BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014 vs. Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2012

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014

Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2012

Overview - BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014 vs Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2012

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014

Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2012

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014 compared to Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2012

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014

Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2012

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014

Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	98 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	79.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	125 HP	Engine power	110 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	125 Nm	Torque	114.1 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	11
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	1,199 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Central tube

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 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,255 mm	Length	2,255 mm
Width	Width	980 mm	Width	980 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,510 mm	Wheelbase	1,540 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	910 mm	Seat Height	845 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	260 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	261 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	30 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014

In the last 30 years of its development, the GS has learned everything you need to know to remain the best-selling motorbike over 500 cubic metres for years - worldwide!

easy to ride

33-litre tank

ergonomics

brakes

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Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2012

Not a powerhouse, but always confident, always nippy. And also a very harmonious overall package that has no conspicuous negative outliers. Everything works well. And that is very good.

Powerful engine

pleasant, comfortable chassis

off-road resistant

good design.

Unsporting brake system

relatively high weight.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure vs Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser

Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

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BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014 vs. Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2012

Overview - BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014 vs Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2012