2021 Yamaha Tenere 700 vs 2020 BMW R 1250RS

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2021 Yamaha Tenere 700 2021 Yamaha Tenere 700

Sport touring

Engine
Twin, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
452.0 pounds
2020 BMW R 1250RS 2020 BMW R 1250RS

Sport touring

Engine
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power
136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
201.2 km/h
Weight
535.7 pounds
Full Specifications
General
Comments-Adjustable Windshield. 2 Ride Modes (Rain/Road). Automatic Stability Control.
Year-2020
ColoursCeramic Ice, Intensity White, Matte BlackBlack Storm Metallic, Style Sport, Style Exclusive, Sparkling Bronze Metallic
Make Model-BMW R 1250RS
Warranty1 Year Limited Factory Warranty-
Dimensions
Width (mm)904 mm925 mm
Height (in.)57.3 inches49.4 inches
Ground Clearance (in.)9.4 inches-
Height (mm)1455 mm1255 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)240 mm-
Length (mm)2370 mm2202 mm
Seat Height (in.)34.4 inches32.3 inches
Seat Height (mm)874 mm820 mm
Wheelbase (in.)62.8 inches60.2 inches
Wheelbase (mm)1595 mm1530 mm
Length (in.)93.3 inches86.7 inches
Width (in.)35.6 inches36.4 inches
Seat Height-820 mm / 32.3 in OE low seat: 760 mm / 29.9 in OE sport seat: 840 mm / 33.0 in
Wheelbase-1530 mm / 60.2 in
Height-1255 mm / 49.4 in minimum
Length-2202 mm / 86.6 in
Width-925 mm / 36.4 in
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.20 US gallons4.76 US gallons
Fuel Capacity (l)15.90 litres18.00 litres
Oil Capacity (l)3.00 litres4.00 litres
Oil Capacity (Quarts)3.17 US quarts4.23 US quarts
Wet Weight (kg)205.0 kg243.0 kg
Wet Weight (lbs.)452.0 pounds535.7 pounds
Fuel Capacity-18 Litres / 4.7 US gal
Coolant Capacity-2.00 litres (0.53 US gallons)
Wet Weight-243 kg / 535.7 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (km/h)-201.2 km/h
Top Speed (mph.)-125.0 mph
Max Power-136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque68.0 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 50.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 Revolutions"143 Nm / 105.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm
Engine
Engine TypeTwin, four-strokeTwo cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Fuel Reserve (gal.)-1.06 US gallons
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Displacement (ci)42.04 cubic inches76.52 cubic inches
CO299.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)109.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Bore x Stroke (mm)80.0 x 68.6 mm102.0 x 76.0 mm
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.1 x 2.7 inches4.0 x 3.0 inches
Fuel Reserve (l)-4.00 litres
Displacement (cc)689.0 cc1254.0 cc
Displacement-1254 cc / 76.5 cu-in
Engine Detail-Four 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
Fuel SystemInjectionInjection. Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system
Bore x Stroke-102.5 x 76 mm
Compression Ratio11.5:112.5:1
Cooling System-Liquid / Air cooled
Emissions-Closed-loop three-way catalytic converter, exhaust standard , Euro 4
Engine LubricationWet sumpDry sump
Engine Management-BMS-O
Fuel Consumption4.30 litres/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg)4.70 litres/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg)
Fuel Induction-Electronic intake pipe injection, 52mm Ø throttle valve
Fuel Type-Unleaded super, octane number 95 (RON) adapive fuel quality regulation (91 to 98 RON)
Idle Speed-1050 +/- 100 RPM
IgnitionTCI-
StarterElectricElectric 900W
Valve System44
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity-12V/12Ah
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, MultipleWet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activated
Final DriveChain   (final drive)Shaft
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
Primary Drive-Constant mesh
Transmission / Drive-Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gearing system
Chassis
Trail (mm)104 mm100 mm
Trail (in.)4.1 inches3.9 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)7.9 inches5.5 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)201 mm140 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)8.3 inches5.5 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)211 mm140 mm
Frame TypeSteel tube backbone, double cradleTwo-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame, load-bearing engine
Suspension - Front43mm inverted fork, fully-adjustableTelescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm
Suspension - RearSingle shock, adjustable preload (w/remote adjuster) and rebound dampingCast 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
Rake27.0°25.5°
Steering Angle-62.3°
Trail-110.9 mm / 4.3 in
Wheel Travel - Front-140 mm / 5.5 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-140 mm / 5.5 in
Electrical Systems
Alternator-Three-phase alternator 508 W (nominal power)
InstrumentationMulti-function LCD display with gear position, fuel level, two trip meters and estimated fuel range, average and instant fuel consumption-
Lighting systemLED headlightLED
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. Hydraulic. Selectable ABS:2x 320mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers
Brakes - RearSingle disc. Hydraulic. Selectable ABS:..Single 276mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part integral), disengageable
Brake Fluid Type-DOT 4
RimsSpoked wheels. Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tires-
Tyre Pressure - Front-36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa)
Tyre Pressure - Rear-42 PSI (2.9 Bar or 290 kPa)
Tyres - Front90/90-R21120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear-180/55 ZR17
Wheels-Cast aluminium wheels
Wheels - Front-3.50 x 17 in
Wheels - Rear-5.50 x 17 in