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BMW R 1300 GS vs Yamaha YB125Z-DX

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 YB125Z-DX

Yamaha YB125Z-DX

Rs 454,000

last price, no longer made here

  • 124 cc
  • 10.8 PS
  • ~45 km/l

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. BMW R 1300 GS2
  2. Yamaha YB125Z-DX1
  • Most powerBMW R 1300 GS145 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
  • Lowest seatYamaha YB125Z-DX770 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 YB125Z-DX10.8 PS

Torque

BMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
Yamaha YB125Z-DX10.4 Nm

Engine size

BMW R 1300 GS1,300 cc
Yamaha YB125Z-DX124 cc

Seat height

BMW R 1300 GS850 mm
Yamaha YB125Z-DX770 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW R 1300 GSYamaha YB125Z-DX
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 454,000
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanyYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeAdventureEveryday
Fuel average—~45 km/l
Petrol tank19 L13 L
On a full tank—~585 km
Engine and performance
Engine size1300 cc124 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power145 PS @ 7,750 rpm10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm
Torque149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm10.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight612 PS / tonne—
Top speed220 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionCarburettor
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight237 kg (with fluids)—
Seat height850 mm770 mm
Ground clearance—150 mm
Wheelbase1,518 mm1,285 mm
Length × width × height—1,980 × 735 × 1,045 mm
Colours—Black, Bluish grey, Red
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285—
ABSBoth wheels, works in corners—
Tyres (front / back)120/70-19 / 170/60-172.75-18 / 3.00-18

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 YB125Z-DX—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, BMW R 1300 GS or Yamaha YB125Z-DX?

BMW R 1300 GS makes 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm; Yamaha YB125Z-DX makes 10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

BMW R 1300 GS or Yamaha YB125Z-DX: which should I buy?

Buy BMW R 1300 GS if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha YB125Z-DX if 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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