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
Exhuast Pipes	2 in 1 Exhaust	2 into 1
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Shaft Drive
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air/Liquid Cooling
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Compression Ratio	12.7:1	12.5:1
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Bore X Stroke	84 mm x 77 mm	101 mm x 73 mm
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Hydraullic
Displacement	853 cc	1170 cc
Maximum Power	95 bhp	125 bhp
Maximum Torque	92 Nm	125 Nm
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC
Alternator	--	3-Phase, 580W
Lubrication System	--	Dry Sump
Emission Control	--	Closed-loop 3-way Catalytic Converter
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	--	2
Injection Type	--	Indirect Injection
RPM at Maximum Torque	--	6500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	--	7750 rpm

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Electrical

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

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

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Dimension

Seating Capacity	2	2
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
Category	Adventure Touring	--
Seat Height	860 mm	--
Gross Weight	445 kg	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, Tubeless	--
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
Back Rest	No	No
Riding Modes	Road, Rain Road, Rain	Rain, Road, Sport, Slick Rain, Road, Sport, Slick
Engine Check Warning	Yes	No
ABS	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	No
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Stability Control	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Optional Optional
Advanced Safety Features	--	Diagnostic Interface, Hazard Warning Lights Diagnostic Interface, Hazard Warning Lights
Shutter Lock	--	No
Traction Control	--	Optional Optional
Launch Control	--	Yes

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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