Motorcycle A
2025 BMW R 12 nineTBMW MotorcyclesNaked Motorcycles2025 BMW R 12 nineT vs 2015 Yamaha XJ6 Diversion
The BMW R 12 nineT records higher power, higher torque and larger displacement than the Yamaha XJ6 Diversion. The Yamaha XJ6 Diversion has the advantage in recorded weight where both recorded values are available.
Motorcycle B
2015 Yamaha XJ6 DiversionYamaha MotorcyclesNaked MotorcyclesRecorded specification differences
- Manufacturer: BMW R 12 nineT BMW, Yamaha XJ6 Diversion Yamaha
- Model: BMW R 12 nineT BMW R 12 nineT, Yamaha XJ6 Diversion Yamaha XJ6 Diversion
- Year: BMW R 12 nineT 2025, Yamaha XJ6 Diversion 2015
- Displacement: BMW R 12 nineT 1170, Yamaha XJ6 Diversion 600
- Power: BMW R 12 nineT 109, Yamaha XJ6 Diversion 78
- Torque: BMW R 12 nineT 115.3, Yamaha XJ6 Diversion 59.7
- Weight: BMW R 12 nineT 220, Yamaha XJ6 Diversion 211
- Seat height: BMW R 12 nineT 79.5, Yamaha XJ6 Diversion 79
| Spec | BMW R 12 nineT | Yamaha XJ6 Diversion |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2025 | 2015 |
| Category | Naked | Naked |
| Displacement | 1170 | 600 |
| Power | 109 | 78 |
| Torque | 115.3 | 59.7 |
| Weight | 220 | 211 |
Power
The BMW R 12 nineT records 109 hp, 31 hp (39.7%) more than the Yamaha XJ6 Diversion at 78 hp.
Torque
The BMW R 12 nineT records 115.3 Nm of torque, 55.6 Nm (93.1%) more than the Yamaha XJ6 Diversion at 59.7 Nm.
Weight
The Yamaha XJ6 Diversion records a lower wet weight of 211 kg, 9 kg less than the BMW R 12 nineT at 220 kg.
Displacement
The BMW R 12 nineT records 1170 cc, 570 cc (95%) more than the Yamaha XJ6 Diversion at 600 cc.
Seat height
The BMW R 12 nineT has a higher recorded seat height (79.5) than the Yamaha XJ6 Diversion (79), a difference of 0.5.
Power-to-weight
The BMW R 12 nineT has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.495 hp/kg, compared with 0.370 hp/kg for the Yamaha XJ6 Diversion.
Frequently asked questions
Which motorcycle records more power, the BMW R 12 nineT or the Yamaha XJ6 Diversion?
The BMW R 12 nineT records 109 hp, 31 hp (39.7%) more than the Yamaha XJ6 Diversion at 78 hp.
Which motorcycle records more torque, the BMW R 12 nineT or the Yamaha XJ6 Diversion?
The BMW R 12 nineT records 115.3 Nm of torque, 55.6 Nm (93.1%) more than the Yamaha XJ6 Diversion at 59.7 Nm.
Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the BMW R 12 nineT or the Yamaha XJ6 Diversion?
The Yamaha XJ6 Diversion records a lower wet weight of 211 kg, 9 kg less than the BMW R 12 nineT at 220 kg.
Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the BMW R 12 nineT or the Yamaha XJ6 Diversion?
The BMW R 12 nineT records 1170 cc, 570 cc (95%) more than the Yamaha XJ6 Diversion at 600 cc.
How do the recorded seat heights of the BMW R 12 nineT and the Yamaha XJ6 Diversion compare?
The BMW R 12 nineT has a higher recorded seat height (79.5) than the Yamaha XJ6 Diversion (79), a difference of 0.5.
Which motorcycle has the higher power-to-weight figure, the BMW R 12 nineT or the Yamaha XJ6 Diversion?
The BMW R 12 nineT has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.495 hp/kg, compared with 0.370 hp/kg for the Yamaha XJ6 Diversion.
VS
BMW R 12 nineT
2025•Naked
Displacement1170 cc
Power109 hp
Yamaha XJ6 Diversion
2015•Naked
Displacement600 cc
Power78 hp
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