BMW R 1200 R versus Kawasaki W 800

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R 1200 R

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Kawasaki

Kawasaki W 800

Retro
BMW R 1200 R: The all-purpose weapon from BMW
The BMW R 1200 R (K27) from 2011 tested here still has the 110 hp boxer engine with air/oil cooling. This model was built from 2006 to 2014 and replaced the successful R 1150 R. In contrast to its predecessor, the 1200 is much more powerful and sporty on the road, without... weiter
BMW R 1200 R im Test
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Japanese beauty with lots of chrome and royal wave.
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Kawasaki W800 im Test
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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2007 bis 2017
Built von 2011 bis 2024~
RRP 13.100 €
RRP 10.645 €
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Competitors

Pros:
  • relatively light for a boxer machine
  • powerful engine with character
  • upgradeable as an agile tourer
  • no technical overload
  • safe driving experience
Pros:
  • casual look
  • cool sound
  • easy handling
  • Simplest operation
  • a lot of Chrome
Cons:
  • not cheap
  • Windbreak underground
Cons:
  • Brakes could grip harder
  • partial vibrations
  • Manageable performance

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.515 mm
Length : 2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 232 (max: 450 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.465 mm
Length : 2.180 mm Height : 1.075 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 221 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: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 773 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 77 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5

Performance

Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 363 km
Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 2.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre

Chassis

Frame type:
 two-part frame concept consisting of the main frame and the rear frame bolted to it, supporting engine (steel)
Front suspension:
 Upside-down 45 mm (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Paralever
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
Frame type:
 Double loop (steel)
Front suspension:
 Telescopic fork 41mm, not adjustable (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Stereo shock absorbers, adjustable spring base (travel 107 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 100/90-19 inches
Rear tyres: 130/80-18 inches

Brakes

Front brake
 Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
 Disc (∅ 276 mm)
Front brake
 Single disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
 Single disc

Conclusion - what gets stuck

Wonderful, this BMW R1200 R. Not only beautiful, fast and safe, but also potent enough for an Alpine tour. Of course, this requires a suitcase system, which goes quite well into the money at BMW. And just a touring disc, which is to be used in the secondary market (e.B. MRA) for about 150 euros. In the mountains you should ride the other bikers quite nicely around the ears, because the 1200s brings everything you need: strength, agility, agility and above all the feeling of security that you can't really do much with this bike.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 12,000€
  • Used (7 years old): 8,000€
  • Years built: 2006-2014
  • Colours: white, matt grey, black, blue, red
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