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Yamaha YBR125G vs BMW R 1300 GS

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

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Yamaha YBR125G

Yamaha YBR125G

Rs 485,000

last price, no longer made here

  • 124 cc
  • 10.8 PS
  • ~45 km/l
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 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

Yamaha YBR125G10.8 PS
BMW R 1300 GS145 PS

Torque

Yamaha YBR125G10.4 Nm
BMW R 1300 GS149 Nm

Engine size

Yamaha YBR125G124 cc
BMW R 1300 GS1,300 cc

Seat height

Yamaha YBR125G785 mm
BMW R 1300 GS850 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YBR125GBMW R 1300 GS
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 485,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanBMW Motorrad · Germany
Type of bikeAdventureAdventure
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 weight—612 PS / tonne
Top speed—220 km/h
Fuel systemCarburettorFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight—237 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm850 mm
Wheelbase1,295 mm1,518 mm
Length × width × height1,990 × 745 × 1,080 mm—
ColoursBlack, Orange, Blue, Red—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc / DrumDisc 310 ×2 / Disc 285
ABSNoBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)3.00-18 / 90/90-18120/70-19 / 170/60-17
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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Questions people ask

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

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

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

Buy Yamaha YBR125G if you care most about 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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