Comparison of BMW K 1200 RS 2001 and Yamaha V-Max 1999

Attribute	BMW K 1200 RS 2001 ×	Yamaha V-Max 1999 ×
General
Production from (year)	2001	1999
Make	BMW	Yamaha
Model	BMW K 1200 RS	Yamaha V-Max
Category	Sport touring	Custom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine type	In-line four, four-stroke	V4, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	4	4
Fuel system	Injection	-
Displacement (cm³)	1,171	1,198
Power (kw)	71.5	71.5
Fuel consumption (l/100km)	-	0.8
Cooling system	-	Liquid
Transmission type,final drive	Shaft drive (cardan)	Shaft drive (cardan)
Torque (Nm)	118	101
Bore (mm)	70.5	76
Stroke (mm)	75	66
Gearbox	6-speed	5-speed
Greenhouse gases	-	18.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Compression	-	10.5:1
Chassis
Front brakes	Dual disc	Dual disc
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc
Diameter (mm)	285	282
Front tyre	120/70-ZR17	110/90-V18
Rear tyre	170/60-ZR17	150/90-V15
Front wheel travel (mm)	115	140
Rear wheel travel (mm)	150	100
Other
Starter	-	Electric
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,555	1,590
Kerb weight (kg)	285	280
Seat height (mm)	770	765
Alternate seat height	800	-
Front percentage of weight	-	44
Performance
Top speed (km/h)	225	213
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)	-	3.1
Fuel capacity (l)	21	15