Bmw R 1200 Gs vs Bmw R 1200 Gsa
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1200 Gs vs Bmw R 1200 Gsa. Bmw R 1200 Gs: 125 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 238 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Bmw R 1200 Gsa: 125 hp @ 7,750 rpm (2014–2018 water-cooled model) hp, 268 kg (wet/curb weight, 2014–2018 model) weight, top speed 200 km/h (est.), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 1200 Gs
Bmw R 1200 Gsa
Horsepower (hp)
125 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
238 kg
268 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
125 hp @ 7,750 rpm
125 hp @ 7,750 rpm (2014–2018 water-cooled model)
Torque
125 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
125 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
200 km/h (est.)
Weight
238 kg (wet/curb weight)
268 kg (wet/curb weight, 2014–2018 model)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average; varies by riding style)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1200 Gs
8.5/10
"The benchmark adventure bike that still embarrasses newer rivals daily."
Pros
+Bulletproof long-distance capability
+Exceptional wind protection
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
−Heavy below 30mph
−ESA electronics fail expensively
Bmw R 1200 Gsa
8.5/10
"The definitive used adventure tourer if budget allows proper maintenance."
Pros
+Bulletproof long-distance capability
+Excellent resale value retention
+Shaft drive, minimal chain hassle
Cons
−Heavy at low speeds
−ESA sensors fail expensively
−Dealer servicing costs bite
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