BMW R 1200 GS vs Yamaha MT-09 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1170 cc	847 cc
Maximum Power	125 hp	113 hp
No. Of Cylinder	2	3
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	3 into 1 Exhaust System
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Bore X Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm	78 mm x 59.1 mm
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	11.5:1
Alternator	3-phase 580 W	--
Maximum Torque	125 Nm	87.5 Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Top Speed	200 kmph	225 kmph
Clutch Type	Hydraulic Multi-Plate	Multi-Plate
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Emission Control	Closed-loop 3-way Catalytic Converter	--
Air Filter Type	Replacement Air Filter	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Engine Type	4-Stroke,DOHC	4-Stroke, DOHC
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	4	--
Injection Type	Electroinc Intake Pipe Injection	Direct Injection
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	Wet Sump
Fuel Tank Size	20 L	--
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	10000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	6500 rpm	8500 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Sport
Wheel Base	1507 mm	--
Width	850 mm	815 mm
Gross Weight	450 kg	--
Ground Clearance	185 mm	--
Height	1412 mm	--
Kerb Weight	244 kg	--
Dry Weight	216 kg	--
Seating Capacity	2 Seats	2 Seats
Length	--	2075 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Electronic	TCI
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Reserve	4 L	--
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	EFI	Fuel Injection

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Electrical

Charger Type	No	No
Input	No	No
Range City	No	No
Range Highway	No	No
Battery Charge Time	No	No
Pack Life	No	No
Power Pack	No	No
Pack Capacity	No	No
Pack Voltage	No	No
Battery Capacity	11.8 Ah	--
Motor Type	No	No

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Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R17	ZR17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Runflat
Front Wheel Size	R19	ZR17
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	170/60 R17	180/55 ZR17

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Motorrad Duolever	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Motorrad Paralever	Swing Arm
Suspension Travel(Front)	190 mm	137 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear)	200 mm	130 mm

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	--
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Stability Control	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	--
Back Rest	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	Optional Optional	Yes
Launch Control	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Advanced Safety Features	Hill Start Control Hill Start Control	Slide Control system(SCS), Lift Control System(LIF) Slide Control system(SCS), Lift Control System(LIF)
Side Reflectors	Optional Optional	Optional Optional
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Street, Off-Road Street, Off-Road	Sport,Road Sport,Road
Central Locking	Yes	Optional Optional

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Navigator	Optional Optional	No
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator	Yes	No
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Analog Analog	Digital Digital

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Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Optional Optional	No
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Additional Features	Tyre Pressure Control Tyre Pressure Control	--

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V 12 V	12 V 12 V
Tail Lamp	LED LED	Bulb Bulb
Indicator Light	LED LED	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	Optional Optional	No

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Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Two Section Frame Two Section Frame	Diamond Diamond
Body Frame Material	Aluminium Aluminium	Alloy Alloy
Chrome Garnish	Yes	No
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Seat Type	Low-Slung Low-Slung	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped

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