2018 BMW R 1200RT LC vs 2022 Yamaha Tenere 700

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 BMW R 1200RT LC 2018 BMW R 1200RT LC

Sport touring

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer with balancer shaft, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
274 kg / 604 lbs
2022 Yamaha Tenere 700 2022 Yamaha Tenere 700

Sport touring

Engine
Twin, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
452.0 pounds
Full Specifications
General
Year201-
Colours-Team Yamaha Blue, Raven
Make ModelBMW R 1200RT LC-
Warranty-1 Year Limited Factory Warranty
Dimensions
Width (mm)-904 mm
Width (in.)-35.6 inches
Wheelbase (mm)-1595 mm
Wheelbase (in.)-62.8 inches
Seat Height (mm)-874 mm
Seat Height (in.)-34.4 inches
Length (mm)-2370 mm
Length (in.)-93.3 inches
Height (mm)-1455 mm
Height (in.)-57.3 inches
Ground Clearance (mm)-240 mm
Ground Clearance (in.)-9.4 inches
Seat Height805 mm / 31.5 in - 825 mm / 32.5 in Variable seat heights available between 760mm / 29.9 in and 850mm / 33.5 in-
Wheelbase1485 mm / 58.5 in-
Height1416 mm / 55.7 in-
Length2222 mm / 87.5 in-
Width983 mm / 38.7 in-
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal.)-4.20 US gallons
Fuel Capacity (l)-15.90 litres
Wet Weight (kg)274 205.0 kg
Wet Weight (lbs.)-452.0 pounds
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-3.17 US quarts
Oil Capacity (l)-3.00 litres
Fuel Capacity25 Litres / 6.6 US gal-
Wet Weight274 kg / 604 lbs-
Performance
Max Power92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm-
Max Torque125 Nm / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm68.0 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 50.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 Revolutions">RPM
Engine
Engine Type-Twin, four-stroke
CO2-99.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Displacement (cc)-689.0 cc
Displacement (ci)-42.04 cubic inches
Fuel Control-Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Bore x Stroke (mm)-80.0 x 68.6 mm
Bore x Stroke (in,)-3.1 x 2.7 inches
Displacement1170 cc / 71.4 cu-in-
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer with balancer shaft, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder-
Fuel System-Injection
Bore x Stroke101 x 73 mm-
Compression Ratio-11.5:1
Cooling SystemAir/Liquid cooled-
EmissionsEuro 3-
Engine Lubrication-Wet sump
Exhaust managementFully-controlled three-way catalytic converter-
Fuel Consumption-4.30 litres/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg)
Fuel InductionElectronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system, 52mm throttle valve Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter-
Fuel Reserve4 Litres / 1 US gal-
IgnitionDigital engine management TCI
LubricationWet sump-
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System-4
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 16 Ah, maintenance-free-
Drivetrain
ClutchMulti-plate wet clutch, hydraulically operatedWet, Multiple
Final DriveShaftChain   (final drive)
Gear Ratios1st 2.438 / 2nd 1.714 / 3rd 1.296 / 4th 1.059 / 5th 0.943 / 6th 0.848:1-
Gearbox-6-speed
Primary Drive Ratios1.65-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed, constant-mesh gearbox with helical cut gears -
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)-8.3 inches
Trail (mm)-104 mm
Trail (in.)-4.1 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)-7.9 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)-201 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)-211 mm
Frame TypeContinuous tubular steel bridge-type frameSteel tube backbone, double cradle
Suspension - FrontBMW Telelever, 37 mm central spring strut43mm inverted fork, fully-adjustable
Suspension - RearCast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW EVO Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) via handwheel, rebound damping adjustable via handwheelSingle shock, adjustable preload (w/remote adjuster) and rebound damping
Rake-27.0°
Steering Head Angle63.6°-
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in-
Wheel Travel - Rear136 mm / 5.4 in-
Electrical Systems
AlternatorThree-phase 540 W generator-
Instrumentation-Multi-function LCD display with gear position, fuel level, two trip meters and estimated fuel range, average and instant fuel consumption
Lighting system-Headlight nacelle with quad LED headlights
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston callipersDouble disc. Hydraulic. Selectable ABS.
Brakes - RearSingle 276mm disc, 2 piston floating caliperSingle disc. Hydraulic. Selectable ABS.
ABSBMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral)-
Rims-Spoked wheels. Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tires
Rims - Front3.50 x 17-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR1790/90-R21
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17-
Wheel Caster116 mm / 4.6 in-