BMW R 1200 GS 2010 vs. Yamaha Tenere 700 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Yamaha Tenere 700 2021

Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2010 vs Yamaha Tenere 700 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Yamaha Tenere 700 2021

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2010 compared to Yamaha Tenere 700 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Yamaha Tenere 700 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Yamaha Tenere 700 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	65.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	110 HP	Engine power	73 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	120 Nm	Torque	68 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	11.5
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	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	689 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm

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	110 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	110 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Length	Length	2,210 mm	Length	2,365 mm
Width	Width	915 mm	Width	915 mm
Height	Height	1,450 mm	Height	1,455 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,507 mm	Wheelbase	1,590 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	880 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

A GS Adventure has practically everything you need for the big trip. But firstly, Touratech manufactures some parts for BMW anyway and secondly, it doesn't stop with the optional extras offered by the Bavarians.

Sporty look

well equipped

enough storage space

The technology of the conversion takes some getting used to

Yamaha Tenere 700 2021

The Tenere 700 is still unrivalled in 2022. It offers the best compromise between price, off-road capability and ride comfort on the road. It rides into the heart, is super fun and is a motorbike for a wide range of uses. Die-hard fans will forgive the lack of electronic features. The somewhat lax brakes and the annoying fuel cap probably won't.

Very robust and reliable appearance

sporty and sleek look

playful handling

Amazingly sporty and fun engine

Good workmanship

Good chassis with a practical adjustment range

Comparatively low weight

Very tough

ABS can be switched off

Very off-road capable.

Lack of seating comfort on longer tours

brakes seem a bit cheap - lax pressure point and poor braking performance