Moto Guzzi 1200 Stelvio 8V Vs BMW R 1200 GS: the throne wavers !
Unbeatable since its release in 2004, the BMW R 1200 GS reigns with an iron fist in the big trail category. But the Moto Guzzi Stelvio 8V has dressed up its weapons and could well create a surprise … Comparison test between sea and countryside.
BMW R 1200 GS tech. Sheet
| (Manufacturer data) | |
| Engine | |
| Type | Flat twin (Boxer), 4-stroke, air-cooled |
| Displacement | 1170 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 101 × 73 mm |
| Distribution | Double camshaft, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Valves | 39 mm intake, 33 mm exhaust |
| Volumetric ratio | 12: 1 |
| Max power | 110 hp (81 kW) at 7,750 rpm (Free World), 107 hp in France |
| Max torque | 120 Nm at 6,000 rpm |
| Food | Injection, BMW Motorrad BMS-K + digital management, 50 mm throttles |
| Starter | Electric |
| Depollution | Regulated three-way catalytic converter, Euro3 standard |
| Electrical system | |
| Alternator | 720 W |
| Drums | 12 V 14 Ah maintenance free |
| Headlight | H7 |
| Starter | 1.1 kW |
| Transmission | |
| Clutch | Dry single disc |
| Gearbox | 6 gears, selection by forks and dogs |
| Primary report | 1,737 |
| 1st | 2.375 |
| 2nd | 1,696 |
| 3rd | 1,296 |
| 4th | 1.065 |
| 5th | 0.939 |
| 6th | 0.848 |
| Secondary report | 2.91 |
| Secondary transmission | By cardan shaft |
| Cycle part | |
| Frame | Lattice frame made of steel tubes, motor with load-bearing function |
| Steering head angle | 64.3 ° |
| Hunt | 101 mm |
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad telelever, stem diameter 41 mm, central spring-shock absorber combination, 9-stage compression, mechanical adjustment |
| Suspension Ar | Cast aluminum single-sided swingarm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD damper, continuously hydraulically adjustable compression and rebound using a thumbwheel |
| Front travel | 190 mm |
| Travel Ar | 200 mm |
| Front brake | Dual floating disc, 305mm, 4-piston fixed caliper |
| Ar brake | Single floating disc, 265mm, 2 piston floating caliper |
| ABS | Option, BMW Motorrad Integral (partially integral, disconnectable) |
| Front tire | 110/80 R19 |
| Tire Ar | 150/70 R17 |
| Front rim | 2.50 x 19 "in cast aluminum (on request with crossed spokes) |
| Rim Ar | 4.00 x 17 "in cast aluminum (on request with crossed spokes) |
| Dimensions, weight, capacities | |
| Length | 2210 mm |
| Handlebar width (with mirrors) | 915 mm |
| Height (excluding mirrors) | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1507 mm |
| Seat height (empty) | 850 or 870 mm, low saddle 820 mm (free option) |
| Dry weight | 203 kg |
| Full weight | 229 kg |
| Max total weight | 440 kg |
| Fuel tank | 20 liters including about 4 liters of reserve |
| Consumption | 4.3 l / 100km at 90 km / h 5.5 l / 100km at 120 km / h |
| Commercial information | |
| Availability | Immediate |
| Colors | Silver "Titan Metal", Blue "Lupine Metal" or Black "Triple Black" |
| Price | € 14,250 (Trial model: € 17,415) |
| Guarantee | 2 years, unlimited mileage, 24 hour assistance for 3 years |
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