BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré Raid Edition 2019

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré Raid Edition 2019

Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré Raid Edition 2019

Loading...

Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré Raid Edition 2019

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré Raid Edition 2019

Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré Raid Edition 2019

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré Raid Edition 2019

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré Raid Edition 2019

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore98 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke79.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power112 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,250 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque117 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio11
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,199 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,255 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth980 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,410 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,540 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height845 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity23 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.

Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré Raid Edition 2019

Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré Raid Edition 2019

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré Raid Edition

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré Raid Edition

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

Alternative Comparisons

1000PS Partner

ChigeeContinental MotorradreifenMotorex AGcalimoto GmbH