BMW F 850 GS vs Indian FTR 1200 Comparison

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Things we like	Sturdy mechanical hardware Supple ride quality Read More	Stylish looks Agile handling Read More
Things we don't like	Many riding aids are not standard Expensive to buy and maintain Read More	Stiff ride quality Pillion comfort Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	853 cc	1203 cc
Maximum Power	95 hp	120 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	15 L	12.9 L
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Assist & Slipper, Wet Multi-Plate
Exhaust Pipes	2 in 1 Exhaust	2 Into 1 Into 2 Exhaust
Engine Type	In-Line 2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, Liquid Cooled DOHC Engine	V-Twin, 8 Valves, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine
Maximum Torque	92 Nm	117.9 Nm
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Compression Ratio	12.7:1	12.5:1
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Bore X Stroke	84 mm x 77 mm	102 mm x 73.6 mm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	--
Fuel Consumption	23.8 kmpl	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	6250 rpm	6000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	8250 rpm	--

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Cafe Racer
Width	922 mm	830 mm
Height	1356 mm	1297 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Wheel Base	1593 mm	1524 mm
Seat Height	860 mm	840 mm
Length	2305 mm	2223 mm
Kerb Weight	229 kg	233 kg
Gross Weight	445 kg	430 kg
Ground Clearance	--	165 mm
Dry Weight	--	218 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Electronic	--
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	EFI	--
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Fuel Reserve	3.5 L	--

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	--
Battery Capacity	10 Ah	--

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Front)	210 mm	120 mm
Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Cartidge Fork
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Piggyback IFP
Suspension Travel(Rear)	195 mm	120 mm

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R21	ZR17
Rear Tyre	150/70 R17	180/55 ZR17
Front Tyre	90/90 R21	120/70 ZR17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	ZR17
Tyre Type	Rad	Radial, Tubeless

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	--
Central Locking	No	--
Stability Control	Yes	No
Back Rest	No	No
Leg Guards	Yes	No
Riding Modes	Touring Touring	Road Road
Launch Control	--	No
Traction Control	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	--
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Analog Analog
Navigator	Yes	No
Tachometer	Yes	Yes

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Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Accessory Outlet	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	--
Cruise Control	--	Yes

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Bridge Type Frame Bridge Type Frame	--
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	--
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings	Yes	No
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	--	No

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Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc