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BMW R 1300 GS vs Yamaha YBR125G

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 YBR125G

Yamaha YBR125G

Rs 485,000

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 YBR125G1
  • Most powerBMW R 1300 GS145 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
  • Lowest seatYamaha YBR125G785 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 YBR125G10.8 PS

Torque

BMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
Yamaha YBR125G10.4 Nm

Engine size

BMW R 1300 GS1,300 cc
Yamaha YBR125G124 cc

Seat height

BMW R 1300 GS850 mm
Yamaha YBR125G785 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW R 1300 GSYamaha YBR125G
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 485,000
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanyYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeAdventureAdventure
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 mm785 mm
Wheelbase1,518 mm1,295 mm
Length × width × height—1,990 × 745 × 1,080 mm
Colours—Black, Orange, Blue, Red
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285Disc / Drum
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersNo
Tyres (front / back)120/70-19 / 170/60-173.00-18 / 90/90-18
Suspension (front / back)—Telescopic fork / Twin shocks

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 YBR125G—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, BMW R 1300 GS or Yamaha YBR125G?

BMW R 1300 GS makes 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm; Yamaha YBR125G makes 10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

BMW R 1300 GS or Yamaha YBR125G: which should I buy?

Buy BMW R 1300 GS if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha YBR125G if lowest seat matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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