Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2016 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2016

Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2016

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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Technical Specifications Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2016 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2016
BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore100 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke84 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power48 HPEngine power105 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power6,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque58 NmTorque115 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,500 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10 Compression Ratio12
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement660 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionStrut

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,246 mmLength2,210 mm
WidthWidth865 mmWidth915 mm
HeightHeight1,477 mmHeight1,450 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,500 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height895 mmSeat Height850 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight206 kgKerb Weight229 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity23 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2016

Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha XT660Z Tenere vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price Yamaha XT660Z Tenere

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Price BMW R 1200 GS

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