| General |
| Year | 2007 | 2025 |
| Make Model | BMW R 1200R | Yamaha 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 Height | 800 mm / 31.4 in | 805 mm / 31.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1495 mm / 59.1 in | 1395 mm / 54.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Height | 1273 mm / 50.1 in (excl. mirrors) | 1110 mm / 43.7 in |
| Length | 2145 mm / 84.4 in | 2085 mm / 82.1 in |
| Width | 906 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 Weight | 198 kg / 436.5 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Wet Weight | - | 183 kg / 403 lbs Y-AMT: 186 kg / 410 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 219.6 km/h / 136 mph | - |
| Max Power | 80 kW / 109 hp @ 7500 rpm | 54 kW / 73.4.hp @ 8750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 85 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm | 68 Nm / 50 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 0.5505 HP/kg | - |
| Standing Start 0-1000 m | 22.6 sec / 213 km/h / 132 mph | - |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 11.9 sec / 187.2 km/h / 116.3 mph | - |
| Engine |
| Stroke | 4 | - |
| Engine Type | Two 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 | - |
| Displacement | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in | 689 cc / 42.04 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel System | Injection. Electronic fuel injection | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 101 x 73 mm | 80 x 68.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air/Oil-cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Emissions | - | Euro 5 |
| Exhaust | - | Integrated 2-into-1 exhaust pipes and muffler |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.2 L/100 km / 13.8 km/l / 32.4 US mpg | - |
| Fuel Induction | Electronic intake manifold injection BMS-K | Mikuni 38 mm dual bore throttle body F.I. |
| Ignition | Digital engine management | TCI Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Lubrication | - | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically actuated | Wet multiplate |
| Final Drive | Shaft | Chain |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.375 / 2nd 1.696 / 3rd 1.296 / 4th 0.065 / 5th 0.939 / 6th 0.848 | - |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | Manual 6 speed, constant mesh |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Tubular steel spaceframe, load-bearing engine | Diamond |
| Suspension - Front | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut | 41mm Telescopic forks |
| Suspension - Rear | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable | Swingarm, (Link type suspension) |
| Rake | - | 24.2° |
| Steering Head Angle | 62.9° | - |
| Trail | 119.1 mm / 4.7 in | 93 mm / 3.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Electrical Systems |
| Alternator | Three-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 - Front | 2 x 320mm discs, ABS | 2 x 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 265mm disc, ABS | Single 245mm disc, single piston caliper |
| ABS | - | Standard |
| Rims - Front | 3.50 x 17' | - |
| Rims - Rear | 5.50 x 17 | - |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70-ZR 17 | 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Tyres - Rear | 180/55-ZR 17 | 180/55 ZR17M/C (73W) |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium wheels | - |