Motorcycle A
2025 BMW R 12BMW MotorcyclesCruiser Motorcycles2025 BMW R 12 vs 2016 Yamaha V Star 950
The BMW R 12 records a lower weight and larger displacement than the Yamaha V Star 950.
Motorcycle B
2016 Yamaha V Star 950Yamaha MotorcyclesCruiser MotorcyclesRecorded specification differences
- Manufacturer: BMW R 12 BMW, Yamaha V Star 950 Yamaha
- Model: BMW R 12 BMW R 12, Yamaha V Star 950 Yamaha V Star 950
- Year: BMW R 12 2025, Yamaha V Star 950 2016
- Displacement: BMW R 12 1170, Yamaha V Star 950 950.5
- Weight: BMW R 12 226.8, Yamaha V Star 950 278
- Seat height: BMW R 12 75.4, Yamaha V Star 950 68
| Spec | BMW R 12 | Yamaha V Star 950 |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2025 | 2016 |
| Category | Cruiser | Cruiser |
| Displacement | 1170 | 950.5 |
| Power | 95 | - |
| Torque | 109.8 | - |
| Weight | 226.8 | 278 |
Weight
The BMW R 12 records a lower wet weight of 226.8 kg, 51.2 kg less than the Yamaha V Star 950 at 278 kg.
Displacement
The BMW R 12 records 1170 cc, 219.5 cc (23.1%) more than the Yamaha V Star 950 at 950.5 cc.
Seat height
The BMW R 12 has a higher recorded seat height (75.4) than the Yamaha V Star 950 (68), a difference of 7.4.
Frequently asked questions
Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the BMW R 12 or the Yamaha V Star 950?
The BMW R 12 records a lower wet weight of 226.8 kg, 51.2 kg less than the Yamaha V Star 950 at 278 kg.
Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the BMW R 12 or the Yamaha V Star 950?
The BMW R 12 records 1170 cc, 219.5 cc (23.1%) more than the Yamaha V Star 950 at 950.5 cc.
How do the recorded seat heights of the BMW R 12 and the Yamaha V Star 950 compare?
The BMW R 12 has a higher recorded seat height (75.4) than the Yamaha V Star 950 (68), a difference of 7.4.
VS
BMW R 12
2025•Cruiser
Displacement1170 cc
Power95 hp
Yamaha V Star 950
2016•Cruiser
Displacement950.5 cc
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