Motorcycle A
2025 BMW R 12BMW MotorcyclesCruiser Motorcycles2025 BMW R 12 vs 2017 Yamaha V Star 1300
The BMW R 12 records a lower weight than the Yamaha V Star 1300. The Yamaha V Star 1300 has the advantage in displacement where both recorded values are available.
Motorcycle B
2017 Yamaha V Star 1300Yamaha MotorcyclesCruiser MotorcyclesRecorded specification differences
- Manufacturer: BMW R 12 BMW, Yamaha V Star 1300 Yamaha
- Model: BMW R 12 BMW R 12, Yamaha V Star 1300 Yamaha V Star 1300
- Year: BMW R 12 2025, Yamaha V Star 1300 2017
- Displacement: BMW R 12 1170, Yamaha V Star 1300 1311.1
- Weight: BMW R 12 226.8, Yamaha V Star 1300 303
- Seat height: BMW R 12 75.4, Yamaha V Star 1300 69
| Spec | BMW R 12 | Yamaha V Star 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2025 | 2017 |
| Category | Cruiser | Cruiser |
| Displacement | 1170 | 1311.1 |
| Power | 95 | - |
| Torque | 109.8 | - |
| Weight | 226.8 | 303 |
Weight
The BMW R 12 records a lower wet weight of 226.8 kg, 76.2 kg less than the Yamaha V Star 1300 at 303 kg.
Displacement
The Yamaha V Star 1300 records 1311.1 cc, 141.1 cc (12.1%) more than the BMW R 12 at 1170 cc.
Seat height
The BMW R 12 has a higher recorded seat height (75.4) than the Yamaha V Star 1300 (69), a difference of 6.4.
Frequently asked questions
Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the BMW R 12 or the Yamaha V Star 1300?
The BMW R 12 records a lower wet weight of 226.8 kg, 76.2 kg less than the Yamaha V Star 1300 at 303 kg.
Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the BMW R 12 or the Yamaha V Star 1300?
The Yamaha V Star 1300 records 1311.1 cc, 141.1 cc (12.1%) more than the BMW R 12 at 1170 cc.
How do the recorded seat heights of the BMW R 12 and the Yamaha V Star 1300 compare?
The BMW R 12 has a higher recorded seat height (75.4) than the Yamaha V Star 1300 (69), a difference of 6.4.
VS
BMW R 12
2025•Cruiser
Displacement1170 cc
Power95 hp
Yamaha V Star 1300
2017•Cruiser
Displacement1311.1 cc
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