BMW R 1200 R versus Yamaha R7

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R 1200 R

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Yamaha

Yamaha R7

Supersport
BMW R 1200 R: The all-purpose weapon from BMW
The BMW R 1200 R (K27) from 2011 tested here still has the 110 hp boxer engine with air/oil cooling. This model was built from 2006 to 2014 and replaced the successful R 1150 R. In contrast to its predecessor, the 1200 is much more powerful and sporty on the road, without... weiter
BMW R 1200 R im Test
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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2007 bis 2017
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
RRP 13.100 €
RRP 10.249 €
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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:
  • Transmission and clutch precise and smooth running
  • lively engine with wide usable speed range
  • light, agile, sporty
  • accessible sportsman for everyone
Cons:
  • not cheap
  • Windbreak underground
Cons:
  • Sitting position tiring in the long run
  • technically very spartan equipped
  • optional QuickShifter without blipper

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.515 mm
Length : 2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 232 (max: 450 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.395 mm
Length : 2.070 mm Height : 1.160 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 188 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: Reihentwin 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 689 ccm
Hub: 69 mm
Hole: 80 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: 216 km/h
Performance: 73 HP at 8.750 U/Min
Torque: 67 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 289 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:
 Tubular bridge frame (steel)
Front suspension:
 Upside-down (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Central strut hinged via lever system, rebound and preload adjustable (spring travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) (tubeless)
Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) (tubeless)

Brakes

Front brake
 Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
 Disc (∅ 276 mm)
Front brake
 Hydraulic double disc brake (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
 Hydraulic disc brake (∅ 245 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
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