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BMW R 1300 GS vs Yamaha MT-15 V2

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-15 V2Earlier version in photo

Yamaha MT-15 V2

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 141 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. BMW R 1300 GS4
  2. Yamaha MT-15 V22
  • Most powerBMW R 1300 GS145 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha MT-15 V2141 kg
  • Highest top speedBMW R 1300 GS220 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha MT-15 V2810 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-15 V218.4 PS

Torque

BMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
Yamaha MT-15 V214.1 Nm

Power to weight

BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 PS/t

Engine size

BMW R 1300 GS1,300 cc
Yamaha MT-15 V2155 cc

Top speed

BMW R 1300 GS220 km/h
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 km/h

Weight

BMW R 1300 GS237 kg
Yamaha MT-15 V2141 kg

Seat height

BMW R 1300 GS850 mm
Yamaha MT-15 V2810 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW R 1300 GSYamaha MT-15 V2
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanyYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeAdventureStreet
Fuel average—~45 km/l
Petrol tank19 L10 L
On a full tank—~450 km
Engine and performance
Engine size1300 cc155 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power145 PS @ 7,750 rpm18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm14.1 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Power to weight612 PS / tonne130 PS / tonne
Top speed220 km/h130 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight237 kg (with fluids)141 kg (with fluids)
Seat height850 mm810 mm
Ground clearance—170 mm
Wheelbase1,518 mm1,335 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285Disc 282 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-19 / 170/60-17100/80-17 / 140/70-17
Suspension (front / back)—Upside-down fork / Monoshock

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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  • Yamaha MT-15 V2—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, BMW R 1300 GS or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

BMW R 1300 GS makes 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm; Yamaha MT-15 V2 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, BMW R 1300 GS or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

Yamaha MT-15 V2 weighs about 141 kg and BMW R 1300 GS about 237 kg, so Yamaha MT-15 V2 is easier to push and park.

BMW R 1300 GS or Yamaha MT-15 V2: which should I buy?

Buy BMW R 1300 GS if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha MT-15 V2 if lightest, lowest seat 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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