ESA)	Long swinging arm with adjustable strut	Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable
Front Brakes:	2 x 320 floating discs, 4 piston calipers	2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston calipers	2 x 320mm discs, ABS	2 x 305 mm discs, 4 piston caliper	2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston calipers	2 x ∅260mm discs 2 piston calipers	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper	2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers	Single disc	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes:	Single 275mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single 220mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single 265mm disc, ABS	Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single ∅285mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Simplex ∅200 mm drum	Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single ∅265mm disc	Drum	Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre:	120/70 ZR 17	120/70 ZR17	120/70-ZR 17	110/80 ZR19	100/90-18	3.25 H-19	100/90-19	120/70-17	3.25 -18	100/90-19
Rear Tyre:	180/55 ZR 17	190/55 ZR17	180/55-ZR 17	150/70 ZR17	170/80-15	4.00 H-18	130/80-17	180/55-17	4.00 -18	130/80-17
Fuel Capacity:	18 Liters / 5.3 US gal	17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal.	18 Litres / 4.7 US gal	20 Litres / 5.2 US gal	17.5 Litres / 4.5 gal	24 Litres / 6.3 US gal	17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal.	19 L / 5.0 US gal	22 Litres / 5.8 US gal	17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal.