BMW R 1200 GS vs BMW R 1200 RT Comparison

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1170 cc	1170 cc
Maximum Power	125 hp	125 hp
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	Dry Sump
Injection Type	Electroinc Intake Pipe Injection	Electroinc Intake Pipe Injection
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	4	4
Engine Type	4-Stroke,DOHC	4-Stroke,DOHC
Emission Control	Closed-loop 3-way Catalytic Converter	Closed-loop 3-way Catalytic Converter
Clutch Type	Hydraulic Multi-Plate	Hydraulic Multi-Plate
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Shaft Drive
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Bore X Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm	101 mm x 73 mm
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	12.5:1
Alternator	3-phase 580 W	3-phase 540 W
Top Speed	200 kmph	200 kmph
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Dual Exhaust
Maximum Torque	125 Nm	125 Nm
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Air Filter Type	Replacement Air Filter	Replacement Air Filter
RPM at Maximum Torque	6500 rpm	6500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	7750 rpm
Fuel Tank Size	20 L	25 L

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Sport
Dry Weight	216 kg	219 kg
Gross Weight	450 kg	495 kg
Ground Clearance	185 mm	170 mm
Seating Capacity	2 Seats	2 Seats
Kerb Weight	244 kg	274 kg
Wheel Base	1507 mm	1485 mm
Width	850 mm	983 mm
Height	1412 mm	1415 mm
Length	--	2222 mm
Seat Height	--	805 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Electronic	Electronic
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Reserve	4 L	4 L
Fuel Supply System	EFI	EFI
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Gear & Transmission

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

Electrical

Input	No	No
Charger Type	No	No
Motor Type	No	No
Pack Voltage	No	No
Pack Capacity	No	No
Power Pack	No	No
Pack Life	No	No
Battery Charge Time	No	No
Range Highway	No	No
Range City	No	No
Battery Capacity	11.8 Ah	16 Ah

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Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R19	R17
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	170/60 R17	180/55 ZR17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Flat Tubeless
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Motorrad Duolever	Telescopic
Rear Suspension	Motorrad Paralever	Swing Arm
Suspension Travel(Front)	190 mm	120 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear)	200 mm	136 mm

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Stability Control	Yes	Yes
Launch Control	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Advanced Safety Features	Hill Start Control Hill Start Control	Hill Start Control Hill Start Control
Riding Modes	Street, Off-Road Street, Off-Road	Touring Touring
Central Locking	Yes	Optional Optional
Shutter Lock	No	No
Side Reflectors	Optional Optional	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Optional Optional	Yes

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Navigator	Optional Optional	Yes
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Analog Analog
Tachometer	Analog Analog	Analog Analog
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	Yes	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes

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Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Optional Optional	Optional Optional
Additional Features	Tyre Pressure Control Tyre Pressure Control	Infotainment Infotainment
Height Adjustable Seats	No	Yes

Electrical

Accessory Outlet	Optional Optional	Optional Optional
Indicator Light	LED LED	LED LED
Head Lamp	LED LED	Projector Projector
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Battery Voltage	12 V 12 V	12 V 12 V
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes

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Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Material	Aluminium Aluminium	Aluminium Aluminium
Seat Type	Low-Slung Low-Slung	Stepped Stepped
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Type	Two Section Frame Two Section Frame	Two-Section Frame Two-Section Frame
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes

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Brake

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