BMW BMW F 850 GS vs Yamaha Yamaha YZF-R9: Comparison
| BMW BMW F 850 GS F 850 GS Standard | Yamaha Yamaha YZF-R9 YZF-R9 Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹12,50,000 | ₹13,00,000 |
| User rating | — | — |
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 853 cc | 890 cc |
| No. of Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Max Power | 95 PS | 119 PS |
| Max Torque | 92 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Fuel Supply | Electronic Fuel Injection (BMS-E) | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Gearbox | 6 Speed with Anti-Hopping Clutch | 6-Speed with 3rd-Gen Bi-directional Quickshifter |
| Emission Norm | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 / OBD-2A |
| Performance | ||
| Mileage (claimed) | 22 kmpl | 19 kmpl |
| Top Speed | 200 kmph | 250 kmph |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 14 L |
| EV Specifics | ||
| Battery Capacity | 0 kWh | — |
| Certified Range | 0 km | — |
| Charging Time (0–100%) | 0 hours | — |
| Motor Power | 0 kW | — |
| Chassis, Brakes & Tyres | ||
| Front Brake | Twin 305 mm Floating Discs, 2-Piston Calipers | Dual 320mm Discs with Brembo Stylema Monobloc Calipers |
| Rear Brake | 265 mm Disc, Single Piston Caliper | 220mm Hydraulic Disc |
| ABS | BMW Motorrad ABS (Disengageable) | Cornering ABS with 6-Axis IMU |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm Upside-Down Fork (204 mm travel) | Kashima-Coated 43mm KYB Inverted USD Fork |
| Rear Suspension | WAD Strut Preload & Rebound Adjustable (219 mm travel) | Fully Adjustable KYB Rear Shock with Remote Preload |
| Front Tyre | 90/90 R21 Wire Spoke | 120/70-ZR17 Bridgestone Battlax RS11 |
| Rear Tyre | 150/70 R17 Wire Spoke | 180/55-ZR17 Bridgestone Battlax RS11 |
| Wheels | Cross Spoke Wheels | 17-inch SpinForged Alloy |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb Weight | 229 kg | 195 kg |
| Seat Height | 860 mm | 830 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 240 mm | 140 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1593 mm | 1420 mm |
| Length | 2305 mm | 2070 mm |
| Features | ||
| Instrument Console | 6.5-inch Color TFT Display | 5-inch Full Color TFT with Track Telemetry and Garmin Navigation |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Yes | Yes (Y-Connect App) |
| LED Headlamp | Yes | Dual LED Projector with Aerodynamic Downforce Winglets |
| USB Charging Port | Yes | Standard USB Type-C Port |
| Starting | Electric Start | Electric Start |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes (9-Level Lean-Sensitive TCS, SCS, LCS, LIF) |