| Attribute | BMW R 1200 C Classic 2005 × | Yamaha V Star 1300 2008 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2005 | 2008 |
| Make | BMW | Yamaha |
| Model | BMW R 1200 C Classic | Yamaha V Star 1300 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,170 | 1311.1 |
| Power (kw) | 44 | - |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.6 | - |
| Cooling system | Oil & air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 98 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 101 | 100 |
| Stroke (mm) | 73 | 83 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 106.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | - | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | - | TCI |
| Clutch | Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated | - |
| Compression | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Die-cast steel single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Monolever | Single shock |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Double disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 285 | 298 |
| Frame type | Three-section composite frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine. | Double Cradle |
| Front tyre | 100/90-ZR18 | 130/90-M16 |
| Rear tyre | 170/80-ZR15 | 170/70-B16 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 35 | 135 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 135 | 109 |
| Trail (mm) | 86 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 29.5 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,650 | 1,689 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 238 | 283 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1849 | - |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,130 | 1,115 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,340 | 2,489 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,050 | 980 |
| Seat height (mm) | 740 | 714 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 168 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17.5 | 18.54 |