BMW F 850 GS Adventure vs BMW R 1200 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, Liquid-Cooled	Flat Twin Cylinder Engine, 4-Stroke, DOHC
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Shaft Drive
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air/Liquid Cooling
Bore X Stroke	84 mm x 77 mm	101 mm x 73 mm
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Compression Ratio	12.7:1	12.5:1
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Hydraullic
Exhuast Pipes	2 in 1 Exhaust	2 into 1
Displacement	853 cc	1170 cc
Maximum Power	70 bhp	125 bhp
Maximum Torque	92 Nm	125 Nm
RPM at Maximum Power	8250 rpm	7750 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	6250 rpm	6500 rpm
Alternator	--	3-Phase, 580W
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC
Lubrication System	--	Dry Sump
Emission Control	--	Closed-loop 3-way Catalytic Converter
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	--	2
Injection Type	--	Indirect Injection

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Electrical

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

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

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Dimension

Seating Capacity	2	2
Curb Weight	211 kg	238 kg
Wheelbase	1593 mm	1507 mm
Length	2300 mm	--
Dry Weight	455 kg	203 kg
Height	244 kg	1410 mm
Width	939 mm	953 mm
Category	Adventure Touring	--
Seat Height	860 mm	--
Gross Weight	--	450 kg
Ground Clearance	--	150 mm

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Wheels & Tyres

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	--	Yes
Height Adjustable Seats	--	Yes