2020 BMW R 1250RS vs 2021 Yamaha Tenere 700

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2020 BMW R 1250RS 2020 BMW R 1250RS

Sport touring

Engine
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power
136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
201.2 km/h / 125.0 mph
Weight
535.7 pounds
2021 Yamaha Tenere 700 2021 Yamaha Tenere 700

Sport touring

Engine
Twin, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
452.0 pounds
Full Specifications
General
CommentsAdjustable Windshield. 2 Ride Modes (Rain/Road). Automatic Stability Control.-
Year2020-
ColoursBlack Storm Metallic, Style Sport, Style Exclusive, Sparkling Bronze MetallicCeramic Ice, Intensity White, Matte Black
Make ModelBMW R 1250RS-
Warranty-1 Year Limited Factory Warranty
Dimensions
Seat Height (mm)820 mm874 mm
Ground Clearance (in.)-9.4 inches
Ground Clearance (mm)-240 mm
Wheelbase (mm)1530 mm1595 mm
Width (in.)36.4 inches35.6 inches
Width (mm)925 mm904 mm
Seat Height (in.)32.3 inches34.4 inches
Height (in.)49.4 inches57.3 inches
Height (mm)1255 mm1455 mm
Length (in.)86.7 inches93.3 inches
Length (mm)2202 mm2370 mm
Wheelbase (in.)60.2 inches62.8 inches
Seat Height820 mm / 32.3 in OE low seat: 760 mm / 29.9 in OE sport seat: 840 mm / 33.0 in874 mm / 34.4 in.
Wheelbase1530 mm / 60.2 in1595 mm / 62.8 in.
Height1255 mm / 49.4 in minimum1455 mm / 57.3 in.
Length2202 mm / 86.6 in2370 mm / 93.3 in.
Width925 mm / 36.4 in904 mm / 35.6 in.
Weights & Capacities
Oil Capacity (Quarts)4.23 US quarts3.17 US quarts
Oil Capacity (l)4.00 litres3.00 litres
Wet Weight (kg)243.0 kg205.0 kg
Wet Weight (lbs.)535.7 pounds452.0 pounds
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.76 US gallons4.20 US gallons
Fuel Capacity (l)18.00 litres15.90 litres
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.7 US gal15.90 litres / 4.20 US gallons
Coolant Capacity2.00 litres (0.53 US gallons)-
Wet Weight243 kg / 535.7 lbs205.0 kg / 452.0 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)125.0 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)201.2 km/h-
Top Speed201.2 km/h / 125.0 mph-
Max Power136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm-
Max Torque143 Nm / 105.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm68.0 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 50.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 Revolutions"
Engine
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, four-strokeTwin, four-stroke
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 3.0 inches3.1 x 2.7 inches
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 US gallons-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Displacement (cc)1254.0 cc689.0 cc
Displacement (ci)76.52 cubic inches42.04 cubic inches
CO2109.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)99.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Bore x Stroke (mm)102.0 x 76.0 mm80.0 x 68.6 mm
Displacement1254 cc / 76.5 cu-in-
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead, spur gear driven camshafts , a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder-
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle systemInjection
Bore x Stroke102.5 x 76 mm-
Compression Ratio12.5:111.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid / Air cooled-
EmissionsClosed-loop three-way catalytic converter, exhaust standard , Euro 4-
Engine LubricationDry sumpWet sump
Engine ManagementBMS-O-
Fuel Consumption4.70 litres/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg)4.30 litres/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg)
Fuel InductionElectronic intake pipe injection, 52mm Ø throttle valve -
Fuel Reserve4.00 litres / 1.06 US gallons-
Fuel TypeUnleaded super, octane number 95 (RON) adapive fuel quality regulation (91 to 98 RON)-
Idle Speed1050 +/- 100 RPM-
Ignition-TCI
StarterElectric 900WElectric
Valve System44
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12V/12Ah-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activatedWet, Multiple
Final DriveShaftChain   (final drive)
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
Primary DriveConstant mesh-
Transmission / DriveConstant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gearing system-
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)140 mm201 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)5.5 inches8.3 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)140 mm211 mm
Trail (mm)100 mm104 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.5 inches7.9 inches
Trail (in.)3.9 inches4.1 inches
Frame TypeTwo-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame, load-bearing engineSteel tube backbone, double cradle
Suspension - FrontTelescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm43mm inverted fork, fully-adjustable
Suspension - RearCast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel- related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheelSingle shock, adjustable preload (w/remote adjuster) and rebound damping
Rake25.5°27.0°
Steering Angle62.3°-
Trail110.9 mm / 4.3 in104 mm / 4.1 in.
Wheel Travel - Front140 mm / 5.5 in211 mm / 8.3 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear140 mm / 5.5 in201 mm / 7.9 in.
Electrical Systems
AlternatorThree-phase alternator 508 W (nominal power)-
Instrumentation-Multi-function LCD display with gear position, fuel level, two trip meters and estimated fuel range, average and instant fuel consumption
Lighting systemLEDLED headlight
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipersDouble disc. Hydraulic. Selectable ABS:
Brakes - RearSingle 276mm disc, 2-piston floating caliperSingle disc. Hydraulic. Selectable ABS:..
ABSBMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part integral), disengageable-
Brake Fluid TypeDOT 4-
Rims-Spoked wheels. Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tires
Tyre Pressure - Front36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa)-
Tyre Pressure - Rear42 PSI (2.9 Bar or 290 kPa)-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR1790/90-R21
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17-
WheelsCast aluminium wheels-
Wheels - Front3.50 x 17 in-
Wheels - Rear5.50 x 17 in-