Bmw R 1200 Rs vs Yamaha Fazer 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1200 Rs vs Yamaha Fazer 250. Bmw R 1200 Rs: 125 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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 R 1200 Rs
Yamaha Fazer 250
Horsepower (hp)
125 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
20.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
154 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
125 hp @ 7,750 rpm
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
125 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
20.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
135 km/h
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
154 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1200 Rs
8.5/10
"A genuinely fast, comfortable sport-tourer that rewards careful used buying."
Pros
+Effortless motorway long-haul comfort
+Boxer torque immediately addictive
+Sharp handling for the size
Cons
−Spline wear on neglected bikes
−Servicing costs are significant
−Wind protection merely adequate
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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