Yamaha XJ6 2016 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Yamaha XJ6 2016

Yamaha XJ6 2016

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

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Overview - Yamaha XJ6 2016 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Yamaha XJ6 2016

Yamaha XJ6 2016

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

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Technical Specifications Yamaha XJ6 2016 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Yamaha XJ6 2016

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Yamaha XJ6 2016

Yamaha XJ6 2016

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	65.5 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	44.5 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	78 HP	Engine power	110 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	59.7 Nm	Torque	120 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.2	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	600 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Strut

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	110 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Length	Length	2,120 mm	Length	2,210 mm
Width	Width	770 mm	Width	915 mm
Height	Height	1,085 mm	Height	1,450 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,440 mm	Wheelbase	1,507 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	205 kg	Kerb Weight	229 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

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 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.

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Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha XJ6 vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price Yamaha XJ6

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