BMW R 1200 R versus Yamaha FJR 1300 AE

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R 1200 R

Naked
Yamaha

Yamaha FJR 1300 AE

Sporttourer

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2007 bis 2017
Built von 2013 bis 2021
RRP 13.100 €
RRP 20.094 €
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Pros:
  • relatively light for a boxer machine
  • powerful engine with character
  • upgradeable as an agile tourer
  • no technical overload
  • safe driving experience
Pros:
  • Comfort
  • Processing
  • Pulling power
  • Long-distance suitability
Cons:
  • not cheap
  • Windbreak underground
Cons:
  • Weight

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.515 mm
Length :
2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat :
790 mm
Weight :
232 (max: 450 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.545 mm
Length :
2.230 mm Height : 1.450 mm
Seat :
805 mm
Weight :
275 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 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.298 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 79 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 5

Performance

Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
363 km
Maximum speed: 250 km/h
Performance: 144 HP at 8.000 U/Min
Torque: 134 NM bei 7.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 25 Litre

Chassis

Frame type:
two-part frame concept consisting of the main frame and the rear frame bolted to it, supporting engine (steel)
Front suspension:
Upside-down 45 mm (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
Frame type:
Bridges (aluminium)

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 276 mm)
Front brake
Double disc Rear brake
Disk

Conclusion - what gets stuck

Wonderful, this BMW R1200 R. Not only beautiful, fast and safe, but also potent enough for an Alpine tour. Of course, this requires a suitcase system, which goes quite well into the money at BMW. And just a touring disc, which is to be used in the secondary market (e.B. MRA) for about 150 euros. In the mountains you should ride the other bikers quite nicely around the ears, because the 1200s brings everything you need: strength, agility, agility and above all the feeling of security that you can't really do much with this bike.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 12,000€
  • Used (7 years old): 8,000€
  • Years built: 2006-2014
  • Colours: white, matt grey, black, blue, red

Reliable Tourer

You have to be able to afford it, the Yamaha, which costs around 20,000 euros in better equipment. For this you get a luxurious and mature looking companion for the good and bad days in the life of a motorcyclist. Compared to the adventure bikes, you have to do without the indicated off-road suitability – but probably no one has complained about it yet. That's right.

Choose the destination and have confidence: if it doesn't happen with the circumnavigation of the world, it's not up to Yamaha.

The test bike was provided to us by Tecius & Reimers in Hamburg-Eidelstedt.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 19.595€
  • Used (3 years old): 12.500€
  • Years of construction: since 2001
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: blue, silver, grey