BMW R 1200 GS 2013 vs. Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2016

BMW R 1200 GS 2013

BMW R 1200 GS 2013

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2016

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2016

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2013 vs Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2016

BMW R 1200 GS 2013

BMW R 1200 GS 2013

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2016

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2016

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2013 compared to Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2016

BMW R 1200 GS 2013
Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2016

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore98 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke79.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power125 HPEngine power112 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,700 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,250 rpm
TorqueTorque125 NmTorque117 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio11
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,199 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeTwin Tube, Load-bearing engineFrame typeCentral tube

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width170 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,207 mmLength2,255 mm
WidthWidth953 mmWidth980 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,540 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height845 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)238 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)261 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity23 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2013

BMW R 1200 GS 2013

There are hardly any real points of attack in the market leader, which has become even more versatile - and faster.

New engine

Top chassis

High comfort

Suitable for travelling

Suitable for everyday use

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Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2016

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere

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