Yamaha XSR900 2023 vs. BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Yamaha XSR900 2023

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Overview - Yamaha XSR900 2023 vs BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Yamaha XSR900 2023

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Technical Specifications Yamaha XSR900 2023 compared to BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Yamaha XSR900 2023

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Yamaha XSR900 2023

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	78 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.1 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	119 HP	Engine power	105 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	93 Nm	Torque	115 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	12
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Cylinders	Cylinders	3	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	889 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,155 mm	Length	2,240 mm
Width	Width	860 mm	Width	990 mm
Height	Height	1,155 mm	Height	1,525 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,495 mm	Wheelbase	1,510 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	910 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	33 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha XSR900 2023

The Yamaha XSR900 is a sporty retro bike with a powerful three-cylinder engine and modern electronics such as lean angle-dependent traction control and cornering ABS. It impresses with its stability, agile handling and firm suspension, although it does let bumps through on longer stages. It is ideal for lovers of sporty bikes with retro charm.

Powerful engine

Quickshifter as standard

Good brakes

Electronics package

Sporty, but suitable for everyday use ergonomics

Value for money

Many accessories available ex works

Good stability at high speeds

Sporty suspension

Precise quickshifter

hard seat

low steering angle

vibrations in the medium speed range

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BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

In the last 30 years of its development, the GS has learned everything you need to know to remain the best-selling motorbike over 500 cubic metres for years - worldwide!

easy to ride

33-litre tank

ergonomics

brakes

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