BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. Yamaha YZF-R6 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Yamaha YZF-R6 2009

Yamaha YZF-R6 2009

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to Yamaha YZF-R6 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Yamaha YZF-R6 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Yamaha YZF-R6 2009
Yamaha YZF-R6 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore67 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke42.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power129 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power14,500 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque65.8 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque11,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio13.1
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement599 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 diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,040 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth705 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,100 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,380 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity17.3 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 YZF-R6 2009

Yamaha YZF-R6 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Yamaha YZF-R6

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price Yamaha YZF-R6

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