BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. Yamaha Tenere 700 World Rally 2024

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Yamaha Tenere 700 World Rally 2024

Yamaha Tenere 700 World Rally 2024

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to Yamaha Tenere 700 World Rally 2024

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Yamaha Tenere 700 World Rally 2024
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Yamaha Tenere 700 World Rally 2024
Yamaha Tenere 700 World Rally 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line crankpin offset
BoreBore101 mmBore80 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke68.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power73 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque68 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio11.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement689 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,370 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth905 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,490 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,595 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height890 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity23 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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.

Yamaha Tenere 700 World Rally 2024

Yamaha Tenere 700 World Rally 2024

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Yamaha Tenere 700 World Rally

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Yamaha Tenere 700 World Rally

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

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