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BMW R 1300 GS vs Yamaha MT-09

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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BMW R 1300 GS

BMW R 1300 GS

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1300 cc
  • 145 PS
  • 237 kg

Boxer twin; the GS is the best-selling big adventure bike

Yamaha MT-09

Yamaha MT-092024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 890 cc
  • 119 PS
  • 193 kg

Three-cylinder engine; the photo shows the Y-AMT automatic version

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha MT-094
  2. BMW R 1300 GS2
  • Most powerBMW R 1300 GS145 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha MT-09193 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-09230 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha MT-09825 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

BMW R 1300 GS145 PS
Yamaha MT-09119 PS

Torque

BMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
Yamaha MT-0993 Nm

Power to weight

BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t

Engine size

BMW R 1300 GS1,300 cc
Yamaha MT-09890 cc

Top speed

BMW R 1300 GS220 km/h
Yamaha MT-09230 km/h

Weight

BMW R 1300 GS237 kg
Yamaha MT-09193 kg

Seat height

BMW R 1300 GS850 mm
Yamaha MT-09825 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW R 1300 GSYamaha MT-09
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanyYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeAdventureStreet
Petrol tank19 L14 L
Engine and performance
Engine size1300 cc890 cc
Cylinders23
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power145 PS @ 7,750 rpm119 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight612 PS / tonne617 PS / tonne
Top speed220 km/h230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight237 kg (with fluids)193 kg (with fluids)
Seat height850 mm825 mm
Ground clearance—140 mm
Wheelbase1,518 mm1,430 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-19 / 170/60-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, BMW R 1300 GS or Yamaha MT-09?

BMW R 1300 GS makes 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm; Yamaha MT-09 makes 119 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, BMW R 1300 GS or Yamaha MT-09?

Yamaha MT-09 weighs about 193 kg and BMW R 1300 GS about 237 kg, so Yamaha MT-09 is easier to push and park.

BMW R 1300 GS or Yamaha MT-09: which should I buy?

Buy BMW R 1300 GS if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha MT-09 if quickest (power to weight), lightest matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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