2021 BMW R 1250R vs 2025 Yamaha MT-07

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2021 BMW R 1250R 2021 BMW R 1250R

Naked bike

Engine
Twin, four-stroke
Power
136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
201.2 km/h / 125.0 mph
Weight
526.9 pounds
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
Comments2 Ride Modes (Rain/Road). Automatic Stability Control.-
Year20212025
ColoursBlack Storm Metallic, Blue/Red/White, Mineral Gray Metallic-
Make ModelBMW R 1250RYamaha MT-07
Dimensions
Length (in.)85.2 inches-
Length (mm)2165 mm-
Seat Height (in.)32.3 inches-
Seat Height (mm)820 mm-
StorageSaddle bags-
Wheelbase (mm)1515 mm-
Width (in.)34.6 inches-
Width (mm)880 mm-
Height (mm)1300 mm-
Height (in.)51.2 inches-
Wheelbase (in.)59.6 inches-
Seat Height820 mm / 32.3 in OE low seat: 760 mm / 29.9 in OE sport seat: 840 mm / 33.0 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 in1110 mm / 43.7 in
Length2165 mm / 85.2 in2085 mm / 82.1 in
Width880 mm / 34.6 in780 mm / 30.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)239.0 kg183 kg
Fuel Capacity (l)15.14 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.00 US gallons-
Wet Weight (lbs.)526.9 pounds-
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.7 US gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight239 kg / 526.9 lbs183 kg / 403 lbs Y-AMT: 186 kg / 410 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)125.0 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)201.2 km/h-
Top Speed201.2 km/h / 125.0 mph-
Max Power136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm54 kW / 73.4.hp @ 8750 rpm
Max Torque143 Nm / 105.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm68 Nm / 50 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke-
Displacement (ci)76.52 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)1254.0 cc-
CO2109.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 3.0 inches-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 US gallons-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Bore x Stroke (mm)102.5 x 76.0 mm-
Displacement1254 cc / 76.5 cu-in689 cc / 42.04 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead, spur gear driven camshafts , a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mmFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system-
Bore x Stroke102.5 x 76 mm80 x 68.6 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:111.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid / Air cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsClosed-loop three-way catalytic converter, compliant with Euro 5 emission standardEuro 5
Engine LubricationWet sump-
Engine ManagementDigital engine control: BMS-O with e-gas-
Exhaust-Integrated 2-into-1 exhaust pipes and muffler
Fuel Consumption4.70 litres/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg)-
Fuel InductionElectronic intake pipe fuel injection, 52mm throttle valve Mikuni 38 mm dual bore throttle body F.I.
Fuel Reserve4.00 litres / 1.06 US gallons-
Fuel TypeSuper petrol unleaded, octane number 95 (ROZ), adaptation through engine control (91 to 98 ROZ)-
Ignition-TCI Transistor Controlled Ignition
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activatedWet multiplate
Final DriveShaftChain
Gearbox6-speed-
Transmission / DriveConstant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gearing systemManual 6 speed, constant mesh
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)140 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)140 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)5.5 inches-
Trail (in.)4.9 inches-
Trail (mm)126 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.5 inches-
Frame TypeTwo-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-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)
Rake27.7°24.2°
Steering Angle62.3°-
Trail125.6 mm / 4.9 in93 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
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers2 x 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 276mm disc, 2-piston floating caliperSingle 245mm disc, single piston caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part integral), disengageableStandard
RimsCast aluminium-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17180/55 ZR17M/C (73W)
WheelsCast aluminium wheels-
Wheels - Front3.50 x 17 in-
Wheels - Rear5.50 x 17 in-