Yamaha Fj-09 vs Bmw F 850 Gs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fj-09 vs Bmw F 850 Gs. Yamaha Fj-09: 115 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 215 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. Bmw F 850 Gs: 95 hp @ 8,250 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Fj-09
Bmw F 850 Gs
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
87.5 Nm
92 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
215 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
229 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
115 hp @ 10,000 rpm
95 hp @ 8,250 rpm
Torque
87.5 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
92 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
Top Speed
215 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
200 km/h
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Fj-09
8.2/10
"Buy the suspension-upgraded example and never look back."
Pros
+CP3 triple sounds incredible
+Exceptional value used market
+Genuinely versatile all-rounder
Cons
−Stock suspension disappointingly soft
−Low-RPM fueling can snatch
−Wind protection barely adequate
Bmw F 850 Gs
8.0/10
"A brilliant all-rounder that rewards patient buyers who inspect carefully."
Pros
+Confidence-inspiring handling everywhere
+Strong reliable parallel-twin engine
+Excellent wind protection stock
Cons
−Pre-2020 sprag clutch issues
−TFT screen scratches easily
−Wet-climate connector corrosion
Top 10 Accessories
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