BMW R 1200 R 2009 vs. Yamaha XSR900 2018

BMW R 1200 R 2009

Yamaha XSR900 2018

Overview - BMW R 1200 R 2009 vs Yamaha XSR900 2018

BMW R 1200 R 2009

Yamaha XSR900 2018

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 R 2009 compared to Yamaha XSR900 2018

BMW R 1200 R 2009

Yamaha XSR900 2018

BMW R 1200 R 2009

Yamaha XSR900 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	59.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	109 HP	Engine power	115 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	115 Nm	Torque	87.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	11.5
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	3
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	847 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	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	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,145 mm	Length	2,075 mm
Width	Width	872 mm	Width	815 mm
Height	Height	1,285 mm	Height	1,135 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,495 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	800 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	223 kg	Kerb Weight	188 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 R 2009

The predecessor was already able to be ridden in a sporty manner as well as convincing on tours, the new R 1200 R can do even more - thanks to the pannier system (of course at extra cost), travelling is still no problem, but it masters sport even better. Thanks to the now partially water-cooled boxer twin-cylinder engine, it is wonderfully agile - 125 hp may not seem like much on paper, but the engine pushes incredibly and behaves in a cultivated manner to boot. The chassis and brakes also score highly and the seating position is sporty and upright, covering a wide spectrum from wonderful fun to long-distance touring. Unfortunately, BMW also understands the trick with the surcharge list perfectly. The basic model is well equipped with ABS that can be deactivated, traction control that can also be deactivated and two driving modes, but many interesting gimmicks are almost obligatory - and of course drive the price way up.

Sporty look

powerful engine

good sound

comfortable seating position

ABS and traction control standard

two riding modes

Many cool features only available at extra cost

poorly readable speedometer and rev counter

Yamaha XSR900 2018

The Yamaha XSR900 is a classic optical illusion - with its round headlight, angular tank and attached tail light, it clearly passes for a retro bike. But it's no coincidence that the performance is reminiscent of the potent mid-range naked bike Yamaha MT-09, which is the extremely sporty basis for the XSR900. So the engine is a blast and the brakes are appropriately venomous. Fortunately, the engineers didn't overdo it with the chassis, the XSR900 offers sufficient comfort and the upright riding position is more comfortable than the powerful engine would lead one to expect. All in all, the XSR900 is one of the sportiest models among the retro bikes.

Extremely sporty and rev-happy engine

excellent brakes

riding at naked bike level

pleasant seating position

high-quality workmanship

price-performance ratio.

almost too direct response

retro style not thought through to the last detail