| The Advantages |
Yamaha Super Ténéré® |
BMW®R1200GS |
| Most Capable and Versatile Adventure Sport Tourer in its Class / Most Value |
| Lowest Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) in its class and loaded with exciting technological advances, innovations, and exclusives for NO extra charge |
YES—$13,900 MSRP / dollar for dollar the best value in its class |
NO—$14,950 MSRP + $495 destination fee |
| All-new powerful 1199cc parallel twin liquid-cooled engine with unique crank delivers uneven 270° firing interval which reduces the “inertial torque” providing a more linear throttle response and improved rear wheel traction. |
YES—Unique crank design is exclusive to Ténéré / The rider feels like he / she is connected directly to the rear wheel, an important benefit when riding on loose surfaces like gravel and dirt. |
NO—1170cc air/oil-cooled flat twin ('Boxer') with traditional firing order |
| Drive-by-Wire YCC-T® (Yamaha Chip Control Throttle) delivers instantaneous and flawless throttle response |
YES—Quicker, more powerful acceleration |
NO—Not available
on the GS |
| 3-mode Traction Control (Normal, Sport, Off ) lets the rider get on the gas with more confidence |
YES—Superior versatility / Superior traction on a variety of surfaces |
NO—GS Traction Control is not a standard feature and costs $400 extra |
| Advance braking performance via Yamaha’s sophisticated Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) helps prevent wheels from locking up on slippery road surfaces while the advanced Unified Braking System enables riders to control balanced braking between front and rear |
YES—Superior performance / 5mm larger front discs and 17mm larger rear |
NO—ABS is not a standard feature and costs $1,100 extra / Unified Braking System is not available on the GS |
| Yamaha D-Mode (Drive Mode) variable throttle control provides adjustable engine/ignition mapping capability—“T-mode” enables softer engine response when touring, “S-mode” delivers highest performance response when Sport riding |
YES—Superior versatility for true ADV riding enjoyment |
NO—Ordinary cable throttle / Variable throttle control is not available on the GS |
| Smoother shifting 6-speed transmission with gear ratios optimized for everything from slow dirt roads to higher speed sport ridin |
YES—Taller 6th-gear than GS for optimum cruising |
NO—GS 6-speed set-up not as smooth |
| Compact, large-capacity wet, multi-disc coil spring clutch delivers consistent, positive engagement |
YES—Superior performance and feel |
NO—Dry clutch design |
| Modern ADV sport touring design with distinctive head-turning style |
YES—Even has R1(R)-style turn signals and reflectors |
NO—Old and dated design |
| Low, centralized engine mass design delivers optimal balance and optimum front-rear harmony |
YES—The resulting weight distribution is nearly even at 51/49 / Translates into lighter feel and handling than on the GS |
NO |
| Crankshaft located low and close to the foot pegs contributes to low centralized mass |
YES—Gives the bike a remarkably light feel, even off- road |
NO |
| Narrow 2-cylinder inline engine is slim and compact |
YES—For carving tight lines in twisty mountain roads |
NO—GS boxer twin is bulky and translates into heavier ride feel--design leaves cylinders vulnerable in off-road conditions |
| Fully-Adjustable inverted fork front suspension with 43mm tube, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping delivers more positive rider feedback and adjustability for different ride conditions and load sizes |
YES—Exceptional performance, versatility and comfort |
NO—GS telelever front suspension is not as responsive, providing less rider feedback / Not fully-adjustable / No compression or rebound damping adjustability |
| Backbone-style high tensile steel frame uses engine as stressed member and delivers the perfect amount of strength, rigidity and flexibility. Soaks up the bumps off-road and performs beautifully on the highway, around town and in the twisties—specifically engineered to reduce rider fatigue |
YES—Steel design offers more inherent softness than the aluminum GS frame / Provides excellent rider and passenger comfort, especially on longer rides |
NO—Two-piece style aluminum frame / Not designed to reduce rider fatigue |
| Adjustable seat height allows lower height for shorter riders and roomier riding position for taller riders |
YES—Rider can adjust 1-inch from 34.25" to 33.26 |
NO—Not adjustable / Customer must order GS with lowered seat height/ suspension |
| Sturdy spoked wheels for more durable off-road performance carry tubeless tires |
YES—Excellent reliability and value |
NO—Spoked wheels cost $500 extra |
| Larger fuel tank for added convenience and peace of mind |
YES—6.0-gallons |
NO—5.3-gallons |
| Handlebar brush guards for more comfort in off-road conditions |
YES—Excellent comfort and value |
O—Hand guards are part of an optional "standard package that costs an extra $1,985 |
| Intuitive foot peg design provides excellent comfort while the rider is seated and cruising, then rubber compresses when the rider stands to tackle more technical riding conditions, letting his or her boots contact the metal foot peg surface |
YES—Exceptional convenience, comfort and value |
NO—Rider has to stop and manually remove rubber for off-road riding |
| On-board computer diagnostics |
YES—Added convenience and value |
O—An on-board computer is only available on the GS as part of an optional "standard package that costs $1,985 extra |
| Rider can go significantly more miles in the saddle between valve adjustments |
YES—Every 24,000 miles |
NO—6,000 miles |