BMW Duel: the new 2013 R1200GS versus the old one
After a first test of the BMW R1200GS 2013 in South Africa this winter, the editorial staff of Site wanted to compare the new big German trail to the old model 2012. The benchmark of the segment will she remain so ? Fratricidal Duel !
R1200GS 2013 and 2012 technical sheets
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Engine |
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| BMW R1200GS 2013 |
BMW R1200GS 2012 | |
| Type | 4-stroke twin-cylinder boxer, central balance shaft |
4-stroke twin-cylinder boxer, central balance shaft |
| Cooling | Air and water | Air and oil |
| Distribution | Two overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder |
Two camshafts and four valves per cylinder |
| Displacement | 1170 cc | 1170 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 101 x 73 mm | 101 x 73 mm |
| Valves | 40 mm intake, 34 mm exhaust |
39 mm intake, 33 mm exhaust |
| Compression ratio | 12.5: 1 | 12.0: 1 |
| Power | Free World: 125 hp at 7,750 rpm France: 107 horses |
Free World: 110 hp @ 7,750 rpm France: 107 horses |
| Couple | 125 Nm at 6500 rpm |
120 Nm at 6,000 rpm |
| Engine management | BMS-K digital electronic fuel injection, with digital mapping and ride by wire | Phased sequential digital electronic injection: BMS-K with injection cut-off in deceleration, double ignition |
| Depollution | 3-way lambda-regulated catalyst, EU3 emissions standard |
3-way lambda-regulated catalyst, EU3 emissions standard |
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Electrical equipment |
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| Alternator | Three-phase 580 W (nominal power) | Three-phase 720 W (nominal power) |
| Drums | 12 V / 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free | 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance free |
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Transmission |
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| Clutch | Wet multi-disk | Dry single disc |
| Ordered | Hydraulic | Hydraulic |
| Gearbox | 6 clutch-controlled gears, helical gears | 6 clutch-controlled gears, helical gears |
| Final drive | By gimbal |
By gimbal |
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Cycle part |
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| Frame | Two-part frame with carrier motor |
Frame in two parts (front and rear) with motor-gearbox assembly integrated into the supporting structure |
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever, sleeve diameter 37 mm, central shock absorber combination (ESA optional) | BMW Motorrad telelever, stem diameter 41 mm, central spring-shock absorber combination, 5-stage mechanical compression adjustment (ESA optional) |
| Suspension Ar | Aluminum single-sided swingarm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD shock absorber combination with travel-dependent damping, infinitely variable preload by hydraulic cylinder and thumbwheel (ESA optional) | Aluminum single-sided swingarm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD shock absorber combination with travel-dependent damping, infinitely variable preload by hydraulic cylinder and thumbwheel, adjustable rebound (ESA optional) |
| Front travel | 190 mm | 190 mm |
| Travel Ar | 200 mm | 200 mm |
| Front brake | Dual 305mm floating disc, 4-piston radial calipers | Dual 305mm floating disc, 4 piston calipers |
| Ar brake | 276 mm single disc, dual piston floating caliper | 265 mm single disc, dual piston floating caliper |
| ABS | BMW Motorrad full ABS (partially coupled) as standard, switchable | BMW Motorrad full ABS (partially coupled) as standard, switchable |
| Front rim | 3.00 x 19 ", cast aluminum | 2.50 x 19 ", cast aluminum |
| Tire Ar | 4.50 x 17 ", cast aluminum | 4.00 x 19 ", cast aluminum |
| Front tire | 120/70 R19 |
110/80 R19 |
| Tire Ar | 170/60 R17 | 150/70 R17 |
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Dimensions, weight, capacities |
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| Length | 2210 mm | 2210 mm |
| Width | 953 mm with mirrors | 915 mm with mirrors |
| Height | 1,450 mm excluding mirrors | 1,450 mm excluding mirrors |
| Wheelbase | 1507 mm | 1507 mm |
| Saddle height | 850/870 mm |
850/870 mm |
| Crotch arch | 1,870 / 1,910 mm |
1,890 / 1,940 mm |
| Ground clearance | 195 mm |
187 mm |
| Fork Head Angle | 64.5 ° | 64.3 ° |
| Hunt | 99.6 mm | 101 mm |
| Full weight |
238 kg | 229 kg |
| Payload |
212 kg | 211 kg |
| Fuel tank | 20 liters (approx. 4 l reserve) | 20 liters (approx. 4 l reserve) |
Commercial information |
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| Availability | Immediate in the | Immediate in the |
| Colors | Red "Racing", White "Alpine", Blue "Fire" or Gray "Thunder" |
Gray, Black, Blue or White |
| Guarantee | 2 years parts and MO | 2 years parts and MO |
| Price | € 15,150 Model tested with Dynamic, Essential and Alarm Packs: € 18,550 |
€ 14,100 Model tested "Triple Black": 17 320 € |
| BMW R1200GS 2013 | BMW R1200GS 2012 |
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