Bmw R 1250 R vs Yamaha Fz25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1250 R vs Yamaha Fz25. Bmw R 1250 R: 136 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 249 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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 R 1250 R
Yamaha Fz25
Horsepower (hp)
136 hp
20.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
143 Nm
20.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
249 kg
153 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
136 hp @ 7,750 rpm
20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
20.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
130 km/h
Weight
249 kg (wet/curb weight)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1250 R
8.5/10
"The thinking rider's naked bike — brilliant, if slightly soulless."
Pros
+ShiftCam engine genuinely exceptional
+Bulletproof long-distance comfort
+Best-in-class electronics package
Cons
−Final drive maintenance costs bite
−Weight noticeable at low speed
−Dealer servicing eye-wateringly expensive
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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