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BMW R 1300 GS vs Yamaha NMAX 155

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 NMAX 155

Yamaha NMAX 155

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 15.1 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 131 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. BMW R 1300 GS4
  2. Yamaha NMAX 1552
  • Most powerBMW R 1300 GS145 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha NMAX 155131 kg
  • Highest top speedBMW R 1300 GS220 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha NMAX 155765 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 NMAX 15515.1 PS

Torque

BMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
Yamaha NMAX 15514 Nm

Power to weight

BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
Yamaha NMAX 155115 PS/t

Engine size

BMW R 1300 GS1,300 cc
Yamaha NMAX 155155 cc

Top speed

BMW R 1300 GS220 km/h
Yamaha NMAX 155110 km/h

Weight

BMW R 1300 GS237 kg
Yamaha NMAX 155131 kg

Seat height

BMW R 1300 GS850 mm
Yamaha NMAX 155765 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW R 1300 GSYamaha NMAX 155
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanyYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeAdventureScooter
Fuel average—~40 km/l
Petrol tank19 L7.1 L
On a full tank—~284 km
Engine and performance
Engine size1300 cc155 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power145 PS @ 7,750 rpm15.1 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm14 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight612 PS / tonne115 PS / tonne
Top speed220 km/h110 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speedAutomatic (CVT)
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight237 kg (with fluids)131 kg (with fluids)
Seat height850 mm765 mm
Wheelbase1,518 mm1,340 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285Disc 230 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-19 / 170/60-17110/70-13 / 130/70-13

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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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, BMW R 1300 GS or Yamaha NMAX 155?

BMW R 1300 GS makes 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm; Yamaha NMAX 155 makes 15.1 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, BMW R 1300 GS or Yamaha NMAX 155?

Yamaha NMAX 155 weighs about 131 kg and BMW R 1300 GS about 237 kg, so Yamaha NMAX 155 is easier to push and park.

BMW R 1300 GS or Yamaha NMAX 155: which should I buy?

Buy BMW R 1300 GS if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha NMAX 155 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.