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Year
2008
Year
2024
Parent Company
BMW
Parent Company
BMW
Generic Type (Primary)
On-Off Road
Generic Type (Primary)
Standard
Make
BMW
Make
BMW
Display Name
R 1200 GS
Display Name
F 900 XR
Manufacturer Country
Germany
Manufacturer Country
Germany
Introduction Year
1980
Introduction Year
2020
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Photo Gallery
-
Photo Gallery
Standard
Representative Image
-
Representative Image
No
Price
Standard
Price
Standard
MSRP
$14,600
MSRP
$11,695
Destination Charge
495
Destination Charge
695
Warranty (Months/Condition)
36 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
36 / Limited
Basic Warranty (Miles)
36000
Basic Warranty (Miles)
-
Basic Warranty (Miles/Kilometers)
-
Basic Warranty (Miles/Kilometers)
36000 / 57936
Engine
Standard
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
Flat Twin
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower RPM
7500
Horsepower RPM
8500
Torque RPM
5750
Torque RPM
6750
Cooling
Air / Oil
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
OHV
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Compression Ratio
13.1:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion
Standard
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Horsepower (bhp)
105
Horsepower (bhp)
99
Torque (Nm)
115.2
Torque (Nm)
92.2
Bore (mm/in)
101 / 3.98
Bore (mm/in)
86 / 3.4
Stroke (in/mm)
2.88 / 73
Stroke (in/mm)
3 / 77
Displacement (cc/ci)
1170 / 71.4
Displacement (cc/ci)
895 / 54.6
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
47
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
-
Speed Governor
-
Speed Governor
No
Other Engine
-
Other Engine
Optional
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy)
-
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy)
56
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
Yes
Overdrive
Yes
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.91
Final Drive Ratio
2.59
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Other Transmission
-
Other Transmission
Optional
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
87 / 2210
Length (in/mm)
85 / 2160
Width (in/mm)
36.6 / 929.6
Width (in/mm)
33.9 / 860
Wheelbase (in/mm)
59.3 / 1506.2
Wheelbase (in/mm)
60 / 1521
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
504 / 228.6
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
482 / 219
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
968 / 439.1
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
483 / 219
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.3 / 20
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.1 / 15.5
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
1 / 3.8
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
1 / 3.5
Height (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
52 / 1320
GVWR (lbs)
-
GVWR (lbs)
966
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.86
Construction
Standard
Construction
Standard
Frame
Aluminum / Steel
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
Plastic
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
Yes
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
Yes
Chassis Protectors
No
Chassis Protectors
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Tank Guard
Yes
Tank Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
Standard
Radiator Cover
No
Radiator Cover
Yes
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Center / Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Skid Plate
Standard
Skid Plate
-
Other Exterior
Optional
Other Exterior
Optional
Brush Guard
-
Brush Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
-
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
-
Engine Case Guard
No
Exhaust Guard
-
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Hand Guards
-
Hand Guards
No
Heel Guards
-
Heel Guards
No
Light Guard
-
Light Guard
No
Fuel Tank Cover
-
Fuel Tank Cover
No
Spoiler
-
Spoiler
Optional
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Brand Name
Telelever
Front Suspension Brand Name
-
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
-
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
Yes
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Paralever
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Type
Single Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Front Travel (in/mm)
7.5 / 190
Front Travel (in/mm)
6.7 / 170
Rear Travel (in/mm)
7.9 / 200
Rear Travel (in/mm)
6.8 / 172
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
-
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Chromed
Yes
Chromed
No
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tires
Standard
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
110
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Speed Rating
H
Front Tire Speed Rating
Z
Front Wheel Diameter
19
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
55
Rear Tire Speed Rating
H
Rear Tire Speed Rating
Z
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Width (in)
2.5
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
4
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5.5
Front Tire (Full Spec)
110/80 HR19
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
150/70 HR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
180/55 ZR17
Other Wheels & Tires
-
Other Wheels & Tires
Optional
Brakes
Standard
Brakes
Standard
Brake Brand Name
EVO
Brake Brand Name
Brembo®
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12 / 305
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.4 / 265
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.4 / 265
Other Brakes
-
Other Brakes
Optional
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
Yes
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Seat Height (in/mm)
33.5 / 850
Seat Height (in/mm)
32.5 / 825.5
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Compass
Optional
Compass
-
Navigation System
Optional
Navigation System
-
GPS
Optional
GPS
-
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Service Reminder
Standard
Service Reminder
Standard
Other Instrumentation
Optional
Other Instrumentation
Optional
Hard Side Cases
Optional
Hard Side Cases
-
Side Storage Mount
Optional
Side Storage Mount
-
Lockable Storage
Optional
Lockable Storage
-
Rear Rack
Standard
Rear Rack
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
-
Bag Liners
Optional
Bag Liners
-
Helmet Storage
Optional
Helmet Storage
-
Type
Halogen
Type
LED
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
-
Other Lights
-
Other Lights
Optional
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Tinted
Yes
Tinted
Yes
Height
Low
Height
Low
Height Adjustable
Yes
Height Adjustable
Yes
Windshield Lowers
No
Windshield Lowers
No
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Heated Hand Grips
Optional
Heated Hand Grips
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Adjustable Handlebars
Standard
Adjustable Handlebars
-
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Alarm System
Optional
Alarm System
-
Other Convenience
Optional
Other Convenience
Optional
Keyless Ignition
-
Keyless Ignition
Optional
Cruise Control
-
Cruise Control
Optional
Side Case Mount
Optional
Side Case Mount
-
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Optional
Saddle Bag Mounts
-
Saddle Bag Mounts
Optional
Paint
Standard
Paint
Standard
Decal Kit
Standard
Decal Kit
-
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