BMW F 850 GS vs BMW R 1200 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, Liquid-Cooled, SOHC	Flat Twin Cylinder Engine, 4-Stroke, DOHC
Bore X Stroke	84 mm x 77 mm	101 mm x 73 mm
Exhuast Pipes	2 in 1 Exhaust	2 into 1
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Hydraullic
Compression Ratio	12.7:1	12.5:1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air/Liquid Cooling
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Shaft Drive
Displacement	853 cc	1170 cc
Maximum Power	95 bhp	125 bhp
Maximum Torque	92 Nm	125 Nm
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Alternator	--	3-Phase, 580W
Lubrication System	--	Dry Sump
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC
Injection Type	--	Indirect Injection
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	--	2
Emission Control	--	Closed-loop 3-way Catalytic Converter
RPM at Maximum Power	--	7750 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	--	5800 rpm

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Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V, 10 Ah	12V, 11.8 Ah
Head Lamp	LED	LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Indicator Light	Yes	LED
Tail Lamp	LED	LED
Accessory Outlet	--	Yes

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Fuel & Ignition

Fuel Supply System	PGM-FI	Electric Fuel Injection (EFI)
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Petrol
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Reserve	3.5 L	4 L
Ignition Type	--	Digital Ignition

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R21	R19
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	--
Rear Tyre	150/70 R17	170/60 R17
Front Tyre	90/90 R21	120/70 R19

Dimension

Curb Weight	229 kg	238 kg
Dry Weight	216 kg	203 kg
Height	1356 mm	1410 mm
Length	2305 mm	--
Wheelbase	1593 mm	1507 mm
Width	922 mm	953 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Category	Adventure Touring	--
Gross Weight	445 kg	450 kg
Seat Height	860 mm	--
Ground Clearance	--	150 mm

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Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	BMW Motorrad Telelever
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Material	Steel	Aluminium
Seat Type	Dual Stepped	Stepped Seat
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	BMW Motorrad Telelever
Body Frame Type	--	Two Section Frame
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	190 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	200 mm
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	--	Yes
Chrome Garnish	--	Yes

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Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

Engine Check Warning	Yes	No
Riding Modes	Road, Rain Road, Rain	Rain, Road, Sport, Slick Rain, Road, Sport, Slick
Back Rest	No	No
ABS	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Stability Control	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Side Reflectors	Yes	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Optional Optional
Traction Control	--	Optional Optional
Launch Control	--	Yes
Shutter Lock	--	No
Advanced Safety Features	--	Diagnostic Interface, Hazard Warning Lights Diagnostic Interface, Hazard Warning Lights

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Console

Tachometer	Yes	Analog Analog
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Analog Analog
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	Yes	--
Navigator	--	Optional Optional
Side Stand Indicator	--	No

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Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Disc Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	--	Yes
Cruise Control	--	Yes