| General |
| Year | 2005 - 06 | 2025 |
| Make Model | BMW K 1200S | Yamaha YZF-R9 |
| Dimensions |
| Height (in.) | 47.7 inches | - |
| Height (mm) | 1,211 mm | - |
| Length (mm) | 2,182 mm | - |
| Seat Height (in.) | 32.3 inches | - |
| Length (in.) | 85.9 inches | - |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 61.9 inches | - |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,571 mm | - |
| Width (in.) | 35.6 inches | - |
| Width (mm) | 905 mm | - |
| Seat Height (mm) | 820 mm | - |
| Seat Height | 820 mm / 32.3 in. | 831 mm / 32.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1,571 mm / 61.9 in. | 1420 mm / 55.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Height | 1,211 mm / 47.7 in. | 1181 mm / 46.5.in |
| Length | 2,182 mm / 85.9 in. | 1181 mm / 46.5.in |
| Width | 905 mm / 35.6 in. | 706 mm / 27.8 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 226.5 | - |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | 499.3 pounds | - |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 19.00 litres | - |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 248.0 kg | 195 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 5.02 gallons | - |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 546.7 pounds | - |
| Dry Weight | 248 kg / 547 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 L / 5.0 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 248.0 kg / 546.7 lbs | 195 kg / 430 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed (mph.) | 124.3 mph | - |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 200.0 km/h | - |
| Top Speed | 286 km/h / 178 mph | - |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h) | 3.0 sec | - |
| Max Power | 124.5 kW / 167 hp @ 10250 rpm | 117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 129 Nm / 13.2 kgf-m / 95.4 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm | 93 Nm / 68.6lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 0.7282 HP/kg | - |
| Standing Start 0-150 km/h | 5.1 sec | - |
| Standing Start 0-200 km/h | 8.4 sec | - |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 11.7 sec / 209 km/h / 130 mph | - |
| Engine |
| Fuel Control | DOHC | - |
| Engine Type | In-line four | - |
| Stroke | 4 | - |
| Displacement (cc) | 1157.00 cc | - |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 3.1 x 2.3 inches | - |
| Displacement (ci) | 70.60 cubic inches | - |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 79.0 x 59.0 mm | - |
| Displacement | 1157 cc / 70.6 cu in | 889 cc / 54.2 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel System | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management including knock sensor (BMS-K) | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 79 X 59 mm | 78 x 62.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100 km / 15 km/l / 35.3 US mpg | - |
| Fuel Induction | Injection | Fuel injection with YCC-T |
| Ignition | Electronic | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Lubrication | - | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated | Multiplate assist and slipper clutch |
| Final Drive | Shaft | O-ring chain |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Primary Drive Ratios | - | 1.681 (79/47) |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | Constant mesh 6-speed transmission |
| Chassis |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | 135 mm | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | 5.3 inches | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | 4.5 inches | - |
| Trail (in.) | 4.4 inches | - |
| Trail (mm) | 112 mm | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | 115 mm | - |
| Frame Type | Bridging frame, die-cast aluminium, load bearing engine | Aluminium Deltabox |
| Suspension - Front | BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut | Telescopic fork, fully adjustable KYB |
| Suspension - Rear | BMW Paralever with progressive damping single shock absorber, remotely adjustable for preload and rebound | Swingarm (link suspension), fully-adjustable KYB |
| Rake | 29.0° | 22.35° |
| Trail | 112 mm / 4.4 in. | 94 mm / 3.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 115 mm / 4.5 in. | 119 mm / 4.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 135 mm / 5.3 in. | 117 mm / 4.6 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 320 mm | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 10.4 inches | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 265 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 12.6 inches | - |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 2x 320mm hydraulic discs, 4-piston calipers, Brembo Stylema radial master cylinder |
| Brakes - Rear | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 220mm hydraulic disc, single piston caliper |
| ABS | - | Standard |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70-17 | 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) |
| Tyres - Rear | 190/50-17 | 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W) |
| Wheels - Front | - | MT3.5 x 17 M/C |
| Wheels - Rear | - | MT5.50 x 17 M/C |