BMW F 900 R vs 2024 YAMAHA XSR700
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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.
- BMW F 900 R 81.5 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA XSR700 83.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2 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 73.4 hp (2024 YAMAHA XSR700) up to 105 hp (BMW F 900 R).
- Torque spans 67 Nm (2024 YAMAHA XSR700) up to 92 Nm (BMW F 900 R).
- Weight spans 188 kg (2024 YAMAHA XSR700) to 219 kg (BMW F 900 R).
- Displacement spans 700 cc (2024 YAMAHA XSR700) to 900 cc (BMW F 900 R).
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| Specification | BMW F 900 R | YAMAHA XSR700 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | YAMAHA |
| Model | BMW F 900 R | YAMAHA XSR700 |
| Engine size | 900cc | 700cc |
| Power | 105hp | 73.4hp |
| Torque | 92nm. | 67nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 219kg | 188kg |
| Front brake | Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, Ø 320 mm, 4-piston radial brake calipers | Dual hydraulic disc, 282mm; ABS |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, Ø 265 mm, single-piston floating caliper | Hydraulic disc, 245mm; ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 81.5cm | 83.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR 17 | 120/70ZR17 Michelin® Road 5 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 ZR 17 | 180/55ZR17 Michelin® Road 5 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm | 41mm telescopic fork; 5.1-in travel |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable | Single shock, adjustable preload; 5.1-in travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 230km/h | 220km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13 L – 4.7 L/100km | 14 L – 4.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $10495 | $8899 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -coloured TFT display with BMW Motorrad Connectivity, LED headlight (low / high beam) -LED indicators, ASC, riding modes Rain/Road, adjustable hand brake and clutch levers, 12V socket |
-LCD panel |
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2023 BMW F 900 R vs 2024 YAMAHA XSR700: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW F 900 R and 2024 YAMAHA XSR700 differ on the listed specifications: the F 900 R has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the XSR700 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
F 900 R has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (900 cc vs 700 cc).
Peak power
F 900 R has a clear listed power advantage (105 hp vs 73.4 hp).
Torque
F 900 R has a clear listed torque advantage (92 Nm vs 67 Nm).
Listed top speed
F 900 R has a modest listed top-speed advantage (230 km/h vs 220 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
XSR700 is notably lighter on the listed weight (188 kg vs 219 kg). F 900 R has a lower listed seat height (81.5 cm vs 83.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW F 900 R vs YAMAHA XSR700?
BMW F 900 R is listed at 230 km/h (143 mph) vs 220 km/h (137 mph) for YAMAHA XSR700.
Which has more horsepower, BMW F 900 R or YAMAHA XSR700?
BMW F 900 R has 105 hp compared with 73 hp on the YAMAHA XSR700.
Which is lighter, BMW F 900 R or YAMAHA XSR700?
YAMAHA XSR700 is lighter at 188 kg vs 219 kg for BMW F 900 R.
Which is better, BMW F 900 R or YAMAHA XSR700?
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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