Comparison of BMW R 1200 C Independence 2004 and Yamaha V Star 1300 2008

Attribute	BMW R 1200 C Independence 2004 ×	Yamaha V Star 1300 2008 ×
General
Production from (year)	2004	2008
Make	BMW	Yamaha
Model	BMW R 1200 C Independence	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	Injection
Displacement (cm³)	1,170	1311.1
Power (kw)	44.5	-
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
Fuel control	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition	-	TCI
Compression	10.0:1	9.5:1
Chassis
Front suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 35 mm, central strut	Telescopic fork
Rear suspension	Die-cast steel single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Monolever; WAD strut (travel-related damping)	Single shock
Front brakes	Double disc	Double disc
Rear brakes	Single 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)	144	135
Rear wheel travel (mm)	100	109
Other
Starter	-	Electric
Color options	-	candy red/black cherry liquid silver raven
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,650	1,689
Dry weight (kg)	239	283
Power/weight ratio	0.1862	-
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