Comparison of BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2018 and BMW R 1200 RT SE 2014 [S]ave
| Attribute |  BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2018 × |  BMW R 1200 RT SE 2014 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2018 | 2014 |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | BMW R 1200 GS Adventure | BMW R 1200 RT SE |
| Category | Enduro / offroad | Touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection | - |
| Engine details | Balance shaft | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,170 | 1,170 |
| Power (kw) | 91.2 | 91.2 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.96 | 3.9 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 125 | 125 |
| Bore (mm) | 101 | 101 |
| Stroke (mm) | 73 | 73 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 115.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 90.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Emission details | Three-way catalytic converter, compliant with EU4 emission standard | Emission standard EU-3 |
| Clutch | Wet eight-disc clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically operated | Hydraulic slipper clutch |
| Lubrication system | - | Dry sump |
| Compression | 12.5:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever, front, stanchion diameter 37 mm | Telelever |
| Rear suspension | BMW Motrrad EVO Paralever, rear | Cast aluminium single swing arm with Paralever |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. | Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS | Single disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Diameter (mm) | 276 | 276 |
| Frame type | Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine | Two-part tubular frame, engine partially load-bearing |
| Front tyre | 120/70-R19 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 170/60-R17 | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Wheels | Cross Spoke Wheels | Cast aluminium |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 210 | 120 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 220 | 136 |
| Trail (mm) | 93 | 116 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 24.5 | 26.5 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Instruments | - | High Resolution Multi-function display with Pro on-board computer |
| Electrical Voltage (V) | - | 12 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,510 | 1,485 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 263 | 274 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 229 | 233 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3981 | 0.3911 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,450 | 1,415 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,255 | 2,222 |
| Overall width (mm) | 980 | 985 |
| Seat height (mm) | 890 | 805 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 200 | 201 |
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 30 | 25 |
| Battery capacity (Ah) | - | 16 |
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