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Yamaha YB125Z vs BMW R 1300 GS

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

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Yamaha YB125Z

Yamaha YB125Z

Rs 424,000

last price, no longer made here

  • 124 cc
  • 10.8 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 107 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 GS3
  2. Yamaha YB125Z2
  • Most powerBMW R 1300 GS145 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YB125Z107 kg
  • Lowest seatYamaha YB125Z770 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Yamaha YB125Z10.8 PS
BMW R 1300 GS145 PS

Torque

Yamaha YB125Z10.4 Nm
BMW R 1300 GS149 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YB125Z101 PS/t
BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YB125Z124 cc
BMW R 1300 GS1,300 cc

Weight

Yamaha YB125Z107 kg
BMW R 1300 GS237 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YB125Z770 mm
BMW R 1300 GS850 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YB125ZBMW R 1300 GS
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 424,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanBMW Motorrad · Germany
Type of bikeEverydayAdventure
Fuel average~45 km/l—
Petrol tank13 L19 L
On a full tank~585 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size124 cc1300 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm145 PS @ 7,750 rpm
Torque10.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight101 PS / tonne612 PS / tonne
Top speed—220 km/h
Fuel systemCarburettorFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight107 kg (dry)237 kg (with fluids)
Seat height770 mm850 mm
Ground clearance150 mm—
Wheelbase1,285 mm1,518 mm
Length × width × height1,980 × 735 × 1,045 mm—
ColoursBlack, Red—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)—Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285
ABS—Both wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 3.00-18120/70-19 / 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 YB125Z or BMW R 1300 GS?

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

Which is lighter, Yamaha YB125Z or BMW R 1300 GS?

Yamaha YB125Z weighs about 107 kg and BMW R 1300 GS about 237 kg, so Yamaha YB125Z is easier to push and park.

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

Buy Yamaha YB125Z 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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