Yamaha YZF-R6 2013 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Yamaha YZF-R6 2013

Yamaha YZF-R6 2013

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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Overview - Yamaha YZF-R6 2013 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Yamaha YZF-R6 2013

Yamaha YZF-R6 2013

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Technical Specifications Yamaha YZF-R6 2013 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Yamaha YZF-R6 2013
BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore67 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke42.5 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power124 HPEngine power105 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power14,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque65.7 NmTorque115 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque10,500 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13 Compression Ratio12
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement599 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionStrut

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,040 mmLength2,210 mm
WidthWidth705 mmWidth915 mm
HeightHeight1,095 mmHeight1,450 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,375 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height850 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight189 kgKerb Weight229 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha YZF-R6 2013

Yamaha YZF-R6 2013

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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.

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

Price Yamaha YZF-R6

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Price BMW R 1200 GS

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