2025 BMW R 12 vs 2015 Yamaha XV950 Boltage by Benders

The BMW R 12 records higher power, higher torque, a lower weight and larger displacement than the Yamaha XV950 Boltage by Benders.

Recorded specification differences

  • Manufacturer: BMW R 12 BMW, Yamaha XV950 Boltage by Benders Yamaha
  • Model: BMW R 12 BMW R 12, Yamaha XV950 Boltage by Benders Yamaha XV950 Boltage by Benders
  • Year: BMW R 12 2025, Yamaha XV950 Boltage by Benders 2015
  • Displacement: BMW R 12 1170, Yamaha XV950 Boltage by Benders 942
  • Power: BMW R 12 95, Yamaha XV950 Boltage by Benders 51
  • Torque: BMW R 12 109.8, Yamaha XV950 Boltage by Benders 79.5
  • Weight: BMW R 12 226.8, Yamaha XV950 Boltage by Benders 247
  • Seat height: BMW R 12 75.4, Yamaha XV950 Boltage by Benders 69
BMW R 12 vs Yamaha XV950 Boltage by Benders key specifications
SpecBMW R 12Yamaha XV950 Boltage by Benders
Year20252015
CategoryCruiserCruiser
Displacement1170942
Power9551
Torque109.879.5
Weight226.8247

Power

The BMW R 12 records 95 hp, 44 hp (86.3%) more than the Yamaha XV950 Boltage by Benders at 51 hp.

Torque

The BMW R 12 records 109.8 Nm of torque, 30.3 Nm (38.1%) more than the Yamaha XV950 Boltage by Benders at 79.5 Nm.

Weight

The BMW R 12 records a lower wet weight of 226.8 kg, 20.2 kg less than the Yamaha XV950 Boltage by Benders at 247 kg.

Displacement

The BMW R 12 records 1170 cc, 228 cc (24.2%) more than the Yamaha XV950 Boltage by Benders at 942 cc.

Seat height

The BMW R 12 has a higher recorded seat height (75.4) than the Yamaha XV950 Boltage by Benders (69), a difference of 6.4.

Power-to-weight

The BMW R 12 has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.419 hp/kg, compared with 0.206 hp/kg for the Yamaha XV950 Boltage by Benders.

Frequently asked questions

Which motorcycle records more power, the BMW R 12 or the Yamaha XV950 Boltage by Benders?

The BMW R 12 records 95 hp, 44 hp (86.3%) more than the Yamaha XV950 Boltage by Benders at 51 hp.

Which motorcycle records more torque, the BMW R 12 or the Yamaha XV950 Boltage by Benders?

The BMW R 12 records 109.8 Nm of torque, 30.3 Nm (38.1%) more than the Yamaha XV950 Boltage by Benders at 79.5 Nm.

Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the BMW R 12 or the Yamaha XV950 Boltage by Benders?

The BMW R 12 records a lower wet weight of 226.8 kg, 20.2 kg less than the Yamaha XV950 Boltage by Benders at 247 kg.

Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the BMW R 12 or the Yamaha XV950 Boltage by Benders?

The BMW R 12 records 1170 cc, 228 cc (24.2%) more than the Yamaha XV950 Boltage by Benders at 942 cc.

How do the recorded seat heights of the BMW R 12 and the Yamaha XV950 Boltage by Benders compare?

The BMW R 12 has a higher recorded seat height (75.4) than the Yamaha XV950 Boltage by Benders (69), a difference of 6.4.

Which motorcycle has the higher power-to-weight figure, the BMW R 12 or the Yamaha XV950 Boltage by Benders?

The BMW R 12 has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.419 hp/kg, compared with 0.206 hp/kg for the Yamaha XV950 Boltage by Benders.

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BMW R 12

2025Cruiser

Displacement1170 cc
Power95 hp
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Yamaha XV950 Boltage by Benders

2015Cruiser

Displacement942 cc
Power51 hp

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Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
1170 cc
942 cc
Power
95 hp
51 hp
Torque
109.8 Nm
79.5 Nm
Engine Type
Boxer
V-Twin
Engine Details
Boxer | DOHC | Cylinder: 4
V-Twin | SOHC | Cylinder: 2
Power / Weight
-
0.206 hp/kg
Valves / Cylinder
4
4
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
9.0:1

Fuel & Capacity

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

Transmission & Drive

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

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension
Inverted
Telescopic
Rear Suspension
Swing-Arm
Swing-Arm

Brake System

Front Brakes
Disc x2 ABS
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc ABS
Disc

Tires & Wheels

Front Tyre
100/90-R19
100/90-19
Rear Tyre
150/80-R16
150/80-16

Dimensions & Weight

Length
220 cm
229 cm
Height
83.1 cm
-
Seat Height
75.4 cm
69 cm
Wheelbase
151.9 cm
157 cm
Ground Clearance
-
13 cm
Wet Weight
226.8 kg
247 kg

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