BMW G 650 GS versus Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW G 650 GS

Adventure
Yamaha

Yamaha XT 1200 ZE Super Ténéré

Adventure

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2011 bis 2016
Built von 2014 bis 2021
RRP
RRP 16.349 €
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Pros:
  • light and manoeuvrable
  • uncomplicated
  • favorable consumption
  • solid workmanship
  • enough space for passenger
Pros:
  • Robust
  • Fitness to travel
  • Pillion comfort
  • Service
Cons:
  • radiates little emotion
Cons:
  • Price

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length :
2.165 mm
Seat :
780 mm
Weight :
192 kg
Wheelbase: 1.540 mm
Length :
2.255 mm Height : 1.410 mm
Seat :
845 mm
Weight :
267 kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Motor type unknown 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.199 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 98 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre
Maximum speed: 210 km/h
Performance: 112 HP at 7.250 U/Min
Torque: 117 NM bei 6.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 23 Litre

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Frame type:
Central pipe
Rear suspension:
Mono-featherleg

Brakes

Rear brake
Disk
Front brake
Double disc Rear brake
Disk

Unspectacular and simply good

The 1200 offers a high level of long-distance comfort, which results from a moderate knee angle, the sofa-like seat cushion for riders like Sozius and perfectly placed footrests like handlebars. This comfort is supported by the low-vibration running of the twins.

So the spectacular thing about the Ténéré is that it is so unspectacular. But it is not quite cheap: at just under 16,000 euros, it is almost as expensive as a – admittedly naked – BMW GS.

The test bike was provided to us by Tecius and Reimers in Hamburg.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: from 13.499€
  • Used (3 years old): 11,000€
  • Years of construction: since 2015
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: ceramic ice, black