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BMW R 1300 GS vs Yamaha YZF-R3

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 YZF-R3Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R3

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 321 cc
  • 42 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 169 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. BMW R 1300 GS4
  2. Yamaha YZF-R32
  • Most powerBMW R 1300 GS145 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YZF-R3169 kg
  • Highest top speedBMW R 1300 GS220 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha YZF-R3780 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 YZF-R342 PS

Torque

BMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
Yamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm

Power to weight

BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t

Engine size

BMW R 1300 GS1,300 cc
Yamaha YZF-R3321 cc

Top speed

BMW R 1300 GS220 km/h
Yamaha YZF-R3180 km/h

Weight

BMW R 1300 GS237 kg
Yamaha YZF-R3169 kg

Seat height

BMW R 1300 GS850 mm
Yamaha YZF-R3780 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW R 1300 GSYamaha YZF-R3
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanyYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeAdventureSports
Fuel average—~27 km/l
Petrol tank19 L14 L
On a full tank—~378 km
Engine and performance
Engine size1300 cc321 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power145 PS @ 7,750 rpm42 PS @ 10,750 rpm
Torque149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
Power to weight612 PS / tonne249 PS / tonne
Top speed220 km/h180 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight237 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height850 mm780 mm
Ground clearance—160 mm
Wheelbase1,518 mm1,380 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285Disc 298 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-19 / 170/60-17110/70-17 / 140/70-17
Suspension (front / back)—37 mm 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 YZF-R3—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, BMW R 1300 GS or Yamaha YZF-R3?

BMW R 1300 GS makes 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm; Yamaha YZF-R3 makes 42 PS @ 10,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, BMW R 1300 GS or Yamaha YZF-R3?

Yamaha YZF-R3 weighs about 169 kg and BMW R 1300 GS about 237 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R3 is easier to push and park.

BMW R 1300 GS or Yamaha YZF-R3: which should I buy?

Buy BMW R 1300 GS if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha YZF-R3 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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