BMW R 1200RT (2010) vs BMW R 1200RT (2008) vs BMW R 1200ST (2005) vs Yamaha YZF-R7 (2023)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | BMW | BMW | Yamaha |
| Model: | R 1200RT | R 1200RT | R 1200ST | YZF-R7 |
| Years: | 2010 | 2008 | 2005 | 2023 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in | 689 cc / 42.04 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 73 mm | 101 x 73 mm | 101 x 73 mm | 80 x 68.6 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air/Oil cooled | Air/Oil cooled | Air/Oil-cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.0:1 | 12.0:1 | 11.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Induction: | BMW engine management, BMS-K | BMW engine management, BMS-K | BMW engine management, BMS-K | Mikuni 38 mm dual bore throttle body F.I. |
| Ignition: | Digital engine management | Digital engine management | Digital engine management | TCI Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 81kW / 110 hp @ 7500 rpm | 81kW / 110 hp @ 7500 rpm | 81 kW / 110 hp @ 7500 rpm | 55 kW / 74.8 hp @ 8750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 85 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 85 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 85 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm | 68 Nm / 50 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically | Multiplate wet clutch, with Assist & Slipper clutch |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed constant mesh |
| Final Drive: | System Enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints | System Enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints | System enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints | Chain |
| Frame: | Three-section frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine-gearbox unit | Three-section frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine-gearbox unit | Three-section frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine-gearbox unit | A high-strength steel frame with a rigid-mount aluminum center |
| Front Suspension: | BMW Motorrad Telelever, stanchion diameter 35mm, central spring strut, rebound damping electronically adjustable with standard ESA | BMW Motorrad Telelever, stanchion diameter 35mm, central spring strut, rebound damping electronically adjustable with standard ESA | Three-section frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine-gearbox unit | 41mm Telescopic fork, adjustable for preload, rebound and compression |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 110 mm / 4.3 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Rear Suspension: | 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 | 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 | BMW Motorrad Telelever, stanchion diameter 35mm, central spring strut, rebound damping electronically adjustable with standard ESA | Linked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload and rebound |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston callipers | 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston callipers | 2 x 305 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | 2x 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 245mm disc, single piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) Tubeless |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/60 ZR17 | 180/60 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) Tubeless |
| Dimensions: | Length 2230 mm / 79.9 in Width 905 mm / 35.6 in (incl. mirrors) Width 980 mm / 38.5 in (incl. panniers) | Length 2230 mm / 79.9 in Width 905 mm / 35.6 in (incl. mirrors) Width 980 mm / 38.5 in (incl. panniers) | Length 2165 mm / 85.2 in Width 890 mm / 35.0 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1220 mm / 48.0 in (excl. mirrors) | Length 2070 mm / 81.5 in Width 705 mm / 27.8 in Height 1160 mm / 45.7 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1485 mm / 58.4 in | 1485 mm / 58.4 in | 1495 mm / 59.1 in | 1395 mm / 54.9 in |
| Seat Height: | 820 mm - 840 mm / 32.2 in - 33.0 in 780 mm - 800 mm / 30.7 - 31.4 in (special equipment low seat bench) | 820 mm - 840 mm / 32.2 in - 33.0 in 780 mm - 800 mm / 30.7 - 31.4 in (special equipment low seat bench) | 826 mm - 806 mm / 32.5 in - 31.7 in 780 mm / 800 mm / 30.7 - 31.4 in (special equipment low seat bench) | 835 mm / 32.9 in |
| Wet Weight: | 259 kg / 570.9 lbs | 259 kg / 570.9 lbs | 229 kg / 504.8 lbs | 188 kg / 414 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 27 Liters / 7.1 US gal | 27 Liters / 7.1 US gal | 21 Liters / 5.5 US gal | 13 Litres / 3.4 US gal |