BMW R 65GS (1987) vs Yamaha FZ-S 1000 Fazer (2004)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | BMW | Yamaha |
Model: | R 65GS | FZ-S 1000 Fazer |
Years: | 1987 | 2004 |
Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder. |
Capacity: | 649.6 cc / 39.6 cu in. | 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in |
Bore x Stroke: | 82 x 61.5 mm | 74 X 58 mm |
Compression Ratio: | 8.4:1 | 11.8:1 |
Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled, |
Induction: | 2 x Bing constant depression carburetors | 4 x 37mm Mikuni CV Side draft |
Ignition: | Bosch electronic | Digital TCI |
Max Power: | 33 kW / 45 hp 33 kW @ 7250 rpm | 143.1 hp / 104.3 kW @ 10000 rpm |
Max Torque: | 45.1 Nm / 4.6 kgf-m 33.3 lb-ft. @ 6000 rpm | 105.9 Nm / 78.1 ft.lbs @ 7500 rpm |
Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
Front Suspension: | Telescopic hydraulic forks | Telescopic fork, 43mm tubes |
Rear Suspension: | Monolever - swinging arm | Link-type swingarm |
Front Brakes: | Single ∅260mm disc | 2x 298mm discs 4 pistons calipers |
Rear Brakes: | Simple ∅200mm drum | Single 268mm disc 2 piston caliper |
Front Tyre: | 3.00-21" | 120/70 ZR17 |
Rear Tyre: | 4.00-18" | 180/55 ZR17 |
Wet-Weight: | 198 kg / 437 lbs | 230 kg / 507 lbs |
Fuel Capacity: | 19.5 L / 5.2 US gal | 21 Litres / 4.7 gal |