BMW R 1200 R versus Yamaha R3
BMW R 1200 R
Naked
Yamaha R3
Supersport
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2007 bis 2017
Built von 2015 bis 2024~
RRP 13.100 €
RRP 7.149 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- relatively light for a boxer machine
- powerful engine with character
- upgradeable as an agile tourer
- no technical overload
- safe driving experience
Pros:
- Willing to revving motor
- Precise chassis
- Comparatively suitable for everyday use
- Service
Cons:
- not cheap
- Windbreak underground
Cons:
- Only mediocre brake
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.515 mm
Length : 2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 232 (max: 450 ) kg
Length : 2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 232 (max: 450 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.380 mm
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.140 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 170 (max: 329 ) kg
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.140 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 170 (max: 329 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 2-cylinder series, 4-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 321 ccm
Hub: 44 mm
Hole: 68 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 321 ccm
Hub: 44 mm
Hole: 68 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
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: 200 km/h
Performance: 42 HP at 10.750 U/Min
Torque: 29 NM bei 9.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Performance: 42 HP at 10.750 U/Min
Torque: 29 NM bei 9.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 4 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
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:
USD fork (travel 130 mm) Tyres at the front: 110/70-17M
Rear tyres: 140/70-17M
Tubular bridge frame (steel) Front suspension:
USD fork (travel 130 mm) Tyres at the front: 110/70-17M
Rear tyres: 140/70-17M
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 276 mm)
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 276 mm)
Front brake
Single disc, double piston floating caliper (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 220 mm)
Single disc, double piston floating caliper (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 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.Comparatively suitable for everyday use
Finally, let's get to the crucial question: Is the Yamaha R3 a super sportscar despite only 42 hp? Yes, it is. Anyway, if you didn't just look at the PS power. Thanks to the precise chassis, sporty engine characteristics and seating position, she is a true representative of this species.
It is also more: thanks to the variability of the seating position, it is a capable companion in everyday life, and this should make up the majority of its field of application.
The test bike was provided to us by Motorrad Ruser in Haseldorf.
