BMW R 1250 GS 2022 vs. Yamaha Tenere 700 2022

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

Yamaha Tenere 700 2022

Overview - BMW R 1250 GS 2022 vs Yamaha Tenere 700 2022

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

Yamaha Tenere 700 2022

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 GS 2022 compared to Yamaha Tenere 700 2022

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

Yamaha Tenere 700 2022

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

Yamaha Tenere 700 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	102.5 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	76 mm	Stroke	65.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	136 HP	Engine power	73 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	143 Nm	Torque	68 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	11.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,254 ccm	Displacement	689 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telelever	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	190 mm	Travel	210 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Travel	Travel	200 mm	Travel	200 mm

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	305 mm	Diameter	282 mm
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	276 mm	Diameter	245 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,207 mm	Length	2,365 mm
Width	Width	952.5 mm	Width	915 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,525 mm	Wheelbase	1,590 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	880 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	249 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	204 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
Range	Range	421 km	Range	372 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	110 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	100 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	4.75 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4.3 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1250 GS 2022

The BMW R 1250 GS presents itself as a very complete motorbike even in 2022. Confident and well-balanced, it convinces on intensive rides. The motorbike scores points with its wonderful engine, great ergonomics and practical riding aids including great app integration. However, in direct comparison with other touring enduros in the top league, it is now showing its first weaknesses in terms of equipment and the components installed. However, the 136 hp from the boxer engine is convincing in every situation.

Extremely torquey boxer engine

Comfortable seating position, suitable for long distances

Great app integration

Sophisticated operating concept

Great ergonomics

Many customisation options

Great handling with strong confidence in the front

Easy driveability.

Shifting is awkward at low revs

seat too lax

brakes and suspension no longer on a par with the strong competition.

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Yamaha Tenere 700 2022

The Tenere 700 is still unrivalled in 2022. It offers the best compromise between price, off-road capability and ride comfort on the road. It rides into the heart, is super fun and is a motorbike for a wide range of uses. Die-hard fans will forgive the lack of electronic features. The somewhat lax brakes and the annoying fuel cap probably won't.

Very robust and reliable appearance

sporty and sleek look

playful handling

Amazingly sporty and fun engine

Good workmanship

Good chassis with a practical adjustment range

Comparatively low weight

Very tough

ABS can be switched off

Very off-road capable.

Lack of seating comfort on longer tours

brakes seem a bit cheap - lax pressure point and poor braking performance