Motorcycle A
2025 BMW R 12BMW MotorcyclesCruiser Motorcycles2025 BMW R 12 vs 2017 Yamaha VMAX
The BMW R 12 records a lower weight than the Yamaha VMAX. The Yamaha VMAX has the advantage in recorded power, recorded torque and displacement where both recorded values are available.
Motorcycle B
2017 Yamaha VMAXYamaha MotorcyclesCruiser MotorcyclesRecorded specification differences
- Manufacturer: BMW R 12 BMW, Yamaha VMAX Yamaha
- Model: BMW R 12 BMW R 12, Yamaha VMAX Yamaha VMAX
- Year: BMW R 12 2025, Yamaha VMAX 2017
- Displacement: BMW R 12 1170, Yamaha VMAX 1671.6
- Power: BMW R 12 95, Yamaha VMAX 200
- Torque: BMW R 12 109.8, Yamaha VMAX 167
- Weight: BMW R 12 226.8, Yamaha VMAX 310
- Seat height: BMW R 12 75.4, Yamaha VMAX 78
| Spec | BMW R 12 | Yamaha VMAX |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2025 | 2017 |
| Category | Cruiser | Cruiser |
| Displacement | 1170 | 1671.6 |
| Power | 95 | 200 |
| Torque | 109.8 | 167 |
| Weight | 226.8 | 310 |
Power
The Yamaha VMAX records 200 hp, 105 hp (110.5%) more than the BMW R 12 at 95 hp.
Torque
The Yamaha VMAX records 167 Nm of torque, 57.2 Nm (52.1%) more than the BMW R 12 at 109.8 Nm.
Weight
The BMW R 12 records a lower wet weight of 226.8 kg, 83.2 kg less than the Yamaha VMAX at 310 kg.
Displacement
The Yamaha VMAX records 1671.6 cc, 501.6 cc (42.9%) more than the BMW R 12 at 1170 cc.
Seat height
The Yamaha VMAX has a higher recorded seat height (78) than the BMW R 12 (75.4), a difference of 2.6.
Power-to-weight
The Yamaha VMAX has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.645 hp/kg, compared with 0.419 hp/kg for the BMW R 12.
Frequently asked questions
Which motorcycle records more power, the BMW R 12 or the Yamaha VMAX?
The Yamaha VMAX records 200 hp, 105 hp (110.5%) more than the BMW R 12 at 95 hp.
Which motorcycle records more torque, the BMW R 12 or the Yamaha VMAX?
The Yamaha VMAX records 167 Nm of torque, 57.2 Nm (52.1%) more than the BMW R 12 at 109.8 Nm.
Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the BMW R 12 or the Yamaha VMAX?
The BMW R 12 records a lower wet weight of 226.8 kg, 83.2 kg less than the Yamaha VMAX at 310 kg.
Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the BMW R 12 or the Yamaha VMAX?
The Yamaha VMAX records 1671.6 cc, 501.6 cc (42.9%) more than the BMW R 12 at 1170 cc.
How do the recorded seat heights of the BMW R 12 and the Yamaha VMAX compare?
The Yamaha VMAX has a higher recorded seat height (78) than the BMW R 12 (75.4), a difference of 2.6.
Which motorcycle has the higher power-to-weight figure, the BMW R 12 or the Yamaha VMAX?
The Yamaha VMAX has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.645 hp/kg, compared with 0.419 hp/kg for the BMW R 12.
VS
BMW R 12
2025•Cruiser
Displacement1170 cc
Power95 hp
Yamaha VMAX
2017•Cruiser
Displacement1671.6 cc
Power200 hp
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