2009 BMW R 1200S vs 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2009 BMW R 1200S 2009 BMW R 1200S

Sport

Engine
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph
Weight
469.6 pounds
2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg / 430 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year-2025
ColoursShine yellow, Titan silver/magma red, Night black, White aluminium-
Make Model-Yamaha YZF-R9
Dimensions
Seat Height (in.)32.7 inches-
Length (mm)2,151 mm-
Length (in.)84.7 inches-
Height (mm)1,177 mm-
Width (mm)870 mm-
Height (in.)46.3 inches-
Width (in.)34.3 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,487 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)58.5 inches-
Seat Height (mm)830 mm-
Seat Height830 mm / 32.7 in.831 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase1,487 mm / 58.5 in.1420 mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance-140 mm / 5.5 in
Height1,177 mm / 46.3 in.1181 mm / 46.5.in
Length2,151 mm / 84.7 in.1181 mm / 46.5.in
Width870 mm / 34.3 in.706 mm / 27.8 in
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (l)17.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.49 gallons-
Wet Weight (lbs.)469.6 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)213.0 kg195
Dry Weight (lbs.)418.9 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)190-
Dry Weight190 kg / 418.9 lbs-
Fuel Capacity17.00 litres / 4.49 gallons14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight213.0 kg / 469.6 lbs195 kg / 430 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (km/h)200.0 km/h-
Top Speed (mph.)124.3 mph-
Top Speed200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph-
Max Power-117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque112.00 Nm (11.4 kgf-m or 82.6 ft.lbs) @ 680093 Nm / 68.6lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.6352 HP/kg-
Engine
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, four-stroke-
Displacement (ci)71.39 cubic inches-
CO299.8 CO-
Displacement (cc)1170.00 cc-
Fuel Reserve (l)2.00 litres-
Fuel ControlSOHC-
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 2.9 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)101.0 x 73.0 mm-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)0.53 gallons-
Displacement-889 cc / 54.2 cu-in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition-
Bore x Stroke-78 x 62.1 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:111.5:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled
ExhaustClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3-
Fuel Consumption4.30 litres/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg)-
Fuel Induction-Fuel injection with YCC-T
Fuel Reserve2.00 litres / 0.53 gallons-
Ignition-TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchSingle dry plate clutch, hydraulically operatedMultiplate assist and slipper clutch
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan)O-ring chain
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary Drive Ratios-1.681 (79/47)
Transmission / Drive-Constant mesh 6-speed transmission
Chassis
Trail (in.)3.4 inches-
Trail (mm)87 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.3 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)110 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)4.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)120 mm-
Frame TypeThree-section frame consisting of front, middle and rear sections, load bearing engine-gearbox unitAluminium Deltabox
Suspension - FrontBMW Motorrad TeleleverTelescopic fork, fully adjustable KYB
Suspension - RearCast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad ParaleverSwingarm (link suspension), fully-adjustable KYB
Rake24.0°22.35°
Trail87 mm / 3.4 in.94 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front110 mm / 4.3 in.119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear120 mm / 4.7 in.117 mm / 4.6 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.6 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)265 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)10.4 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)320 mm-
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. Optional ABS2x 320mm hydraulic discs, 4-piston calipers, Brembo Stylema radial master cylinder
Brakes - RearSingle disc. Optional ABSSingle 220mm hydraulic disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front120/70-ZX17120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Tyres - Rear180/55-ZX17180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)
Wheels - Front-MT3.5 x 17 M/C
Wheels - Rear-MT5.50 x 17 M/C