BMW R1200R vs Moto Morini Corsaro 1200 Veloce (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMW R1200Rstacks up against the Moto Morini Corsaro 1200 Veloce. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBMW R1200RMoto Morini Corsaro 1200 Veloce
Model year20072012
Price
Engine1170 cc1187 cc
Horsepower109 hp140 hp
Torque115 Nm123 Nm
Weight198 kg196 kg
Seat height32 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc. 4-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

BMW R1200R vs Moto Morini Corsaro 1200 Veloce — which should you buy?

Picking between the BMW R1200R and the Moto Morini Corsaro 1200 Veloce usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMW R1200R brings 109 hp in a 198 kg package, while the Moto Morini Corsaro 1200 Veloce counters with 140 hp at 196 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: