BMW R1200GS vs Moto Morini Granpasso H83 (1200)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMW R1200GSstacks up against the Moto Morini Granpasso H83. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBMW R1200GSMoto Morini Granpasso H83
Model year20072012
Price
Engine1170 cc1187 cc
Horsepower102 hp118 hp
Torque115 Nm104 Nm
Weight199 kg210 kg
Seat height33 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L7.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires110/80-H19 / 150/70-H17 110/80-R19 / 150/70-R17

BMW R1200GS vs Moto Morini Granpasso H83 — which should you buy?

Picking between the BMW R1200GS and the Moto Morini Granpasso H83 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMW R1200GS brings 102 hp in a 199 kg package, while the Moto Morini Granpasso H83 counters with 118 hp at 210 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: