Bmw R 1300 Gs vs Yamaha Tenere 700
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1300 Gs vs Yamaha Tenere 700. Bmw R 1300 Gs: 145 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 237 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.8/10. Yamaha Tenere 700: 72 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 204 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a figure), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 1300 Gs
Yamaha Tenere 700
Horsepower (hp)
145 hp
72 hp
Torque (Nm)
149 Nm
68 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
237 kg
204 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
145 hp @ 7,750 rpm
72 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated)
170 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a figure)
Weight
237 kg (wet/curb weight)
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approximately 18–22 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1300 Gs
8.8/10
"The benchmark adventure bike, best bought used with patience."
Pros
+ShiftCam engine is outstanding
+Best chassis in class
+Excellent electronics suite
Cons
−ASA gearbox needs checking
−Options wildly inflate price
−Tall seat alienates shorter riders
Yamaha Tenere 700
8.5/10
"The adventure bike that actually delivers on its promises."
Pros
+Incredibly reliable CP2 engine
+Lightweight for the class
+Strong used parts ecosystem
Cons
−Suspension needs upgrading eventually
−Fuel range genuinely disappointing
−Vibration noticeable above 80mph
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