Bmw F 850 R vs Yamaha Fz25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw F 850 R vs Yamaha Fz25. Bmw F 850 R: 105 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 212 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~200 km/h (electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Yamaha Fz25: 20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 153 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw F 850 R
Yamaha Fz25
Horsepower (hp)
105 hp
20.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
92 Nm
20.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
212 kg
153 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
105 hp @ 8,500 rpm
20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
92 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
20.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
~200 km/h (electronically influenced)
130 km/h
Weight
212 kg (wet/curb weight)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L) — estimated real-world average
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw F 850 R
7.8/10
"A seriously competent naked that rewards riders who do their homework."
Pros
+Torquey, responsive parallel twin
+Solid long-term reliability record
+Sharp, flickable handling
Cons
−Early throttle-by-wire software bugs
−Suspension stiff for touring
−Uninspiring stock exhaust note
Yamaha Fz25
7.5/10
"A genuinely solid commuter that rewards patient, informed buyers."
Pros
+Reliable fuel-injected engine
+Strong resale value retention
+Low running costs
Cons
−Vibes above 7,000rpm
−Rear suspension often neglected
−Highway cruising feels strained
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