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BMW R 1200 GS 2005 vs. Yamaha XJR 1300 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

Yamaha XJR 1300 2005

Yamaha XJR 1300 2005

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2005 vs Yamaha XJR 1300 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

Yamaha XJR 1300 2005

Yamaha XJR 1300 2005

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2005 compared to Yamaha XJR 1300 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005
Yamaha XJR 1300 2005
BMW R 1200 GS 2005
BMW R 1200 GS 2005
Yamaha XJR 1300 2005
Yamaha XJR 1300 2005

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power98 HPEngine power106 HP
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,251 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,519 mmWheelbase1,500 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height775 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight205 kgDry Weight224 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity21 l
Top SpeedTop Speed205 km/hTop Speed212 km/h
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

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 XJR 1300 2005

Yamaha XJR 1300 2005

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Yamaha XJR 1300

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Yamaha XJR 1300

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Current average market prices

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