Yamaha Super Tenere 1200 vs Bmw R 1200 Gs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Super Tenere 1200 vs Bmw R 1200 Gs. Yamaha Super Tenere 1200: 110 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 261 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Bmw R 1200 Gs: 125 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 238 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Super Tenere 1200
Bmw R 1200 Gs
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
117 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
261 kg
238 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
110 hp @ 7,250 rpm
125 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
117 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
125 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
200 km/h
Weight
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
238 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Super Tenere 1200
8.0/10
"A seriously underrated adventure tourer that deserves far more recognition."
Pros
+Torquey twin pulls everywhere
+Shaft drive, zero hassle
+Confidence-inspiring off-road chassis
Cons
−Fuel economy is genuinely poor
−Stock seat destroys you
−Dated electronics and display
Bmw R 1200 Gs
8.5/10
"The benchmark adventure bike that still embarrasses newer rivals daily."
Pros
+Bulletproof long-distance capability
+Exceptional wind protection
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
−Heavy below 30mph
−ESA electronics fail expensively
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