Comparison of BMW R 1200 GS 2013 and Yamaha XT1200Z [S]ave
| Attribute |  Yamaha XT1200Z × |  BMW R 1200 GS 2013 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2014 | 2013 |
| Make | Yamaha | BMW |
| Model | Yamaha XT1200Z | BMW R 1200 GS |
| Category | Super motard | Enduro / offroad |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke |
| Fuel system | Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / BMS-K+ digital engine management with electromotive throttle actuator |
| Engine details | Forward-inclined parallel 2-cylinder | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,199 | 1,170 |
| Power (kw) | 81.8 | 90.1 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 5.88 | 4.13 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 117 | 124.8 |
| Bore (mm) | 98 | 101 |
| Stroke (mm) | 79.5 | 73 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 136.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 95.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Emission details | - | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
| Driveline | - | Constant mesh |
| Ignition | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition | - |
| Clutch | - | Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Lubrication system | - | Dry sump |
| Compression | 11.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork, 43mm tube, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping. | BMW Motorrad Telelever |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock, adjustable preload and rebound damping,. | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Hydraulic disc. | Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. ABS. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS | Single disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. ABS: |
| Diameter (mm) | 282 | 276 |
| Frame type | Steel tube backbone | Two-section frame, bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine |
| Front tyre | 110/80-R19 | 120/70-19 |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-R17 | 170/60-17 |
| Wheels | - | Cast aluminium wheels |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 191 | 191 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 191 | 201 |
| Trail (mm) | - | 99 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 28 | 25.5 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
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| Electrical Voltage (V) | - | 12 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,539 | 1,506 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 262.2 | 238.1 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,410 | 1,450 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,256 | 2,210 |
| Overall width (mm) | 980 | 953 |
| Seat height (mm) | 848 | 851 |
| Alternate seat height | 871 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 22.71 | 20.06 |
| Battery capacity (Ah) | - | 11.8 |
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