Yamaha FZ6R (2011) vs BMW R 1250GS 40 Years Edition (2021)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Yamaha | BMW |
| Model: | FZ6R | R 1250GS 40 Years Edition |
| Years: | 2011 | 2021 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead spur gear driven camshafts, a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm |
| Capacity: | 599 cc / 36.5 cu-in | 1254 cc / 76.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 65.5 x 44.5 mm | 102.5 x 76 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.2:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid / Air cooled |
| Induction: | Group injection type fuel injection | Electronic intake pipe injection, 52mm Ø throttle valve |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Clutch: | Wet Multi-plat disc | Wet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activated |
| Max Power: | 77.5 hp / 57 kW @ 11500 rpm | 136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 51.6 Nm / 6.1 kg-m / 44.1 ft-lb @ 8500 rpm | 143 Nm / 105.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gearing system |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft |
| Frame: | Aluminium die-cast, diamond shaped | Two-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame, load-bearing engine |
| Front Suspension: | 43mm Telescopic fork, | BMW Motorrad 37mm Telelever, central spring strut |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 190 mm / 7.4 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm Link less type Monocross, | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 200 mm / 7.8 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 298 mm discs | 2x 305mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 245 mm disc | Single 276mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 R19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/60 ZR17 | 170/60 R17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2,120mm / 83.5 in Width 770mm / 30.3 in Height 1,185mm / 46.7 in | Length 2207.0 mm / 86.9 in Width 952.5 mm / 37.5 in Height 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1,440mm / 56.7 in | 1514 mm / 60 in |
| Seat Height: | 785 mm / 30.9 in | 850 mm to 870 mm / 33.5 in to 34.3 in 800 mm to 820 mm / 31.5 in to 32.3 in - Optional |
| Wet Weight: | 211 kg / 467 lbs | 249 kg / 549 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17.3 Litres / 4.6 gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal |