BMW F 650GS 30th Anniversary Special (2010) vs BMW R 90/6 (1973-76) vs BMW R 1200GS (2006) vs BMW F 650GS (2013) vs Yamaha XV 125S Virago (1997-02)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	BMW	BMW	BMW	BMW	Yamaha
Model:	F 650GS 30th Anniversary Special	R 90/6	R 1200GS	F 650GS	XV 125S Virago
Years:	2010	1973-76	2006	2013	1997-02
Engine:	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, V-twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity:	798 cc / 47.7 cub. in.	898 cc / 54.8 cu in.	1170 cc / 71.4 in.	798 cc / 47.7 cub. in.	124 cc / 7.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke:	82 x 75.8 mm	90 x 70.6 mm	101 x 73 mm	82 x 75.8 mm	41 x 47 mm
Compression Ratio:	12.0:1	9.0:1	11.0:1	12.0:1	NA
Induction:	Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies	2 x Bing constant depression carburetors	Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut off, dual ignition	Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies	Carburetor
Ignition:	Knock control and oxygen sensors.	Battery ignition	BMS-K	Knock control and oxygen sensors.	CDI
Starting:	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric
Max Power:	62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 7500 rpm	44.1 kW / 60 hp @ 6500 rpm	72 kW / 98 hp @ 7000 rpm	62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 7500 rpm	11 hp / 8 kW @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque:	80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft. @ 5700 rpm	73 Nm / 7.44 kgf-m / 53 ft lb @ 5500 rpm	115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft-lbs @ 5500 rpm	80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft. @ 5700 rpm	9.4 Nm / 6.9 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm
Transmission:	6 Speed	5 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	5 Speed
Final Drive:	Chain	Shaft	Shaft	Chain	Chain
Frame:	Tubular frame in steal partly carrying the engine	Double loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section	Tubular space frame, engine load-bearing	Tubular frame in steal partly carrying the engine	Camshaft Valvetrain Configuration
Front Suspension:	∅43mm Marzocchi. Upside down forks	Telescopic hydraulic forks.	Telelever, stanchion ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable.	∅43mm Marzocchi upside down forks	Telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel:	230 mm / 9.1 in.	208 mm / 8.1 in	190 mm / 7.5 in.	230 mm / 9.1 in.	140 mm / 5.5 in
Rear Suspension:	Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece,	Long swinging arm with adjustable strut.	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.	Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece	Dual shocks
Rear Wheel Travel:	215 mm / 8.5 in.	125 mm / 4.9 in	200 mm / 7.9 in.	215 mm / 8.5 in.	100 mm / 3.9 in
Front Brakes:	2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers	Single ∅260mm disc, 1 piston caliper	2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston caliper	2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers	Single 282mm disc
Rear Brakes:	Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper	200mm Drum	Single ∅265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper	130mm drum
Front Tyre:	90/90 - 21 54V	3.25 - H19	110/80 ZR19	90/90 - 21 54V	80/100-18
Rear Tyre:	150/70 - 17 69V	4.00 - H18	150/70 ZR17	150/70 - 17 69V	130/90-15
Seat Height:	880 mm - 850 mm / 34.6 in. - 33.5 in.	810 mm / 31.9 in	895 - 915 mm / 35.2 - 36.0 in	880 mm - 850 mm / 34.6 in. - 33.5 in.	685 mm / 27.0 in
Fuel Capacity:	16 Litres / US 4.2 gal	18 Liters / 4.75 US gal	20 Litres / 5.2 US gal	16 L / 4.2 US gal	9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal