BMW R 1200 GS 2005 vs. Yamaha Tenere 700 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

Yamaha Tenere 700 2020

Yamaha Tenere 700 2020

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2005 vs Yamaha Tenere 700 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

Yamaha Tenere 700 2020

Yamaha Tenere 700 2020

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2005 compared to Yamaha Tenere 700 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2005
Yamaha Tenere 700 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power98 HPEngine power73 HP
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement689 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,519 mmWheelbase1,590 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height880 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity16 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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.

Yamaha Tenere 700 2020

Yamaha Tenere 700 2020

Compared to the sporty single-cylinder competition from KTM or Husqvarna, which you first have to make suitable for touring with a windshield, larger tank, etc., the Twin offers a smoother ride and thus better long-distance capability, and compared to most two-cylinder competitors, with the exception of KTM's 890 Adventure R, it offers more off-road capability. In any case, the Tenere 700 has become a real enrichment for the touring enduro segment, so it was worth the wait.

playful handling

great engine

clean finish

fully adjustable chassis

low weight

ABS can be switched off

fair price

few electronics for road trips

seat could become uncomfortable on long journeys

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Yamaha Tenere 700

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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