BMW K 1300 R 2009 vs. Yamaha R1 2009

BMW K 1300 R 2009

BMW K 1300 R 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

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Technical Specifications BMW K 1300 R 2009 compared to Yamaha R1 2009

BMW K 1300 R 2009
Yamaha R1 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore80 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke64.3 mmStroke52.2 mm
Engine powerEngine power173 HPEngine power182 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,250 rpmRpm at Max. Power12,500 rpm
TorqueTorque140 NmTorque115.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,250 rpmRpm at Torque10,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13 Compression Ratio12.7
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,293 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionParaleverSuspensionSwing arm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,228 mmLength2,070 mm
WidthWidth856 mmWidth715 mm
HeightHeight1,095 mmHeight1,130 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,585 mmWheelbase1,415 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height835 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight217 kgDry Weight206 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW K 1300 R 2009

BMW K 1300 R 2009

The throttle grip is pulled open, the K pushes forward and then, when you take a short break on other motorbikes, you simply stay fully on the throttle with the souped-up K and push in the next gear. A real gem for demanding races.

Sharp looks

plenty of power

comfort

relaxed ride

optimised system

ABS

RDC

EVO

ASC

ESA 2.

Curve settling-in period at the beginning.

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Of course, the new R1 engine also passed all the tough Yamaha stress tests and comes with the same guarantees as other Yamaha motorbikes. Because until now, it was precisely the issues of durability and reliability that prevented series production of such an engine.

Sophisticated sound

good feeling for power delivery

easy handling

hydraulic spring preload

high level of workmanship.

Suboptimal seating position

somewhat difficult cornering over long distances.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW K 1300 R vs Yamaha R1

Price BMW K 1300 R

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Price Yamaha R1

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