BMW R nineT 2015 vs. Yamaha XJR 1300 2014

BMW R nineT 2015

Yamaha XJR 1300 2014

Overview - BMW R nineT 2015 vs Yamaha XJR 1300 2014

BMW R nineT 2015

Yamaha XJR 1300 2014

Technical Specifications BMW R nineT 2015 compared to Yamaha XJR 1300 2014

BMW R nineT 2015

Yamaha XJR 1300 2014

BMW R nineT 2015

Yamaha XJR 1300 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	79 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	63.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	110 HP	Engine power	98 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	119 Nm	Torque	108.4 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	9.7
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	5
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	1,251 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,220 mm	Length	2,175 mm
Width	Width	890 mm	Width	765 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,476 mm	Wheelbase	1,500 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	795 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R nineT 2015

Strategically perfectly implemented, accompanied by great marketing, it then does exactly what it is supposed to do on the road: It rides right into the heart. A cool motorbike with little frippery that rides great. Due to the somewhat rough engine and the cafe racer seating position, it is not easy to ride for the first few metres. But once you've settled into the saddle of the nineT, you won't want to change it.

Simple and earthy motorbike with a modern overall package

Hearty sound

Even "non-motorcyclists" recognise the special flair of the bike in front of the café

Not just for posing: Thanks to the high-quality chassis, it's also great to ride.

High price

Long waiting time when buying (will improve in the course of 2015)

Touring length is somewhat limited by lack of wind protection

Yamaha XJR 1300 2014

For frequent pillion rides and relaxed long-distance journeys beyond the 180 km/h limit, the potent Yamaha with its combination of sovereign, smooth engine and long-distance seating is highly recommended.

Visually and functionally coherent

comfortable chassis

soft seat

superior braking system.

"Under-designed" components of the injection system.