BMW F 700 GS 2013 vs. Yamaha FZ-8N 2011

BMW F 700 GS 2013

Yamaha FZ-8N 2011

Overview - BMW F 700 GS 2013 vs Yamaha FZ-8N 2011

BMW F 700 GS 2013

Yamaha FZ-8N 2011

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Technical Specifications BMW F 700 GS 2013 compared to Yamaha FZ-8N 2011

BMW F 700 GS 2013

Yamaha FZ-8N 2011

BMW F 700 GS 2013

Yamaha FZ-8N 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	82 mm	Bore	68 mm
Stroke	Stroke	75.6 mm	Stroke	53.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	75 HP	Engine power	106 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,300 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	77 Nm	Torque	82 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	798 ccm	Displacement	779 ccm

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Deltabox

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	140 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,280 mm	Length	2,140 mm
Width	Width	855 mm	Width	770 mm
Height	Height	1,240 mm	Height	1,065 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,562 mm	Wheelbase	1,460 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 700 GS 2013

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Yamaha FZ-8N 2011

But as in life, you can't demonise the "approximate 3/4 litre" concept of the FZ-8 by quickly leafing through the data sheets. That would be a shame, because the 8 has given us a lot of pleasure in the 3,200 kilometres we have covered so far. Contrary to the facts, the 800 is probably the best choice for the average ambitious rider.

Stable and stable

chassis relatively universal

large variety of accessories

acceptable performance

Footrest detent insert sets too early and brings unsteadiness into the chassis - as well as scraping on the ground

ugly exhaust

a bit cumbersome