BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. Yamaha Tenere 700 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Yamaha Tenere 700 2020

Yamaha Tenere 700 2020

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to Yamaha Tenere 700 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Yamaha Tenere 700 2020

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore80 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke65.6 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

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm

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 mmLength2,365 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth915 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,455 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,590 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height880 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity16 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 2020

Yamaha Tenere 700 2020

Compared to the sporty single-cylinder competition from KTM or Husqvarna, which you first have to make suitable for touring with a windshield, larger tank, etc., the Twin offers a smoother ride and thus better long-distance capability, and compared to most two-cylinder competitors, with the exception of KTM's 890 Adventure R, it offers more off-road capability. In any case, the Tenere 700 has become a real enrichment for the touring enduro segment, so it was worth the wait.

playful handling

great engine

clean finish

fully adjustable chassis

low weight

ABS can be switched off

fair price

few electronics for road trips

seat could become uncomfortable on long journeys

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

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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