2007 Yamaha XV 1700 Road Star vs 2025 BMW R 12G/S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2007 Yamaha XV 1700 Road Star 2007 Yamaha XV 1700 Road Star

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, 48° V-Twin, OHV, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
312 kg / 687.8 lbs
2025 BMW R 12G/S 2025 BMW R 12G/S

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with four camshaft-operated valves and two overhead camshafts per cylinder.
Power
81 kW / 109 hp @ 7000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
229 kg / 505 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2006 - 072025
Make ModelYamaha XV 1700 Road StarBMW R 12G/S
Dimensions
Seat Height710 mm / 28 in860 mm / 33.9 in (875 mm / 34.4 in Enduro Package)
Wheelbase1689 mm / 66.5 in1580 mm / 62.2 in (1585 / 62.4 in Enduro Package)
Ground Clearance145 mm / 5.7 in-
Height1140 mm / 44.9 in-
Length2499 mm / 98.4 in2200 mm / 86.6 in
Width980 mm / 38.6 in830 mm / 32.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-229
Dry Weight (kg)312-
Dry Weight312 kg / 687.8 lbs-
Fuel Capacity20 Liters / 5.3 US gal15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight-229 kg / 505 lbs
Performance
Max Power-81 kW / 109 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque14.7 kgf-m / 106.3 lb-ft.@ 2500 rpm115 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement1670 cc / 101.9 cu-in1170 cc / 71.4 cub in
Engine DetailFour stroke, 48° V-Twin, OHV, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with four camshaft-operated valves and two overhead camshafts per cylinder.
Bore x Stroke97 x 113mm101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio8.4:112:1
Cooling SystemAir cooledAir/oil cooled
Emissions-Controlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-5+
Fuel InductionSingle 40mm Mikuni BSR40 CV w/throttle position sensor carburetorElectronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Fuel Type-Unleaded super (premium), octane number 95-98 (RON) (rated output at 98 RON)
IgnitionDigital TCI -
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
Clutch-Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Final DriveBeltUniversal shaft
Gear Ratios-1st = 2.375, 2nd = 1.696, 3rd = 1.296, 4th = 1.065, 5th = 0.939, 6th = 0.848
Primary Drive Ratios-1.737
Transmission / Drive5 Speed 6-Speed, claw-shifted transmission with separate transmission housing
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium, Double cradle frameFour-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, rear-seat frame removeable for one-up riding
Suspension - Front43mm fork45 mm USD telescopic forks, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Suspension - RearAdjustable link MonocrossAluminum Paralever swinging arm, directly linked WAD spring strut, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Steering Head Angle-63.1° (63.2° Enduro Package)
Trail-120.8 mm / 4.76 in (121.3 / 4.76 Enduro Package)
Wheel Travel - Front140 mm / 5.5 in210 mm / 8.3 in
Wheel Travel - Rear109 mm / 4.3 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 298mm discs 4 piston calipers2 x 310mm disc brake, with two axially bolted 2-piston floating calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 320mm disc 4 piston caliperSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (lean angle optimised)
Rims - Front-2.15 x 21
Rims - Rear-4.0 x 17 (4.0 x 18 Enduro Package)
Tyres - Front130/90-1690/90/21
Tyres - Rear150/80-16150/70 - R17 (150/70 - R18 Enduro Package)
Wheels-Aluminium cross-spoke wheels