2025 BMW R 12 S vs 2015 Yamaha Star Raider Bullet Cowl

The BMW R 12 S records a lower weight than the Yamaha Star Raider Bullet Cowl. The Yamaha Star Raider Bullet Cowl has the advantage in displacement where both recorded values are available.

Recorded specification differences

  • Manufacturer: BMW R 12 S BMW, Yamaha Star Raider Bullet Cowl Yamaha
  • Model: BMW R 12 S BMW R 12 S, Yamaha Star Raider Bullet Cowl Yamaha Star Raider Bullet Cowl
  • Year: BMW R 12 S 2025, Yamaha Star Raider Bullet Cowl 2015
  • Displacement: BMW R 12 S 1170, Yamaha Star Raider Bullet Cowl 1851.9
  • Weight: BMW R 12 S 220, Yamaha Star Raider Bullet Cowl 333
  • Seat height: BMW R 12 S 79.5, Yamaha Star Raider Bullet Cowl 70
BMW R 12 S vs Yamaha Star Raider Bullet Cowl key specifications
SpecBMW R 12 SYamaha Star Raider Bullet Cowl
Year20252015
CategoryCruiserCruiser
Displacement11701851.9
Torque109.8-
Weight220333

Weight

The BMW R 12 S records a lower wet weight of 220 kg, 113 kg less than the Yamaha Star Raider Bullet Cowl at 333 kg.

Displacement

The Yamaha Star Raider Bullet Cowl records 1851.9 cc, 681.9 cc (58.3%) more than the BMW R 12 S at 1170 cc.

Seat height

The BMW R 12 S has a higher recorded seat height (79.5) than the Yamaha Star Raider Bullet Cowl (70), a difference of 9.5.

Frequently asked questions

Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the BMW R 12 S or the Yamaha Star Raider Bullet Cowl?

The BMW R 12 S records a lower wet weight of 220 kg, 113 kg less than the Yamaha Star Raider Bullet Cowl at 333 kg.

Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the BMW R 12 S or the Yamaha Star Raider Bullet Cowl?

The Yamaha Star Raider Bullet Cowl records 1851.9 cc, 681.9 cc (58.3%) more than the BMW R 12 S at 1170 cc.

How do the recorded seat heights of the BMW R 12 S and the Yamaha Star Raider Bullet Cowl compare?

The BMW R 12 S has a higher recorded seat height (79.5) than the Yamaha Star Raider Bullet Cowl (70), a difference of 9.5.

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BMW R 12 S

2025Cruiser

Displacement1170 cc
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Yamaha Star Raider Bullet Cowl

2015Cruiser

Displacement1851.9 cc

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2025 • Cruiser

Yamaha Star Raider Bullet Cowl

2015 • Cruiser

Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
1170 cc
1851.9 cc
Torque
109.8 Nm
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Engine Type
Boxer
V-Twin
Engine Details
Boxer | DOHC | Cylinder: 4
V-Twin | OHV | Cylinder: 2
Valves / Cylinder
4
4
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
9.5:1

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 x2
Rear Brakes
Disc ABS
Disc

Tires & Wheels

Front Tyre
120/70-17
120/70-21
Rear Tyre
180/55-R17
210/40-18

Dimensions & Weight

Length
212.9 cm
257 cm
Height
87.1 cm
117 cm
Seat Height
79.5 cm
70 cm
Wheelbase
151.9 cm
180.1 cm
Ground Clearance
-
15 cm
Wet Weight
220 kg
333 kg

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