BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 vs. Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2015

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2015

Overview - BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 vs Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2015

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2015

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Simple attachment thanks to magnetic snap-in closure. For safe luggage transport.

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 compared to Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2015

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2015

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	98 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	79.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	105 HP	Engine power	112 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	115 Nm	Torque	117 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	11
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	1,199 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,240 mm	Length	2,255 mm
Width	Width	990 mm	Width	980 mm
Height	Height	1,525 mm	Height	1,410 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,510 mm	Wheelbase	1,540 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	910 mm	Seat Height	845 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	33 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

In the last 30 years of its development, the GS has learned everything you need to know to remain the best-selling motorbike over 500 cubic metres for years - worldwide!

easy to ride

33-litre tank

ergonomics

brakes

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