2016 BMW R 1200R LC vs 2025 Yamaha MT-07

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2016 BMW R 1200R LC 2016 BMW R 1200R LC

Naked bike

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm
Power
92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
231 kg / 509.2 lbs
2025 Yamaha MT-07 2025 Yamaha MT-07

Naked bike

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
54 kW / 73.4.hp @ 8750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
183 kg / 403 lbs Y-AMT: 186 kg / 410 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20162025
Make ModelBMW R 1200R LCYamaha MT-07
Dimensions
Seat Height760 mm - 820 mm / 29.9 in - 32.2 in805 mm / 31.7 in
Wheelbase1515 mm / 59.6 in1395 mm / 54.9 in
Ground Clearance-150 mm / 5.9 in
Height1300 mm / 51.1 in (excl. mirrors)1110 mm / 43.7 in
Length2165 mm / 85.2 in2085 mm / 82.1 in
Width880 mm / 34.6 in (incl. mirrors)780 mm / 30.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)231 183 kg
Fuel Capacity18 Liters / 5.3 US gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Max Load450 kg / 992 lbs-
Wet Weight231 kg / 509.2 lbs183 kg / 403 lbs Y-AMT: 186 kg / 410 lbs
Performance
Max Power92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm54 kW / 73.4.hp @ 8750 rpm
Max Torque125 Nm / 12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm68 Nm / 50 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.689 cc / 42.04 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 40mm, outlet 34 mmFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke101 x 73 mm80 x 68.6 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:111.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid / Air cooledLiquid cooled
Emissions-Euro 5
Exhaust-Integrated 2-into-1 exhaust pipes and muffler
Fuel InductionThrottle valve mm 52 Carburetion BMS-X Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converterMikuni 38 mm dual bore throttle body F.I.
Fuel Reserve4 Litres / 1.0 US gal-
Fuel TypePremium unleaded (95 RON)-
IgnitionBMS-K TCI Transistor Controlled Ignition
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 11,8 Ah, maintenance-free-
Drivetrain
ClutchOil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operatedWet multiplate
Final DriveShaftChain
Transmission / DriveConstant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teethManual 6 speed, constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeTwo-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engineDiamond
Suspension - FrontTelescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm41mm Telescopic forks
Suspension - RearCast 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 handwheelSwingarm, (Link type suspension)
Rake-24.2°
Steering Head Angle62.3°-
Trail-93 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front140 mm / 5.5 in130 mm / 5.1 in
Wheel Travel - Rear140 mm / 5.5 in130 mm / 5.1 in
Electrical Systems
AlternatorThree-phase alternator 510 W (nominal power)-
Electrical SystemAlternator three-phase alternator 508 W (nominal power) Battery /Ah 12V/12 maintenance-free Headlight H7W / LED (SA) Starter 0.9 kW-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320 floating discs, 4 piston calipers2 x 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 275mm disc, 2 piston caliperSingle 245mm disc, single piston caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral), disengageableStandard
Rims - Front3.50 x 17-
Rims - Rear5.50 x 17-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR 17120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR 17180/55 ZR17M/C (73W)
Wheel Caster125,6 mm / 4.9 in-