BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. Yamaha MT-10 SP 2022

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Yamaha MT-10 SP 2022

Yamaha MT-10 SP 2022

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs Yamaha MT-10 SP 2022

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Yamaha MT-10 SP 2022

Yamaha MT-10 SP 2022

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to Yamaha MT-10 SP 2022

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Yamaha MT-10 SP 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore101 mmBore79 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke50.9 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power166 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power11,500 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque112 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque9,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio12
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,100 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth800 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,165 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,405 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height835 mm
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 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 MT-10 SP 2022

Yamaha MT-10 SP 2022

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Yamaha MT-10 SP

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price Yamaha MT-10 SP

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