BMW R 1300 GS vs Yamaha MT-09 (2024)
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| BMWR 1300 GS | YamahaMT-09 (2024) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | November 2023 | 2024 |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Powertrain | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine capacity | 1,300 cc | 890 cc |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Power | 107 kW | 87.5 kW |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Engine details | Air/liquid-cooled four-stroke flat twin with four valves per cylinder, double overhead chain-driven camshafts, BMW ShiftCam variable intake valve timing and lift, and electronic fuel injection; bore × stroke 106.5 × 73 mm and compression 13.3:1 | Liquid-cooled four-stroke DOHC CP3 inline triple; four valves per cylinder; 78.0 × 62.1 mm bore and stroke; 11.5:1 compression; electronic fuel injection and wet-sump lubrication. UK displacement is 890 cc; Japanese announcement lists 888 cm³. |
| Power details | 107 kW at 7750 rpm; maker also states 145 hp | Maximum 87.5 kW (119.0 PS) at 10,000 rpm, UK full-power version. |
| Torque details | 149 Nm at 6500 rpm | Maximum 93.0 Nm at 7,000 rpm. |
| Gearbox | Six-speed claw-shift gearbox; Shift Assistant Pro is optional | Six-speed constant-mesh manual with third-generation quickshifter. Later Y-AMT offers finger-operated manual selection or fully automatic shifts. |
| Clutch | Hydraulically operated wet anti-hopping clutch | Wet multiplate assist and slipper clutch on the manual version; Y-AMT automates clutch operation. |
| Final drive | Cardan shaft | Chain. |
| Restricted versions | – | Current UK full-power specifications list limited power as n/a; other European restricted-version figures are not substituted for this UK record. |
| Chassis and dimensions | ||
| Style | Adventure | Naked |
| Seat height | 850 mm | 825 mm |
| Road-ready weight | 237 kg | 193 kg |
| Frame | Steel main frame and bolted die-cast aluminium rear frame with the engine as a supporting member | Diamond frame; revised engine mounts and front rigidity balance for 2024. |
| Front suspension | BMW EVO-Telelever with central shock absorber, handlebar tilting decoupled by a flex element; 190 mm travel. Dynamic Suspension Adjustment is optional | 41 mm upside-down telescopic fork; 130 mm travel; adjustable suspension. |
| Rear suspension | BMW EVO-Paralever cast aluminium single-sided swingarm, central WAD spring strut and adjustable preload; 200 mm travel | Linked swingarm suspension; 117 mm travel; revised linkage for 2024. |
| Brakes | Front twin semi-floating 310 mm discs with four-piston radial calipers; rear 285 mm disc with two-piston floating caliper. Full Integral ABS Pro links the brakes and adjusts for lean angle | Two hydraulic 298 mm front discs and one 245 mm rear disc; Brembo radial front master cylinder; lean-sensitive Brake Control and ABS. SP-only Stylema calipers are not included. |
| Wheels and tyres | Standard cast aluminium wheels, 3.00 × 19 inches front and 4.50 × 17 inches rear; tyres 120/70 R19 and 170/60 R17. Cross-spoke and forged Enduro wheels are optional | Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 tyres; front 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W), rear 180/55ZR17 M/C (73W); tubeless. |
| Geometry | Wheelbase 1518 mm, castor 112 mm and maker steering-head angle 63.8° | 24°40′ caster angle; 108 mm trail; 1,430 mm wheelbase; 140 mm minimum ground clearance. |
| Dimensions | Length 2212 mm over splash guard, width 1000 mm over hand guards and current UK height 1406 mm above windscreen | 2,090 × 820 × 1,145 mm overall length, width and height. |
| Seat height details | Standard unladen seat height 850 mm; alternative seats, suspension and adaptive height control alter the seat height | 825 mm seat height; separate rider and passenger seats; adjustable handlebar and footrest positions. |
| Weight conditions | Maker's 237 kg road-ready figure includes all operating fluids, standard equipment and at least 90% of the usable fuel tank under EU168/2013. Optional equipment changes weight; permitted total weight 465 kg and standard payload 228 kg | Yamaha wet weight includes full oil and fuel tank; 193 kg standard manual and 196 kg Y-AMT. |
| Fuel and range | ||
| Fuel tank | 19 litres | 14 litres |
| Fuel consumption | Maker WMTC 4.8 litres/100 km; 19-litre usable tank includes approximately 4 litres reserve | Maker fuel-consumption claim 5.0 L/100 km; no calculated tank range. |
| Emissions | Maker WMTC CO₂ 110 g/km. Original 2023 launch specification was EU5; current UK specification states EU5+ | UK maker claim 116 g/km CO₂; EU5+ engine. |
| Equipment | ||
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Traction control | Yes | Yes |
| Rider aids | Standard Dynamic Traction Control, engine drag-torque control, Dynamic Brake Control and hill-start assistance; radar Riding Assistant and adaptive cruise control are optional | Six-axis IMU; traction, slide, front-wheel lift and brake control; Back Slip Regulator and conventional cruise control. Adaptive cruise control is not fitted. |
| Riding modes | Standard Rain, Road, Eco and Enduro; Riding Modes Pro adds modes including Dynamic Pro and Enduro Pro | Yamaha Ride Control SPORT, STREET and RAIN presets plus two custom programmes. |
| Display | – | Five-inch colour TFT with four display themes. |
| Connectivity | – | UK MyRide smartphone connectivity and Garmin StreetCross navigation; calls and music require a Bluetooth headset, supplied separately. Japanese Y-Connect branding is not substituted. |
| Lighting | LED headlight, daytime light and indicators; cornering Headlight Pro is optional | LED headlamp and self-cancelling indicators. |
| Equipment and options | – | USB-C socket, intake-sound amplification and revised switchgear. Smart Key is available only on the later Y-AMT version. Standard MT-09 is covered; SP is a separate specification. |
| Release and generation details | Announced 28 September 2023. BMW's 2023 annual report retrospectively confirms availability to customers from November 2023. Current UK specifications include later EU5+ and starter-battery changes; optional equipment and regional packages vary. GS Adventure is a separate model | Substantive 2024 redesign announced on 1 November 2023, documented in Yamaha's retrospective 2024 exhibition and retained in the current UK range. Japan's 14 March announcement scheduled sale for 17 April 2024; this does not establish the earliest worldwide retail day, so year precision is retained. Main specifications and Ice Storm images use the current UK 2025 model-year listing of this generation. Y-AMT is a later transmission option, not a separate paint-year model. The available 2024-named UK fact sheet has been updated to mention Y-AMT weight; it is not treated as an untouched launch sheet. |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery details | Current UK specification lists 12 V/14 Ah maintenance-free AGM starter battery and 650 W three-phase alternator; original 2023 technical table lists 12 V/10 Ah. Starter battery is not a traction battery | – |
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