2025 BMW K 1600 GT vs 2016 Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer

The BMW K 1600 GT records larger displacement than the Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer. The Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer has the advantage in recorded weight where both recorded values are available.

Recorded specification differences

  • Manufacturer: BMW K 1600 GT BMW, Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer Yamaha
  • Model: BMW K 1600 GT BMW K 1600 GT, Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer
  • Year: BMW K 1600 GT 2025, Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer 2016
  • Displacement: BMW K 1600 GT 1649, Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer 942.3
  • Weight: BMW K 1600 GT 343, Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer 298
  • Seat height: BMW K 1600 GT 81, Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer 68
BMW K 1600 GT vs Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer key specifications
SpecBMW K 1600 GTYamaha V Star 950 Tourer
Year20252016
CategoryTouringTouring
Displacement1649942.3
Torque179.9-
Weight343298

Weight

The Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer records a lower wet weight of 298 kg, 45 kg less than the BMW K 1600 GT at 343 kg.

Displacement

The BMW K 1600 GT records 1649 cc, 706.7 cc (75%) more than the Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer at 942.3 cc.

Seat height

The BMW K 1600 GT has a higher recorded seat height (81) than the Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer (68), a difference of 13.

Frequently asked questions

Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the BMW K 1600 GT or the Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer?

The Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer records a lower wet weight of 298 kg, 45 kg less than the BMW K 1600 GT at 343 kg.

Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the BMW K 1600 GT or the Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer?

The BMW K 1600 GT records 1649 cc, 706.7 cc (75%) more than the Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer at 942.3 cc.

How do the recorded seat heights of the BMW K 1600 GT and the Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer compare?

The BMW K 1600 GT has a higher recorded seat height (81) than the Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer (68), a difference of 13.

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BMW K 1600 GT

2025Touring

Displacement1649 cc
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Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer

2016Touring

Displacement942.3 cc

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2025 • Touring

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2016 • Touring

Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
1649 cc
942.3 cc
Torque
179.9 Nm
-
Engine Type
Other
V-Twin
Engine Details
Other | DOHC | Cylinder: 4
V-Twin | SOHC | Cylinder: 2
Valves / Cylinder
4
4
Compression Ratio
12.2:1
9.0:1

Fuel & Capacity

Fuel System
Injection
Injection
Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Air-cooled
Starter
Electric
Electric

Transmission & Drive

Gearbox
Manual 6-speed
Manual 5-speed
Transmission
Shaft
Belt

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension
-
Telescopic
Rear Suspension
Swing-Arm
-

Brake System

Front Brakes
Disc x2 ABS
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc ABS
Disc

Tires & Wheels

Front Tyre
120/70-ZR17
130/70-M18
Rear Tyre
190/55-ZR17
170/70-M16

Dimensions & Weight

Length
232.4 cm
244 cm
Height
144 cm
134 cm
Seat Height
81 cm
68 cm
Wheelbase
161.8 cm
168.4 cm
Wet Weight
343 kg
298 kg

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