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R1200R vs R1200RS vs R1200GS Adventure

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BMW R1200R

BMW R1200R

BMW

Ex-showroom

₹15.05 L

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BMW R1200RS

BMW R1200RS

BMW

Ex-showroom

₹15.55 L

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BMW R1200GS Adventure

BMW R1200GS Adventure

BMW

Ex-showroom

₹17.25 L

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Value check

Start with price: BMW R1200R at ₹15.05 L; BMW R1200RS at ₹15.55 L; BMW R1200GS Adventure at ₹17.25 L.

Body style

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Powertrain

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Starting Price

Different

BMW R1200R

₹15.05 L

BMW R1200RS

₹15.55 L

BMW R1200GS Adventure

₹17.25 L

Power

BMW R1200R

125 HP @ 7750 rpm

BMW R1200RS

125 HP @ 7750 rpm

BMW R1200GS Adventure

125 HP @ 7750 rpm

Torque

BMW R1200R

125 NM @ 6500 rpm

BMW R1200RS

125 NM @ 6500 rpm

BMW R1200GS Adventure

125 NM @ 6500 rpm

Length

BMW R1200R

2165 mm

BMW R1200RS

2202 mm

BMW R1200GS Adventure

2225 mm

Width

BMW R1200R

880 mm

BMW R1200RS

925 mm

BMW R1200GS Adventure

980 mm

Ground Clearance

BMW R1200R

170 mm

BMW R1200RS

-

BMW R1200GS Adventure

-

Images

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BMW R1200R

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BMW R1200RS

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BMW R1200GS Adventure

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Detailed Specifications

Compare 76 technical specs across 5 categories with 36 highlighted differences.

Total specs

76

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Differences found

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Other Features

25 differences in this category

Other Features
60 visible specs
25 differences

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Steering Angle

Other Features

Same

BMW R1200R

62.3°

BMW R1200RS

62.3°

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Not listed

Tubeless Tyres

Other Features

Same

BMW R1200R

Yes

BMW R1200RS

Not listed

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Yes

2-Wheeler Type

Other Features

Different

BMW R1200R

Naked

BMW R1200RS

Sports

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Adventure

Tachometer

Other Features

Different

BMW R1200R

Digital

BMW R1200RS

Not listed

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Analogue

RPM/Gear Display

Other Features

Same

BMW R1200R

Yes

BMW R1200RS

Not listed

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Not listed

Front Suspension

Other Features

Different

BMW R1200R

Upside-Down Telescopic Fork, Immersion Tube Diameter 45 mm

BMW R1200RS

Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 45 mm

BMW R1200GS Adventure

BMW Motorrad Telelever

Availability Status in India

Other Features

Same

BMW R1200R

Discontinued

BMW R1200RS

Discontinued

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Discontinued

Wheelbase

Other Features

Different

BMW R1200R

1515 mm

BMW R1200RS

1527 mm

BMW R1200GS Adventure

1510 mm

Cooling

Other Features

Different

BMW R1200R

Air/Liquid Cooling

BMW R1200RS

Not listed

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Liquid Cooling

Pillion Footrest

Other Features

Same

BMW R1200R

Yes

BMW R1200RS

Not listed

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Yes

Clock

Other Features

Same

BMW R1200R

Digital

BMW R1200RS

Not listed

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Not listed

Gearbox Type

Other Features

Different

BMW R1200R

Helical Synchromesh

BMW R1200RS

Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical cut gears

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Not listed

Front Wheel

Other Features

Same

BMW R1200R

3.50 x 17"

BMW R1200RS

3.50 x 17"

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Not listed

Low Battery Indicator

Other Features

Same

BMW R1200R

Yes

BMW R1200RS

Not listed

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Not listed

Rear Wheel Travel

Other Features

Same

BMW R1200R

140 mm

BMW R1200RS

140 mm

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Not listed

Capacity

Other Features

Different

BMW R1200R

12 Ah

BMW R1200RS

12Ah

BMW R1200GS Adventure

14 Ah

Tail Light

Other Features

Same

BMW R1200R

LED

BMW R1200RS

Not listed

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Not listed

ABS Light

Other Features

Same

BMW R1200R

Yes

BMW R1200RS

Not listed

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Not listed

Bike Variant

Other Features

Different

BMW R1200R

BMW R1200R

BMW R1200RS

BMW R1200RS

BMW R1200GS Adventure

BMW R1200GS Adventure

ABS

Other Features

Different

BMW R1200R

BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (Partially Integral), Switchable

BMW R1200RS

BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral, can be switched off)

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Not listed

Clutch

Other Features

Different

BMW R1200R

Wet Clutch With an Anti-Hopping Function, Hydraulic Activation

BMW R1200RS

Multi-plate wet clutch, hydraulically operated

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Single dry plate clutch

Stroke

Other Features

Same

BMW R1200R

73 mm

BMW R1200RS

73 mm

BMW R1200GS Adventure

73 mm

Odometer

Other Features

Same

BMW R1200R

Digital

BMW R1200RS

Not listed

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Not listed

Wheel Type

Other Features

Different

BMW R1200R

Cast Aluminum Wheels

BMW R1200RS

Cast aluminum wheels

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Alloys

Low Oil Indicator

Other Features

Same

BMW R1200R

Yes

BMW R1200RS

Not listed

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Not listed

Front Wheel Travel

Other Features

Same

BMW R1200R

140 mm

BMW R1200RS

140 mm

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Not listed

Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

Other Features

Same

BMW R1200R

Yes

BMW R1200RS

Not listed

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Not listed

Final Drive

Other Features

Different

BMW R1200R

Shaft Drive

BMW R1200RS

Shaft drive 2.82:1

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Not listed

Voltage

Other Features

Different

BMW R1200R

12 V

BMW R1200RS

12V

BMW R1200GS Adventure

12 V

Head Light

Other Features

Same

BMW R1200R

Halogen

BMW R1200RS

Not listed

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Halogen

Kerb Weight

Other Features

Different

BMW R1200R

232 kg

BMW R1200RS

236 kg

BMW R1200GS Adventure

263 kg

Rear Tyre

Other Features

Same

BMW R1200R

180/55 ZR 17

BMW R1200RS

180/55 ZR 17

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Not listed

Latest Price in India

Other Features

Different

BMW R1200R

BMW R1200R price was Rs 15.05 lakh before being discontinued.

BMW R1200RS

BMW R1200RS price was Rs 15.55 lakh before being discontinued.

BMW R1200GS Adventure

BMW R1200GS Adventure price was Rs 17.25 lakh before being discontinued.

Number of Gears

Other Features

Different

BMW R1200R

6 Speed

BMW R1200RS

6

BMW R1200GS Adventure

6

Bore

Other Features

Same

BMW R1200R

101 mm

BMW R1200RS

101 mm

BMW R1200GS Adventure

101 mm

Colour Options

Other Features

Different

BMW R1200R

Iced Chocolate Metallic, Racing Red, Light White Cordoba Blue Standard

BMW R1200RS

Lupin Blue/.Light Grey, Granite Grey Metallic

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Shine Yellow Metallic, Smoke Grey Metallic Matte

Speedometer

Other Features

Different

BMW R1200R

Analog

BMW R1200RS

Not listed

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Digital

Ground Clearance

Other Features

Same

BMW R1200R

170 mm

BMW R1200RS

Not listed

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Not listed

Service Reminder

Other Features

Same

BMW R1200R

Yes

BMW R1200RS

Not listed

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Not listed

Frame (Chassis)

Other Features

Different

BMW R1200R

Two Part Frame Design Made Up of Main and Screwed-On Rear Frame, Load-Bearing Engine

BMW R1200RS

Tubular steel bridge frame, engine self-supporting

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Two Section Frame

Compression Ratio

Other Features

Same

BMW R1200R

12.5 : 1

BMW R1200RS

12.5 : 1

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Not listed

Emission Norms

Other Features

Different

BMW R1200R

Regulated Three-Way Catalytic Converter, Compliant with EU4 Emission Standard

BMW R1200RS

Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Not listed

Step-up Seat/Split Seat

Other Features

Same

BMW R1200R

Yes

BMW R1200RS

Not listed

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Yes

Alternator

Other Features

Different

BMW R1200R

Three-Phase Generator 508 W (Nominal Load Capacity)

BMW R1200RS

Three-phase 508 W generator

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Not listed

Maximum Payload

Other Features

Different

BMW R1200R

218 kg

BMW R1200RS

214 kg

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Not listed

Front Tyre

Other Features

Same

BMW R1200R

120/70 ZR 17

BMW R1200RS

120/70 ZR 17

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Not listed

Pillion Grabrail

Other Features

Same

BMW R1200R

Yes

BMW R1200RS

Not listed

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Not listed

Caster

Other Features

Same

BMW R1200R

125.6 mm

BMW R1200RS

Not listed

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Not listed

Number of Cylinders

Other Features

Same

BMW R1200R

2

BMW R1200RS

2

BMW R1200GS Adventure

2

Trip Meter

Other Features

Different

BMW R1200R

Digital

BMW R1200RS

Not listed

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Digital-2

Alloy Wheels

Other Features

Same

BMW R1200R

Yes

BMW R1200RS

Yes

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Yes

Gear Indicator

Other Features

Same

BMW R1200R

Yes

BMW R1200RS

Not listed

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Not listed

Rear Suspension

Other Features

Different

BMW R1200R

Cast Aluminium Single-Sided Swing-Arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD Travel-Related Damping Strut, Spring Pre-Load Steplessly and Hydraulically Adjustable Via Handwheel, Adjustable Rebound Damping

BMW R1200RS

Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW EVO Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm

Braking System

Other Features

Same

BMW R1200R

Anti-Lock Braking System

BMW R1200RS

Not listed

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Not listed

Electric Start

Other Features

Same

BMW R1200R

Yes

BMW R1200RS

Not listed

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Yes

Pass Light

Other Features

Same

BMW R1200R

Yes

BMW R1200RS

Not listed

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Yes

Battery Type

Other Features

Same

BMW R1200R

Maintenance Free

BMW R1200RS

Maintenance Free

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Maintenance Free

Permitted Total Weight

Other Features

Same

BMW R1200R

450 kg

BMW R1200RS

Not listed

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Not listed

Rear Wheel

Other Features

Different

BMW R1200R

5.50 x 17”

BMW R1200RS

5.50 x 17"

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Not listed

Wheel Size

Other Features

Same

BMW R1200R

Not listed

BMW R1200RS

Not listed

BMW R1200GS Adventure

110/80 R 19 - 150/70 R 17
Engine & Performance
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Maximum Power

Engine & Performance

Same

BMW R1200R

125 HP @ 7750 rpm

BMW R1200RS

125 HP @ 7750 rpm

BMW R1200GS Adventure

125 HP @ 7750 rpm

Engine Details

Engine & Performance

Different

BMW R1200R

1170cc, 2 Cylinder, Air/Liquid Cooling

BMW R1200RS

Air/liquid-cooled 4-stroke flat twin engine, four valves per cylinder, double overhead camshaft, wet sump lubrication

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine with balancer shaft, four valves per cylinder, double overhead camshaft, wet sump lubrication

Engine cc (Displacement)

Engine & Performance

Same

BMW R1200R

1170 cc

BMW R1200RS

1170 cc

BMW R1200GS Adventure

1170 cc

Maximum Torque

Engine & Performance

Same

BMW R1200R

125 NM @ 6500 rpm

BMW R1200RS

125 NM @ 6500 rpm

BMW R1200GS Adventure

125 NM @ 6500 rpm

Engine Kill Switch

Engine & Performance

Same

BMW R1200R

Yes

BMW R1200RS

Not listed

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Not listed
Safety
2 visible specs
2 differences

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Front Brake

Safety

Different

BMW R1200R

320 mm Twin Disc Brake, Floating Disc, Four-Piston Radial Brake Calipers

BMW R1200RS

Dual floating disc brakes, 4-piston fixed calipers, diameter 320 mm

BMW R1200GS Adventure

305mm Twin Disc

Rear Brake

Safety

Different

BMW R1200R

276 mm Single Disc, Double-Piston Floating Caliper

BMW R1200RS

Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, dual-piston floating caliper

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Single Disc 265mm
Dimensions
4 visible specs
4 differences

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Overall Height

Dimensions

Different

BMW R1200R

1300 mm

BMW R1200RS

1250 mm

BMW R1200GS Adventure

1450 mm

Seat Height

Dimensions

Different

BMW R1200R

790 mm

BMW R1200RS

820 mm

BMW R1200GS Adventure

910 mm

Overall Width

Dimensions

Different

BMW R1200R

880 mm

BMW R1200RS

925 mm

BMW R1200GS Adventure

980 mm

Overall Length

Dimensions

Different

BMW R1200R

2165 mm

BMW R1200RS

2202 mm

BMW R1200GS Adventure

2225 mm
Fuel & Efficiency
5 visible specs
4 differences

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Fuel Gauge

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

BMW R1200R

Digital

BMW R1200RS

Not listed

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Digital

Fuel Tank Capacity

Fuel & Efficiency

Different

BMW R1200R

18 litres

BMW R1200RS

18 litres

BMW R1200GS Adventure

33 litres

Fuel Type

Fuel & Efficiency

Different

BMW R1200R

Unleaded 95 Octane (RON) Petrol

BMW R1200RS

Petrol

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Petrol

Reserve Fuel Capacity

Fuel & Efficiency

Different

BMW R1200R

4.0 litres

BMW R1200RS

4 litres

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Not listed

Fuel System

Fuel & Efficiency

Different

BMW R1200R

Electric Fuel Injection

BMW R1200RS

Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system

BMW R1200GS Adventure

Not listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about R1200R vs R1200RS vs R1200GS Adventure

Which is better among BMW R1200R, BMW R1200RS and BMW R1200GS Adventure?

The better choice depends on what you value most. Use the quick comparison, key differences, and full specifications on this page to compare BMW R1200R, BMW R1200RS and BMW R1200GS Adventure by price, body style, fuel type, transmission, dimensions, performance, and available features.

How do BMW R1200R, BMW R1200RS and BMW R1200GS Adventure prices compare?

Based on the available data, BMW R1200R is listed with ₹15.05 L, while BMW R1200RS is listed with ₹15.55 L, while BMW R1200GS Adventure is listed with ₹17.25 L. Check the vehicle pages for city-specific and latest price details.

Where can I find detailed specifications for BMW R1200R, BMW R1200RS and BMW R1200GS Adventure?

The detailed specifications section on this page groups available values by category and highlights differences so you can compare all vehicles without opening multiple tabs.

Can I compare similar alternatives to BMW R1200R, BMW R1200RS and BMW R1200GS Adventure?

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