| General |
| Year | 2005 - 06 | 2026 |
| Make Model | BMW K 1200S | Yamaha YZF-R7 |
| Dimensions |
| Height (in.) | 47.7 inches | - |
| Height (mm) | 1,211 mm | - |
| Length (mm) | 2,182 mm | - |
| Seat Height (in.) | 32.3 inches | - |
| Length (in.) | 85.9 inches | - |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 61.9 inches | - |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,571 mm | - |
| Width (in.) | 35.6 inches | - |
| Width (mm) | 905 mm | - |
| Seat Height (mm) | 820 mm | - |
| Seat Height | 820 mm / 32.3 in. | 831 mm / 32.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1,571 mm / 61.9 in. | 1395 mm / 54.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Height | 1,211 mm / 47.7 in. | 1160 mm / 45.7 in |
| Length | 2,182 mm / 85.9 in. | 2070 mm / 81.5 in |
| Width | 905 mm / 35.6 in. | 724 mm / 28.5 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 226.5 | - |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | 499.3 pounds | - |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 19.00 litres | - |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 248.0 kg | 189 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 5.02 gallons | - |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 546.7 pounds | - |
| Dry Weight | 248 kg / 547 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 L / 5.0 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 248.0 kg / 546.7 lbs | 189 kg / 417 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed (mph.) | 124.3 mph | - |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 200.0 km/h | - |
| Top Speed | 286 km/h / 178 mph | - |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h) | 3.0 sec | - |
| Max Power | 124.5 kW / 167 hp @ 10250 rpm | 35 kW / 47 hp @7750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 129 Nm / 13.2 kgf-m / 95.4 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm | 68 Nm / 50 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 0.7282 HP/kg | - |
| Standing Start 0-150 km/h | 5.1 sec | - |
| Standing Start 0-200 km/h | 8.4 sec | - |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 11.7 sec / 209 km/h / 130 mph | - |
| Engine |
| Stroke | 4 | - |
| Engine Type | In-line four | - |
| Fuel Control | DOHC | - |
| Displacement (cc) | 1157.00 cc | - |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 3.1 x 2.3 inches | - |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 79.0 x 59.0 mm | - |
| Displacement (ci) | 70.60 cubic inches | - |
| Displacement | 1157 cc / 70.6 cu in | 689 cc / 42.04 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel System | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management including knock sensor (BMS-K) | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 79 X 59 mm | 80 x 68.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Emissions | - | Euro 5 |
| Exhaust | - | Integrated 2-into-1 exhaust pipes and muffler |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100 km / 15 km/l / 35.3 US mpg | - |
| Fuel Induction | Injection | Fuel injection with YCC-T |
| Ignition | Electronic | TCI Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Lubrication | - | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated | Multiplate wet clutch, with Assist & Slipper clutch |
| Final Drive | Shaft | Chain |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed constant mesh |
| Chassis |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | 135 mm | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | 115 mm | - |
| Trail (in.) | 4.4 inches | - |
| Trail (mm) | 112 mm | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | 5.3 inches | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | 4.5 inches | - |
| Frame Type | Bridging frame, die-cast aluminium, load bearing engine | A high-strength steel frame with a rigid-mount aluminum center |
| Suspension - Front | BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut | Telescopic fork adjustable for preload, rebound and compression |
| Suspension - Rear | BMW Paralever with progressive damping single shock absorber, remotely adjustable for preload and rebound | Linked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload and rebound |
| Rake | 29.0° | 24° |
| Trail | 112 mm / 4.4 in. | 91 mm / 3.6 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 115 mm / 4.5 in. | 119 mm / 4.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 135 mm / 5.3 in. | 122 mm / 4.8 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 320 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 12.6 inches | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 10.4 inches | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 265 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 2x 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 245mm disc, single piston caliper |
| ABS | - | Standard |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70-17 | 120/70ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23F |
| Tyres - Rear | 190/50-17 | 180/55ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23R |