Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2014 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2005

Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2014

Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2014

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

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Overview - Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2014 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2005

Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2014

Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2014

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

Technical Specifications Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2014 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2005

Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2014
BMW R 1200 GS 2005

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power112 HPEngine power98 HP
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,199 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,540 mmWheelbase1,519 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height845 mmSeat Height840 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity23 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2014

Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

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.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser

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Price BMW R 1200 GS

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