| General |
| Year | 2001 - 02 | 2024 |
| Make Model | BMW R 1150R | Yamaha MT-09 SP |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height (in.) | 31.5 inches | - |
| Seat Height (mm) | 800 mm | - |
| Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.) | 31.5 inches | - |
| Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm) | 800 mm | - |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 58.5 inches | - |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,487 mm | - |
| Seat Height | 800 mm / 31.5 in (Low seat 770 mm / 30.3 in) | 825.5 mm / 32.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1487 mm / 59.4 in | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Height | 1220 mm / 48.0 in | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Length | 2170 mm / 85.4 in | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Width | 940 mm / 37.0 in | 820 mm / 32.3 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 238 | - |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 524.7 pounds | - |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | 524.7 pounds | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 5.28 gallons | - |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 238.0 kg | 194 |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 20.00 litres | - |
| Dry Weight | 238 kg / 524.7 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.00 litres / 5.28 gallons | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 238 kg / 524.7 lbs | 194 kg / 427.7 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed (mph.) | 122.4 mph | - |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 197.0 km/h | - |
| Top Speed | 197.0 km/h / 122.4 mph | - |
| Max Power | 70 kW / 95 hp @ 7250 rpm | 117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 98 Nm / 10.0 kgf-m / 72.3 ft-lb / @ 5500 rpm | 93 Nm / 68.6lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 0.3571 HP/kg | - |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 12.1 sec | - |
| Engine |
| Stroke | 4 | - |
| Displacement (cc) | 1130.00 cc | - |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 101.0 x 70.5 mm | - |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 4.0 x 2.8 inches | - |
| Displacement (ci) | 68.95 cubic inches | - |
| Engine Type | Two cylinder boxer | - |
| Fuel Reserve (gal.) | 1.06 gallons | - |
| Fuel Reserve (l) | 4.00 litres | - |
| Displacement | 1130 cc / 69 cu in | 889 cc / 54.2 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel System | Injection | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 101 x 70.5 mm | 78 x 62.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air/Oil cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.56 L/100 km / 18.0 km/l / 42.3 US mpg | - |
| Fuel Induction | Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 Fuel injection | Fuel injection with YCC-T |
| Fuel Reserve | 4.00 litres / 1.06 gallons | - |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition MA 2.2 Bosch Motronic | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Dry, single plate, hydraulic operated | Multiplate assist and slipper clutch |
| Final Drive | Shaft | O-ring chain |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | 120 mm | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | 4.7 inches | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | 5.3 inches | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | 135 mm | - |
| Frame Type | Three section composite frame consisting of front & rear section, load bearing engine | Controlled-fill die-cast aluminum with subframe |
| Suspension - Front | Telelever with central spring strut & linear-rate coil spring. Twin-tube gas-filled shock | 41mm KYB inverted fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound |
| Suspension - Rear | Patented BMW Paralever swingarm & shaft drive, single tube gas filled shock, variable rebound setting | Linkage-free, fully adjustable horizontal Öhlins shock |
| Rake | - | 24.4° |
| Trail | - | 108 mm / 4.3 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 120 mm / 4.7 in. | 122 mm / 4.8 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 10.9 inches | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 320 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 12.6 inches | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 276 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 320 mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 2x 298mm hydraulic discs, 4-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 276 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 245mm hydraulic disc, single piston caliper |
| ABS | - | Standard |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 M/C |
| Tyres - Rear | 170/60 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 M/C |