BMW C 600 Sport (2014-15) vs BMW R 100GS Paris Dakar (1990-) vs Yamaha XJ 600N (1998-00)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | BMW | Yamaha |
| Model: | C 600 Sport | R 100GS Paris Dakar | XJ 600N |
| Years: | 2014-15 | 1990- | 1998-00 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, twin-cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 647 cc / 38.5 cub in. | 980 cc / 59.8 cu in. | 599 cc / 36.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 79 x 66 mm | 94 x 70.6 mm | 58.5 x 55.7 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.6:1 | 8.5:1 | 10:1 |
| Induction: | Fuel injection BMS-E, ∅38mm Throttle valve | 2 x Bing carburetors | 4x 28mm Mikuni BDS28 downdraft carburettors |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Clutch: | Centrifugal clutch | Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring | Wet multiple plate type |
| Max Power: | 44 kW / 60 hp @ 7500 rpm | 44 kW / 60 hp @ 6500 rpm | 61 hp / 45 kW @ 8.500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 66 Nm / 6.7 kgf-m / 48.7 lb-ft. @ 6000 rpm | 76 Nm / 7.75 kgf-m / 56 ft-lb @ 3750 rpm | 33.9 lb-ft / 4.7 kgf-m @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission: | CVT (continuously variable transmission) | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Frame: | Steel tube construction with aluminium die cast unit | Double loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section | Double cradle |
| Front Suspension: | System Upside down fork Ø40 mm / 1.6 in. | Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber. | 38mm Telescopic forks, no adjustment |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 115mm / 4.5 in. | 225 mm / 8.8 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Rear Suspension: | System Cast single swingarm. | Paralever adjustable preload, rebound damping compression | Monocross monoshock adjustable for preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 115mm / 4.5 in. | 180 mm / 7.0 in | 110 mm / 4.3 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 270mm discs 2 piston caliper, ABS | Single ∅285mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 2x 298mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper, ABS | ∅200 Drum | Single 245mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 R15 | 90/90-21 | 110/80H17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/60 R15 | 130/80-17 | 130/70H18 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2155mm / 84.8 in. Width 877mm / 34.5 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1378mm / 54.3 in (excl. mirrors) | Length 2290 mm / 90.1 in Width 1000 mm / 39.3 in Height 1165 mm / 45.8 in | Length 2170 mm / 85.4 in Width 770 mm / 30.3 in Height 1205 mm / 47.4 in |
| Seat Height: | 810 mm / 31.9 in. | 850 mm / 33.5 in | 770 mm / 30.3 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal. | 35 L / 8.1 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal |