BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. Yamaha MT-01 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Yamaha MT-01 2009

Yamaha MT-01 2009

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs Yamaha MT-01 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Yamaha MT-01 2009

Yamaha MT-01 2009

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to Yamaha MT-01 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Yamaha MT-01 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeV
BoreBore101 mmBore97 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke113 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power90 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power4,750 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque150.3 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque3,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio8.4
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,670 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,185 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth800 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,105 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,525 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height825 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity5 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 MT-01 2009

Yamaha MT-01 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Yamaha MT-01

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price Yamaha MT-01

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