BMW R 1200 GS (K50) versus Indian Sport Chief

BMW R 1200 GS (K50)

Adventure

Indian Sport Chief

Cruiser

The rally version of the BMW 1200 GS - not just pretty to look at.

Wild Bavarian woman in a smart rally dirndl The BMW R 1200 GS was a particularly eagerly awaited test object for us. And not only because the GS gave hope for numerous interested parties for our test report due to its popularity. No, above all, we were all really keen on... weiter

BMW R 1200 GS Rallye

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The sporty boss power cruiser from the USA

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Indian Sport Chief im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2013 bis 2018

Built von 2023 bis 2024~

RRP 15.300 €

RRP 22.490 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

has neat Wums
extensive electronic helpers
significantly more off-road capability than the standard version of the GS

Pros:

Characterful engine with a lot of punch
Endless torque
good brakes
good driving performance
Functional colour display with touch screen and mobile phone connect
Extensive standard equipment

Cons:

Price mainly with full equipment

Cons:

Pillion seat only for an extra charge
Seating position not suitable for everyone
heavy equipment

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.507 mm
Length : 2.207 mm Height : 1.412 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 244 (max: 460 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.640 mm
Length : 2.301 mm Height : 1.270 mm
Seat : 686 mm
Weight : 311 (max: 526 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6

Motor design: V2 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.890 ccm
Hub: 113 mm
Hole: 103 mm
Cooling: Luft-Ölkühlung
Drive: Zahnriemen
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 219 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 7.700 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 403 km

Maximum speed: 174 km/h
Performance: 88 HP at 4.500 U/Min
Torque: 162 NM bei 3.200 U/Min

Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 260 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridges, motor supporting (steel)

Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 37 mm (travel 190 mm)
Front suspension:
Shock

Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70 R 19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R 17

Frame type:
Tubular steel frame (steel)

Front suspension:
KYB® upside-down telescopic forks (travel 130 mm)

Rear suspension:
Dual Fox® Piggyback shock absorber (100 mm travel )
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 130/60B19 61H
Rear tyres: 180/65 B16 81H

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 376 mm)

Front brake
Brembo double discs / semi-floating / 4-piston calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc / semi-floating / 2-piston caliper (∅ 300 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

No, our high expectations were by no means disappointed – not even a bit! The R 1200 GS Rally not only made us very good, but it makes it really difficult for us to find criticisms. Well, it's quite expensive. But quality has a price. And if you look at the prices on the second-hand market, you have to say that gs keeps its value quite long. In addition, it is of course up to everyone to decide whether they really need all the equipment packages. Clearly all do their tasks reliably and well, however, drive up the price again neatly. And already in the basic equipment we have to deal with a mature, great bike!

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