Comparison of BMW K 1200 LT 2004 and Yamaha Royal Star Venture 2008 [S]ave
| Attribute |  BMW K 1200 LT 2004 × |  Yamaha Royal Star Venture 2008 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2004 | 2008 |
| Make | BMW | Yamaha |
| Model | BMW K 1200 LT | Yamaha Royal Star Venture |
| Category | Touring | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | V4, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection | Carburettor. (4) 32mm Mikuni CV |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,171 | 1294.7 |
| Power (kw) | 84.7 | - |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.3 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 120 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 70.5 | 79 |
| Stroke (mm) | 75 | 66 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 99.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | - | TCI |
| Compression | 11.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 35 mm, central strut. | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut | Single shock |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 285 | 320 |
| Frame type | Bridging frame consisting of die-cast aluminium, engine decoupled from vibration through bearings. | - |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 150/80-16 |
| Rear tyre | 160/70-ZR17 | 150/90-15 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 102 | 140 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 130 | 104 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,637 | 1,704 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 353 | 366 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2396 | - |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,395 | 1,565 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,505 | 2,654 |
| Overall width (mm) | 920 | 899 |
| Seat height (mm) | 770 | 749 |
| Alternate seat height | 800 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 4 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 24 | 22.71 |
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