Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2020 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2020

Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

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Overview - Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2020 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2020

Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Technical Specifications Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2020 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2020
BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore98 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke79.5 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power112 HPEngine power110 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,250 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque117 NmTorque120 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11 Compression Ratio12
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,199 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionStrut

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeCentral tubeFrame typeLoad-bearing engine

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 width150 mmRear tyre width110 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height80 %
LengthLength2,255 mmLength2,210 mm
WidthWidth980 mmWidth915 mm
HeightHeight1,410 mmHeight1,450 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,540 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height845 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity23 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2020

Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere 2020

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.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price Yamaha XT1200ZE Super Tenere

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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