BMW R 1200 RS 2017 vs. Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2020

BMW R 1200 RS 2017

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2020

Overview - BMW R 1200 RS 2017 vs Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2020

BMW R 1200 RS 2017

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2020

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 RS 2017 compared to Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2020

BMW R 1200 RS 2017

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2020

BMW R 1200 RS 2017

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	98 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	79.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	125 HP	Engine power	112 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	125 Nm	Torque	117 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	11
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	1,199 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Central tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	Wave

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,203 mm	Length	2,255 mm
Width	Width	998 mm	Width	980 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,530 mm	Wheelbase	1,540 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	845 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	236 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	261 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 RS 2017

Wunderlich has optimised the already great R 1200 RS with pinpoint accuracy and turned it into a real dream machine. The straight handlebars fit the sports tourer really well. The bike's sporty look is justified. Anyone who tries this Wunderlich machine sets the bar incredibly high for their next motorbike. A real dream bike.

Precise and stable handling

comfortable seating position

great wind protection

with the Wunderlich conversion, a very sporty and sleek look overall.

Knee angle somewhat compact with long legs

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 RS vs Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere

Price BMW R 1200 RS

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Overview - BMW R 1200 RS 2017 vs Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2020