BMW S 1000XR (2018) vs BMW R 1200GS LC (2014)
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| Make: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | S 1000XR | R 1200GS LC |
| Years: | 2018 | 2014 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single rocker arms, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake/outlet mm 33.5/27.2 | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm |
| Capacity: | 999 cc / 60.9 cu-in | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 80 x 49.7 mm | 101 x 73 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid / Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Electrical system: | Alternator W 350 Battery V/Ah 12/8, maintenance-free Headlight W low beam H7 12 V 55 W High beam H7 12 V 55 W Starter kW 0.8 | Alternator 620 W Battery /Ah 12V/12 maintenance-free Headlight H7W / LED (SA) Starter 0.9 kW |
| Max Power: | 121 kW / 165 hp @ 11000 rpm | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 112 Nm / 11.4 kgf-m / 83 lb-ft @ 9250 rpm | 125 Nm /12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multi-disc anti-hopping oil-bath clutch, mechanically operated | Anti-hopping wet clutch |
| Transmission: | Constant -mesh 6-speed gearbox, straight-toothed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft |
| Transmission Ratio: | 2.647 | 2.91:1 |
| Frame: | Construction type aluminium perimeter frame, engine self-supporting | Construction type tubular steel bridge frame, engine self-supporting |
| Front Suspension: | Upside-down telescopic fork, stanchion diameter 46 mm, adjustable for bump and rebound optional: Dynamic ESA | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion 37 mm, central spring strut |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 190 mm / 7.5 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Aluminium double-strut swing arm with central spring strut, adjustable for rebound, optional: Dynamic ESA | 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: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 220 mm / 7.9 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers, ABS Pro (dynamic brake light currently for EU markets only). | 2x 305mm Hydraulically actuated twin disc brake, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable) |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper, ABS Pro (dynamic brake light currently for EU markets only). | Single 275mm disc, 2 piston caliper, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable) |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 R19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/55 ZR17 | 170/60 R 17 |
| Steering Head Angle: | 64.5° | 64.5 ° |
| Dimensions: | Length 283 mm / 85.9 in Width 940 mm / 37.0 in Height 1408 mm / 45.4 in | Height 1450 mm / 57.1 in Width 953 mm / 37.5 in Length 2210 mm / 87.0 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1548 mm / 60.9 in | 1507 mm / 59.3 in |
| Seat Height: | 840 mm / 33.1 in | 850 mm - 870 mm / 33.4 in - 34.2 in |
| Wet Weight: | 228 kg / 502.6 lbs | 238 kg / 525 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal | 20 Liters / 5.3 US gal |