2025 BMW R 1300RT vs 2023 Yamaha Tenere 700

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2025 BMW R 1300RT 2025 BMW R 1300RT

Sport touring

Engine
Four 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, intake 44mm, outlet 35.6 mm
Power
107kW / 145hp @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
281 kg / 619 lbs
2023 Yamaha Tenere 700 2023 Yamaha Tenere 700

Sport touring

Engine
Twin, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
452.0 pounds
Full Specifications
General
Year2025-
Colours-Team Yamaha Blue, Shadow Gray
Make ModelBMW R 1300RT-
Warranty-1 Year Limited Factory Warranty
Dimensions
Width (mm)-904 mm
Width (in.)-35.6 inches
Wheelbase (mm)-1595 mm
Wheelbase (in.)-62.8 inches
Seat Height (mm)-874 mm
Seat Height (in.)-34.4 inches
Length (mm)-2370 mm
Length (in.)-93.3 inches
Height (mm)-1455 mm
Height (in.)-57.3 inches
Ground Clearance (in.)-9.4 inches
Ground Clearance (mm)-240 mm
Seat Height780/860 mm / 30.7/33.9 in874 mm / 34.4 in.
Wheelbase1500 mm / 55.1 in1595 mm / 62.8 in.
Height-1455 mm / 57.3 in.
Length2229 mm / 87.8 in2370 mm / 93.3 in.
Width971 mm / 38.2 in904 mm / 35.6 in.
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (lbs.)-452.0 pounds
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-3.17 US quarts
Oil Capacity (l)-3.00 litres
Fuel Capacity (l)-15.90 litres
Fuel Capacity (gal.)-4.20 US gallons
Wet Weight (kg)281 205.0 kg
Fuel Capacity24 Litres / 6.3 US gal15.90 litres / 4.20 US gallons
Wet Weight281 kg / 619 lbs205.0 kg / 452.0 lbs
Performance
Max Power107kW / 145hp @ 7750 rpm-
Max Torque149 Nm / 110 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm68.0 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 50.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 Revolutions"
Engine
CO2-99.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Displacement (cc)-689.0 cc
Bore x Stroke (in,)-3.1 x 2.7 inches
Fuel Control-Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Bore x Stroke (mm)-80.0 x 68.6 mm
Displacement (ci)-42.04 cubic inches
Engine Type-Twin, four-stroke
Displacement1300 cc / 79 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, intake 44mm, outlet 35.6 mm-
Fuel System-Injection
Bore x Stroke106.5 x 73 mm-
Compression Ratio13.3:111.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid / Air cooled-
EmissionsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, EU5+-
Engine Lubrication-Wet sump
Engine ManagementBMS-O-
Fuel Consumption-4.30 litres/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg)
Fuel InductionElectronic intake pipe injection, 52mm Ø throttle valve -
Fuel TypeUnleaded super, octane number 95 (RON)-
Ignition-TCI
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System-4
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 10Ah, maintenance-free-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activatedWet, Multiple
Final DriveShaftChain   (final drive)
Gear Ratios1st 2.438 2nd 1.714 3rd. 1.296 4th 1.059 5th 0.906 6th 0.794-
Gearbox-6-speed
Primary Drive Ratios1.479-
Secondary Drive Ratio2.818-
Transmission / DriveClaw-shift 6-speed gearbox-
Chassis
Trail (in.)-4.1 inches
Trail (mm)-104 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)-211 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)-7.9 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)-201 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)-8.3 inches
Frame TypeSteel, two-section with bolt on rear frame, load bearing engineSteel tube backbone, double cradle
Suspension - FrontBMW Motorrad EVO Telelever43mm inverted fork, fully-adjustable
Suspension - RearCast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad EVO Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), springSingle shock, adjustable preload (w/remote adjuster) and rebound damping
Rake-27.0°
Steering Angle64°-
Trail115 mm / 4.5 in104 mm / 4.1 in.
Wheel Travel - Front149 mm / 5.9 in211 mm / 8.3 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear158 mm / 6.2 in201 mm / 7.9 in.
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation-Multi-function LCD display with gear position, fuel level, two trip meters and estimated fuel range, average and instant fuel consumption
Lighting system-Headlight nacelle with quad LED headlights
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 310mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipersDouble disc. Hydraulic. Selectable ABS.
Brakes - RearSingle 285mm disc, 2-piston floating caliperSingle disc. Hydraulic. Selectable ABS.
ABSBMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (full-integral, lean angle optimized)-
Rims-Spoked wheels. Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tires
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR1790/90-R21
Tyres - Rear190/55 ZR17-
WheelsCast light alloy-
Wheels - Front3.50 x 17″-
Wheels - Rear6.00 x 17″-