BMW R 1200 R versus Yamaha Niken GT

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R 1200 R

Naked
Yamaha

Yamaha Niken GT

Sporttourer

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2007 bis 2017
Built von 2020 bis 2024~
RRP 13.100 €
RRP 18.399 €
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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:
  • Leaning angle feeling
  • Comfort
  • Suitability for travel
  • Pillion comfort
  • Operation and cockpit
Cons:
  • not cheap
  • Windbreak underground
Cons:
  • Appearance is a matter of taste
  • Weight

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.515 mm
Length :
2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat :
790 mm
Weight :
232 (max: 450 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.510 mm
Length :
2.150 mm Height : 1.250 mm
Seat :
825 mm
Weight :
270 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: In-line motor four-stroke 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 890 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 78 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: 190 km/h
Performance: 115 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 91 NM bei 7.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
310 km

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:
Bridge tube frame (aluminum)
Front suspension:
Double USD fork 41 mm (travel 110 mm)
Rear suspension:
Central strut, hinged via lever system (travel 125 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 15 inches
Rear tyres: 190/55 17 inches

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 276 mm)
Front brake
Double disc brake ( 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc ( 282 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

Conclusion - what sticks

The new Niken GT is above all a great touring motorcycle! Thanks to the tilting technology, it is extremely safe to drive and where you give up with a normal motorcycle in the rain in winding areas and head for the next café, the fun really starts with the GT! No curve is too tight with the GT, no lean angle too risky. Even not so experienced bikers can really enjoy it - at least that's how I felt!
 
Many thanks to Yamaha for inviting us to the presentation of the Niken GT in Sardinia. Flights, accommodation and meals were paid for by Yamaha, but no influence was made on our reporting. In other words, I would have written the report in the same way if we had done the GT at a dealership, as is usually the case with us.

>>> Used Yamaha Niken GT <<<

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 18.399€
  • Used (3 years old): 8.000€
  • Years of manufacture: since 2019
  • Availability: from 04/2023
  • Colors: Black