Yamaha MT-03 2018 vs. BMW R 1200 R 2018

Yamaha MT-03 2018

Yamaha MT-03 2018

BMW R 1200 R 2018

BMW R 1200 R 2018

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Overview - Yamaha MT-03 2018 vs BMW R 1200 R 2018

Yamaha MT-03 2018

Yamaha MT-03 2018

BMW R 1200 R 2018

BMW R 1200 R 2018

Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-03 2018 compared to BMW R 1200 R 2018

Yamaha MT-03 2018
BMW R 1200 R 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore68 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke44.1 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power42 HPEngine power125 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque29.6 NmTorque125 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque9,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.2 Compression Ratio12.5
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement321 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionParalever

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeLoad-bearing engine

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width140 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,090 mmLength2,165 mm
WidthWidth745 mmWidth880 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,380 mmWheelbase1,515 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height780 mmSeat Height790 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)168 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)231 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha MT-03 2018

Yamaha MT-03 2018

The MT-03 remains Yamaha's most accessible and pragmatic Hyper Naked in the segment. It scores with its low seat height, the easily controllable power of the two-cylinder and at the same time offers enough comfort for commuters. What it may lack in sportiness, it makes up for in comfort, making it perfect for people looking for a well-functioning motorbike with a brutal look. However, you shouldn't be too big, and you shouldn't aspire to keep up with the other models in the MT range at the angle - because that's not what it was designed for. The 2020 model year is thus a coherent update that is sure to make its buyers happy.

Well controllable power

Low seat height

Easy to ride

Low consumption

Easy to read LC display

Aggressive look

Sharp knee angle for tall people

Soft chassis compared to other Yamaha MT models

Not the most emotional motorbike

BMW R 1200 R 2018

BMW R 1200 R 2018

The predecessor was already able to be ridden in a sporty manner as well as convincing on tours, the new R 1200 R can do even more - thanks to the pannier system (of course at extra cost), travelling is still no problem, but it masters sport even better. Thanks to the now partially water-cooled boxer twin-cylinder engine, it is wonderfully agile - 125 hp may not seem like much on paper, but the engine pushes incredibly and behaves in a cultivated manner to boot. The chassis and brakes also score highly and the seating position is sporty and upright, covering a wide spectrum from wonderful fun to long-distance touring. Unfortunately, BMW also understands the trick with the surcharge list perfectly. The basic model is well equipped with ABS that can be deactivated, traction control that can also be deactivated and two driving modes, but many interesting gimmicks are almost obligatory - and of course drive the price way up.

Sporty look

powerful engine

good sound, comfortable seating position

ABS and traction control standard

two riding modes

Many cool features only available at extra cost

poorly readable rev counter

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha MT-03 vs BMW R 1200 R

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