BMW K 1200 R 2009 vs. Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018

BMW K 1200 R 2009

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018

Overview - BMW K 1200 R 2009 vs Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018

BMW K 1200 R 2009

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018

Technical Specifications BMW K 1200 R 2009 compared to Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018

BMW K 1200 R 2009

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018

BMW K 1200 R 2009

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	79 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	59 mm	Stroke	59.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	163 HP	Engine power	115 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	127 Nm	Torque	87.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13	Compression Ratio	11.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Displacement	Displacement	1.157 ccm	Displacement	847 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Suspension electronically adjustable	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Quickshifter, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW K 1200 R 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018

The Yamaha MT-09 SP is the refinement of an already very good mid-range naked bike. With better suspension components from Öhlins and Kayaba, a nicer paint job and a justifiably higher price, the SP version is clearly the sportiest choice within the Yamaha MT-09 range. The brute power of the engine does not allow the MT-09 SP to be ridden comfortably, but that is not necessary on the "Special" - the fun is clearly in the foreground! The Yamaha MT-09 EVO with Wilbers suspension is now available as an interesting alternative, because it has no "war paint" and is very discreet. But unfortunately only for Switzerland...

incredibly powerful three-cylinder engine

good brakes

sporty and comfortable seating position

ABS

traction control

shift assistant

high saddle

shift assistant only for upshifting

instruments do not stand out strongly from the basic version