Comparison of BMW K 1200 RS 1999 and Yamaha V-Max 1999 [S]ave
| Attribute |  BMW K 1200 RS 1999 × |  Yamaha V-Max 1999 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1999 | 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 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,171 | 1,198 |
| Power (kw) | 94.9 | 71.5 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 0.71 | 0.8 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 117 | 101 |
| Bore (mm) | 70.5 | 76 |
| Stroke (mm) | 75 | 66 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 16.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 18.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Compression | 11.5:1 | 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 | Electric |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,555 | 1,590 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 290 | 280 |
| Seat height (mm) | 790 | 765 |
| Alternate seat height | 820 | - |
| Front percentage of weight | 50.7 | 44 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 248 | 213 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) | 3.3 | 3.1 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 21 | 15 |
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