Motorcycle A
2025 BMW R 12 SBMW MotorcyclesCruiser Motorcycles2025 BMW R 12 S vs 2017 Yamaha VMAX
The BMW R 12 S records a lower weight than the Yamaha VMAX. The Yamaha VMAX has the advantage in recorded torque and displacement where both recorded values are available.
Motorcycle B
2017 Yamaha VMAXYamaha MotorcyclesCruiser MotorcyclesRecorded specification differences
- Manufacturer: BMW R 12 S BMW, Yamaha VMAX Yamaha
- Model: BMW R 12 S BMW R 12 S, Yamaha VMAX Yamaha VMAX
- Year: BMW R 12 S 2025, Yamaha VMAX 2017
- Displacement: BMW R 12 S 1170, Yamaha VMAX 1671.6
- Torque: BMW R 12 S 109.8, Yamaha VMAX 167
- Weight: BMW R 12 S 220, Yamaha VMAX 310
- Seat height: BMW R 12 S 79.5, Yamaha VMAX 78
| Spec | BMW R 12 S | Yamaha VMAX |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2025 | 2017 |
| Category | Cruiser | Cruiser |
| Displacement | 1170 | 1671.6 |
| Power | - | 200 |
| Torque | 109.8 | 167 |
| Weight | 220 | 310 |
Torque
The Yamaha VMAX records 167 Nm of torque, 57.2 Nm (52.1%) more than the BMW R 12 S at 109.8 Nm.
Weight
The BMW R 12 S records a lower wet weight of 220 kg, 90 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 S at 1170 cc.
Seat height
The BMW R 12 S has a higher recorded seat height (79.5) than the Yamaha VMAX (78), a difference of 1.5.
Frequently asked questions
Which motorcycle records more torque, the BMW R 12 S or the Yamaha VMAX?
The Yamaha VMAX records 167 Nm of torque, 57.2 Nm (52.1%) more than the BMW R 12 S at 109.8 Nm.
Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the BMW R 12 S or the Yamaha VMAX?
The BMW R 12 S records a lower wet weight of 220 kg, 90 kg less than the Yamaha VMAX at 310 kg.
Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the BMW R 12 S or the Yamaha VMAX?
The Yamaha VMAX records 1671.6 cc, 501.6 cc (42.9%) 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 VMAX compare?
The BMW R 12 S has a higher recorded seat height (79.5) than the Yamaha VMAX (78), a difference of 1.5.
VS
BMW R 12 S
2025•Cruiser
Displacement1170 cc
Yamaha VMAX
2017•Cruiser
Displacement1671.6 cc
Power200 hp
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