Yamaha XJ6 2016 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Yamaha XJ6 2016

Yamaha XJ6 2016

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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Overview - Yamaha XJ6 2016 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Yamaha XJ6 2016

Yamaha XJ6 2016

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Technical Specifications Yamaha XJ6 2016 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Yamaha XJ6 2016
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Yamaha XJ6 2016
Yamaha XJ6 2016
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore65.5 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke44.5 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power78 HPEngine power105 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque59.7 NmTorque115 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,500 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.2 Compression Ratio12
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement600 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 diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,120 mmLength2,210 mm
WidthWidth770 mmWidth915 mm
HeightHeight1,085 mmHeight1,450 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,440 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height785 mmSeat Height850 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight205 kgKerb Weight229 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha XJ6 2016

Yamaha XJ6 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 XJ6 vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price Yamaha XJ6

Model year
Current average market prices

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

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