BMW R 1200GS Triple Black Special (2011) vs Yamaha GX 250 (1978-79)
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| Make: | BMW | Yamaha |
| Model: | R 1200GS Triple Black Special | GX 250 |
| Years: | 2011 | 1978-79 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke parallel twin-cylinder OHC 2 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. | 248 |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 73 mm | 55 х 52.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air/oil cooled | Air-cooled |
| Induction: | BMS-K+, ∅50mm throttle butterfly | Carburetor |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 81 kW / 110 hp @ 7750 rpm | 25 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 120 Nm / 12.2 kgf-m / 88 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm | 1.9 k-m @ 8500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telelever, stanchion diameter ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable. | Dual shocks |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston caliper. Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅265mm disc 2 piston caliper. Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS | Single disc |
| Front Tyre: | 110/80 ZR19 | 3.00-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/70 ZR17 | 3.25-18 |
| Dry Weight: | 205 kg / 452 lbs | 168 kg |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal |