| General |
| Year | 2015 | 2024 |
| Make Model | BMW R 1200R LC | Yamaha MT-09 SP |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 760 mm - 820 mm / 29.9 in - 32.2 in | 825.5 mm / 32.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1515 mm / 59.6 in | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Height | 1300 mm / 51.1 in (excl. mirrors) | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Length | 2165 mm / 85.2 in | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Width | 880 mm / 34.6 in (incl. mirrors) | 820 mm / 32.3 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 231 | 194 |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Liters / 5.3 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Max Load | 450 kg / 992 lbs | - |
| Wet Weight | 231 kg / 509.2 lbs | 194 kg / 427.7 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm | 117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 125 Nm / 12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 93 Nm / 68.6lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. | 889 cc / 54.2 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm | Four stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 101 x 73 mm | 78 x 62.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid / Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Fuel Induction | Throttle valve mm 52 Carburetion BMS-X Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter | Fuel injection with YCC-T |
| Fuel Reserve | 4 Litres / 1.0 US gal | - |
| Fuel Type | Premium unleaded (95 RON) | - |
| Ignition | BMS-K | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Lubrication | - | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | 12 V / 11,8 Ah, maintenance-free | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated | Multiplate assist and slipper clutch |
| Final Drive | Shaft | O-ring chain |
| Transmission / Drive | Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine | Controlled-fill die-cast aluminum with subframe |
| Suspension - Front | Telescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm | 41mm KYB inverted fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound |
| Suspension - Rear | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel | Linkage-free, fully adjustable horizontal Öhlins shock |
| Rake | - | 24.4° |
| Steering Head Angle | 62.3° | - |
| Trail | - | 108 mm / 4.3 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 122 mm / 4.8 in |
| Electrical Systems |
| Alternator | Three-phase alternator 510 W (nominal power) | - |
| Electrical System | Alternator three-phase alternator 508 W (nominal power) Battery /Ah 12V/12 maintenance-free Headlight H7W / LED (SA) Starter 0.9 kW | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 320 floating discs, 4 piston calipers | 2x 298mm hydraulic discs, 4-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 275mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 245mm hydraulic disc, single piston caliper |
| ABS | BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral), disengageable | Standard |
| Rims - Front | 3.50 x 17 | - |
| Rims - Rear | 5.50 x 17 | - |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 ZR 17 | 120/70 ZR17 M/C |
| Tyres - Rear | 180/55 ZR 17 | 180/55 ZR17 M/C |
| Wheel Caster | 125,6 mm / 4.9 in | - |