2005 Yamaha XV 1700PC Road Star Warrior vs 2025 BMW R 12G/S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2005 Yamaha XV 1700PC Road Star Warrior 2005 Yamaha XV 1700PC Road Star Warrior

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, 48° V-Twin, OHV, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
62 kW / 84.3 hp @ 4400 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
298.4 kg / 658 lbs
2025 BMW R 12G/S 2025 BMW R 12G/S

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with four camshaft-operated valves and two overhead camshafts per cylinder.
Power
81 kW / 109 hp @ 7000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
229 kg / 505 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2002 - 052025
Make ModelYamaha XV 1700PC Road Star WarriorBMW R 12G/S
Dimensions
Seat Height715 mm / 28.1 in860 mm / 33.9 in (875 mm / 34.4 in Enduro Package)
Wheelbase1666.2 mm / 65.6 in1580 mm / 62.2 in (1585 / 62.4 in Enduro Package)
Ground Clearance155 mm / 6.1 in-
Height1115 mm / 43.9-
Length2385 mm / 93.9 in2200 mm / 86.6 in
Width934.7 mm / 36.8830 mm / 32.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)275-
Wet Weight (kg)298.4 229
Dry Weight275. kg / 606.2 lbs-
Fuel Capacity15 Litres / 4.0 US gal15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight298.4 kg / 658 lbs229 kg / 505 lbs
Performance
Max Power62 kW / 84.3 hp @ 4400 rpm81 kW / 109 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque135 Nm / 99.5 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm115 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile12.7 sec / 103 mph-
Engine
Displacement1670 cc / 101.9 cu-in1170 cc / 71.4 cub in
Engine DetailFour stroke, 48° V-Twin, OHV, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with four camshaft-operated valves and two overhead camshafts per cylinder.
Bore x Stroke97 x 113mm101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio8.3:112:1
Cooling SystemAir cooledAir/oil cooled
Emissions-Controlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-5+
Fuel Consumption38.3 mpg-
Fuel InductionTwin-bore fuel injection (FI)Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Fuel Type-Unleaded super (premium), octane number 95-98 (RON) (rated output at 98 RON)
IgnitionElectronic control unit (ECU) -
LubricationSemi-dry sumpWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
Clutch-Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Final DriveBeltUniversal shaft
Gear Ratios-1st = 2.375, 2nd = 1.696, 3rd = 1.296, 4th = 1.065, 5th = 0.939, 6th = 0.848
Primary Drive Ratios-1.737
Transmission / Drive5 Speed 6-Speed, claw-shifted transmission with separate transmission housing
Chassis
Frame Type-Four-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, rear-seat frame removeable for one-up riding
Suspension - Front41mm Kayaba inverted telescopic fork with45 mm USD telescopic forks, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Suspension - RearLink-type, preload and rebound adjustable single rear shockAluminum Paralever swinging arm, directly linked WAD spring strut, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Rake29°-
Steering Head Angle-63.1° (63.2° Enduro Package)
Trail129.5 mm / 5.1 in120.8 mm / 4.76 in (121.3 / 4.76 Enduro Package)
Wheel Travel - Front135 mm / 5.3 in210 mm / 8.3 in
Wheel Travel - Rear110 mm / 4.3 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 298 mm discs 4 piston calipers2 x 310mm disc brake, with two axially bolted 2-piston floating calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 282 mm disc 1 piston caliperSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (lean angle optimised)
Rims - Front-2.15 x 21
Rims - Rear-4.0 x 17 (4.0 x 18 Enduro Package)
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR1890/90/21
Tyres - Rear200/50 ZR17150/70 - R17 (150/70 - R18 Enduro Package)
Wheels-Aluminium cross-spoke wheels