2025 BMW R 12 S vs 2015 Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star

The BMW R 12 S records higher torque, a lower weight and larger displacement than the Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star.

Recorded specification differences

  • Manufacturer: BMW R 12 S BMW, Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star Yamaha
  • Model: BMW R 12 S BMW R 12 S, Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star
  • Year: BMW R 12 S 2025, Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star 2015
  • Displacement: BMW R 12 S 1170, Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star 942
  • Torque: BMW R 12 S 109.8, Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star 76.8
  • Weight: BMW R 12 S 220, Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star 278
  • Seat height: BMW R 12 S 79.5, Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star 68
BMW R 12 S vs Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star key specifications
SpecBMW R 12 SYamaha XVS950A Midnight Star
Year20252015
CategoryCruiserCruiser
Displacement1170942
Power-54
Torque109.876.8
Weight220278

Torque

The BMW R 12 S records 109.8 Nm of torque, 33 Nm (43%) more than the Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star at 76.8 Nm.

Weight

The BMW R 12 S records a lower wet weight of 220 kg, 58 kg less than the Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star at 278 kg.

Displacement

The BMW R 12 S records 1170 cc, 228 cc (24.2%) more than the Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star at 942 cc.

Seat height

The BMW R 12 S has a higher recorded seat height (79.5) than the Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star (68), a difference of 11.5.

Frequently asked questions

Which motorcycle records more torque, the BMW R 12 S or the Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star?

The BMW R 12 S records 109.8 Nm of torque, 33 Nm (43%) more than the Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star at 76.8 Nm.

Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the BMW R 12 S or the Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star?

The BMW R 12 S records a lower wet weight of 220 kg, 58 kg less than the Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star at 278 kg.

Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the BMW R 12 S or the Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star?

The BMW R 12 S records 1170 cc, 228 cc (24.2%) more than the Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star at 942 cc.

How do the recorded seat heights of the BMW R 12 S and the Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star compare?

The BMW R 12 S has a higher recorded seat height (79.5) than the Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star (68), a difference of 11.5.

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BMW R 12 S

2025Cruiser

Displacement1170 cc
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Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star

2015Cruiser

Displacement942 cc
Power54 hp

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Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
1170 cc
942 cc
Power
-
54 hp
Torque
109.8 Nm
76.8 Nm
Engine Type
Boxer
V-Twin
Engine Details
Boxer | DOHC | Cylinder: 4
V-Twin | SOHC | Cylinder: 2
Power / Weight
-
0.194 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
120/70-17
130/70-18
Rear Tyre
180/55-R17
170/70-16

Dimensions & Weight

Length
212.9 cm
244 cm
Height
87.1 cm
108 cm
Seat Height
79.5 cm
68 cm
Wheelbase
151.9 cm
168.5 cm
Ground Clearance
-
15 cm
Wet Weight
220 kg
278 kg

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