Comparison of BMW R 1200 C Independence 2004 and Yamaha XVS 1100 A DragStar Classic 2006 [S]ave
| Attribute |  BMW R 1200 C Independence 2004 × |  Yamaha XVS 1100 A DragStar Classic 2006 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2004 | 2006 |
| Make | BMW | Yamaha |
| Model | BMW R 1200 C Independence | Yamaha XVS 1100 A DragStar Classic |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection | Carburettor. Mikuni BDS37/2 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,170 | 1,063 |
| Power (kw) | 44.5 | 45 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 98 | 85 |
| Bore (mm) | 101 | 95 |
| Stroke (mm) | 73 | 75 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | - | TCI |
| Clutch | - | Wet, multiple disc |
| Lubrication system | - | Wet sump |
| Compression | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 35 mm, central strut | Telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Die-cast steel single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Monolever; WAD strut (travel-related damping) | Swingarm link suspension |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 285 | 282 |
| Frame type | Three-section composite frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine. | - |
| Front tyre | 100/90-ZR18 | 130/90-(16 |
| Rear tyre | 170/80-ZR15 | 170/80-(15 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 144 | 140 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 100 | 105 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,650 | 1,645 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 239 | 272 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1862 | 0.1654 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,130 | 1,095 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,340 | 2,460 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,050 | 945 |
| Seat height (mm) | 740 | 710 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 145 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 168 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17.5 | 17 |
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