Bmw R 1200 R vs Bmw F 900 R
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1200 R vs Bmw F 900 R. Bmw R 1200 R: 125 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 222 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.2/10. Bmw F 900 R: 105 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 211 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 1200 R
Bmw F 900 R
Horsepower (hp)
125 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
222 kg
211 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
125 hp @ 7,750 rpm
105 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
125 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
200 km/h
Weight
222 kg (wet/curb weight)
211 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1200 R
8.2/10
"The sensible naked BMW that quietly wins you over completely."
Pros
+Bulletproof boxer reliability
+Strong usable midrange torque
+Excellent long-distance comfort
Cons
−Final drive needs inspection
−Parts costs catch you out
−Lacks excitement below 4,000rpm
Bmw F 900 R
8.0/10
"A properly sorted used F 900 R is genuinely hard to fault."
Pros
+Strong, usable mid-range torque
+Excellent IMU safety electronics
+Comfortable ergonomics for tall riders
Cons
−Vague front-end feedback stock
−Buried electronics menu
−Heavy stock exhaust system
Top 10 Accessories
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