BMW R 1200 R versus Yamaha XSR 900

BMW R 1200 R

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Yamaha XSR 900

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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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The new XSR 900 (2022) from Yamaha in the test

The new Yamaha XSR 900 was introduced in May 2022 and is finally rolling to dealerships. Volker and Dietmar were lucky enough to be able to take one of the few demonstrators available in Germany under their wing - and were completely... weiter

Yamaha XSR 900 im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2007 bis 2017

Built von 2016 bis 2024~

RRP 13.100 €

RRP 11.899 €

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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:

extremely potent and elastic motor
toxic triple sound
Technically very well equipped
easy and accessible
precise chassis and good brakes

Cons:

not cheap
Windbreak underground

Cons:

low steering angle
Design polarizing for seat and underfloor exhaust

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.515 mm
Length : 2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 232 (max: 450 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.495 mm
Length : 2.155 mm Height : 1.155 mm
Seat : 810 mm
Weight : 193 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 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: 210 km/h
Performance: 119 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 93 NM bei 7.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 286 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:
USD fork (travel 130 mm)

Rear suspension:
Mono strut hinged via lever system (travel 137 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
Double disc (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 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.

Conclusion - what sticks

Bravo Yamaha, with the XSR 900 you have achieved a great success. No one will be able to get off after a test ride on this bike and claim not to have had fun! The XSR is a fine motorcycle, very sporty, yet easy to handle and very potent both technically and in terms of performance. In this respect, the price is really more than okay from our point of view. machine!

The test bike was kindly provided by Tecius & Reimers from Yamaha Zentrum Hamburg. There is one of currently only two demonstrators in the whole of Germany. But believe us: A test drive is worthwhile even if you live further away. But please make an appointment with Joachim beforehand, because the rush is great! Let's go to Hamburg!