Bmw K 1200 S vs Yamaha Fazer 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1200 S vs Yamaha Fazer 250. Bmw K 1200 S: 167 hp @ 10,250 rpm hp, 248 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Yamaha Fazer 250: 20 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 154 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw K 1200 S
Yamaha Fazer 250
Horsepower (hp)
167 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
130 Nm
20.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
248 kg
154 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
167 hp @ 10,250 rpm
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
130 Nm @ 8,250 rpm
20.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h
135 km/h
Weight
248 kg (wet/curb weight)
154 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw K 1200 S
7.8/10
"A proper fast bike that demands respect, preparation, and documented service history."
Pros
+Savage top-end power delivery
+Duolever handling genuinely confidence-inspiring
+Rock-solid high-speed stability
Cons
−Electronics age poorly and expensively
−Specialist knowledge required for servicing
−Heavy for tight urban work
Yamaha Fazer 250
6.5/10
"Solid budget commuter, but don't expect thrills beyond city limits."
Pros
+Frugal fuel consumption
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
+Fairing blocks highway wind
Cons
−Narrow powerband needs revving
−Parts availability inconsistent
−Learner-damaged examples everywhere
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