BMW F 850GS 40 Years Edition (2021) vs BMW F 750GS 40 Years Edition (2021) vs BMW R 1200R 90th Anniversary Special (2013) vs BMW R 1200RT (2013) vs Aprilia SX 50 (2013) vs Yamaha Ténéré 700 Explore Edition (2023)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	BMW	BMW	BMW	BMW	Aprilia	Yamaha
Model:	F 850GS 40 Years Edition	F 750GS 40 Years Edition	R 1200R 90th Anniversary Special	R 1200RT	SX 50	Ténéré 700 Explore Edition
Years:	2021	2021	2013	2013	2013	2023
Engine:	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder	Single cylinder, two stroke	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity:	853 cc / 52 ci-in	853 cc / 52 ci-in	1170 cc / 71.4 cu in	1170 cc / 71.4 cu in	49.9 cc / 3.04 cu in	689 cc / 42.04 cu-in
Bore x Stroke:	84 x 77mm	84 x 77mm	101 x 73 mm	101 x 73 mm	39.9 x 40 mm	80 x 68.6 mm
Compression Ratio:	12.7:1	12.7:1	11.0:1	12.0:1	11.5:1	11.5:1
Induction:	Electronic intake injection	Electronic intake injection	Electronic intake manifold injection BMS-K	BMW engine management, BMS-K	Dell'Orto PVHA 17.5 carburetor	Fuel Injection
Ignition:	Knock control and oxygen sensors.	Knock control and oxygen sensors	Digital engine management	Digital engine management	Electronic CDI	TCI - Transistor Controlled Ignition
Starting:	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Kick	Electric
Clutch:	Multiplate wet clutch (anti-hopping), mechanically controlled	Multiplate wet clutch (anti-hopping), mechanically controlled	Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically actuated	Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically	Wet, multi plate	Wet multiplate
Transmission:	Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox integrated in crankcase	Constant-Mesh 6 speed gearbox integrated in crankcase	6 Speed	6 Speed	6 speed	Constant Mesh, 6 Speed
Final Drive:	Endless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub	Endless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub	Shaft	System Enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints	Chain	Chain
Frame:	Steel bridge frame in monocoque design, load-bearing engine	Steel bridge frame in monocoque design, load-bearing engine	Tubular steel spaceframe, load-bearing engine	Three-section frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine-gearbox unit	Steel beam	Double cradle steel tube chassis
Front Suspension:	43 mm USD forks	41mm telescopic forks	BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut	BMW Motorrad Telelever, stanchion diameter 35mm, central spring strut, rebound damping electronically adjustable with standard ESA	Hydraulic fork, Ø 40 mm	43mm KYB Upside down telescopic fork, fully adjustable
Front Wheel Travel:	230 mm / 9 in - OE: suspension lowering kit 210 mm / 8.2 in	170 mm / 6.7 in - OE suspension lowing kit 150mm / 5.9 in	120 mm / 4.7 in	120 mm / 4.7 in	195 mm / 7.7 in	190 mm / 7.4 in
Rear Suspension:	Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central WAD spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable	Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable	Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad EVO-Paralever, spring preload hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of electronically adjustable ESA, rebound damping with standard ESA	High strength steel swingarm, hydraulic monoshock	Single shock, adjustable preload (with remote adjuster) and rebound damping
Rear Wheel Travel:	215 mm / 8.4 in - OE: suspension lowering kit 195 mm / 7.6 in	170 mm / 6.7 in - OE suspension lowing kit 150mm / 5.9 in	140 mm / 5.5 in	135 mm / 5.3 in	180 mm / 7.1 in	180 mm / 7.0 in
Front Brakes:	2 x 305mm floating discs, 2 piston floating calipers	2 x 305mm discs, 2 piston floating calipers	2 x 320mm Discs, ABS	2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston callipers	Single stainless steel disc, Ø 260 mm, floating caliper	2x 282mm Hydraulic discs
Rear Brakes:	Single 265mm disc,1 piston floating caliper	Single 265mm disc,1 piston floating caliper	Single 265mm disc, ABS	Single 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single disc, Ø 180 mm, floating caliper	Single 245mm Hydraulic disc
Front Tyre:	90/90 21	110/80 R19	120/70-ZR 17	120/70 ZR17	100/80 ZR17	90/90 - 21 M/C 54V
Rear Tyre:	150/70 R17	150/70 R17	180/55-ZR 17	180/60 ZR17	130/70 ZR17	150/70 R 18 M/C 70V
Dimensions:	Length: 2305 mm / 90.7 in Width: 922 mm / 36.3 in (incl mirrors) Height: 1356 mm / 53.3 in (excl mirrors)	Length: 2255 mm / 88.8 in Width: 922 mm / 36.3 in (incl. mirrors) Height: 1225 mm / 48.2 in (ecxl. mirrors)	Length 2145 mm / 84.4 in Width 906 mm / 35.6 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1273 mm / 50.1 in (excl. mirrors)	Length 2230 mm / 79.9 in Width 905 mm / 35.6 in (incl. mirrors) Width 980 mm / 38.5 in (incl. panniers)	Length: 2045 mm / 80.5 in Width: 835 mm / 32.5 in	Length 2350 mm / 92.5 in Width 905 mm / 35.6 in Height 1500 mm / 59.0 in
Wheelbase:	1593 mm / 62.7 in	1559 mm / 61.4 in	1495 mm / 59.1 in	1485 mm / 58.4 in	1400 mm / 55.1 in	1590 mm / 62.5 in
Seat Height:	860 mm / 33.8 in - OE suspension lowering kit: 815 mm / 32 in - OE low seat: 835 mm / 32.8 in - OE comfort seat: 875 mm / 34.4 in - OA rallye seat: 890 mm / 35 in	815 mm / 32 in - OE suspension lowering kit: 770 mm / 30.3 in - OE low seat: 790 mm / 31.1 in - OE comfort seat: 830 mm / 32.6 in	800mm / 31.5 in (Standard, OE, OA, sport seat) 830mm / 32.7 in (OE, OA, comfort seat, high) / 760mm / 29.9 in (OE, OA, seat, low) / 750mm / 29.5 in (OE, low slung)	820 mm - 840 mm / 32.2 in - 33.0 in 780 mm - 800 mm / 30.7 - 31.4 in (special equipment low seat bench)	835 mm / 32.9 in	860 mm / 33.8 in
Fuel Capacity:	15 Litres / 4.0 US gal	15 Litres / 4.0 US gal	18 Litres / 4.7 US gal	27 Liters / 7.1 US gal	7 L / 1.85 US gal	16 Litres / 4.2 US gal