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BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs. Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2020

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2020

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2020

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2020

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2012 compared to Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2012
Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2020
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2020
Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2020

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore98 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke79.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power112 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,250 rpm
TorqueTorque120 NmTorque117 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio11
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,199 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeCentral tube

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height80 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width110 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height70 %
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,255 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth980 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,410 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,540 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height845 mm
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 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

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 XT1200Z Super Tenere 2020

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2020

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

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere

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Current average market prices

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