Comparison of BMW R 1200 C Independence 2004 and Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star 2008 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star 2008 × |  BMW R 1200 C Independence 2004 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2008 | 2004 |
| Make | Yamaha | BMW |
| Model | Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star | BMW R 1200 C Independence |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,304 | 1,170 |
| Power (kw) | 52.4 | 44.5 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Oil & air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 106 | 98 |
| Bore (mm) | 100 | 101 |
| Stroke (mm) | 83 | 73 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | TCI | - |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple disc coil spring | - |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | - |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 35 mm, central strut |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm | Die-cast steel single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Monolever; WAD strut (travel-related damping) |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 298 | 285 |
| Frame type | Double cradle | Three-section composite frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine. |
| Front tyre | 130/90-M16 | 100/90-ZR18 |
| Rear tyre | 170/70-B16 | 170/80-ZR15 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 130 | 144 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 120 | 100 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,690 | 1,650 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 283 | 239 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1852 | 0.1862 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,115 | 1,130 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,490 | 2,340 |
| Overall width (mm) | 980 | 1,050 |
| Seat height (mm) | 715 | 740 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 145 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | - | 168 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 19 | 17.5 |
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