BMW R 1200 GS (K50) versus Yamaha MT-09

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R 1200 GS (K50)

Adventure
Yamaha

Yamaha MT-09

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2013 bis 2018
Built von 2013 bis 2024~
RRP 15.300 €
RRP 11.199 €
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Pros:
  • has neat Wums
  • extensive electronic helpers
  • significantly more off-road capability than the standard version of the GS
Pros:
  • Fun Grenade
  • Powerful engine with pressure and character
  • Hissing triple soundscape
  • Technically already fully equipped in series production
  • buttery smooth QuickShifter
  • agile, manoeuvrable handling
Cons:
  • Price mainly with full equipment
Cons:
  • Clutch housing protrudes far on the right
  • Turn signal reset interval too long

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.507 mm
Length :
2.207 mm Height : 1.412 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
244 (max: 460 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.430 mm
Length :
2.090 mm Height : 1.145 mm
Seat :
825 mm
Weight :
189 kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Number 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 890 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 219 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 7.700 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
403 km
Maximum speed: 235 km/h
Performance: 119 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 93 NM bei 7.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
280 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridges, motor supporting (steel)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 37 mm (travel 190 mm)
Front suspension:
Shock
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 R 19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R 17
Frame type:
Bridge tube frame (aluminum)
Front suspension:
Upside-Down 41 mm (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Monoshock (travel 177 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 376 mm)
Front brake
Double disc ( 298 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 245 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

No, our high expectations were by no means disappointed – not even a bit! The R 1200 GS Rally not only made us very good, but it makes it really difficult for us to find criticisms. Well, it's quite expensive. But quality has a price. And if you look at the prices on the second-hand market, you have to say that gs keeps its value quite long. In addition, it is of course up to everyone to decide whether they really need all the equipment packages. Clearly all do their tasks reliably and well, however, drive up the price again neatly. And already in the basic equipment we have to deal with a mature, great bike!

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 15,000-20,000€ depending on the equipment
  • used so far only marginally cheaper
  • Years built: 2017-2018
  • Availability: from 12/2017
  • Colors: Rally design in blue, silver, red, black

Conclusion - what sticks

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Price/Availability/Colors/Years of Construction

  • Price: 11.119 €
  • Used (3 years old): 0.000€
  • Year of manufacture: MT-09 since 2013
  • Availability: 4th Gen. from 03/2024
  • Colors: Black, Cyan, Blue