BMW R 1200 GS 2013 vs. Yamaha XJ6 2014

BMW R 1200 GS 2013

BMW R 1200 GS 2013

Yamaha XJ6 2014

Yamaha XJ6 2014

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2013 vs Yamaha XJ6 2014

BMW R 1200 GS 2013

BMW R 1200 GS 2013

Yamaha XJ6 2014

Yamaha XJ6 2014

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2013 compared to Yamaha XJ6 2014

BMW R 1200 GS 2013
Yamaha XJ6 2014

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore65.5 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke44.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power125 HPEngine power78 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,700 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque125 NmTorque59.7 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque8,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio12.2
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement600 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTwin Tube, Load-bearing engineFrame typeTwin Tube

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width170 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,207 mmLength2,120 mm
WidthWidth953 mmWidth770 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height785 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)238 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)210 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2013

BMW R 1200 GS 2013

There are hardly any real points of attack in the market leader, which has become even more versatile - and faster.

New engine

Top chassis

High comfort

Suitable for travelling

Suitable for everyday use

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Yamaha XJ6 2014

Yamaha XJ6 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Yamaha XJ6

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price Yamaha XJ6

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