2007 BMW R 1200R vs 2025 Yamaha MT-07

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2007 BMW R 1200R 2007 BMW R 1200R

Naked bike

Engine
Two cylinder boxer
Power
80 kW / 109 hp @ 7500 rpm
Top Speed
219.6 km/h / 136 mph
Weight
436.5 pounds
2025 Yamaha MT-07 2025 Yamaha MT-07

Naked bike

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
54 kW / 73.4.hp @ 8750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
183 kg / 403 lbs Y-AMT: 186 kg / 410 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20072025
Make ModelBMW R 1200RYamaha MT-07
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,495 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)58.9 inches-
Seat Height (mm)800 mm-
Seat Height (in.)31.5 inches-
Length (mm)2,145 mm-
Length (in.)84.4 inches-
Seat Height800 mm / 31.4 in805 mm / 31.7 in
Wheelbase1495 mm / 59.1 in1395 mm / 54.9 in
Ground Clearance-150 mm / 5.9 in
Height1273 mm / 50.1 in (excl. mirrors)1110 mm / 43.7 in
Length2145 mm / 84.4 in2085 mm / 82.1 in
Width906 mm / 35.6 in (incl. mirrors)780 mm / 30.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (l)18.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.76 gallons-
Dry Weight (lbs.)436.5 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)198-
Wet Weight (kg)-183 kg
Dry Weight198 kg / 436.5 lbs-
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.7 US gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight-183 kg / 403 lbs Y-AMT: 186 kg / 410 lbs
Performance
Top Speed219.6 km/h / 136 mph-
Max Power80 kW / 109 hp @ 7500 rpm54 kW / 73.4.hp @ 8750 rpm
Max Torque115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 85 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm68 Nm / 50 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.5505 HP/kg-
Standing Start 0-1000 m22.6 sec / 213 km/h / 132 mph-
Standing Start ¼ Mile11.9 sec / 187.2 km/h / 116.3 mph-
Engine
Stroke4-
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer-
Displacement (ci)71.39 cubic inches-
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 2.9 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)101.0 x 73.0 mm-
Displacement (cc)1170.00 cc-
Displacement1170 cc / 71.4 cu in689 cc / 42.04 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic fuel injection-
Bore x Stroke101 x 73 mm80 x 68.6 mm
Compression Ratio11.0:111.5:1
Cooling SystemAir/Oil-cooledLiquid cooled
Emissions-Euro 5
Exhaust-Integrated 2-into-1 exhaust pipes and muffler
Fuel Consumption7.2 L/100 km / 13.8 km/l / 32.4 US mpg-
Fuel InductionElectronic intake manifold injection BMS-KMikuni 38 mm dual bore throttle body F.I.
IgnitionDigital engine managementTCI Transistor Controlled Ignition
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free-
Drivetrain
ClutchSingle disc dry clutch, hydraulically actuatedWet multiplate
Final DriveShaftChain
Gear Ratios1st 2.375 / 2nd 1.696 / 3rd 1.296 / 4th 0.065 / 5th 0.939 / 6th 0.848-
Gearbox6-speed-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed Manual 6 speed, constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel spaceframe, load-bearing engineDiamond
Suspension - FrontBMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut41mm Telescopic forks
Suspension - RearCast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustableSwingarm, (Link type suspension)
Rake-24.2°
Steering Head Angle62.9°-
Trail119.1 mm / 4.7 in93 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in130 mm / 5.1 in
Wheel Travel - Rear140 mm / 5.5 in130 mm / 5.1 in
Electrical Systems
AlternatorThree-phase alternator 720 W-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)10.4 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.6 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)265 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)320 mm-
Brakes - Front2 x 320mm discs, ABS2 x 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 265mm disc, ABSSingle 245mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Rims - Front3.50 x 17'-
Rims - Rear5.50 x 17-
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR 17120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Tyres - Rear180/55-ZR 17180/55 ZR17M/C (73W)
WheelsCast aluminium wheels-