2024 BMW F 900 GS vs Yamaha Tenere 700
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 BMW F 900 GS 87 cm Lowest seat here
- Yamaha Tenere 700 87.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 72.4 hp (Yamaha Tenere 700) up to 105 hp (2024 BMW F 900 GS).
- Torque spans 68 Nm (Yamaha Tenere 700) up to 93 Nm (2024 BMW F 900 GS).
- Weight spans 205 kg (Yamaha Tenere 700) to 219 kg (2024 BMW F 900 GS).
- Displacement spans 700 cc (Yamaha Tenere 700) to 900 cc (2024 BMW F 900 GS).
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| Specification | BMW F 900 GS | Yamaha Tenere 700 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | YAMAHA |
| Model | BMW F 900 GS | Yamaha Tenere 700 |
| Engine size | 900cc | 700cc |
| Power | 105hp | 72.4hp |
| Torque | 93nm. | 68nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 219kg | 205kg |
| Front brake | Dual disc brakes, floating brake discs, 305 mm diameter, dual-piston floating caliper. | Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 282 mm |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, 265 mm diameter, single-piston floating caliper. | Hydraulic single disc, Ø 245mm |
| Seat height (cm) | 87cm | 87.5cm |
| Front tyre | 90/90 R21 | 90/90 - 21 M/C 54V |
| Rear tyre | 150/70 R17 | 150/70 R 18 M/C 70V |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down fork, 43 mm diameter, manually adjustable spring preload, adjustable rebound and compression damping. | Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm |
| Rear suspension | Aluminum, double-sided swingarm, directly hinged WAD central spring linkage, hydraulic spring base adjustable, adjustable rebound progressive shock absorber. | link suspension, Swingarm |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 210km/h | 205km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14.5 L – 4.8 L/100km | 16 L – 4.2 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $14195 | $10116 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -BMW Motorrad Connectivity with 6.5-inch TFT color display, BMW Motorrad ABS Pro -Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Akrapovič sport rear muffler, RAIN/ROAD riding modes -LED headlights with daytime running lights, LED flashing turn signal indicators -12V and USB socket, Engine guard, Heated grips, Handguard protection -Adjustable gear shift pedal |
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2024 BMW F 900 GS vs 2023 Yamaha Tenere 700: listed specifications
The 2024 BMW F 900 GS and 2023 Yamaha Tenere 700 differ on the listed specifications: the F 900 GS has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the Tenere 700 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
F 900 GS has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (900 cc vs 700 cc).
Peak power
F 900 GS has a clear listed power advantage (105 hp vs 72.4 hp).
Torque
F 900 GS has a clear listed torque advantage (93 Nm vs 68 Nm).
Listed top speed
F 900 GS and Tenere 700 have very similar listed top speeds (210 km/h vs 205 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Tenere 700 has a modest listed weight advantage (205 kg vs 219 kg). F 900 GS and Tenere 700 have very similar seat heights (87 cm vs 87.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque and weight, while listed top speed and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW F 900 GS vs Yamaha Tenere 700?
BMW F 900 GS is listed at 210 km/h (130 mph) vs 205 km/h (127 mph) for Yamaha Tenere 700.
Which has more horsepower, BMW F 900 GS or Yamaha Tenere 700?
BMW F 900 GS has 105 hp compared with 72 hp on the Yamaha Tenere 700.
Which is lighter, BMW F 900 GS or Yamaha Tenere 700?
Yamaha Tenere 700 is lighter at 205 kg vs 219 kg for BMW F 900 GS.
Which is better, BMW F 900 GS or Yamaha Tenere 700?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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