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Yamaha FZ-S vs BMW R 1300 GS

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Yamaha FZ-SEarlier version in photo

Yamaha FZ-S

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 149 cc
  • 12.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 136 kg
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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. BMW R 1300 GS4
  2. Yamaha FZ-S2
  • Most powerBMW R 1300 GS145 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha FZ-S136 kg
  • Highest top speedBMW R 1300 GS220 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha FZ-S790 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Yamaha FZ-S12.4 PS
BMW R 1300 GS145 PS

Torque

Yamaha FZ-S13.3 Nm
BMW R 1300 GS149 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha FZ-S91 PS/t
BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha FZ-S149 cc
BMW R 1300 GS1,300 cc

Top speed

Yamaha FZ-S115 km/h
BMW R 1300 GS220 km/h

Weight

Yamaha FZ-S136 kg
BMW R 1300 GS237 kg

Seat height

Yamaha FZ-S790 mm
BMW R 1300 GS850 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha FZ-SBMW R 1300 GS
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanBMW Motorrad · Germany
Type of bikeStreetAdventure
Fuel average~45 km/l—
Petrol tank13 L19 L
On a full tank~585 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size149 cc1300 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power12.4 PS @ 7,250 rpm145 PS @ 7,750 rpm
Torque13.3 Nm @ 5,500 rpm149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight91 PS / tonne612 PS / tonne
Top speed115 km/h220 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight136 kg (with fluids)237 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm850 mm
Ground clearance165 mm—
Wheelbase1,330 mm1,518 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 282 / Disc 220Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285
ABSFront wheelBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 140/60-17120/70-19 / 170/60-17

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, Yamaha FZ-S or BMW R 1300 GS?

BMW R 1300 GS makes 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm; Yamaha FZ-S makes 12.4 PS @ 7,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha FZ-S or BMW R 1300 GS?

Yamaha FZ-S weighs about 136 kg and BMW R 1300 GS about 237 kg, so Yamaha FZ-S is easier to push and park.

Yamaha FZ-S or BMW R 1300 GS: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha FZ-S if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy BMW R 1300 GS if most power, most pulling power 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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