Yamaha R1 2009 vs. BMW R 1200 S 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

BMW R 1200 S 2009

BMW R 1200 S 2009

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Overview - Yamaha R1 2009 vs BMW R 1200 S 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

BMW R 1200 S 2009

BMW R 1200 S 2009

Technical Specifications Yamaha R1 2009 compared to BMW R 1200 S 2009

Yamaha R1 2009
BMW R 1200 S 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore78 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke52.2 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power182 HPEngine power122 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power12,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,250 rpm
TorqueTorque115.5 NmTorque112 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque10,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,800 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.7 Compression Ratio12.5
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionStrut

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing 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
LengthLength2,070 mmLength2,151 mm
WidthWidth715 mmWidth870 mm
HeightHeight1,130 mmHeight1,177 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,415 mmWheelbase1,487 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height830 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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.

BMW R 1200 S 2009

BMW R 1200 S 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha R1 vs BMW R 1200 S

Price Yamaha R1

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Price BMW R 1200 S

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