BMW R 1200 R versus Yamaha MT-125

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R 1200 R

Naked
Yamaha

Yamaha MT-125

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2007 bis 2017
Built von 2014 bis 2024~
RRP 13.100 €
RRP 5.749 €
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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:
  • Extremely manoeuvrable
  • high-revving motor
  • Processing
Cons:
  • not cheap
  • Windbreak underground
Cons:
  • hard seat

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.515 mm
Length :
2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat :
790 mm
Weight :
232 (max: 450 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.355 mm
Length :
1.955 mm Height : 1.040 mm
Seat :
810 mm
Weight :
138 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: 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, OHC, 1-cylinder engine 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 125 ccm
Hub: 59 mm
Hole: 52 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

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: 115 km/h
Performance: 15 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 12 NM bei 8.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 12 Litre
Consumption:
2 l

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:
Tubular bridge frame (steel)
Front suspension:
Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 41 mm (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Strut hinged via lever system (travel 110 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 100/80-17M/C 52S
Rear tyres: 140/70-17M/C 66S

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 276 mm)
Front brake
Single disc ( 292 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 220 mm)

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

More fun than expected

What remains: The Yamaha MT-125 offers a lot of potential in terms of driving fun with its lively style. Definitely more than expected. It is also easy to use and high-quality. A new bench - and everything is good.

And yet: the circle of buyers remains limited to persons who are not allowed to drive more services. The enemy lurks in his own stable: the MT-03 brings five times the torque to the road and has 48 hp. And all this for only around 700 euros more. As good as the MT-125 is, motorcyclists with an extended driver's license will hardly be tempted.

The test bike was provided to us by Motorrad Ruser in Haseldorf.

What can I do with the A1 ticket? This is precisely what the legislator has specified:

1. Motorcycles (also with sidecars) with a cylinder capacity of up to 125 cubic centimetres, an engine power not exceeding 11 kW, where the ratio of power to weight does not exceed 0.1 kW/kg
2. Three-wheeled motor vehicles with symmetrically arranged wheels and a cylinder capacity of more than 50 cm3 for internal combustion engines or a maximum design speed of more than 45 km/h and with an output of up to 15 kW.

The minimum age for this driving licence is 16 years, the training takes place normally in a driving school.
If you are at least 25 years old and have had a driving licence for five years, you can achieve a significant abbreviation of this training. This abbreviation is called B196.

The legislator has defined as training for B196:
Theory: 4x motorcycle theory lessons 90 minutes each
Practice: 5x motorcycle driving lesson 90 minutes each
Examination: No theory or practical examination

Price/ Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 4,922€
  • Used (3 years old): 3,200€
  • Years of construction: since 2014
  • Availability: medium
  • Colours: ice fluo, blue, black